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3,658 views · Published 15 November 2013 · 10:22 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Orlaith Carmody is Managing Director of Mediatraining.ie, a consultancy specialising in communications training and management development with individuals and organisations. As a keynote speaker, conference chair and seminar leader, Orlaith has addressed some of Ireland's most influential business people and networks on the subjects of professional development and corporate leadership. A director of a number of SMEs in recruitment and production, Orlaith regularly delivers engaging and energetic seminars on Pitching for Success, Building Confidence in the Workplace, Self Esteem, Goals and Strategy & Successful Networking; and she has also presented at international conferences in the USA and Canada. 

Alongside founding her company, Mediatraining.ie, in 1992 Orlaith had a successful career as a print & broadcast journalist with several Irish news organisations including RTÉ, where she is today a member of the Board of Directors. 

She is married to television 'Dragon' Gavin Duffy and together they have four teenagers. She is an active media commentator on her blog, www.orlaithcarmody.com and contributes to a variety of radio programmes and publications.


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