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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 ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 21 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 17th 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 Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic us

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : emai

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 Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekl

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 topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Tal

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: (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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6

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” 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : email:&

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : email:&nbs

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 episode 2 from Programme 19 of the 2021/22 season - published on December 4th 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 two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topi

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: (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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2K

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for

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 two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtal

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” 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talker

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTu

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.

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 conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for T

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contac

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 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show f

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” 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 media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Maga

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 these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.iris