‘Friday evenings are about switching off’

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work:

I was born in the UK to Irish parents who were from Donegal. In fact, all my ancestors were Irish. I was the first one born outside of Ireland. I am also an Irish citizen, and I now live between West Cork and London.

I started and run www.thepublicspeakingcourse.com, coaching individuals and businesses how to stand up and successfully speak in public to an audience of any size. I run regular workshops in Cork.

Clear, concise communication is important to me. Without it we are lost. Humans need to speak, whether that be for business purposes or in a personal capacity. Being able to authentically communicate makes a world of difference. It even avoids wars. A lot of people hide behind their mobiles and…