Ted introduces a discussion on the recently published online version of the Speechcraft programme which he has been running for the past few weeks. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on March 1st 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 Week” together with gen...
Mar 01, 2021•26 min
Paul discusses how teamworking works in a club committee and he proposes a recommendation. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on February 28th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Pu...
Feb 28, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 323
What happens when someone who is obsessed with human behaviour, instead of becoming a psychologist, chooses a career in entertainment? Mentalist and illusionist, Derren Brown, has mastered the ability to tap into our motivations and biases to uncover some remarkable things. These days, he’s interested in how we can all be just a little bit happier. This is… A Bit of Optimism. From Simon Sinek's Podcast. YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek Linkedin...
Feb 27, 2021•24 min•Season 7Ep. 322
The opening section of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Don't count the days, make the days count" - Muhammad Ali Word of the week: EXULTANT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 32 of 2020/21 season - published on February 25th 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 o...
Feb 26, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 321
Paul looks at how your stories can be personalised and made more impactful. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 22nd 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm ...
Feb 22, 2021•10 min•Season 7Ep. 314
The time is approaching when nominations for District Leadership roles are closing. Paul discusses the various roles and why you should apply. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 21st 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 Week” together with gene...
Feb 21, 2021•12 min•Ep. 313
Warren Buffett is the most successful investor today. Here is a compilation of audio giving his top ten rules. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 20th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of ...
Feb 20, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 312
The opening section of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso Word of the week: GAMUT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 31 of 2020/21 season - published on February 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing ...
Feb 19, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 311
Ted and Paul continue the conversation with comedian Beatrice Freeman. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 12th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fr...
Feb 15, 2021•18 min•Season 7Ep. 304
______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 14th 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 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 m...
Feb 14, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 303
Our interviewee this week is Beatrice Freeman . Beatrice is a member of Moody's London and Wharf Speakers but she has visited over 30 clubs in Districts 91 & 71 in the little over the one year that she has been in Toastmasters, as well as visiting clubs in 46 countries and attending 270 meetings! She is a published author of Introverts Make Better Networkers . She calls herself a "clean" stand-up comedian and is an operatic soprano!. __________________________________________________________...
Feb 13, 2021•15 min•Season 7Ep. 302
The introduction to this week's series of podcast episodes including: Work of the Week: BRAVURA and Thought for the Week: "All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better" - Ralph Waldo Emerson. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 30 of 2020/21 season - published on February 12th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introduc...
Feb 12, 2021•10 min•Season 7Ep. 301
Ted talks with James Finnegan on the role of the VP Public Relations. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 8th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Frid...
Feb 08, 2021•16 min•Season 7Ep. 294
Paul delves into what is the mission of your district? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 7th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either...
Feb 07, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 293
The February winner of the District 71 Vice President of Public Relations draw is James Finnegan from Tralee Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 6th 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 Week” together with general conversation aris...
Feb 06, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 292
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power & magic in it" - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Word of the week: QUIRK ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 29 of 2020/21 season - published on February 5th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually ...
Feb 05, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 291
Storytelling is one of the most important aspects of public speaking. Paul looks at how to bring your audience into your story. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on February 1st 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 Week” together with general conversation...
Feb 01, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 284
I guess this is something that your club hasn't really thought about..... Paul delves into what it means to name your club in a particular way. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on January 31st 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 Week” together with gene...
Jan 31, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 283
One of Simon Sinek's best presentations on leadership - Leadership and being a Leader. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on January 30th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Publish...
Jan 30, 2021•16 min•Season 7Ep. 282
December's winner of the draw for the District 71 Vice President of Public relations goes to Rachael McDonald from Dunfermline Toastmasters in Scotland. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 25 of 2020/21 season - published on January 98th 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...
Jan 30, 2021•43 sec•Season 7Ep. 272
This is the introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts with our usual mix of: A thought for the week: "To go fast, go alone, to go far, go together" - old African proverb and A word of the week: UP - which is such an amazingly versatile word that Paul is waxing quite lyrical! ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 28 of 2020/21 season - published on January 29th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’B...
Jan 29, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 281
Ted discusses how podcasting can be a great way of extending your public speaking experience. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 27 of 2020/21 season - published on January 25th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. ...
Jan 25, 2021•15 min
Paul discusses the ways in which meetings can be enhanced by breaking away from the ordinary routine, following on from International President Richard Peck's article in the Toastmasters Magazine this month.. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 27 of 2020/21 season - published on January 24th 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 “...
Jan 24, 2021•10 min•Season 7Ep. 273
From TED in 2014 - What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 27 of 2020/21 season - published on January 23rd with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien...
Jan 23, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 272
This is the introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: The word for this week: SUBSIDE and The thought for the week: Amanda Gorman - "We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another" Amanda Gorman is the US Youth Poet Laureate and this is an extract from the poem she read at the inauguration of President Biden. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 27 of 2020/21 season - published on January 22...
Jan 22, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 271
In the final episode with our distinguished guest Past International President Pat Johnson, she talks about her thoughts on speechmaking and on how to grow membership in these online times. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 26 of 2020/21 season - published on January 18th 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 Wee...
Jan 18, 2021•17 min•Season 7Ep. 264
Continuing the conversation with Pat Johnson, Pat goes into detail about the role of the Regional Adviser. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 26 of 2020/21 season - published on January 17th 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these...
Jan 17, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 263
Canadian born Pat Johnson became International President of Toastmasters in 2010/11. Currently she is regional adviser for Region 10 and she talks with Ted Mellamphy. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2020/21 season - published on January 16th 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 W...
Jan 16, 2021•17 min•Season 7Ep. 262
This is the introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts including: The word for this week: DUENDE and The thought for the week: Naval Ravikant - "To write a great book, you must first become the book" ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 26 of 2020/21 season - published on January 15th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing ...
Jan 15, 2021•15 min•Season 7Ep. 261
Paul looks at how effective it is to exaggerate during certain types of speeches. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 25 of 2020/21 season - published on January 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 Frida...
Jan 11, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 254
