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Speaking
Engagements

“I COULD DO THAT”

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I was in my local library in 2017.

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The librarian asked “Who could present a talk as part

Of the upcoming Bealtaine [Age and Opportunity] festival in Waterford libraries?”

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I said that I’d love to give it a go!

And my love of speaking to groups was ignited!

Anne on Stage

Anne Speaking at an event.

Truth be told, I had been speaking for years, in my role as a School Principal.

Boards of Management, Parents’ Committees, Staffs, Assemblies.

You name it, I’d been there, done that.

 

Yet, this new speaking role felt different!

More Creative! More Exciting! More the Real Anne stepping forward!

I love, love, love addressing groups and engaging with them in meaningful conversations.

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Following my book launch in 2018, I spoke on Encouragement within Waterford.

In Cappoquin, Lismore, Tallow, Dungarvan, Portlaw, Coolnasmear,

Ardmore, Butlerstown, Kilmacthomas, and Tramore.

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Cork venues included Carrigaline, Conna, Killeagh, Fermoy,

Youghal, Araglen, U.C.C in Cork.

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In Limerick, Ballyhoura CLG, Kilmallock.

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In Wexford, I was invited as a guest speaker in 2018 to address.

The HSE Family Support Annual Respite and Work Conference.

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In 2020, I was Guest Speaker for Waterford Area Partnership and Waterford Education Training Board Women’s Groups to mark International Womens Day.

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The groups above included Community groups, Active Retired,

Retired Teachers, Probus, Women’s Shed, and Business groups.

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The message of Encouragement is central to my talks.

Encouragement as we Age.

Encouragement as we face New Challenges.

Encouragement as we Grieve.

Encouragement in Friendships.

Encouragement within our Communities.

 Ordinary Everyday Encouragement.

 

My Journey as a Speaker began when I said

“I COULD DO THAT” and encouraged myself forward.

Step by Step.

Little by little.

Guided by my values of Compassion, Empathy, Courage,

Kindness and a great belief that Contribution matters.

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And leads to a softer, more caring society for Us All.

 

I am available to speak to your group.

And welcome any queries that you may have.

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Le grá,

          Anne 

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"Attending one of Anne DevinesEncouragement talks is like food for the soul. I left feeling uplifted, hopeful and more connected to myself and others. Highly recommended."

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Emma Tobin Coles Career Guidance Counsellor  Waterford.

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