Finding humour: Sareen Akarjalian at TEDxBeirut, followed by a discussion. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on May 11th, presented by 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 Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is International speaker and coach Rose Marie Calder, a member of Luton Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode Paul talks about burnout and keeping club officers going after this article by Maureen Zappala, the word of the week is FIZZLE and Moira discusses how we can improve our diction and vocal projection. This episode is published on 27th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is Brian Dodd, immediate past president of Firebirds Collective and VP Membership of Royal Roads Toastmasters. This episode is published on April 20th, 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode James talks about the public perception of Toastmasters, the word of the week is TENACIOUS and Paul discusses an article by Morage Mathieson in the Toastmaster Magazine entitle “Make and Impact by Mentoring".. This episode is published on 13th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is District 71 Parliamentarian Larry Lyons, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and Roscrea Toastmasters. This episode is published on 6th April 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode, Paul explains debating, the word of the week is BEDROCK and Moira discusses the basics of speech preparation. This episode is published on 30th March 2024 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is Past International President Lark Doley. This episode is published on 23rd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode after the word of the week, ESCAPADE, the panel, James, Moira and last week's interviewee David Clinton, discuss ideas for making more interesting, and hopefully better, meetings. This episode is published on 16th March 2024 with James Finnegan, David Clinton & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is David Clinton, founding member of Toastmasters4Golf and a member of This episode is published on xxx with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode James talks about leadership options and opportunities, the word of the week is SAGACIOUS and Moira looks at how we can deal with nervousness. This episode is published on 2nd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is the current President of Toastmasters International, Morag Mathieson. This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
n this week's episode the word of the week is Hurkle Durkle and Moira discusses the uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Toastmasters. This episode is published on 17th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is Olga Byrne, a member of Sussex Online Speakers and the District 71 Awards and Recognition Co-Chair. This episode is published on 10th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode James looks at what makes extraordinary teams, the word of the week is EBULLIENT and Moira discusses what you can do for your second, third or fourth Icebreaker speech. This episode is published on 3rd February 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is Michael McCann, treasurer of Naval Club and current Director for Area 16 in District 71. This episode is published on 27th January 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode James talks about new year resolutions, the word of the week is RESOLUTE and Moira discusses tips for organising your table topic responses. This episode is published on xxx 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
Our interview guest this week is Evelyn Khan-Panni DTM, VPE at Naas Toastmasters as well as Wordsmiths Online. This episode is published on 13th January 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
In this week's episode James talks about what make good starts, the word of the week is RECONCILIATION and Moira discusses tips for storytelling. This episode is published on 6th January 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message
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 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). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irish-talkers/message