Six months have passed - another six months to go. The Toastmasters year runs from 1 July - 30 June. Clubs have already made progress towards achieving acclamation as “Distinguished”. The hill has been half climbed. Paul O’Mahony talks about what the best clubs are doing this year. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 25 of 2020/21 season - published on January 10th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is ...
Jan 10, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 253
Simon Sinek talks about self-confidence and how to build self-confidence. If you want to be a leader, you must have a leadership mindset and confidence to take risks. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 25 of 2020/21 season - published on January 9th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by 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 We...
Jan 09, 2021•15 min•Season 7Ep. 252
The Talk Show for Talkers would like to wish all our listeners a very happy (and safe) New Year. This is the introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: The word for this week: DRIVEL and The thought for the week: "Darkness is merely the lack of light. You can be the light that defeats the darkness" ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 25 of 2020/21 season - published on January 8th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'...
Jan 08, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 251
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 24 of 2020/21 season - published on January 4th 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 g...
Jan 04, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 244
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with Phillip Khan-Panni, a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking three times representing District 71 (91) in 1993, 1995 and 2001, coming 2nd on one occasion. While he was no longer in Toastmasters at the time of the interview, he has since moved to Ireland and is again an active Toastmaster. ___________________________________...
Jan 03, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 243
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with Michael Collins, the 2015/16 District 71 Director, and in fact the first to be titled "Director" after the title was changed from "Governor". ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 24 of 2020/21 season - published on January 2nd with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Ma...
Jan 02, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 242
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with Past International President Ted Corcoran, who in 2003/04 was the first and only Irishman to hold that position. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 24 of 2020/21 season - published on January 1st with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four par...
Jan 01, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 241
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with the CEO of Toastmasters International, Dan Rex. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 23 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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 ...
Dec 28, 2020•13 min•Season 7Ep. 234
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with the 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 23 of 2020/21 season - published on December 27th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introd...
Dec 27, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 233
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with Scottish toastmaster James McGinty, well known around District 71 for his wonderful speeches and table topics both of which he has won a district level. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 23 of 2020/21 season - published on December 26th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien &a...
Dec 26, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 232
During the two weeks of the holiday period, we are re-publishing some of the best interviews we have conducted over the past 5 years. Today we are talking with the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 23 of 2020/21 season - published on December 25th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “...
Dec 25, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 231
Moira takes a look back at what she covered during the past year. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 22 of 2020/21 season - published on December 1821sthe 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 external me...
Dec 21, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 224
Paul gives a holiday message to all our Toastmasters friends and colleagues all over the world ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 22 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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 arising out of these two topics. Published ...
Dec 20, 2020•6 min•Season 7Ep. 223
Settle down and listen to the Twelve Days of Christmas....... (letters of complaint the ombudsman only lol) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 22 of 2020/21 season - published on December 19th 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 topic...
Dec 19, 2020•12 min
The introductory segment to this week's series of Podcasts and this week there is a definite Christmassy feeling to the series! Thought for the Week: Maya Angelou - “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” and Word of the Week: KINDRED ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 22 of 2020/21 season - published on December 18th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is...
Dec 18, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 221
This week Moira concentrates on what the Toastmasters Promise means in practice. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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 Frid...
Dec 14, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 114
Paul discusses audience size at club meetings - what’s the ideal size? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 13th 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) E...
Dec 13, 2020•13 min•Season 7Ep. 113
We are pleased to bring you a great interview with Simon Sinek which was published as a resource for students, but it is equally appropriate for us as adults. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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 ...
Dec 12, 2020•16 min•Season 7Ep. 112
The introductory segment to this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: " " and Word of the week: BLUNT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 21 of 2020/21 season - published on December 11th 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...
Dec 11, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 111
This week Moira looks at the importance of the language that we use in our speeches and how we can use language to make our speeches great. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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...
Dec 07, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 203
This week Paul discusses a suggestion that Divisions, or indeed Areas, might have their own Hall of Fame, and what achievements might be recognised. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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 con...
Dec 06, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 203
This week, Ted interviews the winner of the District 71 Division A humorous speech contest, Dennis McCarthy from Cork Toastmasters Club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 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 ar...
Dec 05, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 202
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: “You’ll never know how much light you have within until you try to shine it for others.” and ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 20 of 2020/21 season - published on December 4th 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...
Dec 04, 2020•13 min•Season 7Ep. 201
Moira lays out her five top tips for presenting a great speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 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 at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either a...
Nov 30, 2020•13 min•Season 7Ep. 194
Paul takes a look at how speech contests are judged. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 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” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview...
Nov 29, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 193
Our interviewee this week is the winner of the Table Topic contest in our local Division (Div A, District 71), Kevin O'Donovan. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 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 ou...
Nov 28, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 192
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the Week: Richard Denny - "Show me a successful person and I'll show you a salesperson" Word of the Week: GINGERLY ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 19 of 2020/21 season - published on November 27th 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” a...
Nov 27, 2020•11 min
Moira examines alternatives to the standard Table Topic segment in Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 23rd 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 Frid...
Nov 23, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Our guest, Marie-Joe Chahine, tells us about the issues that face Toastmaster and Toastmaster clubs in Lebanon. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 22nd 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 t...
Nov 22, 2020•15 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Interview with Marie-Joe Chahine ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 18 of 2020/21 season - published on November 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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a...
Nov 21, 2020•11 min•Season 7Ep. 18
