Episode 11

#11 What's Important to Killian Byrne

Today’s guest was born and living in Dublin, he is a 49yr old husband to Maureen, father of two teenage children and small business owner.

As a leader on the popular RTE television show ‘Operation Transformation’ in 2012, he managed to lose 23kg in just 7 weeks

and now, more than 10years later he has not only kept the excess weight off but has gone on to share his story to corporate and public groups assisting them to change focus, maintain motivation and reach whatever goals they might struggle to reach without some help.

Now, as a social marathon runner and triathlete, he has a keen interest in the power of sport and exercise and is a recognised advocate for health and wellbeing, particularly in the family unit.

As a Sport Ireland and EU Sport Ambassador, he played a key national and international role in the ongoing success and development of the pan European ‘European Week of Sport’ #BeActive campaign 2016 – 2019.

Following a 6 year battle with serious injury, he is currently working his way back to fitness and is in training for back to back Dublin & New York marathons in the Autumn of 2022.

Today we find out What’s Important to Killian Byrne.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱! 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩

"𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜'𝗺 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀"

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙣

I am a Life Coach and I work with people to help them understand What's Important To Them.  Once you know what's important you can build and design your life around it.

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James Dean

Hi, I’m James Dean — Life Coach, Podcast Host, and Curious Human.

I’m the host of What’s Important to You? — a podcast dedicated to real, reflective conversations that uncover the stories, values, and breakthroughs that shape how we live, lead, and grow.

With a background in corporate life, personal development, and endurance sports (including Ironman training with three Labradors in tow), I’m deeply passionate about helping people reconnect with what matters most.

Each week on the show, I sit down with remarkable guests — coaches, creatives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers — to explore questions like:
What drives you? What have you overcome? And what are you learning now?

It’s not just a podcast — it’s a space for growth, clarity, and meaningful connection.

Whether you’re in transition, looking for inspiration, or just love a good story with soul, you’re in the right place.