Tag Archives: Toastmasters

I participated in a “Speakathon” over the weekend in aid of the local Marymount Hospice. Toastmasters clubs around Cork each got an hour long slot, and each member got a few minutes to speak on any topic they wished to … Continue reading →

Posted on November 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Some thoughts on public speaking

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

I’ve been in Toastmasters for over 20 years and the greatest conclusion I have come to is that it is all about practice. The more you have the opportunity to speak in front of others, the easier it becomes. The … Continue reading →

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Travels with Sally

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

“At the end of the road, turn left” These words should strike fear and loathing into the hearts of all right thinking people. I refer, of course, to the satellite navigation system, or Sat-Nav: a device more common in cars … Continue reading →

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Toastmasters – Why I’m still there

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

I must be the slowest person ever to join Toastmasters. My first meeting was in 1988, when I was a student in University College, Cork. I was terribly shy, somewhat socially inept and going through a very difficult period of … Continue reading →

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Delivering better presentations

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Here’s my vision of hell. I’m sitting through a presentation with 50 slides in it. Actually, make it 80 slides. I’m pinching myself to stay awake. It ticks all the boxes. Lots of bullet points? Tick. Sub-bullet points? Tick. Font … Continue reading →

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The fine art of conversation

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

I’ve just posted this article to some local newspapers as part of my job as PRO for our local Toastmasters club, but I thought I would post it here also, as it’s a subject that interests me greatly. Please let … Continue reading →

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I did it…

Posted on September 10, 2008 by

My first presentation at an academic conference is over. I think I did a good job of it. The audience were clearly engaged throughout my presentation and I got a lot of relevant questions at the end. I tried my best … Continue reading →

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