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

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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=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J).

Following on from Paul's episode on building a judging team, Moira takes a hard look at the judging criteria for speech contests.

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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 :

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Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

Paul takes a look at how to build a judging team for your contests

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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: [email protected]

Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

This week we are bringing a speech made by Craig Valentine in 2009 at a seminar with comments by Paul and Moira afterwards.

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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: [email protected]

Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

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

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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 YouTube.

Contact us :

email: [email protected]

Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

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.

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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: [email protected]

Paul looks at how strategic planning can be applicable to your Toastmasters club, Area, Division etc.

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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: [email protected]

This week we are bringing you a piece from Darren La Croix on starting a speech, with some comments from Moira & Paul after.

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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: [email protected]

Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

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

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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.

Contact us :

email: [email protected]

Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

Inspired by this article from The Public speaking Weekly Moira talks about astronaut Chris Hadfield's tips for speaking and writing.

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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: [email protected]

Website: www.irishtalkers.com

Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com