Simon Sinek is no stranger to this podcast, we have featured many of his audio pieces before but this is one of the most interesting (in the view of the writer). Here he is talking about empathy in leadership. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 40 of 2020/21 season - published on May 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 “Thou...
May 01, 2021•16 min•Season 7Ep. 302
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: SEMINAL Word of the week: “Life is better when you stop criticizing the faults, instead, look for the beauty in the flaws” - Anon. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 39 of 2020/21 season - published on April 16th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Bri...
Apr 30, 2021•9 min•Season 7Ep. 391
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: AMICABLE Word of the week: Simon Sinek - "It's been said that laughter is the shortest distance between human hearts" ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 40 of 2020/21 season - published on April 30th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show ...
Apr 30, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 401
Our interview guest this week, Kelly Swanson, talks about storytelling. Not to be missed! Kelly can be seen again at the District 71 conference in May where she is a Keynote speaker. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 39 of 2020/21 season - published on April 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 a “Thought for the Week” and a ...
Apr 19, 2021•19 min•Season 7Ep. 394
Paul, as a Divisional Director (Division A in District 71) has much experience in holding speech contests. How can we make them more appealing to a wider audience? ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 39 of 2020/21 season - published on April 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 Week” and a “Word of the Week” ...
Apr 18, 2021•9 min•Season 7Ep. 393
Our interview guest this week is Kelly Swanson, an award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, Huffington Post Contributor, and cast member of The Fashion Hero television show airing on Amazon Prime. She is also the author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Story Formula, and The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Public Speaking. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 39 of 2020/21 season - published on A...
Apr 17, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 392
Our interview guest this week, Gavin Meikle, expands on his view of communication and especially effective communication. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 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...
Apr 12, 2021•18 min•Season 7Ep. 384
Paul continues with discussion around the contest season, this week concentrating on leadership in the area of judging - notably the Chief Judge. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 11th 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...
Apr 11, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 383
Our interview this week is with Gavin Meikle from Solent Speakers and Spinnaker Speakers in District 91 where he is Vice President Education in both clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 10th 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...
Apr 10, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 382
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: Word of the week: ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 38 of 2020/21 season - published on April 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...
Apr 09, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 381
Our guests Cathy Shelbourne talks about how Toastmasters was instrumental in her second career, as well as talking about other promotional ideas for your club. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 5th 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” toget...
Apr 05, 2021•16 min•Season 7Ep. 374
As we are coming up to the season of Area, Division and District elections, Paul takes a look at how the voting systems work. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 4th 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...
Apr 04, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 373
This month's winner of the VPPR of the month is our Interviewee today: Cathy Shelbourne, from Ipswitch Electrifiers ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 3rd 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...
Apr 03, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 372
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: "Success is a few simple disciplines practiced daily" - Jim Rohn Word of the week: SUPERCILIOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 37 of 2020/21 season - published on April 2nd with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and us...
Apr 02, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 371
We continue the conversation with Christian Collinson, who just happens to be a software engineer working for a company with the Royal Navy in Portsmouth, UK as a client. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 29th 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...
Mar 29, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 364
Paul discusses the myriad of issues surrounding the staging of an online conference. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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. Published a...
Mar 28, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 363
This week's interview guest is Christian Collinson, Sergeant at Arms at Shilling Speakers & deputy VPE at Spinnaker Speakers. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 27th 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...
Mar 27, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 362
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: Thought for the week: "I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn" — Maya Angelou. Word of the week: HULLABALLOO ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 36 of 2020/21 season - published on March 26th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usu...
Mar 26, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 361
Together with our guest Marian Brennan, we discuss how the contests have developed from on-site to online, and the challenges and opportunities that this has generated. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 W...
Mar 22, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 354
Paul discusses the tricky subject of good and bad language. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Eit...
Mar 21, 2021•12 min•Season 7Ep. 353
This week's interview guest is Marian Brennan, a life coach and a member of Phoenix-Tara Toastmasters. Currently Division Director for Division C (NW Ireland). ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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” toge...
Mar 20, 2021•15 min•Season 7Ep. 352
The introductory segment to this week's series of podcasts in which Ted and Paul discuss a thought for the week and a word of the week: 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: MODERNITY ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 35 of 2020/21 season - published on March 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. ...
Mar 19, 2021•10 min•Season 7Ep. 351
We continue the conversation with Pat Caslin on poetry within Toastmasters. UNESCO World Poetry Day falls on March 21st this year. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversatio...
Mar 15, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 344
Paul looks at how poets and poetry can be incorporated into Toastmasters. Why have poetry at a meeting? Inspired by an article in this month's Toastmaster magazine with more contribution from our guest Pat Caslin. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 ...
Mar 14, 2021•14 min•Season 7Ep. 343
Our interviewee this week is toastmaster Pat Caslin, a member of Dún Laoghaire Toastmasters where he is VP Membership. He is also past Area Director for D71 Area 5. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 13th 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”...
Mar 13, 2021•14 min•Season 6Ep. 342
The opening segment of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Prakshi Gupta - "There's that fine line between confidence and overconfidence. You set the world afire by one, and yourself afire by the other" and Word of the week: LURCH (from one subject to another?) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 34 of 2020/21 season - published on March 12th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira ...
Mar 12, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 341
Continuing the conversation with Julian on Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 Fridays. (2) Either ...
Mar 08, 2021•11 min•Season 7Ep. 334
With membership renewals coming up this month Paul looks at the whole subject of renewal - both in Toastmasters and more generally. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 conversatio...
Mar 07, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 333
Julian Cereceda is a member of Manchester Communicators and Advanced Orators. He is currently Area Director for Area N48 in District 71. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 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 conver...
Mar 06, 2021•17 min•Season 7Ep. 332
The opening segment of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week from Anita Roddick - "If you think you’re too small to have an impact try going to bed with a mosquito in the room." and Word of the week: FACILE (that's an easy one!) ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 33 of 2020/21 season - published on March 5th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and us...
Mar 05, 2021•13 min•Season 7Ep. 331
