Irish Talkers

In this week’s episode, we talk with Toastmaster Moira O'Brien DTM, the producer and editor of this show and a toastmaster for 8 years. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 18th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  info@irishtalkers.com We...

In this week's episode we talk about the District 71 Conference, the word of the week CATHARTIC and how to find content for your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 11th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  info@irishtalkers.com W...

In this week’s episode we talk with Toastmaster for 59 years, Jim Plunkett. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 4th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  info@irishtalkers.com Website:  www.irishtalkers.com Facebook:  The Talk Sh...

In episode 2 of season 9: Paul talks about what is happening in Toastmasters, covering Training & Moments of Truth;  We talk about our word of the week, "Stringent"; and  James gives us his key points for making a good speech. Contact us : email:  info@irishtalkers.com Website:  www.irishtalkers.com Facebook:  The Talk Show for Talkers

This is episode 1 from our new season  - season  9 - published on January 21st with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. In this episode, we talk with James Finnigan who is joining us as a guest presenter and we cover the difficulty in finding Area Directors. We also introduce the new format for the forthcoming season when we will...

Paul and Moira hand out Seasons Greetings. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 50 from season 8 - published on December 23rd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  info@irishtalkers.com Website:  www.irishtalkers.com Facebook:  The Talk Show for Talkers

In part four of the eight-part series looking at the skills needed to become a proficient public speaker, Moira talks about the skills involved in crafting the content of your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 49 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 15th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, prod...

This week Paul takes a look at what is happening with speech contests following a recent ruling by Toastmasters International. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 49 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 14th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DT...

A compliment can change your life, if it has two qualities.  Do you know what they are?    Cheryl Ferguson understands motivation and what drives students to excel.  She has over 200 students in her band program and over 200 students who are on the waitlist to get into her band program.  During her 20 years as a teacher, Cheryl has taught music at every level including K-6...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail" - Bruce Lee And Word of the week: PARANOID ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 49 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 12th with Mo...

In part three of the eight-part series looking at the skills needed to become a proficient public speaker, Moira is talking about the skills involved in writing speeches. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 8th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira...

This week Paul talks about how we can support our members on an individual basis rather than concentrating on the Distinguished Club Programme. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 7th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by G...

Julian Treasure is a top-rated international speaker on sound and communication skills. Collectively, Julian's five TED Talks have been viewed over 100 million times. How to speak so that people want to listen is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: HYPERBOLIC And Word of the week: "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 5th with Moira O'Brie...

Continung Moira's series on public speaking skills, here is the second in the series, this time on Researching. The full series will cover: Confidence Researching Writing Skills Crafting Content Speaking Skills Presentation Skills Knowledge of your Subject Story file ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - p...

How visitors see the club on their first (and subsequent) visits is very important. This week Paul discusses how we can give visitors the best impression. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 31st with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid...

Our interview guest this week is Karl Walsh, a member of DubSpot Toastmasters Dublin. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 30th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) I...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: And Word of the week: ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 29th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by oira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually ha...

Following on from last week's introduction, Moira goes into detail on the first of her proficiency skill, Confidence. The full series will cover: Confidence Researching Writing Skills Crafting Content Speaking Skills Presentation Skills Knowledge of your Subject Story file ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 seas...

Following the resignation of the International President, Margaret Page, Paul turns his attention this week to the subject of diversity in our membership. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 24th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Mu...

This week's interview guest is Brian Greene, a member of Castleknock Toastmasters and currently their VP Public Relations. He also presents with the community radio for Dublin, Phoenix FM where he is also station manager.. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 23th with Moira O'Brien &amp...

The introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: "Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential." - Maria Runyan And Word of the week: FRENETIC ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published...

Moira discusses the eight key skills that are needed to become a proficient public speaker. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 18th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1...

Paul looks at the value of club officer training to the officers and to those who participate out of curiosity rather than necessity. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 17th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in...

From "Charisma on Demand" YouTube channel, here are five habits that can destroy your confidence. "Every single day, we do something that are fantastic for our confidence and we do others that aren't so good — they drag it down and destroy it. The problem is we can't always tell which of those is which. And that's why in this video, I want to show you five very common behaviors — some of which I b...