What has the Toastmaster Magazine got to do with Table Topics? Well, according to Toastmaster William Fitzgerald, everything! Paul recalls the experience of this man's Table Topic session. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 7 of 2019/20 season - published on October 20th presented by 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 gener...
Oct 20, 2019•15 min
The third-place winner in this year's World Championship of Public Speaking was Kwong Yue Yang with his speech entitled "Less and More", followed by a discussion. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 7 of 2019/20 season - published on October 19th presented by 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 ou...
Oct 19, 2019•18 min
The introduction to this week's show including: Word of the Week: JIBE or GIBE or even GYBE Thought for the week: Satchel Paige - "Age is a case of mind over matter - if you don't mind, it don't matter!" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 7 of 2019/20 season - published on October 18th presented by 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” toge...
Oct 18, 2019•14 min
From the Toastmasters International 90 Top Tips - nos 79 "Managing your Time" as discussed by us in March 2016. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 6 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 14th presented by Ted Mellamphy & 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 Fr...
Oct 14, 2019•11 min
Continuing our conversation with Mohammed Qahtani from March 2016, he talks about how he progressed from club contest to the finals. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 6 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 13th presented by Ted Mellamphy & 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. P...
Oct 13, 2019•12 min
In this delve into our archives from March 2016 we interview the 2015 World Champion, Mohamnmed Qahtani. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 6 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 12th presented by Ted Mellamphy & 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. ...
Oct 12, 2019•13 min
Another show from our archives, this one from March 2016. This is the introduction to the show and has the usual: Work of the Week: ZING Thought for the week from the prolific Anon - "The greatest thing that you will ever accomplish has not happened yet". This was followed by a discussion on the new education programme then being beta tested by Toastmasters International! It's interesting to look back on how we were viewing this major change at the time __________________________________________...
Oct 11, 2019•13 min
From the very first ever Talk Show for Talkers, broadcast on Irish Radio International on November 12th 2014, Ted and Sharon talk about what to expect from a Toastmaster's meeting. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 5 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 7th presented by Ted Mellamphy and Sharon O'Neill. 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 c...
Oct 07, 2019•11 min
In part 3 of the very first ever Talk Show for Talkers, Moira was persuaded to come out from behind the sound desk and be interviewed by Ted and Sharon as a very new Toastmaster having joined only 2 months before the show was broadcast. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 5 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 6th, presented by Ted Mellamphy and Sharon O'Neill. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for t...
Oct 06, 2019•13 min
This is part two of the very first Talk Show for Talkers broadcast on Irish Radio International on November 12th 2014 with Ted Mellamphy and Sharon O'Neill. In this part, Sharon talks about Ralph C Smedley's vision when he started Toastmasters 90 years earlier followed by Ted's experience of Toastmasters. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 5 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 5th, presented by Ted Mellamphy and Sharon O'Neill. The show is in fo...
Oct 05, 2019•11 min
On 12th November 2014 the very first Talk Show for Talkers aired on Irish Radio International with Ted Mellamphy and Sharon O'Neill, with Moira O'Brien behind the scenes at the controls. Sharon talks about the role of the Area Director (Governor in those days) and the whole Toastmaster experience. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 5 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 4th, presented by Ted Mellamphy and Sharon O'Neill. The show is in four parts...
Oct 04, 2019•13 min
Evaluations are a key part of the Toastmasters' experience and where much of our learning takes place. Moira looks at a technique for delivering effective evaluations every time with special emphasis on "what, when, why and how". ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 4 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 30th, presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “T...
Sep 30, 2019•14 min
A common question in the clubs that we go to is - How well known is Toastmasters? The general answer is - not very well. Paul introduces some thoughts on the subject. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 4 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 29th, presented by 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 gen...
Sep 29, 2019•15 min
The 2nd place winner in the 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking is Luisa Montalvo. Here is her speech "First Impressions" ( YouTube Link ) followed by a short discussion. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 4 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 28th, presented by 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” togeth...
Sep 28, 2019•11 min
Introduction to this week's segments including: Word of the week: CAPRICIOUS and Thought for the week: Maya Angelou - "If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude". Followed by the usual chatter. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 4 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 27th, presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducin...
Sep 27, 2019•13 min
Moira brings some helpful tips for those thinking of entering the Table Topics contests. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 31 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 23rd, presented by 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 a...
Sep 23, 2019•16 min
Inspired by W Mitchell (author of It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It - Paul talks about how to deal with "accidents" by using humour - appropriate to the Humorous Speech contest time that we are now in. ____________________________________________ This is Part 3 from Programme 31 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 22nd, presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week”...
Sep 22, 2019•12 min
This year's World Champion of Public Speaking - Aaron Beverly - with his speech "An Unbelievable Story" followed by discussion. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 31 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 21st, presented by 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...
Sep 21, 2019•15 min
The introduction to this week's show featuring: Word of the Week: WRY Quote of the Week: Pablo Picasso - "I'm always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it" and, of course, the usual discussion. ____________________________________________ This is Part 1 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September x, presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” an...
Sep 20, 2019•13 min
Moira introduces John Bercow's resignation speech to the UK Parliament and discusses his pacing and pauses. Text of the speech. YouTube link . ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 16th, presented by 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 arisin...
Sep 16, 2019•14 min
Paul discusses his perceived misapprehensions about Toastmasters Contests. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 15th, presented by 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 a...
Sep 15, 2019•13 min
A compilation of Denzel Washington's Commencement speeches . ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 14th, presented by 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, t...
Sep 14, 2019•17 min
The introduction to this weeks show featuring: Word of the Week: CANT (no, not can't!) Quote of the WeekL Eleanor Roosevelt - "You must do the things you think you cannot do". and of course the usual discussion. ____________________________________________ This is part x from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September x, presented by 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” ...
Sep 13, 2019•14 min
Moira came across this article by Stephanie Burns - "5 Engaging Public Speaking Tips from Today's Most Influential Female Speakers" - and opens a discussion on the five points put forward by Stephanie. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 9th, presented by 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 “W...
Sep 09, 2019•17 min
Inspired by the living history article in the August edition of Toastmaster magazine, Paul talks about how we can help elderly people and what we can learn from them. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 8th, presented by 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 gene...
Sep 08, 2019•13 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Jia Jiang was the recipient of the 2019 Golden Gavel given by Toastmasters International to a speaker of outstanding merit. This is his TED talk and this is what is said on the TED website: Jia Jiang is the owner of Rejection Therapy , a website that provides inspiration, knowledge and products for people to overcome their fear of rejection. He is also the CEO of Wuju Learning , a company that teaches people and trains organizations to become fearless through rejection training. In 2015, he auth...
Sep 07, 2019•17 min
The introduction to this week's show including: Word of the Week: PRESCIENCE and Thought for the week: Robert Louis Stevenson - "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant" ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 1 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on September 6th, presented by 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...
Sep 06, 2019•13 min
This article by Chris Brady appeared in The Public Speaking Weekly (see link at the foot of this page) recently. Moira introduces a discussion around the topic: S ay something that matters. P repare the speaker, not just the speech. L eave it all backstage. A udience is everything. S implicity is power. H appen! ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 37 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on September 2nd, presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The sh...
Sep 02, 2019•13 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Prompted by an article in the August edition of Toastmasters magazine, Paul talks about Pathways 101. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 37 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on September 1st, presented by 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. ...
Sep 01, 2019•14 min
At the memorial service for Monty Python's Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Eric Idle contributed to this hilarious video, followed by a not so hilarious discussion by Paul and Moira! YouTube link ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 38 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on August 31st, presented by 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 ...
Aug 31, 2019•14 min
