Irish Talkers

This week Paul talks about how we can support our members on an individual basis rather than concentrating on the Distinguished Club Programme. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 7th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by G...

Julian Treasure is a top-rated international speaker on sound and communication skills. Collectively, Julian's five TED Talks have been viewed over 100 million times. How to speak so that people want to listen is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: HYPERBOLIC And Word of the week: "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 5th with Moira O'Brie...

Continung Moira's series on public speaking skills, here is the second in the series, this time on Researching. The full series will cover: Confidence Researching Writing Skills Crafting Content Speaking Skills Presentation Skills Knowledge of your Subject Story file ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - p...

How visitors see the club on their first (and subsequent) visits is very important. This week Paul discusses how we can give visitors the best impression. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 31st with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid...

Our interview guest this week is Karl Walsh, a member of DubSpot Toastmasters Dublin. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 30th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) I...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: And Word of the week: ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 29th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by oira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually ha...

Following on from last week's introduction, Moira goes into detail on the first of her proficiency skill, Confidence. The full series will cover: Confidence Researching Writing Skills Crafting Content Speaking Skills Presentation Skills Knowledge of your Subject Story file ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 seas...

Following the resignation of the International President, Margaret Page, Paul turns his attention this week to the subject of diversity in our membership. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 24th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Mu...

This week's interview guest is Brian Greene, a member of Castleknock Toastmasters and currently their VP Public Relations. He also presents with the community radio for Dublin, Phoenix FM where he is also station manager.. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 23th with Moira O'Brien &amp...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: "Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential." - Maria Runyan And Word of the week: FRENETIC ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published...

Moira discusses the eight key skills that are needed to become a proficient public speaker. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 18th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1...

Paul looks at the value of club officer training to the officers and to those who participate out of curiosity rather than necessity. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 17th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in...

From "Charisma on Demand" YouTube channel, here are five habits that can destroy your confidence. "Every single day, we do something that are fantastic for our confidence and we do others that aren't so good — they drag it down and destroy it. The problem is we can't always tell which of those is which. And that's why in this video, I want to show you five very common behaviors — some of which I b...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” ― Criss Jami And Word of the week: OBLITERATE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July15th with...

Following on from yesterday's discussion on Build Back Stronger, Moira and Ted discuss the issues surrounding on-site and hybrid clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 11th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O’Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy...

Following on from Dan Rex's recent report on the state of toastmasters affairs, Paul talks about how we can rebuild clubs for the future given how our space has changed from mainly on-site to multimedia. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 10th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, pr...

As the Athletic Director and head coach of the Varsity Soccer team at Ryerson University, Dr. Joseph is often asked what skills he is searching for as a recruiter: is it speed? Strength? Agility? In Dr. Joseph's TEDx Talk, he explores self confidence and how it is not just the most important skill in athletics, but in our lives. Given at TEDX RyseronU. _____________________________________________...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week:  "Leaders become great not because of their power but, because they empower others" John Maxwell. And Word of the week: PANACHE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 8th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul...

Following on from yesterdays episode on the District mission, the discussion today is about the club mission. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 43 of the 2021/22 season - published on June 27th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usual...

Paul discusses the the mission that Toastmasters International has for its Districts. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 43 of the 2021/22 season - published on June 24th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1)...

The final part of the discussion between Mark Brown (195 WCPS) and Verity Price (2021 WCPS).   ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 43 of the 2021/22 season - published on June 25th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has thi...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: “Filaure is not final, failure is feedback” - John Eades And Word of the week: SPARSE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 43 of the 2021/22 season - published on June 24th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edit...

Following on from a debate held by Blarney and Tullamore member Charles Malone, the team discuss the pros and cons of splitting the existing District 71 consisting of the whole of Ireland, Scotland, the northern half of Wales, and England north of Watford, so as to have a separate all Ireland district. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Pr...

At this time of the year, indeed the end of the Toastmasters year, Paul turns his attention to the subject of handing over the leadership roles and responsibilities to the new teams. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 42 of the 2021/22 season - published on Jun 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by M...