Articles
Why are we Avoiding Engagement?
This morning I woke up with an earworm, or as the Americans say, ear candy. The lyrics that were going through my head were: And if I had one wish, then it would be this, love and happiness to...
Ireland – Still the Home of Creative Speakers & StoryTellers
I have long been inspired and educated by TED Talks. No doubt you have done the same and have your own personal favourites. Today, I wish to introduce you to a new group of inspiring...
Seek Help – Everyone Needs Encouragement
My wife, Jean, spoke to me about Niall Quinn’s interview with Brendan O’Connor on his radio show after dinner the other evening. In the interview, Niall spoke about his first trial with the English club Fulham...
The Gift of the Gab – it can be taught
My article this week is about the Trinity Business School’s 100-year celebration and the TEDx event they hosted, entitled “Change 101”. What were my observations about the TEDx event? Trinity Business School spared no expense in supporting the...
World Storytelling Day 20th March 2026 – My Contribution
On Friday morning last, it popped up on my Facebook page (that I rarely visit) that this day was World Storytelling Day. My head immediately flooded with stories that my mother used to tell us...
Zelenskyy and Carney: Two Leaders, One Compelling Speaking Template
In my recent article, I spoke to you about Mark Carney’s wonderful talk at Davos and explained the structure he used to deliver it. Now let me tell you about how Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s talk used...
5 Steps to a Truly Magnificent Speech: Lessons from Mark
Did you watch Mark Carney’s presentation last week at Davos? No, is probably your answer, you watched the selected clips on the TV or online. I would strongly advise you to watch this powerful presentation;...
What does the Christmas Break do for You?
For me, it’s a time to wind down and slow down. A time to do some creative stuff, e.g., read the book on your bedside locker that you’ve been promising to read, or the book...
Will Keepie Uppies Make You a Better Speaker?
Did Keepie Uppies win the election for Catherine Connelly? No, but the video clip going viral helped. It garnered 2 million views and kept her name in people’s minds. So why did she win the...
Speakers – don’t seek perfection, seek Believable!
The following is an extract from an interview with Rory McIlroy on how conversations with Bob Rotella have helped his game. “We are talking about not getting too much into results and outcomes, we talk...
