Swords Toastmasters is a club that helps people develop their public speaking, listening, and leadership skills, in a fun and supportive environment. Members join for a variety of reasons. Some, to progress their careers, to perform better at interviews, to practice for workplace presentations, or even for that all important wedding speech.
Eileen Hopkins joined 8 years ago because she was changing jobs, and she needed to become more confident speaking to groups.
Thanks to the guidance and support of her local Toastmasters Club, Eileen fulfilled a lifelong dream a few months ago by delivering a speech titled ‘Living Beyond your Labels’, at TEDx Tralee. The theme of the event was ‘Empowering Resilience’, and Eileen is the embodiment of this.
Eileen said “Since joining Toastmasters in 2017, my life has been transformed in countless ways. I have discovered my true passion for public speaking, and the skills I’ve gained through Toastmasters have positively impacted various aspects of my life and career. Moreover, I’ve built meaningful friendships within Toastmasters, which I now consider my special tribe.”
Louise Duffy
Swords Toastmasters
