Irish Talkers

This week's interview guest is Howard Balkind, President of Bolton Toastmasters and VP Education with Salford Speakers. He is also a member of Didsbury Speakers and Advanced Orators as we as Director Area 48. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 26 of the 2021/22 season - published on February 12th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’M...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "The only true wisdom is in knowing, you know nothing" - Socrates. And Word of the weke: AUDACIOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 26 of the 2021/22 season - published on February 11th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and e...

Continuing the conversation with this week's guest,  Sue Burnett, about the District 71 Growth Academy ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 25 of the 2021/22 season - published on February7th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1)...

As an avid Podcaster himself for many years, Paul is talking here about how you can use Podcasting to promote both Toastmasters and your club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 25 of the 2021/22 season - published on February 6th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four pa...

Our interview guest this week is Sue Burnett, VPPR of Anglia Communicators & Cornerstone Communicators. She is also a member of the D71 Growth Academy  ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 25 of the 2021/22 season - published on February 4th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: “Put a smile on your face for the whole human race." Rita Clear, grandmother of James Clear. She passed away last week. RIP. And Word of the week: TITANIC ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 25 of the 2021/22 season - published on February 4th with...

Our guest of the week, Phillippa Gray tells us more about using Whiteboards in Zoom, her life outside of Toastmasters and how it brought her to Toastmasters, leading in a voluntary organisation and her initiation into Podcasting with Shilling Speakers podcast. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 24 of the 2021/22 season - publishe...

This week Paul looks at two innovative meeting ideas for your club to try - (1) with cameras off and (2) Speechathons. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 24 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 28th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this...

Today's interview guest is Toastmaster Phillipa Gray, Treasurer and Secretary of Shilling Speakers, one of the more successful clubs in District 91 from Southampton and the world! ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 24 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 29th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: PARADOX And Word of the week: An expert is someone who, over many years, manages to remain confident enough to keep trying and humble enough to keep learning" - James Clear (Atomic Habits) ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 24 of the 2021/22...

Inspired by this article from The Toastmaster magazine Ted and Paul discuss tips and tricks for surviving and getting better at Table Topics. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 23 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 24th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four par...

This week Paul takes a look at the new situation that many clubs find themselves in following the enforced going online as a result of the pandemic and how clubs are transitioning from local to global clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 23 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 21st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mah...

Darren La Croix is the 2001 World Champion of Public speaking and since winning he has become a coach, mentor and trainer with his Stagetime University. Here he is talking about how to - or not to - memorise your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 23 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 22nd with Ted Mellamphy &am...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "When failure is reversible, act quickly. When failure is irreversible, think carefully." James Clear. And Word of the week: DELIBERATE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 23 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 21st with Ted Mellamphy &amp...

Continuing the interview with Toastmasters International CEO Dan Rex. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 22 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 17th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week”...

Paul asks the pertinent question "Are you planning your succession? " which is all about succession planning at club, area & division-level” ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 22 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 16th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four...

In December 2018 Ted met up with the CEO of Toastmasters International, Dan Rex. Here is part one of the interview. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 22 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this fo...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Today is an opportunity to get better" - John Eades And Word of the week: RELISH ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 22 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien....

Continuing our look at the new Level 1 in Pathways, Moira goes through the detail of the "Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language" project. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 20th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in f...

As this is our final show before the Holiday season Paul takes a sideways look at "Four things Cats & Dogs do for Toastmasters". ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 19th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and u...

Communication Coach Alex Lyon gives tips on How to Practice a Speech or Presentation . Learn how to practice a speech or presentation and get your FREE 7 Public Speaking Tips: http://bit.ly/2M1NfVE-SpeakingTips . ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 18th with Moira O'Brien & Paul...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thoughts for the week (as it is the season of goodwill, we have two thoughts for you this week): 1. "Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included.” ―Anon 2.  "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." Winston Churchi...

Following on from last week's episode, Moira takes a look at the training materials for the new projects in Pathways Level 1 - this week on Writing a Speech with Purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 13th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’...

Paul gets into the holiday mood! ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 12th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited 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 w...

Our interviewee this week is Toastmaster Sean Dwan who is a member of Roscrea  ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 11th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Though...