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Bernard Dunne - World Champion Boxer, Radio - TV Broadcaster
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Bernard Dunne, a distinguished former professional boxer from Neilstown, Dublin, has seamlessly transitioned from sports to impactful leadership roles following his retirement from sport. A former WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion and European Super Bantamweight Champion, Bernard's early boxing career, beginning at age five and was marked by a passion instilled by his family. He fulfilled his boyhood dream and became Champion of the World in 2009
Having retired in 2010 Bernard has managed to progress in a number of successful leadership roles across mutli-disciplines and countries.
In his role as the High-Performance Director for India, based in Patiala, Punjab, Bernard led the women’s team to No. 1 at the World Championships with four gold medals, and the men’s team to a historic three world medals. This unprecedented success underscores his ability to develop and execute high-impact strategies.
Previously, as the High-Performance Director for Irish Boxing, Bernard collaborated with his top coaches to ensure Ireland's strong presence at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, aiming to make Ireland the foremost boxing nation globally. His leadership was instrumental in enhancing the country's competitive edge and culminated in Ireland winning more than 40 major international medals including an Olympic Gold.
Bernard possess a Master’s Degree in business and he also holds a Master’s Degree in Sports, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from the University of Limerick, equipping him with advanced skills in enhancing individuals and teams performance in both the sports and corporate world. He has also worked in GAA, most notably with the Dublin Senior Football Team, being a part of their leadership team assisting them to multiple All-Ireland Senior Football Championships through tailored psychological and performance strategies.
Bernard has established himself as a respected media personality and broadcaster, regularly appearing as a panelist on RTÉ Sport, covering a wide range of topics including boxing, soccer, GAA, and current affairs. Bernard hosts his own RTÉ podcast ‘Dunne Talking’ where he interviews elite athletes and competitors to explore their mindset and share stories of resilience and achievement. He hosted the successful "Ultimate Street Challenge" and created the IFTA Award-winning series "Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes," which highlighted Irish folklore and heritage.
An advocate for the Irish language, Bernard launched the Bród Club, a campaign aimed at reinvigorating the language among 100,000 people. His series, "Bernard Dunne’s Bród Club," inspired a renewed sense of pride and engagement with the Irish language.
Bernard is also an accomplished author, with his autobiography, "Bernard Dunne: My Story," and a children's book, "Bernard Dunne: Champion of the World," both of which convey powerful life lessons and motivational narratives.
Dedicated to youth empowerment, Bernard engages with young people across Ireland, promoting self-belief and resilience. His message emphasizes the importance of hard work and making strategic choices to achieve success, regardless of one's background. His charitable involvement includes significant contributions to organizations such as Pieta House, Make A Wish, and CASA.
Bernard Dunne’s multifaceted career and education, combined with his strategic leadership and media presence, make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage his expertise in performance psychology, talent development, team building and inspirational leadership.
Having retired in 2010 Bernard has managed to progress in a number of successful leadership roles across mutli-disciplines and countries.
In his role as the High-Performance Director for India, based in Patiala, Punjab, Bernard led the women’s team to No. 1 at the World Championships with four gold medals, and the men’s team to a historic three world medals. This unprecedented success underscores his ability to develop and execute high-impact strategies.
Previously, as the High-Performance Director for Irish Boxing, Bernard collaborated with his top coaches to ensure Ireland's strong presence at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, aiming to make Ireland the foremost boxing nation globally. His leadership was instrumental in enhancing the country's competitive edge and culminated in Ireland winning more than 40 major international medals including an Olympic Gold.
Bernard possess a Master’s Degree in business and he also holds a Master’s Degree in Sports, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from the University of Limerick, equipping him with advanced skills in enhancing individuals and teams performance in both the sports and corporate world. He has also worked in GAA, most notably with the Dublin Senior Football Team, being a part of their leadership team assisting them to multiple All-Ireland Senior Football Championships through tailored psychological and performance strategies.
Bernard has established himself as a respected media personality and broadcaster, regularly appearing as a panelist on RTÉ Sport, covering a wide range of topics including boxing, soccer, GAA, and current affairs. Bernard hosts his own RTÉ podcast ‘Dunne Talking’ where he interviews elite athletes and competitors to explore their mindset and share stories of resilience and achievement. He hosted the successful "Ultimate Street Challenge" and created the IFTA Award-winning series "Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes," which highlighted Irish folklore and heritage.
An advocate for the Irish language, Bernard launched the Bród Club, a campaign aimed at reinvigorating the language among 100,000 people. His series, "Bernard Dunne’s Bród Club," inspired a renewed sense of pride and engagement with the Irish language.
Bernard is also an accomplished author, with his autobiography, "Bernard Dunne: My Story," and a children's book, "Bernard Dunne: Champion of the World," both of which convey powerful life lessons and motivational narratives.
Dedicated to youth empowerment, Bernard engages with young people across Ireland, promoting self-belief and resilience. His message emphasizes the importance of hard work and making strategic choices to achieve success, regardless of one's background. His charitable involvement includes significant contributions to organizations such as Pieta House, Make A Wish, and CASA.
Bernard Dunne’s multifaceted career and education, combined with his strategic leadership and media presence, make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage his expertise in performance psychology, talent development, team building and inspirational leadership.