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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...

Moira discusses the subject of mentoring for new members - from their appointment to what the mentor should cover, and ongoing mentoring. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 23 of 2019/20 season - published on February 10th 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...

Paul O'Mahony discusses the role of the Area Council, its purpose, members and elections. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 23 of 2019/20 season - published on February 9th 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 g...

Grant March, originally from South Africa but resident in Ireland for a couple of decades, has been a Toastmaster for quite a few years in a number of different clubs but now settled in West Cork Toastmasters, a vibrant club that meets every Saturday morning in the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, West Cork. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 23 of 2019/20...

The introduction to this week's show including: Word of the Week: QUINTESSENTIAL and Thought for the Week - Jim Rohn: Be strong, but not rude; Be kind, but not weak; Be bold, but not bully;" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 23 of 2019/20 season - published on February 7th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and...

Moira talks about the emergence of online clubs, advantages and disadvantages as well as online attendance at bricks and mortar clubs. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 22 of 2019/20 season - published on February 1st presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Wee...

Guests are an important part of evert Toastmasters meeting and how we welcome them can be the reason they join the club or the reason they don't. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 22 of 2019/20 season - published on February 2nd presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought...

Nonverbal behaviours have historically been regarded as more important in communication than verbal behaviours. This talk will argue how and why verbal behaviours, rather than nonverbal behaviours, are most critical in today's digital society.   Vivian P. Ta is a PhD student at the University of Texas at Arlington where she conducts research in social and personality psychology. This is the s...

The introduction to this week's episodes including: Word of the Week: APLOMB and Thought for the Week: Ralph Waldo Emerson - "We aim above the mark to hit the mark". ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 22 of 2019/20 season - published on January 31st presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Int...

Here are some of Moira's top tips for effective public speaking - Know your Audience, have clear objectives, get feedback & use your voice. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 21 of 2019/20 season - published on January 27th presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducin...

With the time fast approaching when clubs, areas, divisions and districts within Toastmasters needing to find the next generation of leaders, Paul discusses how we might go about finding these people to act as the future leaders in the organisation. ___________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 21 of 2019/20 season - published on January 26th presented by Ted Mellamphy,...

A compilation of a number of interviews given over the past years, this is Sir Anthony Hopkin's views on the meaning of life. If you want to see the video here is the YouTube link. ___________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 21 of 2019/20 season - published on January 25th presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usu...