Irish Talkers

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: APROPOS And Word of the week: "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooden ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 10th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Ma...

The new level one is now live for all people who sign up to a path now, Moira goes into detail on what is now involved and (spoiler alert) we love it! ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 6th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murp...

This week Paul is turning his attention once again to Club Officer Training, but this time from the point of view of the Program Quality Directors. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 5th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy....

Anthony Garvey (West Limerick & Shilling Speakers) gave this great speech to TEDx Tralee recently. Anthony has 30 years of experience working in international public relations, ranging from technology and telecommunication blue chips to educational and local government organisations.  He spent nine years as Head of PR for Psion plc, during a period of rapid change as it evolved from a sta...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." Oscar Wilde And Word of the week: SUBLIME ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published onDecember 3rd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produce...

Following on from Paul's episode on building a judging team, Moira takes a hard look at the judging criteria for speech contests. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 29th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in f...

Paul takes a look at how to build a judging team for your contests ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 28th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thoug...

This week we are bringing a speech made by Craig Valentine in 2009 at a seminar with comments by Paul and Moira afterwards. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 27th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four pa...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: PEJORATIVE  And Word of the week: "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Mark Twain ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on Novembe...

Inspired by one of Craig Valentine’s pieces (sorry, we can\t share it as it is behind a paywall) Moira talks about some of the things you might do which will guarantee that your speech will fail. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 22nd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produc...

Paul looks at how strategic planning can be applicable to your Toastmasters club, Area, Division etc. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 21st with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by  Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually...

This week we are bringing you a piece from Darren La Croix on starting a speech, with some comments from Moira & Paul after. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 20th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in fo...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: DETERMINED And Word of the week:   "The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart." - St Jerome ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 19th wit...

Inspired by this article from The Public speaking Weekly Moira talks about astronaut Chris Hadfield's tips for speaking and writing. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 15th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is i...

This week Paul turns his attention to the question of what to say to someone who asks you about joining Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 14th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts an...

A selection of rhetorical devices as chosen by YouTuber Reid Anderson. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 13th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “T...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "You get a job through aptitude, you lose the job through attitude." - Anon And Word of the week: NOTWITHSTANDING ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 12th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, prod...

Inspired by this article from the Public Speaking Weekly, Moira takes a look at ways in which we can change our mindset away from negative thoughts. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 8th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy...

Paul takes an in-depth look at the newly revamped Level 1 on Pathways which all newly registered Toastmaters will be undertaking. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 7th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in fo...

From a YouTube channel called Charisma on Command, here are 6 Public Speaking Tips To Hook Any Audience. The supporting article can be read here . ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 6th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy....

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind." Joyce Meyer  And Word of the week: RISIBLE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 5th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moir...

Inspired by this article in the Toastmaster Magazine of March 2021 Ted and Paul discuss the 8 tips for achieving Distinguished designation. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 14 of the 2021/22 season - published on October 25th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The sho...

This week Paul turns his attention to the Area Director club visits - its importance to the club, the club committee and to the Area. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 14 of the 2021/22 season - published on October 24th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is i...

A 10-minute extract from an interview with Simon Sinek on https://impacttheory.com/ following the publication of his book “The Infinite Game.”. The full interview can be seen here . ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 14 of the 2021/22 season - published on October 23th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’B...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Toastmasters is not a destination. Toastmasters is a tool to help you advance your career, grow your business, and improve your relationships." -  Fred Haley, DTM      And Word of the week: PARAPET ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode...