Irish Talkers

The opening segment of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Prakshi Gupta   - "There's that fine line between confidence and overconfidence. You set the world afire by one, and yourself afire by the other" and Word of the week: LURCH (from one subject to another?) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Pro...

Continuing the conversation with Julian on Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 a “Word of the Week” together...

With membership renewals coming up this month Paul looks at the whole subject of renewal - both in Toastmasters and more generally. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 7th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...

Julian Cereceda is a member of Manchester Communicators and Advanced Orators. He is currently Area Director for Area N48 in District 71. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 6th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this fo...

The opening segment of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Anita Roddick - "If you think you’re too small to have an impact try going to bed with a mosquito in the room." and Word of the week: FACILE (that's an easy one!) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 5th...

Ted introduces a discussion on the recently published online version of the Speechcraft programme which he has been running for the past few weeks. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on March 1st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually...

Paul discusses how teamworking works in a club committee and he proposes a recommendation. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on February 28th 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 W...

What happens when someone who is obsessed with human behaviour, instead of becoming a psychologist, chooses a career in entertainment? Mentalist and illusionist, Derren Brown, has mastered the ability to tap into our motivations and biases to uncover some remarkable things. These days, he’s interested in how we can all be just a little bit happier.  This is… A Bit of Optimism. From Simon Sine...

The opening section of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Don't count the days, make the days count" - Muhammad Ali Word of the week: EXULTANT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on February 25th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show...

Paul looks at how your stories can be personalised and made more impactful. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 22nd 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 a “Wor...

The time is approaching when nominations for District Leadership roles are closing. Paul discusses the various roles and why you should apply. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 21st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually h...

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor today. Here is a compilation of audio giving his top ten rules. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 20th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing...

The opening section of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso Word of the week: GAMUT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony...

Ted and Paul continue the conversation with comedian Beatrice Freeman. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 12th 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 a “Word of...

______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 14th 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 a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two t...

Our interviewee this week is Beatrice Freeman . Beatrice is a member of Moody's London and Wharf Speakers but she has visited over 30 clubs in Districts 91 & 71 in the little over the one year that she has been in Toastmasters, as well as visiting clubs in 46 countries and attending 270 meetings! She is a published author of Introverts Make Better Networkers . She calls herself a "clean"...

The introduction to this week's series of podcast episodes including: Work of the Week: BRAVURA and Thought for the Week: "All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better" - Ralph Waldo Emerson. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 12th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Ma...

Ted talks with James Finnegan on the role of the VP Public Relations. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 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 a “Word of th...

Paul delves into what is the mission of your district? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 7th 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 a “Word of the Week” togethe...

The February winner of the District 71 Vice President of Public Relations draw is James Finnegan from Tralee Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 6th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) I...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power & magic in it" - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Word of the week: QUIRK ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 5th with...

Storytelling is one of the most important aspects of public speaking. Paul looks at how to bring your audience into your story. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on February 1st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...

I guess this is something that your club hasn't really thought about..... Paul delves into what it means to name your club in a particular way. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on January 31st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually h...

December's winner of the draw for the District 71 Vice President of Public relations goes to Rachael McDonald from Dunfermline Toastmasters in Scotland. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 25 of 2020/21 season - published on January 98th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has...

One of Simon Sinek's best presentations on leadership - Leadership and being a Leader. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on January 30th 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”...