Irish Talkers

The introduction to this week's series including: Word of the week: INFERNO and Thought for the week from Bono - "When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, & it was more than anyone could have imagined." ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 30 of 2019/20 season - published on March 27th with Moira O'Brien &...

While many clubs will be going online only, there will be some clubs who are able still to have "bricks and mortar" meetings, with due precautions taken, yet will wish to facilitate online access for members who will not wish to attend in person. Moira talks through the equipment that is needed to achieve success at different levels. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from...

Given the time that is in it, with the COVID-19 virus spreading throughout the world, and social gatherings being decried, more and more clubs are turning to online meetings. Paul discusses 6 things that clubs should do when transitioning to the online platform. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 29 of 2019/20 season - published on March 22nd with Ted Mellam...

On St Patrick's Day, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland Leo Varadkar gave this inspiring speech to the nation. Leo is not known for oratory, but he excelled himself here. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 29 of 2019/20 season - published on March 21st with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this fo...

The introduction to this week's series of podcasts including: Word of the Week: SOCIAL-DISTANCING Thought for the Week:  Mark Twain - "The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, & do what you'd rather not" ___________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 29 of 2019/20 season - published on March 20th with Ted Mellamp...

Following our previous podcast on how to hold an online meeting, Paul and Moira discuss various matters arising. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 28 of 2019/20 season - published on March 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 Week” and a “Word of...

Given the time and circumstances that prevail in the world today Paul has prepared a detailed instructional audio on how to prepare and run an online meeting using the zoom.us app.  ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 28 of 2019/20 season - published on March 15th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usuall...

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The introduction to this week's series of podcasts: Word of the Week: VOLUPTUOUS and Thought for the week: Albert Einstein - "I would teach peace rather than war.  I would inculcate love rather than hate". ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 28 of 2019/20 season - published on March 13th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is...

In the final part of this week's podcasts, Moira O'Brien discusses ideas for speeches. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 27 of 2019/20 season - published on March 9th 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 ge...

Paul O'Manhony discusses whether contest judges be anonymous - before, during & after speech contests. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 27 of 2019/20 season - published on March 8th 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 We...

From Dr Aziz Gazipura, Confident Public Speaking - how to sound Powerful and Confident. Learn powerful confidence secrets from social confidence expert, Dr. Aziz. After struggling with shyness and social anxiety for over 10 years, Dr. Aziz discovered the path to ever-increasing social confidence. He now works with clients from all over the world to help them break through their social fears to cre...

The introduction to this weeks Podcasts including: Word of the Week: NERVURE Thought for the week: "Never give up. Great things take time. Be patient" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 27 of 2019/20 season - published on March 6th to 9th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introdu...

In this episode Sharon O'Neill looks at Dr Smedley's views on speechcraft. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2019/20 season - published on March 1st with Sharon O’Neill, introduced 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 conversatio...

In this episode Sharon O'Neill looks at Dr Smedley's writings on leadership. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2019/20 season - published on March 1st with Sharon O’Neill, introduced 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 conversat...

Ok, so this is clickbait, but in this episode Sharon O'Neill speculates on how Dr Smedley would have responded to our five interview questions. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2019/20 season - published on February 29th with Sharon O’Neill, introduced by Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought...

This week is a special show all about Ralph C Smedley and the history of Toastmasters. In this section we look at the life of Dr Smedley and the birth of Toastmasters. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 26 of 2019/20 season - published on February 28th with Sharon O’Neill, introduced by Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1...

Following on from last weeks segment on "Controlling those Nerves", Moira talks about what you should do in the five minutes before you go on stage to give your presentation, prompted by a video published by the 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren La Croix. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 25 of 2019/20 season - published on February 24th with T...

Following from this article in the Toastmaster Magazine for February, Paul discusses how volunteering can help keep older people mentally healthy. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 25 of 2019/20 season - published on February 23rd with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a...

Mel Robbins says it only takes 5 seconds to change your life. In this interview after her now famous TED talk that's been viewed millions of times, Robbins breaks down how simple and effective this simple system can be. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 25 of 2019/20 season - published on February 22nd with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony....

The introduction to this weeks series of shows including: Word of the Week; FLUID and Thought for the Week: Margaret Halsey:  "The crucial disadvantage of aggression, competitiveness, & scepticism as national characteristics is that these qualities cannot be turned off at 5 O'Clock" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 25 of 2019/20 season - published...

A few tips from Moira for controlling your nerves before going on stage. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 24 of 2019/20 season - published on February 17th 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 conv...

Paul introduces the subject of Club Leadership, Education and Excellence. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 24 of 2019/20 season - published on February 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 Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general con...

A motivational speech from "Fearless Soul"  on YouTube Don't Allow Your Life To Be Controlled By These 5 Things ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 23 of 2019/20 season - published on February 15th 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...

The introduction to this week's series of shows including: Word of the Week: BLACKGUARD or BLAGGARD Thought for the week: Marianne Williamson - "As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberated others" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 24 of 2019/20 season - published on February 14th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O...