Irish Talkers

Moira introduces the subject of Props and how to use them inspired by this article by Vinette Hoffman-Jackson https://bit.ly/2QV5f6s ___________________________________________ This is part x from Programme 11 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 14th and presented by Ted mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “T...

Paul introduces the subject of visitors to Toastmaster Meetings -who can come, what is their experience, how does the club treat them etc. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 11 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 14th and presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought f...

Ted interviews Eddie O'Mahony, currently president of Blarney Toastmasters in Co Cork, Ireland. We last spoke with Eddie in our second ever programme in November 2014 (episode available in Mixcloud - https://www.mixcloud.com/Irishradiointl/the-talk-show-for-talkers-november-19th/) ___________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 11 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on De...

The thought for the week: "You cannot do a kindness too soon, because you never know how soon it will be too late" Ralph Waldo Emerson Word of the week: Extrapolate (and compared to Interpolate) ___________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 11 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 13th and presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts an...

Moira discusses various techniques for giving impromptu speeches. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 10 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 7th and presented by Paul O’Mahony & 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 conversation a...

Paul brings up the subject of attendance at online meetings and the things that one has to think of to make the experience good for both you and the other attendees. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 10 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 7th and presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1...

After the formal interview with the CEO of Toastmasters International two weeks ago, Ted Mellamphy continues with a more general chat with Dan Rex. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 10 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 7th and presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “T...

Thought for the Week: Mark Twain - "It usually takes me three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech". Word of the Week: "Booty" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 10 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on December 7th and presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the We...

Moira introduces the final three projects from Pathways: (1) Using Descriptive Language (2) Using Presentation Software (3) Write a Compelling Blog

Paul introduces a speculation as to what you would do if Toastmasters didn't exist today and you invented it....... _____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 8 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 23rd and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Ted interviews the Chief Executive Officer of Toastmasters International Dan Rex during his short visit to Dublin on November 16th-17th. _____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 8 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 23rd and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Word of the Week - Ideation Thought for the Week - " May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten" an Irish blessing. _____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 9 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 23rd and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien The show is in four parts and usually has thi...

Moira talks through the latest three Pathways projects, covering: (1) Understanding Vocal Variety (2) Understanding your Communication Style (3)Understanding your Leadership Style _____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 8 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 16th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Paul introduces the rather unusual subject of whether there are any Toastmasters clubs in prisons and should there be clubs in Irish prisons. _____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 8 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 16th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Ted introduces the TEDxKC talk given by branding strategist and coach Terri Trespico at the event in Kansas City in 2015. _____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 8 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 16th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Ted, Paul and Moira discuss Ted's Thought for the Week from Jim Rohn: "Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want", which produced a lively discussion after which Paul Introduced his work of the week: Badass _____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 8 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 16th and presented by Ted...

You hear about three Pathways projects: (1) Team Building (Level 5 Elective for all paths) (2) Understanding Conflict Resolution (Level 3 Required for Persuasive Influence only) (3) Understanding Emotional Intelligence (Level 3 Required for Motivational Strategies only) Introduced by Moira O'Brien _____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 7 of 2018/19 season - fir...

Paul O'Mahony muses about how can we can connect emotionally online. _____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 7 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 9th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Ted Mellamphy introduces the TED Talk given by Simon Sinek in 2014 entitled "Why good leaders make you feel safe:. _____________________________________________ This is from Programme 7 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 9th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

Word of the Week: Plaudit Quote of the week from Alfred North Whitehead: "No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise & confident acknowledge this help with gratitude" _____________________________________________ This is from Programme 7 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 9th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

You hear about three Pathways projects: (1) Reflect on your Path (Level 5) (2) Researching & Presenting (Level 1) (3) Successful Collaboration (Level 3 of Team Collaboration only) Introduced by Moira O'Brien _____________________________________________ This is from Programme 6 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 2nd. Presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

You hear how Toastmasters is represented worldwide. This episode is prompted by a report in the October 2018 edition of Toastmaster Magazine. Plenty of statistics in this episode. The huge surprise for us is the % of total membership in Europe. Introduced by Paul O'Mahony _____________________________________________ This is from Programme 6 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on November 2nd. Pre...

You hear Celeste Headlee present "10 ways to have a better conversation" - a TED Talk (1) Don't multitask - be present - in that moment (2) Don't pontificate - assume you have something to learn (3) Use open-ended questions - who, why, what, how ... (4) Go with the flow - stop waiting to interject (5) If you don't know, say you don't know (6) Don't equate your experience with their's (7) Try not t...

Introduced by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O'Mahony and Moira O'Brien: Word of the Week: Brouhaha. Thought for the week: Catherine Pulsifier - "If we have the attitude, 'it's going to be a great day', it usually is". _____________________________________________ 2018/19 episode 6 part 1 first published on November 2nd.

The new Toastmasters Education Programme (Pathways) gives people opportunities to learn how to (1) Public Relations Strategies (2) Question-and-Answer Session (3) Reaching Consensus. Moira O'Brien introduces the Projects. _________________________________________ 2018/19 episode 4 part 3 first published on October 19th.