Irish Talkers

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...

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...