Irish Talkers

With the imminent start of Club Officer Training and the upcoming International Convention, Paul opens the discussion by asking if you will be attending. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 4th with Paul O’Mahony and 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website:&

Our interview guest this week is the winner of the District 71 and Region 10 International Speech Contests, Kyle Murtagh. Kyle is a member of  Central Toastmasters in Glasgow. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 3rd with Paul O’Mahony and 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.c

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett. And Word of the week: IMPERVIOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 2nd with Paul O’Mahony and 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live

Our guest this week, Andrew Bennett, tells us about the various clubs that he belongs to and why he joined them, as well as his thought on some other aspects of Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on June 28th with Paul O’Mahony & 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@i

Paul turns his attention to some new training ideas for both area directors and for club officers. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on June 27th with Paul O’Mahony & 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk S

This week's guest is Toastmaster Andrew Bennett who is a member of 5 clubs! Berkeley Square Speakers is his first club, and he is also a member of Excalibur Advanced Speakers, Experience French Toastmasters, Firebirds Collective and Digital Communicators. You can find out more about these clubs in episode 4 on Monday! ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on June 26th with Paul O’Mahony & 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 also live stream the recording of these show

The introductory episode of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "If you get out of Toastmasters everything you should get out of Toastmasters you will never get out of Toastmasters"- Helen Blanchard, and Word of the week: PROTRUDING ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on June 25th with Paul O’Mahony & 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish

Paul and Ted discuss the recognition of achievements and aspirations for the future. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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) 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook:&nb

 "Celebrate the Positives of the Past Year!"  by our International President ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook:&

Oprah Winfrey commencement speech at Spelman College. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 “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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Ma

The introductory session to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: INDIGENT, and Word of the week: "The only skill that will be important in the 21st century is the skill of learning new skills. Everything else will become obsolete over time." Peter Drucker . ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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” 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on You

In the last episode from this week's podcasts, Marie Rose Calder, our interview guest this week, talks about life and Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 46 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com

As we come to the end of the Toastmasters year and a change in Leadership, it's the time to celebrate the achievements of both individuals and their clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 46 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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” 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live Contact us : email: info

Rose Marie Starkey-Calder, from Luton Communicators, Luton Speakers and Women's Voices clubs, is our interview guest this week. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 46 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Web

The introductory session to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: PRIVILEGE, and Word of the week: "Only three things happen naturally in organisations: friction, confusion and under-performance. Everything else requires leadership" - Peter Drucker. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 46 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. Yo

Our interview guest this week, Ben Sloyan the current District 91 champion, shares more information about himself and talks about Digital Business and much more. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 45 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email

Paul O'Mahony turns his attention this week to the subject of vocal variety. He also discloses what he considers to be the best kept secret. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 45 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalk

Our interview guest this week is the winner of the District 91 International Speech Contest, Ben Sloyan. Ben is a member of Casterbridge Speakers, Hamwic Speakers - Southampton, and Pegasus Speakers Advanced. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 45 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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” 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.

The introductory episode of this week's series of podcasts from The Talk Show for Talkers including: Thought for the week: "Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it, the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me." Ariana Huffington Word of the week: WINCE ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 45 of 2020/21 season - published on June 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 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 also live stream the recording

Moira talks about ways in which you can completely ruin a speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 44 of 2020/21 season - published on May 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 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 also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live  Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for