Irish Talkers

Simon Sinek is no stranger to this podcast, we have featured many of his audio pieces before but this is one of the most interesting (in the view of the writer). Here he is talking about empathy in leadership. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 40 of 2020/21 season - published on May 1st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produ...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: SEMINAL Word of the week: “Life is better when you stop criticizing the faults, instead, look for the beauty in the flaws” - Anon. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 39 of 2020...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: AMICABLE Word of the week: Simon Sinek - "It's been said that laughter is the shortest distance between human hearts" ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 40 of 2020/21 season -...

Our interview guest this week, Kelly Swanson, talks about storytelling. Not to be missed! Kelly can be seen again at the District 71 conference in May where she is a Keynote speaker. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 39 of 2020/21 season - published on April 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. Th...

Paul, as a Divisional Director (Division A in District 71) has much experience in holding speech contests. How can we make them more appealing to a wider audience? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 39 of 2020/21 season - published on April 18th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four p...

Our interview guest this week is Kelly Swanson, an award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, Huffington Post Contributor, and cast member of The Fashion Hero television show airing on Amazon Prime. She is also the author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Story Formula, and The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Publi...

Our interview guest this week, Gavin Meikle, expands on his view of communication and especially effective communication. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 12th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Intr...

Paul continues with discussion around the contest season, this week concentrating on leadership in the area of judging - notably the Chief Judge. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 11th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually h...

Our interview this week is with Gavin Meikle from Solent Speakers and Spinnaker Speakers in District 91 where he is Vice President Education in both clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 10th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week:  Word of the week:  ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 9th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien...

Our guests Cathy Shelbourne talks about how Toastmasters was instrumental in her second career, as well as talking about other promotional ideas for your club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 5th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts...

As we are coming up to the season of Area, Division and District elections, Paul takes a look at how the voting systems work. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 4th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) I...

This month's winner of the VPPR of the month is our Interviewee today: Cathy Shelbourne, from Ipswitch Electrifiers ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 3rd 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 introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: "Success is a few simple disciplines practiced daily" - Jim Rohn Word of the week: SUPERCILIOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 2nd...

We continue the conversation with Christian Collinson, who just happens to be a software engineer working for a company with the Royal Navy in Portsmouth, UK as a client. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 29th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in...

Paul discusses the myriad of issues surrounding the staging of an online conference. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 Week” and...

This week's interview guest is Christian Collinson, Sergeant at Arms at Shilling Speakers & deputy VPE at Spinnaker Speakers. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 27th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: "I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn" — Maya Angelou. Word of the week: HULLABALLOO ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 26th...

Together with our guest Marian Brennan, we discuss how the contests have developed from on-site to online, and the challenges and opportunities that this has generated.   ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 22nd with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show...

Paul discusses the tricky subject of good and bad language. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 21st 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” toge...

This week's interview guest is Marian Brennan, a life coach and a member of Phoenix-Tara Toastmasters. Currently Division Director for Division C (NW Ireland). ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 20th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: 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: MODERNITY ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 35 of 2020/21...

We continue the conversation with Pat Caslin on poetry within Toastmasters. UNESCO World Poetry Day falls on March 21st this year. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 15th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...

Paul looks at how poets and poetry can be incorporated into Toastmasters. Why have poetry at a meeting? Inspired by an article in this month's Toastmaster magazine with more contribution from our guest Pat Caslin. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony...

Our interviewee this week is toastmaster Pat Caslin, a member of Dún Laoghaire Toastmasters where he is VP Membership. He is also past Area Director for D71 Area 5. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 13th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four...