Best Paul OMahony Podcasts (2024)

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Interview wth Danny Banks 28:15

10h ago28:15

28:15

Our interview guest this week is the incoming District 71 Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 15th 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://podc…

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Sweden's most offensive words and a bad night for the far right 25:36

4h ago25:36

25:36

Celebrate Midsummer like a Swede, EU election analysis, Sweden's most offensive words. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Becky Waterton. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Midsummer The Local's ultimate guide to Midsummer's Eve 2024 European Elections Who are the winners and los…

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Diary of a CEO - VAGARY - Friendship 26:23

9h ago26:23

26:23

In this week's episode, James reviews a book entitled Diary of a CEO, the word of the week is VAGARY and Paul introduces a speech he gave at the Anglo-Irish Meeting at the District 71 Conference in Portlaoise. This episode is published on 8th June 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Conta…

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Three parties risk European elimination as Sweden goes to the polls 13:48

4h ago13:48

13:48

Striking nurses, European election preview, Sweden Democrats' anti-Arab trolling, how can Sweden get more inclusive? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Becky Waterton. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Healthcare strike Nurses in Sweden launch first strike in 16 years European e…

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German football culture explained and what to expect at the EU elections 39:16

11d ago39:16

39:16

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. We are also joined by Kit Holden. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: European election latest: EU elections - Why has Germany's far-right AfD party crashed in…

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Is Iran using Swedish gangs in its proxy war with Israel? 20:06

7d ago20:06

20:06

Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks, how Sweden can make immigrants feel more welcome on National Day? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Iran Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits…

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German cities overwhelmed with citizenship applications and outrage over Nazi hate speech 33:29

8d ago33:29

33:29

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Racist video from Sylt goes viral and sparks backlash: Outrage after partygoers filmed chanting racist slogans on island o…

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Leadership Reflections - STRINGENT - Winning Speech 27:50

13d ago27:50

27:50

In this week's episode James reflects on leadership, the word of the week is STRINGENT and Paul discusses a video made by past World Champion . This episode is published on 25th May 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…

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How can Sweden get more immigrants in leadership roles? 23:43

14d ago23:43

23:43

This week in Sweden in Focus: Nurses plan to strike, Sweden Democrats vow to keep on trolling, and how can Sweden combat discrimination? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren and our Nordic correspondent Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Greg Fernando, the founder of New to Sweden, an organis…

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How to find therapy in Germany, culture shocks and what's it like being self-employed? 38:41

15d ago38:41

38:41

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist Avalon Pernell. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Culture shocks Americans face in Germany: 10 things I found shocking as an Ame…

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INTERVIEW - Sweden's labour migration clampdown will harm green transition: Green Party leader 39:14

17d ago39:14

39:14

In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra: Green Party joint leader Daniel Helldén on criticism of government climate policy, the EU elections, immigration and online attacks from far-right troll accounts. After a turbulent period for the party, the Greens recently put in place a new leadership duo: Daniel Helldén, previously vice mayor of Stockholm, an…

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TM Skills at Work - So Far So Good 22:35

20d ago22:35

22:35

In this week's episode Paul talks about how Toastmaster's skills can be transferred to the workplace and James says "So far so good..." . This episode is published on 11th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, & James Finnegan, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show…

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Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal grows and Taylor Swift hits Stockholm 24:55

21d ago24:55

24:55

This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, excerpts from interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Nordic correspondent, Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Dagens Nyheter's reporter Evelyn Jones, Stoc…

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Merkel's memoir, Berlin university protest row and fascinating facts about Cologne 39:49

27d ago39:49

39:49

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist James Jackson. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Angela Mer…

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S202405 Ep13: YOU NEED FRIENDS 10:43

23d ago10:43

10:43

TOASTMASTERS, "You need friends" - a speech given by Paul O'Mahony to the Anglo-Irish meeting at the annual conference of District 71 (Ireland & UK north) in Portlaoise on Thursday 9th May 2024.By Paul O'Mahony

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How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden, and how likely is a 4-day week? 15:10

29d ago15:10

15:10

In this week's episode: Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory. -- Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast…

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Interview with Anthony Garvey 11:58

1M ago11:58

11:58

For our second extra interview our guest is Anthony Garvey. This episode is published on 10th May 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…

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Violence against German politicians surges and how to get a summer job in Germany 34:36

29d ago34:36

34:36

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Attacks on German politicians surge ahead of European e…

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Interview with Roger Caesar 17:09

1M ago17:09

17:09

Our special interview guest today is Rogher Caesar. This episode is published on 7th May 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…

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Interview with Dave Greig 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

Our interview guest this week is Dave Greig VPE from Aberdeen Toastmasters. This episode is published on May 4th, 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://podcas…

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Why do we get a day off for Ascension and who's the new joint leader of Sweden's Green Party? 12:57

1M ago12:57

12:57

In this week's episode: Ascension Day holiday, Nazis storm political meeting in Stockholm, preview of interview with gardening expert John Taylor, and who is the Green Party's new joint leader? -- Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Foc…

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How to bring up bilingual children in Germany and the best things about living in Nuremberg 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

Find out more about becoming a member of The Local In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Who's affected by hike in flight ticket tax and what's the future for budget air travel?: 'Germany lacks a sensible airline po…

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S202402 Ep12: Cursed Be Thy Name 4:56

1M ago4:56

4:56

The pen is always heavy, when it’s months since you lifted it. The weight of the space left behind undressed, unaddressed. Time without colour, days without commas, seconds stripped asunder, drunk on the spirit of everlasting full stops. ——— This pen has a cough, the sign of an infected life lived as if there was no editor round the corner waiting.…

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Keep Going - FIZZLE - Diction 27:19

2M ago27:19

27:19

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. Contac…

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How can Sweden attract and retain skilled foreigners? 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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Berlin’s €29 travel pass relaunch and how attractive is Germany to foreign workers? 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Find out more about becoming a member of The Local here In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: The spy scandals gripping Germany and rocking the AfD: 'How spying scandal has rocked troubled German far-right party What…

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Interview with Brian Dodd 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

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: T…

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How a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practices 17:05

2M ago17:05

17:05

Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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Driving ban threats, Berlin tourist tips and will abortion become legal in Germany? 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to some of the stories we talk about: Bavaria takes a stand against Germany's canna…

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Public Perceptions - TENACIOUS - Impact of Mentoring 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

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 & produce…

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50 years of Abba, children’s residence permit row, Sweden regressing on rule of law 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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Interview with Larry Lyons 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

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…

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Gender law splits government and will there be a Swedish pope? 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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Can Germany's trains run on time, Spargelzeit begins and how happy are Germans? 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: German national football team's strip controversies: '…

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Debating - BEDROCK - Speech basics 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

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…

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How happy are Swedes? 15:12

2M ago15:12

15:12

Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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Germany's citizenship test shake-up explained and the Holocaust-era film winning Oscars 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our guest this week is historian and tour guide Jonny Whitlam. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we t…

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Interview with PIP Lark Doley 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

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://podca…

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Waffle Day, terror arrests, Christian Democrats and Sweden Democrats in war of words 16:00

3M ago16:00

16:00

Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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S202401 Ep11: Barkley Marathons - Survivors 32:42

3M ago32:42

32:42

By Paul O'Mahony

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What makes Berlin's techno scene so unique and how will Germany vote in EU elections? 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to stories we talk about today: Latest update on German citizenship law: When might …

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S202401 Ep10: "60 Hours of Hell: The Story of the Barkley Marathons" with Roger Overall 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

Photo Credit : Welcome to Hell. (Photo: Howie Stern)By Paul O'Mahony

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ESCAPADE & Ideas for Better Meetings 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

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…

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New migration numbers and why a Swedish kids' magazine ignores prudish parents 14:32

3M ago14:32

14:32

This week: New migration stats and a uniquely Swedish kids' magazine. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, and we also chat to the editor of KP, Lukas Björkman, about the children's magazine's enduringly popularity in a digital age and how to stay relevant by listening to children and ignoring parents. Here…

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Why a German town is taking on Tesla and will strikes ruin the Easter holidays? 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

Germany in Focus is made possible by the generous support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panellists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by economist Friedhelm Pfeiffer, a senior researcher at the European Ce…

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INTERVIEW: 'Lots of kids growing up in Sweden are not allowed to feel Swedish' 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

How does someone who grew up in a Stockholm suburb become the leader of a traditionally agrarian party? Why is the party opposed to new work permit rules? And what's it like being Sweden's first culturally Muslim party leader? This and more in our interview with Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok. In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podc…

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Interview with David Clinton 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

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…

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'Better late than sorry' as Sweden joins Nato, and will Norwegians sing for Sweden? 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+ For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+ For new members: Get Membership+ Read more ab…

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S202401 Ep9: SLUGGISH DAWN 0:58

3M ago0:58

0:58

Sluggish Dawn Waking is such sweet joy, my friend, Crumpled sheets and well-worn pillows The body warm and snug. A gentle lift-off with a push A right-hand palm, the door to a well-known pit, into the landscape of a fragile core. Nostalgia for the sweet touch of night Gone the face of slumbered satisfaction. Welcome back marauded morn Enough, enoug…

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Leadership Opportunities, SAGACIOUS & Nervous 22:22

3M ago22:22

22:22

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.irishtalk…

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