Irish Talkers

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...

Ted, Paul and Moira put more questions to Gearoid, continuing the conversation on copyright as well as looking at Gearoid's activities outside of clubs as a technical expert and latterly a Zoommaster in District events as well as many club contests and training sessions. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 4 of the 2021/22 season...

Paul discusses how we can get into serious financial trouble by using copyright material. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 4 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 25th 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...

This week's guest is Gearoid Murphy ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 4 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 24th 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 c...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: ""The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is in a toastmaster club,, a construction site, a trade union, or in an office."Life is short, break the rules. forgive quickly, kiss slowly., love truly, laugh uncontrollably - and never regret ANYTHIN...

Moira discusses various ways to end your speech, prompted by this article " The Grand Finale: 12 ways to end your speech " from West Side Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 19th with Moira O'Brien, Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in f...

Our guest this week is Michael Sexton DTM, immediate past president and currently VP Public Relations for McAfee Toastmasters in Cork city. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 17th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has t...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: "Life is short, break the rules. forgive quickly, kiss slowly., love truly, laugh uncontrollably - and never regret ANYTHING that makes you smile" Mark Twain and Word of the week: RESPLENDENT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published o...

This week Paul turns his attention to the installation ceremony that Toastmasters International recommends for all new officers, both club, area, division, district etc. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 18th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is i...

Ted Mellamphy is the new president of his club, Blarney Toastmasters. Moira O'Brien is the outgoing President. Ted introduces conversation on what the role of the president entails. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 2 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 12th with Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O’Brien. The show is...

Paul discusses questions that should be asked for the new Toastmasters year that has just begun this month. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 2 of 2021/22 season - published on July 11th 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 “Thoug...

This week our guest spot is devoted to a recoding from Conor Neill - How to start a speech. Conor is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership. As an entrepreneur, he has founded 4 companies, selling 16 private jets and building the 3rd largest fleet of private jets in Spain. He is a professor of Leadership at IESE Business School, and a visiting professor at University College Dublin. More abo...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict." —William Ellery Channing - and Word of the week: CLINCH ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 2 of 2021/22 season - published on July 9th with Ted...

Paul draws out our guest of the week Kyle Murtagh to discover more about his life in and out of Toastmasters. Kyle has published a book called "The Five Pillars of Public Speaking" . ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 5th with Paul O’Mahony and Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usua...

With the imminent start of Club Officer Training and the upcoming International Convention, Paul opens the discussion by asking if you will be attending. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 4th with Paul O’Mahony and Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Intr...