Irish Talkers

Intro text: The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: “Turn your wounds into wisdom” - Oprah Winfrey And Word of the week: INFAMOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 11 of the 2021/22 season - published on October 1st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and...

If you were asked, would you be able to give an impromptu 5-7 minute speech on a subject which you were given a few minutes before? ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 10 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 20th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is i...

Paul will enlighten us on what  “Build back stronger” means in relation to Toastmasters. Inspired by International President, Margaret Page, in the September issue Toastmaster magazine. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 10 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 19th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced b...

Samantha Rea talks about how optimism can be a choice, and that it is not always an easy one. ( Link to YouTube ). ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 10 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 18th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "What goes around, comes around" - proverb. And Word of the week: DELIRIOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 10 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 17th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by G...

We continue the conversation with Aine O'Neill who is the official District 71 Poet in Residence - the first time this has post been made. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 9 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 13th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The sho...

Paul turns his attention this week to Public Relations and talks about what he considers to be the best type of PR. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 9 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 12th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and...

Our interview guest this week is Aine O'Neill, a member of Irish Life corporate club and also Viking Voicer, and who is also the very first Poet in Residence for District 71. _____________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 9 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 11th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: GARGANTUAN And Word of the week: "You aren't learning anything when you are talking"  - Lyndon B Johnson ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 9 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 10th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, produced...

Ted, Moira and our guest Therese Kinehan discuss the important and benefits of the Speechcraft programme both to the organisers/mentors etc as well as the Speechcrafters themselves. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 8 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 6th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited b...

This week Paul turns his attention to Pathways and looks at a project which he considers to be the most useful to the greatest number of Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 8 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 5th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien & Gearoid M...

Our interview guest this week is a well known Toastmaster in District 71, Thérèse Kinahan. She is a member of Clondalkin & Loughrea Toastmasters as well as Toastmasters4Golf and is Division Director for Division E in District 71. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 8 of the 2021/22 season - published on September 3rd with Ted...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion". Simon Sinek. And Word of the week: PROFANITY ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 8 of the 2021/22 season - published on Septemb...

As the 2021 International Convention commences today, the panel discuss what happens at the convention, why it is important and why you should attend ($25 for full access). ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 7 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 23rd with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’B...

Paul turns his attention to a topic that is being considered by many clubs today and that is whether to continue online, go totally onsite, or go hybrid and the consequences. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 7 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 22nd with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O...

Continuing from the last two weeks, this is the final excerpt from Les Brown's speech "It's Not OVER Until You Win! Your Dream is Possible" given at the stage at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 7 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 21st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and e...

The introductory episode of this week’s four podcasts including: Thought for the week: "What is important is seldom urgent, & what is urgent is seldom important" Dwight E And Word of the week: GRAVITAS ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 7 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 20th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Ma...

Paul and Ted discuss some of the matters that arose out of International President Richard Peck's extraordinary virtual travels around the world, inspired by his article in the Toastmaster magazine . ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 6 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 16th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produ...

Paul takes a sideways look at branding, arguing that your club is a brand and should be used as such in your publicity. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 6 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 15th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien & Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts...

Continuing from last week, this is the second exerpt fro Les Brown's speech "It's Not OVER Until You Win! Your Dream is Possible" given at the stage at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 6 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by M...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day." Lao Tzu And Word of the week: EXTRAVAGANZA ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 6 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 13th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul...

The panel discuss the latest speechcraft sessions that have been taking place in Division A in District 71. ____________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 5 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 9th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a...

Paul muses on the issues that can arise as a result of holding speech contests. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 5 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 8th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and...

Les Brown is one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the US. Here he is in the first part of a speech entitled "It's Not OVER Until You Win! Your Dream is Possible" given at the stage at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 5 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 7th with Ted Mellamp...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week:  "Leadership is a process, not a position" - Ryan Holiday.  And Word of the week: INDEFATIGABLE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 5 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 6th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moir...