From Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien, Paul O'Mahony & Guests. All about Communications & Leadership - the Toastmasters International Way."
Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters, this week Shirley is talking with Kodai Chimura, a Speechcrafter and now a member of Guardian Toastmasters.This episode is published on 14th June 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul looks at clubs preparing for the international convention, the word of the week is UNTOWARD and Shirley discusses club committee roles.This episode is published on 7th June 2025 with Paul O'Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Kevin Walsh, a member of Bishopstown Toastmasters and Area Director for Area 49 in District 71.This episode is published on 31st May 2025 with Shirley Glallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Shirley, continuing on the subject of theClub Excellence series, talks about Mentoring, the word of the week is COMMUNICATINON and Moira discusses speech beginnings and endings.This episode is published on 24th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters this week Shirley is talking with Jennifer Elvique, a member of International Orators and guide to Lia Geary. This episode is published on 17th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Shirley discusses the Sucessful Club Series with emphasis on finding new members, the word of the week is MANIFEST and Moira talks about the use of AI in Toastmasters,.This episode is published on 10th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guests this week are Shirley Gallagher as a Speechcraft Guide and Sabrina Kelleher as a Speechrafter.This episode is published on 3rd May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul about the selection of the club committee, the word of the week is LIABLE and Shirely discusses a rumour.This episode is published on xxx 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Greg Gazin, host of the Toastmaster Podcast as well as the Toastcaster podcast, a member of Go Pro Speakers and owner of the gadgetgreg.com website.This episode is published on 19th April 2025 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul celebrates a birthday, the word of the week is FLOURISH and Shirley talks about building clubs.This episode is published on 12th April 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Tanya Barad, Sergeant at Arms at Birmingham New Street Speakers.This episode is published on 5th April 2025 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul talks about General Evaluation, the word of the week is GALAVANTING and Shirley discusses building a sustainable club.This episode is published on 29th March 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Alex McCarney, a member of Beyond Words Toastmasters.This episode is published on 22nd March 2025 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Pul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Moira discusses the word “you”, the word of the week is CONFUSION and Shirley talks about lifelong learning.This episode is published on 15th March 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Jim Plunkett, a member of Toastmasters since 1965 and a member of Lima Toastmasters Club in Lima, Peru.This episode is published on 8th March 2025 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul talks about listening like mad, the word of the week is MAD and Shirley discusses the application process for a club coach from the point of view of the club.This episode is published on 1st March 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us:Website: www.irishtalkers.comFacebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
This week's interview guest is Paschal O'Leary, Area 3 Director in District 71 and a Treasurer in Guardian Toastmasters.This episode is published on 22nd February 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul talks about realignment in Toastmasters, the word of the week is ALIGN and Shirely discusses the different types of speech. This episode is published on 22nd February 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Virtual Speech Coach Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Chuck Menke, a member of Great White North Online club and a new member of Blarney Toastmasters.This episode is published on xxx with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien.Contact us :email: info@irishtalkers.comWebsite: www.irishtalkers.comDistrict 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode, Paul discusses fundraising for Pathways Development, the word of the week is PRECISE and Shirley discusses what club officers will be doing and the DCP programme. This episode is published on 1st February 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Pat Sexton , a perennial contest winner in District 71 and a member of Speak Easy Toastmasters Club in Mallow, Co Cork. This episode was first published on 3rd June 2023 with Paul O'Mahony, & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul asks the question “Are you up for election?”, the word of the week is HUNCH and Shirley talks about how to develop a speech. This episode is published on 19th January 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Our interview guest this week is Rich Hopkins, 3rd placed winner in the 2006 International Speech Contest and a member of Professional Presenters in District 26. This episode is published on 11th January 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
We have produced 50 episodes in 2024 (a record for us) and as this is the holiday season we have decided to take a two-week break. Instead of our regular interview episode, we are bringing you a special reading of “The Small Miracle” by Paul Gallico, read by Moira O'Brien. This episode is published on 26th December 2024 with P Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us: Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
In this week's episode Paul talks about preparing for the Internation Speech Contest, the word of the week is CEREMONY and Shirley discusses the benefits of Toastmasters following an interview that she gave to the Cork Echo newspaper.. This episode is published on 21st December 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & 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
Our interview guest this week is Simon Toon, VPE Berkhamstead Speakers Club. This episode is published on 14th December 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 District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul talks about why confident communicators should join Toastmasters, the word of the week is CRUX and Shirley muses on the pros and cons of Toastmaster contests. This episode is published on 7th december 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & 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
This week we have four short interviews recorded at the Cork City celebration of 100 years of Toastmasters: Dennis O'Connor - Cork Toastmasters Micheal O'Lionaird - Guardian Toastmasters Paschal O'Leary - Guardian Toastmasters Marilyn Latchford - President, Guardian Toastmasters This episode is published on 30t November 202 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul asks the question of whether to invite Donald Trump to the International Convention in Philadelphia, the word of the week is MANDATE and Shirley talks about building and maintaining clubs in university colleges. This episode is published on 16th November 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
Instead of our normal interview episode, this week we are bringing you the last of Paul O'Mahony's recordings made at the International Convention in Anaheim, California in August - a round table discussion over lunch. This episode is published on26th October 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul talks about the test speaker at an Evaluation contest, the word of the week is VITAL and Nik Lakhani talks about his why and how you can promote yourself and Toastmasters. This episode is published on 19th October 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
Our interview guest this week is Shirley Gallagher, President of Guardian Toastmasters and our new co-presenter on this podcast. This episode is published on 26th October 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul discussed the International President's statement on Continuing the Toastmasters Legacy, the word of the week is LEGACY and Shirley introduces the celebrations in Cork for the centenary of Toastmasters. This episode is published on 19th October 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & 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
Our interview guest this week is Steve Campion, Club Growth Director for District 71 and a member of four clubs: Cornerstone Communicators East Herts Speakers Stevenage Speakers Toastmasters in Travel This episode is published on 14th October 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode, Paul discusses a new book by Siobhan Keenan Fitzgerald - "Liten: How Child and Student Voice Can Change the World, the word of the week is FACILITATE and guest presenter Anthony Garvey discusses the online debate. This episode is published on 5th October 2024 with Paul O'Mahony, Anthony Garvey & 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 In this week's episode James says xxx, the word of the week is xxx and Paul discusses xxx.
Our interview guest this week is Michele Blumhagen, District 78 Director and a member of Centurion Toastmasters Club. This episode is published on 28th September 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 District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
In this week's episode Paul reports from the International Convention, the Word of the Week is DEARTH. and James looks at Lessons from Leaders, from a book by Greg Bus.. This episode is published on xxx 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
In this week's episode Paul talks about the test speaker at an Evaluation contest, the word of the week is VITAL and Nik Lakhani talks about his why and how you can promote yourself as well as Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 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
Our interview guest this week is Angela Afieghe , a member of Kildare Toastmasters as well as Toastmsters for Golf, and is the PR Manager for District 71. This episode is published on 14th September with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org
Our interview guest this week is District 71 Director Danny Banks, recorded during the International Convention in Anaheim, California. This episode is published on 7th Septerber 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
In this week's episode, James looks at Exactly What to Say, the word of the week is DISCOMBOBULATE and Moira tells a story with a moral. This episode is published on 31st August 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
Our interview guest this week is 2nd place in the 2020 World Championship of Public Speaking, Linda Marie Miller. This episode is published on xxx 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
In this week's episode, the word of the week is PREVARICATE and Paul discusses Rediscovering who we are as Toastmasters. This episode is published on 17th August 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
This week's interview guest is a repeat of the interview we did in 2018 with Aletta Rochat our then region adviser and now the candidate for the international Board of Directors and future International President. This episode is published on August 10th, 2024 with 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
In this week's episode, Paul talks about the process that a prospective International Director and future International President has to go through, the word of the week is IMPRESS and James goes back to basics. This episode is published on 3rd August 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
This episode is published on 27th July 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
In this week's episode, Paul takes a fresh approach to The Moments of Truth, the word of the week is ASPIRITIONAL and James discusses a positive team culture. This episode is published on 20th July 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
Our interview guest this week is Sarinca Janga, a member of Glasgow Clyde Toastmasters and Arrarat Toastmaster Club, but also Zoommaster for Districts 71 ands 81 (Caribbean) as well as helping out District 91 from time to time.. This episode is published on 13th July 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
In this week's episode Paul discusses communicating for a better society, the word of the week is LACKADAISICAL and Moira talks about a new book & video project on public speaking. This episode is published on 6th July 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
Our interview guest this week is the outgoing District 71 Director Elizabeth Jordan This episode is published on June 29th, 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 our core values, the Word of the Week is ELICIT and Moira discusses the Impromptu project from Pathways This episode is published on June 22nd, 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
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