Irish Talkers

This week Moira concentrates on what the Toastmasters Promise means in practice. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 14th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of th...

Paul discusses audience size at club meetings - what’s the ideal size? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 13th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” to...

We are pleased to bring you a great interview with Simon Sinek which was published as a resource for students, but it is equally appropriate for us as adults. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 12th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usual...

The introductory segment to this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: " " and Word of the week: BLUNT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 11th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing...

This week Moira looks at the importance of the language that we use in our speeches and how we can use language to make our speeches great. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 7th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...

This week Paul discusses a suggestion that Divisions, or indeed Areas, might have their own Hall of Fame, and what achievements might be recognised. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 6th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this...

This week, Ted interviews the winner of the District 71 Division A humorous speech contest, Dennis McCarthy from Cork Toastmasters Club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 5th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1)...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: “You’ll never know how much light you have within until you try to shine it for others.” and ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 4th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show i...

Moira lays out her five top tips for presenting a great speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 30th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. 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...

Paul takes a look at how speech contests are judged. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 29th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. 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 genera...

Our interviewee this week is the winner of the Table Topic contest in our local Division (Div A, District 71), Kevin O'Donovan. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 28th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introdu...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the Week:  Richard Denny - "Show me a successful person and I'll show you a salesperson" Word of the Week: GINGERLY ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 27th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O...

Moira examines alternatives to the standard Table Topic segment in Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 23rd with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of th...

Our guest, Marie-Joe Chahine, tells us about the issues that face Toastmaster and Toastmaster clubs in Lebanon. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 22nd with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought...

Interview with Marie-Joe Chahine ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 21st with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. 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 conversation arisi...

The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the Week: Jim Rohn - "Wherever you are, be there" and Word of the Week: CLARION. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 20th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and u...

Moira poses the question - why should there be advanced clubs and why should we consider joining one? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 17 of 2020/21 season - published on November 16th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the We...

Paul O'Mahony takes a look at how Toastmasters clubs all around the world are connecting with other clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 17 of 2020/21 season - published on November 15th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for t...

A short compilation from Simon Sinek on "How to be a Leader". ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 17 of 2020/21 season - published on November 14th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. 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 wi...

The introductory segment for this week's series of four Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Joseph Campbell "You are the hero of your own story"  and The Word for the week - CUMULATIVE. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 17 of 2020/21 season - published on November 13th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’M...

Moira tackles the subject of dialogue in speeches and how to be more effective in using dialogue and not just narrative. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 16 of 2020/21 season - published on November 9th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “...

Paul discusses how A Hall of Fame can energise the recipients as well as providing a celebration of excellence for your members. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 16 of 2020/21 season - published on November 8th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introdu...

A biography of Barack Obama that played at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, prior to Barack's acceptance speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 16 of 2020/21 season - published on November 7th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “...

The introductory segment for this week's series of four Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Mark Twain "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause."  and The Word for the week - INCANDESCENT. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 16 of 2020/21 season - published on Novembe...

Following on from last week's episode, Moira goes further into the basics. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 15 of 2020/21 season - published on November 2nd with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week”...