Irish Talkers
856 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrom Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and James Finnigan together with guests. All about Communications, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.
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Interview with Katuta Lumpa
July 01, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 16.3 MBOur interview guest this week is Katuta Lumpa, outgoing VPE of Stevenage Speakers. This episode is published on Jun 3rd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Conference Debrief & Serendipity
June 24, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this week’s episode, we are joined by Danny Banks, District 71 Club Growth Director and incoming Programme Quality Director and we discuss the recent District 71 Conference and look forward to next year's conference with the Word of the Week being SERENDIPITY, and James follows this up with a serendipitous story from history. This episode is published on June 24th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] ...
Interview with Danny Banks
June 17, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 14.7 MBInterview Episode Our interview guest this week is the incoming Programme Quality Director for District 71, currently Club Growth Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 17th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Accessible, LAUD & AI
June 10, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Paul talks about making club meetings welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all, with the Word of the Week being LAUD, and Moira talks about how AI can be of help. This episode is published on June 17th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with
June 03, 2023 14:00 - 1 minute - 4.58 MBInterview Episode Our interview guest this week is ……….. This episode is published on April xxth with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Interview with Pat Sexton
June 03, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 12.8 MBOur interview guest this week is the winner of the District 71 Table Topics and Evaluation contests, Pat Sexton from Speak Easy Toastmaster in Mallow, Co Cork. This episode is published on Jun 17th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
A Storytelling Organisation, DILEMMA & Anniversaries
May 27, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this week’s episode Paul asks the question, is TM a storytelling organisation?, the word of the week is DILEMMA and James talks about Anniversaries. This episode is published on May 6th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com
Interview with Dave Greig
May 20, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 12.1 MBOur interview guest this week is Dave Greig, president of Aberdeen Toastmasters and a member of Blarney Toastmasters. This episode is published on May 20th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Why, INFLUX, Online Visitors
May 13, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Paul asks why people join Toastmasters, with the Word of the Week being INFLUX, and James discusses the District 71 Conference offerings for Online visitors. This episode is published on May 13th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Georgina Hodgkinson
May 06, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBOur interview guest this week is Georgina Hodgkinson, SAA of Milton Keynes Confident Speakers. This episode is published on May 6th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Kae Slattery
April 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute - 4.58 MBOur interview guest this week is Kae Slattery, president of Carlow Toastmasters. This episode is published on April 26th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Behind the Scenes, FLIMFLAM, Legacy
April 22, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about what is going on behind the scenes in District 71, with the Word of the Week being FLIMFLAM, and James discusses the subject of Legacy. This episode is published on April 22nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
The DEC, ELOQUENT and turning a good speech into a great speech.
April 08, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about the recent District 71 Executive Committee meeting with the Word of the Week being ELOQUENT, and James discusses what can turn a good speech into a great speech. This episode is published on March 8th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Shirley Gallagher
April 01, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBOur interview guest this week is Dr Shirley Gallagher, currently secretary of Guardian Toastmasters in Cork. Here is Shirley's bio: Dr Shirley Gallagher is a big picture sustainability thinker. She is known for helping companies and government agencies to decarbonise their systems. Dr Gallagher is a Researcher with IMR, Chairperson of the Cork based Environmental Charity, CEF, an EU Climate Ambassador, a Climate Reality Leader and a sustainability consultant. Shirley initially became inte...
Renew - RENEW - Oscar Speeches
March 25, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about renewals with the Word of the week being (of course) RENEW, and James discusses Oscar acceptance speeches and relates them to the Pathways project. This episode is published on March xxth with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
A Hybrid Conference?
March 18, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this week’s episode, James Finnegan discusses some of the advantages of face to face conferences and the challenges of a hybrid conference. This episode is published on March xxth with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Pepys, CONFER & Life Balance
March 11, 2023 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this week’s more general episode, we talk about where we get the topics for speeches and table topics, Samuel Pepys, the word of the day - CONFER - and balance in life. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on March 11th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM.
Interview with Angela Afieghe
March 04, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we talk with the President of Kildare Toastmasters, Angela Afieghe. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on March 4th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
The President & PRESIDENTIAL
February 25, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this week’s episode, we talk about the role of the president in a club, and the word of the week (no coincidence here) is PRESIDENTIAL. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 25th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Moira O'Brien
February 18, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this week’s episode, we talk with Toastmaster Moira O'Brien DTM, the producer and editor of this show and a toastmaster for 8 years. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 18th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Conference, CATHARTIC & Content
February 11, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15 MBIn this week's episode we talk about the District 71 Conference, the word of the week CATHARTIC and how to find content for your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 11th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Jim Plunkett
February 04, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this week’s episode we talk with Toastmaster for 59 years, Jim Plunkett. ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is published on February 4th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Training, Stringent & Key Points for Speechmaking
January 28, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn episode 2 of season 9: Paul talks about what is happening in Toastmasters, covering Training & Moments of Truth; We talk about our word of the week, "Stringent"; and James gives us his key points for making a good speech. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with James Finnegan
January 21, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBThis is episode 1 from our new season - season 9 - published on January 21st with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. In this episode, we talk with James Finnigan who is joining us as a guest presenter and we cover the difficulty in finding Area Directors. We also introduce the new format for the forthcoming season when we will publish one longer format episode each week, around 2pm on Saturdays Irish Time. Contact us : email: info@iris...
Christmas Special
December 23, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBPaul and Moira hand out Seasons Greetings. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 50 from season 8 - published on December 23rd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Chgristmas Special
December 23, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBPaul and Moira hand out Seasons Greetings. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 50 from season 8 - published on December 23rd with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message
Skills 4 - Crafting Content
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn part four of the eight-part series looking at the skills needed to become a proficient public speaker, Moira talks about the skills involved in crafting the content of your speech. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 49 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 15th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usually...
What sort of speech contests this autumn?
August 14, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week Paul takes a look at what is happening with speech contests following a recent ruling by Toastmasters International. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 49 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 14th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Wee...
Motivating People to Excellence
August 13, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBA compliment can change your life, if it has two qualities. Do you know what they are? Cheryl Ferguson understands motivation and what drives students to excel. She has over 200 students in her band program and over 200 students who are on the waitlist to get into her band program. During her 20 years as a teacher, Cheryl has taught music at every level including K-6 classroom and junior high band programs. This talk comes from TEDx Winnipeg in 2016. ________________________________...
Intro: PARANOID & "Don't fear failure..."
August 12, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail" - Bruce Lee And Word of the week: PARANOID ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 49 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 12th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid ...
Skills 3 - Writing Skills
August 08, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn part three of the eight-part series looking at the skills needed to become a proficient public speaker, Moira is talking about the skills involved in writing speeches. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 8th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has this form...
Focus on individual members - not the Distinguished Club Program
August 07, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week Paul talks about how we can support our members on an individual basis rather than concentrating on the Distinguished Club Programme. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 7th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Tho...
How to speak so that people want to listen
August 06, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBJulian Treasure is a top-rated international speaker on sound and communication skills. Collectively, Julian's five TED Talks have been viewed over 100 million times. How to speak so that people want to listen is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 6th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edi...
Intro: HYPERBOLIC & "Coming together is a..."
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThe introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: HYPERBOLIC And Word of the week: "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 48 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 5th with Moira O'Brien, Gearoid Murphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murph...
Skills 2 - Research
August 01, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBContinung Moira's series on public speaking skills, here is the second in the series, this time on Researching. The full series will cover: Confidence Researching Writing Skills Crafting Content Speaking Skills Presentation Skills Knowledge of your Subject Story file ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on August 1st with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien ...
The Impression you give to visitors at your club meeting
July 31, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBHow visitors see the club on their first (and subsequent) visits is very important. This week Paul discusses how we can give visitors the best impression. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 31st with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for t...
Interview with Karl Walsh
July 30, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBOur interview guest this week is Karl Walsh, a member of DubSpot Toastmasters Dublin. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 30th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM 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 ...
Intro: BULLY & "Research is..."
July 29, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: And Word of the week: ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 47 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 29th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by oira O’Brien DTM 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...
Skills 1 - Learning Confidence
July 25, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBFollowing on from last week's introduction, Moira goes into detail on the first of her proficiency skill, Confidence. The full series will cover: Confidence Researching Writing Skills Crafting Content Speaking Skills Presentation Skills Knowledge of your Subject Story file ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 25th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brie...
Learning to celebrate the diversity of members
July 24, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFollowing the resignation of the International President, Margaret Page, Paul turns his attention this week to the subject of diversity in our membership. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 24th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the ...
Interview with Brian Greene
July 23, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week's interview guest is Brian Greene, a member of Castleknock Toastmasters and currently their VP Public Relations. He also presents with the community radio for Dublin, Phoenix FM where he is also station manager.. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 23th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four ...
Intro: FRENETIC & "Don't listen to negatives..."
July 22, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: "Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential." - Maria Runyan And Word of the week: FRENETIC ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 46 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 22th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by G...
The Skills Needed To Become A Proficient Public Speaker
July 18, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBMoira discusses the eight key skills that are needed to become a proficient public speaker. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 18th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM 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 conversati...
How valuable is Club Officer Training?
July 17, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBPaul looks at the value of club officer training to the officers and to those who participate out of curiosity rather than necessity. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 17th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM 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 ...
5 Habits That Kill Your Confidence
July 16, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBFrom "Charisma on Demand" YouTube channel, here are five habits that can destroy your confidence. "Every single day, we do something that are fantastic for our confidence and we do others that aren't so good — they drag it down and destroy it. The problem is we can't always tell which of those is which. And that's why in this video, I want to show you five very common behaviors — some of which I bet you are doing — that are secretly destroying your confidence because if you can remove these...
Intro: OBLITERATE & "To share your weakness..."
July 15, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBThe introductory episode of this week’s four shows, including: Thought for the week: “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” ― Criss Jami And Word of the week: OBLITERATE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 45 of the 2021/22 season - published on July15th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The...
Is Hybrid the Answer to Build Back Stronger?
July 11, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFollowing on from yesterday's discussion on Build Back Stronger, Moira and Ted discuss the issues surrounding on-site and hybrid clubs. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 11th with Ted Mellamphy, Moira O’Brien & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week...
Are you up for "Build Back Stronger"?
July 10, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBFollowing on from Dan Rex's recent report on the state of toastmasters affairs, Paul talks about how we can rebuild clubs for the future given how our space has changed from mainly on-site to multimedia. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 10th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usually has ...
The Skill of Self Confidence
July 09, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAs the Athletic Director and head coach of the Varsity Soccer team at Ryerson University, Dr. Joseph is often asked what skills he is searching for as a recruiter: is it speed? Strength? Agility? In Dr. Joseph's TEDx Talk, he explores self confidence and how it is not just the most important skill in athletics, but in our lives. Given at TEDX RyseronU. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - publishe...
Intro: PANACHE & Leaders become great..."
July 08, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBThe introductory episode of this week’s four shows including: Thought for the week: "Leaders become great not because of their power but, because they empower others" John Maxwell. And Word of the week: PANACHE ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 1 from Programme 44 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 8th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced Moira O’Brien DTM and edited by Gearoid Murphy. The show is in four parts and usu...