Irish Talkers

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...

The opening segment of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Prakshi Gupta   - "There's that fine line between confidence and overconfidence. You set the world afire by one, and yourself afire by the other" and Word of the week: LURCH (from one subject to another?) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Pro...

Continuing the conversation with Julian on Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 a “Word of the Week” together...

With membership renewals coming up this month Paul looks at the whole subject of renewal - both in Toastmasters and more generally. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 7th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...

Julian Cereceda is a member of Manchester Communicators and Advanced Orators. He is currently Area Director for Area N48 in District 71. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 6th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this fo...

The opening segment of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Anita Roddick - "If you think you’re too small to have an impact try going to bed with a mosquito in the room." and Word of the week: FACILE (that's an easy one!) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 5th...

Ted introduces a discussion on the recently published online version of the Speechcraft programme which he has been running for the past few weeks. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on March 1st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually...

Paul discusses how teamworking works in a club committee and he proposes a recommendation. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on February 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 W...

What happens when someone who is obsessed with human behaviour, instead of becoming a psychologist, chooses a career in entertainment? Mentalist and illusionist, Derren Brown, has mastered the ability to tap into our motivations and biases to uncover some remarkable things. These days, he’s interested in how we can all be just a little bit happier.  This is… A Bit of Optimism. From Simon Sine...

The opening section of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Don't count the days, make the days count" - Muhammad Ali Word of the week: EXULTANT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on February 25th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show...

Paul looks at how your stories can be personalised and made more impactful. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 22nd 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 “Wor...

The time is approaching when nominations for District Leadership roles are closing. Paul discusses the various roles and why you should apply. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 21st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually h...

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor today. Here is a compilation of audio giving his top ten rules. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 20th 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 opening section of this week's series of Podcasts including: 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: GAMUT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony...

Ted and Paul continue the conversation with comedian Beatrice Freeman. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 12th 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...