Irishman Speaks - Conor Cunneen

CONTEXT 

Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII. In 1588, England and Spain were at war, partly over territorial domination, partly as a result of religious conflict. Elizabeth, the protestant queen vs. the catholic Phillip II of Spain. The “Virgin Queen” spoke these words at Tilbury, prior to her fleet  participating in a nine day victorious sea battle. 

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My loving people, we have been persuaded by some, that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.  

Let tyrants fear; I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects. And therefore I am come amongst you at this time, not as for my recreation or sport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honor and my blood, even the dust.  

I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart of a king, and of a King of England, too; and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realms: to which, rather than any dishonour should grow by me, I myself will take up arms. I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.  

I know already, by your forwardness, that you have deserved rewards and crowns and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you.  

In the mean my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble and worthy subject; not doubting by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and by your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over the enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people. 

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Anyway! If any of those searches brought you here, you have got the right person. I speak on business and life topics (with my genuine Irish brogue) and have been referenced as “An Irish Dilbert” and “James Joyce meets Tom Peters.” I am one of the very few speakers who offers a brand promise – E4: Energize, Educate, Entertain AND Easy to work with.
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Phone me - Conor Cunneen - at 630 718 1643 and I’d be delighted (thrilled skinny as we’d say back in Ireland) to work with you on your next event.