The introductory segment to this week's podcasts including: Word of the Week: INTEGRITY and Thought for the Week: Jim Rohn - "Happiness is not something you postpone for the future, it's something you develop for the present" ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 3 of 2020/21 season - published on July 17th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a ...
Jul 17, 2020•13 min•Season 7Ep. 31
Moira continues the series of ways that you can improve your speeches by looking at 5 more ways you can enhance your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 1 of 2020/21 season - published on July 13th with 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. ...
Jul 13, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 24
Paul poses the question - or rather a series of questions - which may help you to be able to take pride in your club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2020/21 season - published on July 12th 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 conversation arising out of these two ...
Jul 12, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Justin Barriso presents this TED talk from Bill Gates as a good example of a well presented speech. In his website he describes the various techniques used with explanations. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 1 of 2020/21 season - published on July 11th with 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 gene...
Jul 11, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 22
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Word of the week: PROTEAN and Thought for the week: Nelson Mandela - "A winner is a dreamer who never gives up." ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 2 of 2020/21 season - published on July 10th with 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 w...
Jul 10, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Continuing from last week's final segment, Moira delves further into Craig Valentine's list of things that can ruin your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 1 of 2020/21 season - published on July 6th 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 conversation arising out of ...
Jul 06, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Following an innovation from the incoming District 71 Director, Paul turns his attention to what is in fact high performance leadership, ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2020/21 season - published on July 5th 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 conversation arising...
Jul 05, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Our interviewee this week is a toastmaster who has become well known in Districts 71 & 91 as well as a number of overseas districts due to his ability to organise the digital logistics of Zoom contests and District events. Nick Lakhani is a member of Chester Speaking Club and Warrington Toastmasters as well as being the lead member of the newly formed District 71 Tech Team and outgoing Area Director for Area 31. ______________________________________________________________________ This is p...
Jul 04, 2020•13 min•Season 7Ep. 12
The introduction to this week's series of Podcasts including: Word of the Week: SANCTION and Thought for the Week: Pierre de Coubertin - "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well." ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 1 of 2020/21 season - published on...
Jul 03, 2020•16 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Following one of Craig Valentine's posts this week entitled "20 Ways to Ruin a Speech" Moira takes some of the headlines and puts her own view on them. Craig Valentine publishes a huge amount of free material both through his websites craigvalentine.com and 52speakingtips.com , the latter giving 52 weeks of great tips for a whole year - well worth signing up for free. In addition, Craig delivers some top-class courses, including the latest "Legendary Storytelling" course which finished last week...
Jun 29, 2020•11 min•Season 6Ep. 434
Paul, as incoming director for Division A in District 71, discusses the role of the Division Director. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 43 of 2019/20 season - published on June 28th 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Publis...
Jun 28, 2020•11 min•Season 6Ep. 433
Our interview guest this week is Toastmaster and incoming Area Director Gaia Cilento who made a big impression for her performance as host at the District 71 Contest finals recently, Gaia is a member of TI Toastmaters in Dublin, ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 43 of 2019/20 season - published on June 27th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducin...
Jun 27, 2020•17 min•Season 6Ep. 432
This is the introductory segment to this week's series of Podcasts including: The Word of the Week: DISTINGUISH and Thought for the Week: Jack Welch - "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." We have a special offer for our listeners from Craig Valentine to sign up for the recording of his latest online course "Legendary Storytelling" - a very worthwhile course - for $297. If this interests you, please use th...
Jun 26, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 431
In the not too distant future we will be returning to onsite Toastmaster meetings but in the past few months we have become used to being able to attend meetings all over the world, almost at a whim. Do we want to lose this opportunity? Your club can become a hybrid club - onsite but facilitating online attendance. Moira explains how. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 42 of 2019/20 season - published on June 22nd with Ted Mellamp...
Jun 22, 2020•18 min•Season 6Ep. 424
Given the times that we are in, Club Officer training, like everything in Toastmasters, has to come of digital age. Paul addresses the subject. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 42 of 2019/20 season - published on June 21st 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 conversatio...
Jun 21, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 423
In 2008 as part of his election campaign, Barak Obama gave a speech in Berlin. This is a 10 minute condensed version of the 27 minute speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 42 of 2019/20 season - published on June 20th 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 conversation ...
Jun 20, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 422
The introduction to this week's series of four podcasts including: Word of the Week: LEVERAGE Thought for the Week: Nelson Mandela - "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 42 of 2019/20 season - published on June 19th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Intr...
Jun 19, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 421
Moira goes into detail on the subject of vocal variety in all it's different forms and how this can transform your presentations. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 41 of 2019/20 season - published on June 15th 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 conversation arising out ...
Jun 15, 2020•15 min•Season 6Ep. 414
Paul introduces a discussion on the character of your Toastmaster club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 41 of 2019/20 season - published on June 14th 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Eith...
Jun 14, 2020•15 min•Season 6Ep. 413
Health care workers are under more stress than ever before. How can they protect their mental health while handling new and complex pressures? TED Fellow Laurel Braitman shows how writing and sharing personal stories help physicians, nurses, medical students and other health professionals connect more meaningfully with themselves and others -- and make their emotional well-being a priority. The Mental Health Benefits of Storytelling for Health Care Workers YouTube Link __________________________...
Jun 13, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 412
The introductory segment to this week's series of Podcasts including: Word of the Week: IRE and Thought for the Week: Walt Disney - "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing". _____________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 41 of 2019/20 season - published on June 12th 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 “Wor...
Jun 12, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 411
Body Language Online ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 40 of 2019/20 season - published on June 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or extern...
Jun 08, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 404
Paul tells us how we can earn extra point in this, the last month of the Toastmaster year. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 40 of 2019/20 season - published on June 7th 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on...
Jun 07, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 403
What's your passion? Social entrepreneur Noeline Kirabo reflects on her work helping out-of-school young people in Uganda turn their passions into profitable businesses -- and shares the two questions you can ask yourself to begin doing the same. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 40 of 2019/20 season - published on June 6th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this forma...
Jun 06, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 402
The introductory segment to this week's set of Podcasts including: Word of the Week: ECSTACY Thought for the Week: Brian Tracy - "Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do" . ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 40 of 2019/20 season - published on June 5th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought ...
Jun 05, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 401
Would you like to lift your presentation skills to another level? Would you like to become a more persuasive speaker? Moira gives you some tools to help you lift your presentation skills to a higher level. ________________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 39 of 2019/20 season - published on June 1st 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 W...
Jun 01, 2020•17 min•Season 6Ep. 394
With the District 71 elections completed last weekend, Paul delves into the hierarchy and structure of the leadership team in our Toastmaster district. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 39 of 2019/20 season - published on May 31st 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...
May 31, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 393
This week we are delighted to bring you an interview with the District 71, Division A, Toastmaster of the Year Krystal Long. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 39 of 2019/20 season - published on May 30th 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Published a...
May 30, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 392
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Word of the Week: MERCURIAL and Thought for the Week by Salvador Dali - "Intelligence without ambitition is like a bird without wings" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 39 of 2019/20 season - published on May 29th 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”...
May 29, 2020•12 min•Season 6Ep. 391
Moira continues on the theme of storytelling on how you can build up and develop your library of stories over time. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 38 of 2019/20 season - published on May 25th 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on ...
May 25, 2020•13 min
