FSB Member Stories: Sinéad Lunny, Vocalis Public Speaking

FSB Member Story 22 May 2023

From solicitor to small business owner, public speaking expert Sinéad Lunny shares the story of how she followed her passion to launch Vocalis in 2017.

Sinéad Lunny runs Vocalis Public Speaking in Northern Ireland, which provides voice, communication and presentation training to corporate clients in groups or on an individual basis. Her clients include Citi, Bank of Ireland, Advice NI, Herbert Smith Freehills, The Institute of Professional Legal Studies, the Family Bar of NI, and EOS.

Having worked as a solicitor for many years, Sinéad left the legal profession in 2017 to follow her passion when her baby son underwent heart surgery. “This traumatic event forced me to reassess my life and career,” says Sinéad.

Alongside Vocalis, Sinéad also runs a 200-strong speech and drama school and is an actor, voiceover, accent and dialect coach, and event host.

“I have found FSB invaluable in terms of insurance advice and commercial legal advice. They are efficient, helpful, and always get the job done! When we moved into our new commercial premises in March 2022, Mark Maguire made the effort to come to my studio to congratulate me and welcome me to the FSB. He reminded me that I could contact FSB at any stage for advice or assistance. It is these personal touches that make FSB special,” explains Sinéad.

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