Introduction: Thought for the Week: Mahatma Ghandi - "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win." Word of the Week: Conflate ___________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 24 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 19th 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...
Apr 19, 2019•13 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Moira talks about how a speech can develop over time with repetition and listener feedback - with examples from a current contest speech. ____________________________________________ This is part x from Programme 23 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 12th presented by Ted Mellamphy, 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 arising out of ...
Apr 15, 2019•18 min
Paul takes on the task of persuading you to learn how to persuade others! ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 23 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 14th 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the rec...
Apr 14, 2019•14 min
Craig Valentine is the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking and has since carved a successful career as a public speaker, keynote speaker and speech coach. Listen to him talking about presentation skills, covering the Foundational Phrase with a discussion after. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 23 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 13th presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) ...
Apr 13, 2019•15 min
Introduction to Episode 23: Thought for the week: John D Rockefeller - "Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people". Word of the Week: Finesse The final date for the early bird booking for the International Convention in Denver, CO, is fast approaching. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 232 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 12th presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four par...
Apr 12, 2019•15 min
Moira introduces the subject of how to find topics for your Toastmaster speeches. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 22 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 8th presented by Ted Mellamphy, 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either...
Apr 08, 2019•13 min
As we are in Contest season, and in particular the Evaluation Contest, Paul talks about his experience in giving a Test speech for a contest. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 22 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 7th presented by Ted Mellamphy, 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 arising out ...
Apr 07, 2019•13 min
Ontario born Bob Proctor is a motivational speaker and author of a 1985 book "You were born rich". He is the recipient of the 1988 Toastmasters– Communication and Leadership Award . This is a YouTube presentation from Bob titled - "A habit you simply must develop". ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 22 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 6th presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has th...
Apr 06, 2019•14 min
Introduction: Thought for the week from Cicero - "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others". Word of the Week: MORASS ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 22 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 5th presented by Ted Mellamphy, 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 ar...
Apr 05, 2019•11 min
Moira goes through some of the steps that you can use to prepare for giving your International Speech Contest speech. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 21 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 1st 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm o...
Apr 01, 2019•15 min
Paul talks about five things that one should not do when giving evaluations. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 21 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 31st 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the ...
Mar 31, 2019•13 min
Jonathan Peng is the 2018 District 85 Evaluation Champion. Here are his top tips for making the best evaluations. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 21 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 30th 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on F...
Mar 30, 2019•14 min
Introduction: Thought for the week: W Clement Stone -"Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star." Word of the Week: Interstitial ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 21 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 29th 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 arising out of these two topics...
Mar 29, 2019•13 min
Moira introduces a discussion on how clubs can make use of the internet. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 20 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 25th 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the ...
Mar 25, 2019•16 min
Paul talks about when and how to use the pause and when not to use it. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 20 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 24th 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the re...
Mar 24, 2019•13 min
Conor Neill - How to Start a Speech - a YouTube speech. Here are five examples from well known speakers of speech beginnings. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 20 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 23rd 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 arising out of these two topics. Publi...
Mar 23, 2019•14 min
Introduction: Thought for the week: Thomas A Edison: Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Work of the Week: Benign ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 20 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 22nd 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 wi...
Mar 22, 2019•14 min
Prompted by this article in entreprene.com by Shawn Doyle, Moira discusses Shawn's five myths about presenting. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 19 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 18th 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on...
Mar 18, 2019•16 min
Paul introduces the subject of talking about yourself! ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 19 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 17th 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a spe...
Mar 17, 2019•14 min
Moira introduces a 3rd place semi-final speech from the 2017 World Championship of Public Speaking by Kim Kaufman entitled "The Sound". ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 19 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 16th 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 arising out of these two top...
Mar 16, 2019•16 min
Introduction: Thought for the Week: Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Word of the Week: Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 19 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 15th 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 wi...
Mar 15, 2019•14 min
Moira talks about the power of "threes" but the subsequent conversation turns to the subject of Hero's Journey, very apposite in this time of the International Speech contests. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 18 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 11th 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 “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” togethe...
Mar 11, 2019•13 min
Paul talks about how individual Toastmasters, as a result of their learning with Toastmasters, have gone outside of the organisation to undertake projects which can actually change the world. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 18 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 10th 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 “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of th...
Mar 10, 2019•13 min
Amy Purdy - "Living beyond Limits" - and inspirational TEDx talk from 2011. TEDX Orange Coast ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 18 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 9th 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 “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fri...
Mar 09, 2019•15 min
Introduction: Word of the Week: Audacious Thought for the Week: Eleanor Roosevelt: "We must do the thing that we cannot do". with the usual light hearted discussion ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 18 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 8th 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 “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with genera...
Mar 08, 2019•16 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Inspired by the Members Handbook developed by Blarney Toastmasters (especial thanks to Sharon O'Neill DTM for the original version of this handbook), and following on from Lark Doley's introduction to the February Toastmaster magazine, Moira talks about how, by proper preparation, your Toastmaster meeting can run smoothly.
Mar 04, 2019•13 min
Paul introduces the subject of the verbal crutches that we not only use in Toastmasters but in the outside world as well - ad nauseam!
Mar 03, 2019•15 min
The winning speech from the 1995 World Championship of Public Speaking by Mark Brown. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 17 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 2nd 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 arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Int...
Mar 02, 2019•14 min
Introduction: Word of the week: Crapulent Quote of the week: St Jerome - "Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 17 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on March 1st 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 “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general ...
Mar 01, 2019•14 min
Ted looks at The Navigator - an important document for introducing members to the Pathways educational programme. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 16 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on February 25th 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 “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics....
Feb 25, 2019•9 min
