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- 12. "Things Fall Apart" (Chinua Achebe) + Canal Cruise + Portugal + Building New ClubsYou hear Philippa Gray & Paul O'Mahony chat about the novel "Things Fall Apart" by the Nigerian author Chinua Achebe.Philippa tells the story of why she got up at 2am to go on a canal cruise.Paul's back from a family holiday in Lagos Portugal, where he got COVID - and played golf with his wife. Philippa interviews him.On the 'soapbox' this week is Paul, sounding off about the Toastmasters District Mission "to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence."27 min
- 11. Writing purposefully, keeping a diary, Gilbert White. Guest: Jorge Trevino
Pat talks about writing purposefully and starting and finishing written communications.
Philippa is on the soapbox pulpit today talking about Gilbert White.
The big ideas are on keeping a diary and on being unreasonable.
Pat gets to know Jorge Trevino, today's guest.
(Paul O'Mahony is on holidays)
27 min - 10. The Queen, Tennyson and Curiosity
Philippa talks about the Queen, Pat quotes Tennyson and recites his favourite lullaby, Pat interviews Philippa and discovers some surprising things and Pat is on the soapbox again on the subject of curiosity
25 min - 9. Questions, Questions. Guest: Giannis Kanlis
It's all about Questions. Philippa Interviews Giannis Kanlis and Pat takes the soapbox on the importance of questions wondering why people don't ask them and giving his four tips about questions.
27 min - 8. Pat Interviews Marv Serhan and Philippa Takes to the Soapbox on Inappropriate Speech
Philippa on being yourself, Pat on the importance of engaging listeners and Marv on flipping the classroom. Special guest Marv Serhan discusses the importance of character with Pat. Philippa is on the soapbox discussing the effect of inappropriate speech on others.
25 min - 7. Meetings Better Be Good
You hear chat about RUNNING MEETINGS - Robert’s Rules - District Conferences - Collaboration between clubs - Philippa Gray’s original thought - Paul O’Mahony’s biggest mistake at Toastmasters - Pat Caslin’s soapbox on Robert's Rules
29 min - 6. Carol Bausor is our PresidentThe big ideas are followed by an interview with Club President Carol Bausor- in which she talks freely about what she thinks of Shilling Speakers. On her soapbox is Philippa Gray.29 min
- 5. Three BIG Ideas, How to Speak Fluently & WHOVA DramaYou first hear a 10 minute chat about the big ideas & experiences Philippa Gray, Pat Caslin & Paul O’Mahony have had during the week. Quickly followed by an interview with Distinguished Toastmaster Pat Caslin - mainly about how he’s learned to speak fluently. The third part is 8 minutes about some of the goings-on on WHOVA in the run up to the District 91 Conference which starts on Thursday 5th May - with the “Candidates Showcase”26 min
- 4. Big Ideas, Our Club Committee, & Corporate PresentationsPhilippa Gray - Paul O’Mahony - Pat Caslin offer you chat about (1) how to become a good debater (2) manual labour (3) “The Speaker’s Journal” (4) Shilling Speakers Club Committee (5) Why the majority of corporate presentations are poor.33 min
- 3. Mentoring Corporate Clubs, Interviewing Paul O'Mahony & Persuading Leaders
Pat Caslin, Philippa Gray & Paul O'Mahony present an episode in which you hear conversation about mentoring Toastmasters corporate clubs, not liking the sound of your own voice, talking to yourself, poetry, dog-walking & dog-walkers, persuading candidates to stand in local elections - and persuading members to volunteer to join their Toastmasters Club committee.
27 min
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The official podcast from Shilling Speakers Toastmasters Club in District 91 of Toastmasters International in the UK