Katriona O’Sullivan: ‘I was called ballsy for asking to be paid to share my life story. But why should anyone work for free?’

March 21, 2026 13:02 UTC

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Katriona O’Sullivan: ‘I was called ballsy for asking to be paid to share my life story. But why should anyone work for free?’

The organisers wanted me to share my life story. They wanted me to stand on the stage and inspire the room, tell them how I got from where I started to where I am now. I said yes, I would love to do it – for a fee. The person on the other end sounded taken aback. She told me that another professor had done it for free the year before.

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2026 13:02 UTC

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