In December 2018 Ted met up with the CEO of Toastmasters International, Dan Rex. Here is part one of the interview. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 22 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited 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...
Jan 15, 2022•14 min•Season 8Ep. 222
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Today is an opportunity to get better" - John Eades And Word of the week: RELISH ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 22 of the 2021/22 season - published on January 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and...
Jan 14, 2022•8 min•Season 10Ep. 221
Continuing our look at the new Level 1 in Pathways, Moira goes through the detail of the "Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language" project. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 20th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited 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...
Dec 20, 2021•14 min•Season 8Ep. 214
As this is our final show before the Holiday season Paul takes a sideways look at "Four things Cats & Dogs do for Toastmasters". ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 19th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited 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 w...
Dec 19, 2021•15 min•Season 8Ep. 213
Communication Coach Alex Lyon gives tips on How to Practice a Speech or Presentation . Learn how to practice a speech or presentation and get your FREE 7 Public Speaking Tips: http://bit.ly/2M1NfVE-SpeakingTips . ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 18th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this form...
Dec 18, 2021•43 sec•Season 8Ep. 212
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thoughts for the week (as it is the season of goodwill, we have two thoughts for you this week): 1. "Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included.” ―Anon 2. "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." Winston Churchill And Word of the week: ASSIDUOUS ______________________________________________________________________ ...
Dec 17, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 211
Following on from last week's episode, Moira takes a look at the training materials for the new projects in Pathways Level 1 - this week on Writing a Speech with Purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 13th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Wee...
Dec 13, 2021•14 min•Season 8Ep. 204
Paul gets into the holiday mood! ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 12th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited 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...
Dec 12, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 203
Our interviewee this week is Toastmaster Sean Dwan who is a member of Roscrea ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 11th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited 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 topic...
Dec 11, 2021•17 min•Season 8Ep. 202
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: APROPOS And Word of the week: "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooden ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 20 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 10th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (...
Dec 10, 2021•10 min•Season 8Ep. 201
The new level one is now live for all people who sign up to a path now, Moira goes into detail on what is now involved and (spoiler alert) we love it! ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 6th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” ...
Dec 06, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 194
This week Paul is turning his attention once again to Club Officer Training, but this time from the point of view of the Program Quality Directors. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 5th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and...
Dec 05, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 193
Anthony Garvey (West Limerick & Shilling Speakers) gave this great speech to TEDx Tralee recently. Anthony has 30 years of experience working in international public relations, ranging from technology and telecommunication blue chips to educational and local government organisations. He spent nine years as Head of PR for Psion plc, during a period of rapid change as it evolved from a start-up to a FTSE100 company. ______________________________________________________________________ This is...
Dec 04, 2021•18 min•Season 8Ep. 192
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." Oscar Wilde And Word of the week: SUBLIME ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published onDecember 3rd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (...
Dec 03, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 191
Following on from Paul's episode on building a judging team, Moira takes a hard look at the judging criteria for speech contests. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 29th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the W...
Nov 29, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 184
Paul takes a look at how to build a judging team for your contests ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 28th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. 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 tw...
Nov 28, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 183
This week we are bringing a speech made by Craig Valentine in 2009 at a seminar with comments by Paul and Moira afterwards. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 27th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” t...
Nov 27, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 182
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: PEJORATIVE And Word of the week: "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Mark Twain ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 18 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 26th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The...
Nov 26, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 181
Inspired by one of Craig Valentine’s pieces (sorry, we can\t share it as it is behind a paywall) Moira talks about some of the things you might do which will guarantee that your speech will fail. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 22nd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this for...
Nov 22, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 174
Paul looks at how strategic planning can be applicable to your Toastmasters club, Area, Division etc. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 21st with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. 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...
Nov 21, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 173
This week we are bringing you a piece from Darren La Croix on starting a speech, with some comments from Moira & Paul after. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 20th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the We...
Nov 20, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 172
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: DETERMINED And Word of the week: "The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart." - St Jerome ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 17 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 19th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four...
Nov 19, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 171
Inspired by this article from The Public speaking Weekly Moira talks about astronaut Chris Hadfield's tips for speaking and writing. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 15th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of th...
Nov 15, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 164
This week Paul turns his attention to the question of what to say to someone who asks you about joining Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 14th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. 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...
Nov 14, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 163
A selection of rhetorical devices as chosen by YouTuber Reid Anderson. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 13th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. 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 thes...
Nov 13, 2021•9 min•Season 8Ep. 162
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "You get a job through aptitude, you lose the job through attitude." - Anon And Word of the week: NOTWITHSTANDING ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 16 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 12th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this f...
Nov 12, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 161
Inspired by this article from the Public Speaking Weekly, Moira takes a look at ways in which we can change our mindset away from negative thoughts. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 8th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” an...
Nov 08, 2021•13 min•Season 8Ep. 154
Paul takes an in-depth look at the newly revamped Level 1 on Pathways which all newly registered Toastmaters will be undertaking. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 7th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the We...
Nov 07, 2021•15 min•Season 8Ep. 153
From a YouTube channel called Charisma on Command, here are 6 Public Speaking Tips To Hook Any Audience. The supporting article can be read here . ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 6th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and ...
Nov 06, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 152
The introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind." Joyce Meyer And Word of the week: RISIBLE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 15 of the 2021/22 season - published on November 5th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introdu...
Nov 05, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 151
