Speeches

  • April 2025 – Three Drams Whiskey Tasting Kit

    Continuing my journey to become a whiskey connoisseur with the ThreeDrams.com subscription (unaffiliated—just a great way to explore Irish whiskey!), here are this month’s three drams—two blends and one single malt—along with my thoughts and expert tasting notes. Dram 1: The Whistler Triple Oak Blended Irish Whiskey Distillery: Boann DistilleryABV: 40% Expert Notes:A rich and Read more

  • Becoming a Whiskey Connoisseur – March 2025 Tasting Kit

    Becoming a Whiskey Connoisseur – March 2025 Tasting Kit

    I’ve decided to explore the world of whiskey and try to become a proper connoisseur. Each month, I’ll be tasting three drams and sharing my thoughts on this blog. It’s all part of a tasting journey I started with a monthly subscription from http://www.threedrams.com. I’m not affiliated with them in any way—I just think it’s Read more

  • The Power of Mentoring: A Journey of Growth and Learning

    Speech completed at Toastmasters 10 Feb 2025 What is mentorship? I’ve asked myself this question,  Good evening fellow toastmasters and guests. I’d like to go through my thoughts on mentorship and the impact it has had on me.  Mentoring is a way to shape the future. It fosters growth, development, and confidence, not just for Read more

  • Toastmaster Leadership – what type of leader am I?

    I’ve often wondered, ‘What type of leader am I?’ It’s a question that seems straightforward, but it’s anything but simple. Leadership can feel daunting, especially with the common belief that leaders are somehow born, not made. Personally, I disagree. I believe anyone can learn to lead, though the real challenge lies in overcoming our own Read more

  • Being a programme Participant

    Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Toastmasters and distinguished guests, I want to take you on a journey to Uppsala, Sweden—a place known neither for its sandy beaches or being a sun destination. So why did I choose to venture there during my summer holidays? The answer lies in my pursuit of personal and professional growth. You Read more

  • Being a Campfire Leader

    Good evening fellow toastmasters & guests.  For 16 years I was an Irish Girl Guide Leader and over that time I have run a lot of campfire sessions with Brownies, Guides, Senior Branch and Leaders.  We all know that campfires are an essential part of camping trips. They are a place where we can gather Read more