Irish Talkers

In this week's episode, Paul talks about the process that a prospective International Director and future International President has to go through, the word of the week is IMPRESS and James goes back to basics. This episode is published on 3rd August 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers...

Our interview guest this week is Eileen Hopkins, a member of Swords Toastmasters and founding member of the 'Molly Malone advanced club. This episode is published on 27th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, Paul takes a fresh approach to The Moments of Truth, the word of the week is ASPIRITIONAL and James discusses a positive team culture. This episode is published on 20th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Ta...

Our interview guest this week is Sarinca Janga, a member of Glasgow Clyde Toastmasters and Arrarat Toastmaster Club, but also Zoommaster for Districts 71 ands 81 (Caribbean) as well as helping out District 91 from time to time.. This episode is published on 13th July with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com...

In this week's episode Paul discusses communicating for a better society, the word of the week is LACKADAISICAL and Moira talks about a new book & video project on public speaking. This episode is published on 6th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Faceboo...

Our interview guest this week is the outgoing District 71 Director Elizabeth Jordan This episode is published on June 29th, 2024, with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, James talks about our core values, the Word of the Week is ELICIT and Moira discusses the Impromptu project from Pathways This episode is published on June 22nd, 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is the incoming District 71 Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 15th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, James reviews a book entitled Diary of a CEO, the word of the week is VAGARY and Paul introduces a speech he gave at the Anglo-Irish Meeting at the District 71 Conference in Portlaoise. This episode is published on 8th June 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com...

In this week's episode James reflects on leadership, the word of the week is STRINGENT and Paul discusses a video made by past World Champion . This episode is published on 25th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talk...

In this week's episode Paul talks about how Toastmaster's skills can be transferred to the workplace and James says "So far so good..." . This episode is published on 11th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, & James Finnegan, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

For our second extra interview our guest is Anthony Garvey. This episode is published on 10th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our special interview guest today is Rogher Caesar. This episode is published on 7th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Dave Greig VPE from Aberdeen Toastmasters. This episode is published on May 4th, 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode Paul talks about burnout and keeping club officers going after this article by Maureen Zappala, the word of the week is FIZZLE and Moira discusses how we can improve our diction and vocal projection. This episode is published on 27th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com...

Our interview guest this week is Brian Dodd, immediate past president of Firebirds Collective and VP Membership of Royal Roads Toastmasters. This episode is published on April 20th, 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode James talks about the public perception of Toastmasters, the word of the week is TENACIOUS and Paul discusses an article by Morage Mathieson in the Toastmaster Magazine entitle “Make and Impact by Mentoring".. This episode is published on 13th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact u...

Our interview guest this week is District 71 Parliamentarian Larry Lyons, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and Roscrea Toastmasters. This episode is published on 6th April 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, Paul explains debating, the word of the week is BEDROCK and Moira discusses the basics of speech preparation. This episode is published on 30th March 2024 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Past International President Lark Doley. This episode is published on 23rd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode after the word of the week, ESCAPADE, the panel, James, Moira and last week's interviewee David Clinton, discuss ideas for making more interesting, and hopefully better, meetings. This episode is published on 16th March 2024 with James Finnegan, David Clinton & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com...

Our interview guest this week is David Clinton, founding member of Toastmasters4Golf and a member of This episode is published on xxx with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode James talks about leadership options and opportunities, the word of the week is SAGACIOUS and Moira looks at how we can deal with nervousness. This episode is published on 2nd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show...

Our interview guest this week is the current President of Toastmasters International, Morag Mathieson. This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

n this week's episode the word of the week is Hurkle Durkle and Moira discusses the uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Toastmasters. This episode is published on 17th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers