The Career Scoop: Recent Episodes
James Fitzsimons
Introducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Hosted by career experts, James Fitzsimons and Sylvia Jones. James and Sylvia know all about careers and their ups and downs as two leading recruiters who between them have a combined experience of over 40 years placing people into their dream jobs. Each week they will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields around the world.
Maeve talks about her job as Project Manager at MYDAWA, a Kenyan end-to-end online healthcare solution.
Kenyan e-health startup MyDawa has raised $20 million from private equity investor Alta Semper Capital to expand its regional reach and product offerings with the aim of becoming an all-in-one health platform for users.
MyDawa, which launched in 2016, has diversified from an e-pharmacy to include online and in-person consultations, as well as laboratory services at its expanding network of walk-in pharmacies and health centers.
It has also launched its own branded products, and plans to open up its technology infrastructure from telehealth to fulfilment, helping other businesses in the health sector to scale. It claims to have already inked deals with some of Kenya’s biggest clinic chains, which are looking to expand their reach.
Maeve's work experience includes project management, product innovation, business development, research and strategic plan road mapping. She have worked with investments from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Irish Aid, Misean Cara and the EU, and worked with organisations based in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, the US and Ireland.
She holds an MSc in Africa & International Development from the University of Edinburgh. And a BA in Business & Political Science from Trinity College Dublin.
Aberdeen is known for several things including its granite architecture which gives the city a distinct silver-grey appearance, its significant role in the North Sea oil and gas industry which has earned it the nickname ‘Oil Capital of Europe’, its universities, its maritime history and its lively cultural scene. Doric is the local "Scots Gallic" dialect.
Simon Bewley, International Tag Federation Board Member, Entrepreneur and "power house" behind the upcoming Tag Rugby World Cup in UL Limerick, Ireland, 2nd to the 5th of August 2023. Tag Players ( c 2000) from Ireland, UK, France, Australia, New Zeeland, Japan, Lebanon, Vietnam and Hong Kong will participate. Women's and Men's Teams from U/21's to Over 60's will participate. Opening ceremony Tuesday 1st of August. Kick Off Wednesday 2nd of August 2023.
Ryan was born in Greenwich, and grew up in Westport, CT. He attended Chemical and Biological studies at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI.
He discovered his passion for wine after numerous trips to Napa Valley, specifically the Spring Mountain AVA located just north of Saint Helena. He worked extensively with producers on Spring Mountain, but most closely with Cain Vineyards. Upon returning to New York City, He began studying at the International Culinary Center for his Court of Masters Sommelier Certified level accreditation. After receiving the Walter Clore Scholar award he began to work as a Sommelier at Betony, a three star Michelin restaurant in NY. He then moved to the Four Seasons Restaurant, as Head Sommelier. By chance, he met the owners of the Mercantile Group, and was offered a job in Dublin. His Sommelier career continues to progress at Cafe en Seine located in Dublin.
Italy played Ireland in Rugby (6 Nations) on Saturday 25th of February 2023. This episode will give you a feel as to what it is like to be in Rome on the day Ireland play against Italy.
Words to summarise the day: energy, craic/fun, music, laughter, Pizza/Pasta, rugby ambience, friendship.
A must event to attend every 2 years.
Introducing a new sub series of The Career Scoop, the Travel Scoop, hosted by James Fitzsimons. Tune in to hear outtakes from James' travels around the world. Listen to some stories from the people James meets along the way and pick up some tips and tricks of what to eat, where to go and how to make the most out of your short trip!
Peter O’Reilly is the rugby correspondent of The Sunday Times Irish Edition and has been writing about rugby since the sport went professional in the mid-1990s. He was previously an international cricketer, English teacher and a student of art history. Peter has collaborated on books with Anthony Foley and Johnny Sexton.
Morgan is an independent nutritional therapist who provides one-on-one consultations for men and women with a wide variety of health struggles. She takes a holistic approach to nutrition to help clients struggling with weight loss, chronic fatigue, digestive distress and more. Morgan gives her clients the tools they need to improve their overall health, support any health concerns and find the root cause of symptoms by using nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplementation. She sees clients worldwide including the UK, Europe and the USA. Prior to her career in the health and wellness world, Morgan received her BS and MS from the University of Colorado, Boulder in structural engineering. She is a licensed professional engineer and worked as a structural engineer for 5 years before making the leap to pursue her passion in nutrition.
Nick began writing and directing award-winning short films in 2003, culminating in his third short Shoe being Oscar-shortlisted at the 2011 Academy Awards. Nick’s debut feature The Drummer And The Keeper premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh 2017, where it won Best Irish First Feature. The Drummer And The Keeper went on to win 18 awards on the international film circuit, including Best Film at the Cleveland International Film Festival, Best Foreign Film at the Newport Beach International Film Festival and the Silver Award at the Emden-Norderney International Filmfest. It received 5 nominations at the 2018 IFTAs, including Best Screenplay for Nick’s script. Nick’s screenplay was also one of three nominees at the 2018 Irish Writers Guild ZeBBie Awards for Best Feature Film Script. In 2018 Nick set up The Story Works, an innovative independent TV writers room with the aim of generating new television drama with global potential. He was selected for the Screenskills LA Writers Room Placements in November 2019. Bedsitterland, a new feature film written and to be directed by Nick, was selected for the Berlinale Co-Production Market in February 2020 and is currently in development.
Nick originally qualified as solicitor, but gave up his legal career the same day to embark on a musical career, first fronting acclaimed Irish band The Fat Lady Sings and subsequently as a Choice Music Prize-nominated solo artist. In June 2022, he cycled from Ireland to the Glastonbury Festival, performing at venues en route and filming the journey for a future documentary about more sustainable approaches to live music.
In addition to his achievements in film and music, Nick is also one of Ireland’s most highly regarded advertising creatives. He has created award-winning campaigns for Aer Lingus, AIB, the Green Party, Walkers Crisps, Bord Gáis Energy, Toyota, the Irish Independent, and most notably Guinness for whom he wrote five major TV spots, including the Clio-winning Tom Crean, and Quarrel which introduced the viewing public to Michael Fassbender. He has directed TV spots and online films for Barry’s Tea, AIB, SSE Airtricity, the Irish Film Archive (featuring Saoirse Ronan), SVP and the Simon Communities.
Jon Ferrara, has been recognized for pioneering innovation in the customer management category.
He's the founder and CEO of Nimble, an award-winning social sales, and marketing CRM for individuals and teams. It's Ranked #1 in Overall Satisfaction by G2 Crowd and integrates with Microsoft Office 365 and Google G Suite. Learn more at Nimble.com.
Ferrara was the creator and co-founder of the award-winning customer management product GoldMine. In 1999, Goldmine got acquired by FrontRange and Ferrara left to pursue other interests. During those years, Ferrara continued to watch the CRM market. He saw that most of the CRM products that were serving small businesses moved upmarket (and became more costly and complex) or fell by the wayside, leaving the market underserved.
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Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation
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Brand and Identity Development
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Marketing and Sales Strategy
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Managing Global 350+ persons Corporations
David Tucker is Chairman of The Board of World Currencies and a former fighter pilot with the RAF. He shares with our listeners his career journey from joining the RAF, learning to fly fighter jets and then moving through the world of financial services.
Shauna’s story really began when she said NO to terrible leadership
She is an accredited and award-winning transformational coach to founders, leaders and teams of fast-growing remote companies, a speaker, emotional intelligence practitioner and remote team researcher.
She helps remote organisations sustain their engagement, productivity and wellbeing so that they can focus on the innovation and creating a successful business.
Her mission is simple.
To empower remote teams to develop self-awareness and sustainability practices to build emotionally healthy and thriving organisations, for the long-term.
Most of the world is working remotely, and while it can be a blessing for some, it can also be a very difficult experience for others.
7 out of 10 professionals working from home experienced burnout in 2021. A similar stat in 2022.
As an accredited coach that specialises in remote working, Shauna wants to empower hundreds of remote teams around the world to develop the self-awareness, knowledge and habits that will sustain them in working in a healthy way, so that they as humans, teams and businesses can achieve true greatness.
Her book Managing Burnout - How to Develop a Happy and Healthy Workforce - The book will Publish on 27th December 2022. Check out the link for further information: Managing Employee Burnout - By Shauna Moran : Target
Our guest today is John Boylan who is CEO of Arcadian Risk Capital in Bermuda. He previously served as Global Chief Casualty Underwriter at Max Capital and Markel. Before that, he served as Chief Casualty Underwriter at XL Europe. John has over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector, with an exemplary track record of building and leading global underwriting teams.
John, hails from county Monaghan in Ireland and is a First class honours graduate of University College, Dublin, with a BA in Business Studies.
Mick is currently Managing Partner of Grant Thornton, after previously leading the firms Advisory Services offering. He has specialised in all forms of insolvency and corporate recovery across numerous industries including: construction, retail, telecoms, banking and aviation amongst others.
Mick shares with James his career journey to-date from leaving school, studying accountancy by night to currently leading a team of over 2,000 people, in 8 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man and Bermuda.
Fiona has spent the last 20 years in Bermuda and is originally from New Zealand.
Fiona currently serves as an Independent Director of four publicly listed companies. Those companies are listed on the NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange or the Australian Stock Exchange respectively. These companies operate in the infrastructure, technology and telecommunications, customer experience or private equity space. Fiona is also a Director of the Bermuda Business Development Agency and is focused on how to build on Bermuda’s ambition to be a global technology hub.
Prior to commencing her career as an Independent Director Fiona served as the President and CEO of Southern Cross Cable Network, a submarine fiberoptic cable company connecting New Zealand and Australia to the USA. She is a Past President of SubOptic, the global organization for submarine fiberoptic cables; the first woman to hold that title.
Fiona was also Chair of the Telecommunications Group for America’s Cup Bermuda Ltd.- delivering key telecommunication requirements for the 2017 America’s Cup for which she was recognized in the Bermuda New Years’ honors list in 2017.
Appointed in January 2020 as Bermuda’s first Privacy Commissioner, Alex White supervises all Bermudian organisations for compliance with the Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA). His work includes establishing the office and building the foundations for a successful data protection environment on the island.
Gavin is a Director of Earlsfort Group he has been involved in the development of commercial real estate and corporate workplace solutions for more than two decades. He is responsible for operations at East Point, a large, award winning office campus developed by Earlsfort back in the 1990’s.
East Point is home to 50+ corporate occupiers including Oracle and Google. The occupiers employ close to 9,000 people. Pre-Covid they would show up to work at East Point every day. The pandemic has transformed how people work and these days Gavin spends a good deal of his time speaking with the stakeholders to try to read the tea leaves as to the future of work and how it relates to the built environment, specifically the workplace and office.
Gavin is father of 5 kids ranging in age from under 2 to 18 and is obsessed with health & fitness. Gavin is hyper curious about human behaviour, personal development and leadership. He writes, speaks and mentors on the topic of real estate investment, innovation and impact with his own podcast Behind The Facade.
Brian Desmond is the EVP Head of Fund Services at Horseshoe Group (“Horseshoe”). He is in charge of the Group’s fund administration operations and responsible for all business development activities related to Fund Services. Brian was one of the principal founders, a director and COO/CFO of Horseshoe Fund Services Ltd. (“HFSL”, formerly IKONIC), a fund administration company, acquired by Horseshoe in 2016. Brian has over 25 years of fund administration and audit experience and prior to setting up HFSL, Brian was the Bermuda Country Head at Citigroup Fund Services (Bermuda) Ltd. where he was responsible for overseeing the fund accounting, shareholder services, audit and NAV preparation. for global clients. Brian is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and acts as director of a number of offshore fund companies. He is also currently President of Teachers Rugby Club (Bermuda). James sits with Brian to discuss his career and successes to-date.
Mitch Blaser has more than 40 years of accomplishments in international insurance markets and co-founded next-gen specialty insurer Mosaic, launched in 2021. Previously, Mitch joined Robert Clements as a founding executive to launch Bermuda-based Ironshore with $1 billion in private-equity capital in 2006 and helped drive its growth to become a global property & casualty insurer with over 800 employees in 15 nations. He held key roles during the company’s evolution, including COO of Ironshore Inc, CFO, and CEO of Ironshore Bermuda, and CEO of Iron-Starr Excess Agency and IronServe. In 2017, Ironshore was acquired by Liberty Mutual Group, and he became chief transformation officer. Formerly, Mitch was CFO for Swiss Re Americas, and part of the leadership team at Marsh Inc.
Derek is Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. His interests include leadership development, burnout and resilience, the impact of emotionally demanding tasks on work groups.
His research and practice in these areas are informed by a systems-psychodynamics approach that takes into account how group tasks, organizational structures and cultures are affected by, and affect, individuals’ experience at and of work.
Derek works regularly in leadership development programmes for high potentials and senior executives at INSEAD, and has contributed to open and in-company executive Programs, as well as to the full time MBAs, at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, and at IMD in Switzerland. He has given input on the psychodynamics of organisations to the Clinical Psychology doctoral programme at Trinity College, Dublin. He also has a varied coaching and consulting practice, currently including individual work with corporate leaders and work with teams in the technology sector and in entrepreneurial ventures.
Derek brings to all his work a particular focus on the personal benefits and costs of authenticity, effectiveness and success. He supports executives in developing functional approaches to self-care and resilience when dealing with jobs and tasks that require personal presence and intense emotional investment. Over the past decade, he has worked with corporations and executives in a wide range of sectors including construction, pharmaceuticals, fashion, technology and professional services.
Prior to and alongside his work in executive education and development, Derek spent many years working as a Director in health care delivery. His particular area of expertise was child sexual abuse. He led a multidisciplinary team offering forensic and therapeutic services to vulnerable children and their families. His work in this arena taught him the importance of sound management and effective self-care in service delivery.
Derek holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Trinity College, Dublin, and BA and MA degrees in Psychology from University College Dublin. He also trained at the Tavistock Clinic in London gaining a Masters in Organisational Consultancy. In 2011 he was granted the title of Honorary Associate Professor of the Institute of Work, Health and Organisation with the University of Nottingham. He consults regularly to group relations conferences in Europe and the United States. He is married and has three young sons.
James sits with Derek to discuss his career journey.
This week's guest is David Ryan, Sales Specialist at Lamborghini Vancouver- Canada. David is a car-obsessed, former farmer from the West of Ireland who moved to Vancouver during Covid to realise his dream job of selling Super Cars for Lamborghini.
This weeks guest is David Ryan Sales Specialist Lamborghini Vancouver Canada. David is a car obsessed former farmer from the west of Ireland who moved to Vancouver during Covid to realise his dream job of selling Super Cars for Lamborghini.
James sits with David to discuss his career journey and the importance of chasing your dreams.
This week our guest is Aideen Jones - Aroma -Reiki Healer. Aideen runs a local business in Blackrock, Dublin where she is dedicated to offering her clients Aroma-Reiki treatments. Combining essential oil massage and Reiki healing, Aideen welcomes a broad range of clientele from students struggling with the stresses of life to more senior people looking for a gentle nurturing treatment…and everyone in between! Aroma-Reiki addresses Stress Management, Immune Support, Pain & Inflammation, Homeostasis & energy clearing. Stress and anxiety are common place today and many of Aideen’s clients find this a safe space to talk and find solutions and tools to combat their negative feelings and emotions. Investing in your WELLNESS instead of your ILLNESS is something Aideen promotes and feels passionate about. Aideen is a wellness Advocate with Dōterra and runs regular talks on the benefits of combining pure therapeutic essential oils with a holistic approach to a healthy and happy life by supporting the mind, body & spirit. A huge animal lover, Aideen is an advocate for an “Adopt don’t Shop” approach to dealing with the unwanted dog & cat situation in Ireland. She loves nothing more that offering Reiki healing to animals that have had a tough start in life.
James sits down with Aideen to discuss her career journey and her passion for supporting her clients by helping them to embrace the holistic approach.
The Career Scoop is back with another great episode! This week our guest is Aideen Jones - Aroma -Reiki Therapist. Aideen lives in Dublin where she is dedicated to offering her clients Aroma-Reiki treatments. Combining essential oil massage and Reiki healing, Aideen welcomes a broad range of clientele from students struggling with the stresses of life to more senior people looking for a gentle nurturing treatment…and everyone in between! Aroma-Reiki addresses Stress Management, Immune Support, Pain & Inflammation, Homeostasis & energy clearing. Stress and anxiety are common place today and many of Aideen’s clients find this a safe space to talk and find solutions and tools to combat their negative feelings and emotions. Investing in your WELLNESS instead of your ILLNESS is something Aideen promotes and feels passionate about. Aideen is a wellness Advocate with Dōterra and runs regular talks on the benefits of combining pure therapeutic essential oils with a holistic approach to a healthy and happy life by supporting the mind, body & spirit. A huge animal lover, Aideen is an advocate for an “Adopt don’t Shop” approach to dealing with the unwanted dog & cat situation in Ireland. She loves nothing more that offering Reiki healing to animals that have had a tough start in life. Tune in today Wednesday to hear James sit down with Aideen to discuss her career journey and her passion for supporting her clients by helping them to embrace a holistic approach to living. The Career Scoop is available on all Podcast streaming services. Check out the link below! #thecareerscoop #podcast #aromatherapy #doterra
This week our guest is Aideen Jones - Aroma -Reiki Healer. Aideen runs a local business in Blackrock, Dublin where she is dedicated to offering her clients Aroma-Reiki treatments.
Combining essential oil massage and Reiki healing, Aideen welcomes a broad range of clientele from students struggling with the stresses of life to more senior people looking for a gentle nurturing treatment…and everyone in between!
Aroma-Reiki addresses Stress Management, Immune Support, Pain & Inflammation, Homeostasis & energy clearing.
Stress and anxiety are common place today and many of Aideen’s clients find this a safe space to talk and find solutions and tools to combat their negative feelings and emotions.
Investing in your WELLNESS instead of your ILLNESS is something Aideen promotes and feels passionate about.
Aideen is a wellness Advocate with Dōterra and runs regular talks on the benefits of combining pure therapeutic essential oils with a holistic approach to a healthy and happy life by supporting the mind, body & spirit.
A huge animal lover, Aideen is an advocate for an “Adopt don’t Shop” approach to dealing with the unwanted dog & cat situation in Ireland. She loves nothing more that offering Reiki healing to animals that have had a tough start in life.
James sits down with Aideen to discuss her career journey and her passion for supporting her clients by helping them to embrace the holistic approach.
Series 11 continues with our fantastic guest Paddy Barr who has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for leading the Global OEM physical & digital Supply Chain Team. Prior to joining Microsoft Paddy attained an MBA from University College Dublin and held senior Supply Chain and Procurement management positions in Diageo and British Airways. He is passionate about leadership development and performance management and has attained post graduate qualifications in Business Mentoring and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel, a faculty member of the Irish Management Institute, and a member of The European Mentoring & Coaching Council. He is an International Coach Federation certified coach and joined the board of the ISPCC in July 2016. His book “The Successful Career Toolkit” – a quickfire guide to mastering business skills, was published by Kogan Page in May 2019. It was translated into Chinese in March 2020, the audio version was published in April 2021. His 2nd book on Effective Strategic Sourcing will be published in June 2022. Patrick is married with two sons, he lives in Dublin.
Today my guest is Paddy Barr. Paddy has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for leading the Global OEM physical & digital Supply Chain Team. Prior to joining Microsoft Paddy attained an MBA from University College Dublin and held senior Supply Chain and Procurement management positions in Diageo and British Airways. He is passionate about leadership development and performance management and has attained post graduate qualifications in Business Mentoring and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel, a faculty member of the Irish Management Institute, and a member of The European Mentoring & Coaching Council. He is an International Coach Federation certified coach and joined the board of the ISPCC in July 2016. His book “The Successful Career Toolkit” – a quickfire guide to mastering business skills, was published by Kogan Page in May 2019. It was translated into Chinese in March 2020, the audio version was published in April 2021. His 2nd book on Effective Strategic Sourcing will be published in June 2022. Patrick is married with two sons, he lives in Dublin.
This week's guest is Chef and Commercial Development Assistant for Fáilte Ireland, Ciarán Hyland. Having always been passionate about Ireland, tourism and gastronomy, Ciarán began his career journey training to be a Chef earning himself a B.A. in Culinary Arts from the Dublin Institute of Technology and experience working in well-known establishments in Dublin such as The Marker Hotel and The Pig’s Ear Restaurant. In 2016, Ciarán completed a Master’s Degree in International Tourism to take his fully honed culinary skills and knowledge in a different direction. His culinary passion fused together with his passion for Ireland and tourism when he began working for Fàilte Ireland in 2018. When the pandemic hit in 2020, while still working for Fáilte Ireland, Ciarán also launched his own bagel business, called Deadly Bagel, which aimed to serve the people of Dublin with quality bagels and spreads. James sits down with Ciarán to discuss his career journey, the challenges he encountered and how he over came them.
This week's guest is Chef and Commercial Development Assistant for Fáilte Ireland, Ciarán Hyland. Having always been passionate about Ireland, tourism and gastronomy, Ciarán began his career journey training to be a Chef earning himself a B.A. in Culinary Arts from the Dublin Institute of Technology and experience working in well-known establishments in Dublin such as The Marker Hotel and The Pig’s Ear Restaurant. In 2016, Ciarán completed a Master’s Degree in International Tourism to take his fully honed culinary skills and knowledge in a different direction. His culinary passion fused together with his passion for Ireland and tourism when he began working for Fàilte Ireland in 2018. When the pandemic hit in 2020, while still working for Fáilte Ireland, Ciarán also launched his own bagel business, called Deadly Bagel, which aimed to serve the people of Dublin with quality bagels and spreads. James sits down with Ciarán to discuss his career journey, the challenges he encountered and how he over came them.
IntroducingThe Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
This week’s guest is Founder & Managing Director of Operate Remote, Shauna Moran. Since 2017, Shauna has helped countless (world wide) committed CEOs and their teams define and create their unique Remote Company Culture which is the authentic vision, values, approaches, processes and skills that make them retain, engage and see their employees skyrocket. The endpoint with any of the work Shauna does is that you have a productive, highly-functional, effective and engaged workforce, regardless of their locations that you can scale well into the future, with confidence. Operate Remote also work with a limited amount of 1-1 client each year, helping them build out their remote-first processes, skyrocket remote team engagement and improve employee retention for the long-term. Operate Remote also work with a limited amount of 1-1 client each year to help them build out their remote-first processes, skyrocket remote team engagement and improve employee retention for the long-term. James sits down with Shauna to discuss her career journey with all its changes and challenges and how she overcame them.
Check out their latest program, Revive Remote- a coaching and training workshop program designed to help your team beat burnout, and create a fantastic remote culture that keeps them engaged and innovating. https://operateremote.com/reviveremote/
IntroducingThe Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
This week’s guest is Founder & Managing Director of Operate Remote, Shauna Moran. Since 2017, Shauna has helped countless (world wide) committed CEOs and their teams define and create their unique Remote Company Culture which is the authentic vision, values, approaches, processes and skills that make them retain, engage and see their employees skyrocket. The endpoint with any of the work Shauna does is that you have a productive, highly-functional, effective and engaged workforce, regardless of their locations that you can scale well into the future, with confidence. Operate Remote also work with a limited amount of 1-1 client each year, helping them build out their remote-first processes, skyrocket remote team engagement and improve employee retention for the long-term. Operate Remote also work with a limited amount of 1-1 client each year to help them build out their remote-first processes, skyrocket remote team engagement and improve employee retention for the long-term. James sits down with Shauna to discuss her career journey with all its changes and challenges and how she overcame them.
Check out their latest program, Revive Remote- a coaching and training workshop program designed to help your team beat burnout, and create a fantastic remote culture that keeps them engaged and innovating. https://operateremote.com/reviveremote/
Leah JM Dean is the author of the best-selling book, Assemble the Tribe, and an expert on leading with a "tribe mindset." She is a former HR Executive, who for more than 20 years, successfully led multiple people integrations and developed leading HR strategies.
As the Founder and CEO of Conduit International Ltd., Leah works with organizations and executives across numerous industries. Leah is also the founder of Design for Impact, which brings together hundreds of women and girls for professional and personal development.
On a mission to create a more connected world, Leah uses science and her proprietary group research with over 1200 women to help her audiences to find their tribes and confidently navigate life & leadership with authenticity, courage, and heart.
James sits down with Leah to discuss her career, the twists and turns it has taken and the advice she would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
Leah JM Dean is the author of the best-selling book, Assemble the Tribe, and an expert on leading with a "tribe mindset." She is a former HR Executive, who for more than 20 years, successfully led multiple people integrations and developed leading HR strategies.
As the Founder and CEO of Conduit International Ltd., Leah works with organizations and executives across numerous industries. Leah is also the founder of Design for Impact, which brings together hundreds of women and girls for professional and personal development.
On a mission to create a more connected world, Leah uses science and her proprietary group research with over 1200 women to help her audiences to find their tribes and confidently navigate life & leadership with authenticity, courage, and heart.
James sits down with Leah to discuss her career, the twists and turns it has taken and the advice she would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
To kick off our 10th series, we sit down with Conor McGowan Smyth, Chief Commercial Officer of Fireminds.
Fireminds is an international technology consulting firm serving clients in Bermuda, the Caribbean, LATAM, and North America. The company has nearly 40 employees based in Bermuda, Canada and Europe organized into two divisions, software development and cloud solutions.
In 2017, Fireminds received a major investment from ATN International, Inc. to expand its operations and joined the group of companies ATN International, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
️Conor is a Technology product marketing and multi-channel commercial sales leader specialising in IT, Telecoms and Cyber Security services, with experience across the Caribbean, Europe, LATAM, and USA.
This week’s guest is Conor McGowan, the Chief Commercial Officer for the company Fireminds. Fireminds is a Technology product marketing and multi-channel commercial sales leader specialising in IT, Telecoms and Cyber Security services, with experience across the Caribbean, Europe, LATAM, and USA. Fireminds is an IT managed services provider whose digital identity is powering transformation across all industries. Also serving as the Executive Director for ATNi’s Enterprise Solutions Group working in Guyana, Bermuda, the Cayman islands, USVI and markets across the US, Conor is passionate about driving meaningful change with a strategic vision for the future, aligning technology to people. Conor, based out of Miami leads a team of sales, marketing, product and solution architects across multiple territories and channels. James sits down with Conor to discuss his career journey with all its changes and challenges and how he overcame them.
This week’s guest is Brian Hanratty, co-owner of the popular Happy Out Cafe. In 2017 after working in CHEC Audit in KPMG for three and a half years, Brian left in order to start his own business. Brian’s decision was proved correct with his business blossoming into the well-established Happy Out Café on Bull Island, Dublin. Happy Out is known for their speciality coffee, delicious toasties and exceptional ambiance. Brian had planned on opening another franchise in 2020 on the southside of Dublin. Unfortunately for Brian, the global pandemic promptly interrupted this, causing him to have to adjust his plans. Despite this challenge, Brian moved forward with his plans for expansion adjusting as he went. In the height of the pandemic, Brian opened the second location of Happy Out Café in Donnybrook, Dublin. Despite the challenges the world presented, the expansion has been a raving success. James sits down with Brian to discuss his career journey, the launch and development of Happy Out Café and how he dealt with the obstacles of launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic.
This week’s guest is Brian Hanratty, co-owner of the popular Happy Out Cafe. In 2017 after working in CHEC Audit in KPMG for three and a half years, Brian left in order to start his own business. Brian’s decision was proved correct with his business blossoming into the well-established Happy Out Café on Bull Island, Dublin. Happy Out is known for their speciality coffee, delicious toasties and exceptional ambiance. Brian had planned on opening another franchise in 2020 on the southside of Dublin. Unfortunately for Brian, the global pandemic promptly interrupted this, causing him to have to adjust his plans. Despite this challenge, Brian moved forward with his plans for expansion adjusting as he went. In the height of the pandemic, Brian opened the second location of Happy Out Café in Donnybrook, Dublin. Despite the challenges the world presented, the expansion has been a raving success. James sits down with Brian to discuss his career journey, the launch and development of Happy Out Café and how he dealt with the obstacles of launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic.
This week’s guest is Rob Muldowney, one of the Co-Founder at COVID Interns. Covid Interns is a social enterprise platform connecting organisations struggling with the commercial challenges of Covid-19 with volunteer University students and Graduates who can help.
They have made over 150 successful placements since June 2020 and their service has been rated 4.8/5 stars by both their volunteers and client businesses. Their volunteers want to make lasting differences in their communities by helping local businesses navigate Covid-19, all while gaining valuable work experience along the way. James sits down with Rob to discuss his career journey with the launch and development of COVID Interns and how he and his team dealt with the obstacles of launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic.
If you are a graduate or student who wants to help local enterprise and apply practical skills, or a small business looking for savvy assistance, please contact us on our website or via info@covidinterns.com!
This week’s guest is Rob Muldowney, one of the Co-Founder at COVID Interns. Covid Interns is a social enterprise platform connecting organisations struggling with the commercial challenges of Covid-19 with volunteer University students and Graduates who can help.
They have made over 150 successful placements since June 2020 and their service has been rated 4.8/5 stars by both their volunteers and client businesses. Their volunteers want to make lasting differences in their communities by helping local businesses navigate Covid-19, all while gaining valuable work experience along the way. James sits down with Rob to discuss his career journey with the launch and development of COVID Interns and how he and his team dealt with the obstacles of launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic.
If you are a graduate or student who wants to help local enterprise and apply practical skills, or a small business looking for savvy assistance, please contact us on our website or via info@covidinterns.com!
Welcome to the first episode of the Businesses in COVID series!
This week’s guest is the founder and director of the successful website LYNOTT Jewellery, Lauren Mc Donald. A recent graduate of MSc Management Consultancy at UCD Smurfit business school, Lauren decided when the pandemic hit in 2020 to start her own business while she was also applying for jobs elsewhere which brought her to launch LYNOTT Jewellery, a Dublin based jewellery and accessories store. LYNOTT’s unique selection of hand-sourced pieces are designed to brighten your everyday. From understated stacked rings and gold-plated chains to bold statement earrings, each piece is a modern take on a classic jewellery-box staple. LYNOTT jewellery is where modern meets classic and designed for day-to-day wear. James sits down with Lauren to discuss her career journey with the launch and development of LYNOTT Jewellery and how she dealt with the obstacles of launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic.
If you are interested check out the LYNOTT website here: https://www.lynottjewellery.com/ or find them at @lynottjewellery on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Welcome to the first episode of the Businesses in COVID series!
This week’s guest is the founder and director of the successful website LYNOTT Jewellery, Lauren Mc Donald. A recent graduate of MSc Management Consultancy at UCD Smurfit business school, Lauren decided when the pandemic hit in 2020 to start her own business while she was also applying for jobs elsewhere which brought her to launch LYNOTT Jewellery, a Dublin based jewellery and accessories store. LYNOTT’s unique selection of hand-sourced pieces are designed to brighten your everyday. From understated stacked rings and gold-plated chains to bold statement earrings, each piece is a modern take on a classic jewellery-box staple. LYNOTT jewellery is where modern meets classic and designed for day-to-day wear. James sits down with Lauren to discuss her career journey with the launch and development of LYNOTT Jewellery and how she dealt with the obstacles of launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic.
If you are interested check out the LYNOTT website here: https://www.lynottjewellery.com/ or find them at @lynottjewellery on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
This week’s guest is, publisher of the Business Post, author and avid adventurer, Enda O’Coineen. Enda began his career at the age of 21, when he sailed on a small boat from the US to Ireland. From then on he was has seen and completed multiple sailing races and challenges. One of these was the Vendee Global around the world sailing race which he completed in 2017. The Course covers a distance of 40, 075km where skippers must go around the world through three capes: ‘Good Hope’, ‘Leeuwin’ and ‘Horn’ all without stopping and without assistance. It has been nicknamed the “Everest of the Seas”. Enda’s other work experienced includes bringing credit facilities and cheap communication to central and East European Europe, especially the Czech Republic and Poland, after the fall of the Berlin Wall. He is also the author of the best-selling book about his sea adventures – Journey to the Edge. Currently Enda is the publisher of the Business Post. James sits down with Enda to discuss his career, the challenges and changes he has overcome and the importance of having passion for your work.
This week’s guest is, publisher of the Business Post, author and avid adventurer, Enda O’Coineen. Enda began his career at the age of 21, when he sailed on a small boat from the US to Ireland. From then on he was has seen and completed multiple sailing races and challenges. One of these was the Vendee Global around the world sailing race which he completed in 2017. The Course covers a distance of 40, 075km where skippers must go around the world through three capes: ‘Good Hope’, ‘Leeuwin’ and ‘Horn’ all without stopping and without assistance. It has been nicknamed the “Everest of the Seas”. Enda’s other work experienced includes bringing credit facilities and cheap communication to central and East European Europe, especially the Czech Republic and Poland, after the fall of the Berlin Wall. He is also the author of the best-selling book about his sea adventures – Journey to the Edge. Currently Enda is the publisher of the Business Post. James sits down with Enda to discuss his career, the challenges and changes he has overcome and the importance of having passion for your work.
This week’s guest is Director of A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling and former Irish pro-cyclist, Anthony Walsh. Anthony began his career in the field of law, having trained as a Barrister at The Honourable Society of King’s Inns. After completing his training however Anthony decided to transition into full time cycling. In 2013, Anthony founded his company A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling which is now an internationally recognised coaching company. The company aims to help time crunched athletes use cycling as a tool to improve Health, Happiness and Longevity. Anthony has also recently started his own podcast called The Roadman Podcast which is all about cycling and it’s healing effects on the mind, body and soul. James sits down with Anthony to discuss his career, the challenges and changes he has overcome and the importance of having passion for your work.
This week’s guest is Director of A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling and former Irish pro-cyclist, Anthony Walsh. Anthony began his career in the field of law, having trained as a Barrister at The Honourable Society of King’s Inns. After completing his training however Anthony decided to transition into full time cycling. In 2013, Anthony founded his company A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling which is now an internationally recognised coaching company. The company aims to help time crunched athletes use cycling as a tool to improve Health, Happiness and Longevity. Anthony has also recently started his own podcast called The Roadman Podcast which is all about cycling and it’s healing effects on the mind, body and soul. James sits down with Anthony to discuss his career, the challenges and changes he has overcome and the importance of having passion for your work.
This week’s guest is Lorraine Wrafter, a Global Chief People/Talent Officer who, throughout her career, has worked in large multi-national organisations such as Cargill Incorporated, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the world, and LafargeHolcim, a Swiss building materials company. Lorraine has also been involved, throughout her career, in a broad range of global Human Resource roles, including being the VP of Human Resources for a start-up in the financial markets and being the director of HR for Cargill. Currently, Lorraine is a freelance consultant and works on different projects such as Organisation Transformation, Culture, Team Effectiveness, Business Planning and Coaching for different companies around the world. James sits down with Lorraine to discuss her career with all its changes and challenges and how she overcame them.
This week’s guest is Lorraine Wrafter, a Global Chief People/Talent Officer who, throughout her career, has worked in large multi-national organisations such as Cargill Incorporated, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the world, and LafargeHolcim, a Swiss building materials company. Lorraine has also been involved, throughout her career, in a broad range of global Human Resource roles, including being the VP of Human Resources for a start-up in the financial markets and being the director of HR for Cargill. Currently, Lorraine is a freelance consultant and works on different projects such as Organisation Transformation, Culture, Team Effectiveness, Business Planning and Coaching for different companies around the world. James sits down with Lorraine to discuss her career with all its changes and challenges and how she overcame them.
Cyber Risk International and President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force. Paul is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security, risk and privacy. As CEO of Cyber Risk International he specialises in corporate and enterprise security, development of cyber defence programs, and business operations protection for CRI clients. He has worked extensively around the world in roles such as:
· President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF);
· Co-Chairman of the UK NCA National Crime Agency Industry Group;
· Advisor to National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO);
· Advisor to NATO on Countering Hybrid Cyber Threats;
· Advisor to UK Defence Committee (DEFCOM) in Parliament;
· Deputy Chair – Organised Crime Task Force Industry Group - NI
· Interim Global CISO for Numerous Multi-National Organisation
· Advisor to Numerous Governments and Intelligence agencies
His diverse career spans more than 25 years working with military, law enforcement and the commercial sector. As an accomplished serial entrepreneur he has successfully built a number of security practices in the UK & Ireland and in 2016 was identified by Business and Finance as one of Ireland’s Top 100 CEO’s. James sits down with Paul to discuss his career, the importance of cyber security and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Paul C. Dwyer, Chairman and CEO of Cyber Risk International and President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force. Paul is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security, risk and privacy. As CEO of Cyber Risk International he specialises in corporate and enterprise security, development of cyber defence programs, and business operations protection for CRI clients. He has worked extensively around the world in roles such as:
· President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF);
· Co-Chairman of the UK NCA National Crime Agency Industry Group;
· Advisor to National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO);
· Advisor to NATO on Countering Hybrid Cyber Threats;
· Advisor to UK Defence Committee (DEFCOM) in Parliament;
· Deputy Chair – Organised Crime Task Force Industry Group - NI
· Interim Global CISO for Numerous Multi-National Organisation
· Advisor to Numerous Governments and Intelligence agencies
His diverse career spans more than 25 years working with military, law enforcement and the commercial sector. As an accomplished serial entrepreneur he has successfully built a number of security practices in the UK & Ireland and in 2016 was identified by Business and Finance as one of Ireland’s Top 100 CEO’s. James sits down with Paul to discuss his career, the importance of cyber security and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Kilian Whelan, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Oneglobal Bermuda Broking Limited. Kilian has been involved in the insurance and alternative risk insurance markets for over 20 years all around the world. With this experience Kilian has considerable expertise in leading teams and delivering business goals, managing operations, pursuing business development opportunities and long term strategic planning. He has served on multiple insurance company boards, providing direction on fulfilling their strategic goals, corporate compliance and operational effectiveness. Having retired from JLT in 2015, Kilian was contracted as Chief Operating Officer of the America’s Cup Bermuda Limited as Bermuda prepared and then delivered on its responsibilities for staging the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda in June 2017. In Kilian’s current role as Chief Operating Officer he is responsible for the build out of the operational platform of the recently formed Oneglobal Broking Bermuda. James sits down with Kilian to discuss his career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Kilian Whelan, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Oneglobal Bermuda Broking Limited. Kilian has been involved in the insurance and alternative risk insurance markets for over 20 years all around the world. With this experience Kilian has considerable expertise in leading teams and delivering business goals, managing operations, pursuing business development opportunities and long term strategic planning. He has served on multiple insurance company boards, providing direction on fulfilling their strategic goals, corporate compliance and operational effectiveness. Having retired from JLT in 2015, Kilian was contracted as Chief Operating Officer of the America’s Cup Bermuda Limited as Bermuda prepared and then delivered on its responsibilities for staging the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda in June 2017. In Kilian’s current role as Chief Operating Officer he is responsible for the build out of the operational platform of the recently formed Oneglobal Broking Bermuda. James sits down with Kilian to discuss his career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Maryrose Lyons,Founder of Brightspark Consulting. Maryrose Lyons is a pioneering digital marketer, who specialises in Social Media. She's always been at the cutting edge of developments as they happen ever since she founded her business Brightspark back in 2003. She is one of the few Irish members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science, and she has won international awards for her work, including ones from the United Nations for eGovernment and Open data. Maryrose also works with senior management teams to advise on digital marketing and social media strategy, and with marketing teams to mentor them to deliver results. She has worked in the tourism industry for both Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland, with lots of hotels (Dromoland, Cork International, Choice Hotels), as well as activities and excursions. She has Manufacturing, Professional Services, and is currently busy helping Retailers to step their game and embrace ecommerce and social selling. James sits down with Maryrose to discuss her career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice she would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Maryrose Lyons,Founder of Brightspark Consulting. Maryrose Lyons is a pioneering digital marketer, who specialises in Social Media. She's always been at the cutting edge of developments as they happen ever since she founded her business Brightspark back in 2003. She is one of the few Irish members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science, and she has won international awards for her work, including ones from the United Nations for eGovernment and Open data. Maryrose also works with senior management teams to advise on digital marketing and social media strategy, and with marketing teams to mentor them to deliver results. She has worked in the tourism industry for both Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland, with lots of hotels (Dromoland, Cork International, Choice Hotels), as well as activities and excursions. She has Manufacturing, Professional Services, and is currently busy helping Retailers to step their game and embrace ecommerce and social selling. James sits down with Maryrose to discuss her career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice she would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Ken McCarney, CEO of Epoch Alpha Partners and former CEO of MUFG Investor Services . Ken is a senior C-Suite Executive with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He has a proven track record of achievement and success in multiple fields, including Operations, Finance, Change, Headcount Optimization and People Management. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has a BSc (Mgmt) degree from Trinity College Dublin. Ken is known as a strong leader with a successful history of delivering shareholder value and implementing business strategy. Having been a member of Executive and other governance Committees and holding Directorships with Regulated entities in multiple jurisdictions, Ken also has a clear passion for governance. James sits down with Ken to discuss his career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Ken McCarney, CEO of Epoch Alpha Partners and former CEO of MUFG Investor Services . Ken is a senior C-Suite Executive with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He has a proven track record of achievement and success in multiple fields, including Operations, Finance, Change, Headcount Optimization and People Management. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has a BSc (Mgmt) degree from Trinity College Dublin. Ken is known as a strong leader with a successful history of delivering shareholder value and implementing business strategy. Having been a member of Executive and other governance Committees and holding Directorships with Regulated entities in multiple jurisdictions, Ken also has a clear passion for governance. James sits down with Ken to discuss his career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Paralympic Table Tennis Player and Motivational Speaker, Colin Judge. Colin is constantly defying the odds. Despite being born with no legs and one arm, Colin is a Paralympic Table Tennis Player, Motivational Speaker and Actuarial Analyst. He had a happy childhood and overcame numerous obstacles thrown in his way. His parents always encouraged him to be as independent as possible. However, his teenaged years were a different story. He struggled to cope with his disability, he had no confidence in himself and hit rock bottom. He knew that he needed to improve his situation and channel his energies into something different. When he discovered table tennis everything changed. He started to accept himself for who he was and began to excel in all areas of his life. He made his international debut four years later while studying for his Leaving Cert. He achieved his first choice course - Actuarial and Financial Studies at UCD shortly after and graduated with a 2:1 degree. He worked as an actuary for two years at KPMG and then went on sabbatical in 2019 in order to chase his Paralympic dream. Colin is the current European Champion, 6x Irish National Champion and has won numerous international titles around the world. His next big goal is to qualify for Tokyo 2021.He also shares his story with people all over the world and uses his challenges to inspire others to push their limits and become the best version of themselves. James sits down with Colin to discuss his career, his Paralympic journey and the advice he would give to those who are looking for guidance.
This week’s guest is Paralympic Table Tennis Player and Motivational Speaker, Colin Judge. Colin is constantly defying the odds. Despite being born with no legs and one arm, Colin is a Paralympic Table Tennis Player, Motivational Speaker and Actuarial Analyst. He had a happy childhood and overcame numerous obstacles thrown in his way. His parents always encouraged him to be as independent as possible. However, his teenaged years were a different story. He struggled to cope with his disability, he had no confidence in himself and hit rock bottom. He knew that he needed to improve his situation and channel his energies into something different. When he discovered table tennis everything changed. He started to accept himself for who he was and began to excel in all areas of his life. He made his international debut four years later while studying for his Leaving Cert. He achieved his first choice course - Actuarial and Financial Studies at UCD shortly after and graduated with a 2:1 degree. He worked as an actuary for two years at KPMG and then went on sabbatical in 2019 in order to chase his Paralympic dream. Colin is the current European Champion, 6x Irish National Champion and has won numerous international titles around the world. His next big goal is to qualify for Tokyo 2021.He also shares his story with people all over the world and uses his challenges to inspire others to push their limits and become the best version of themselves. James sits down with Colin to discuss his career, his Paralympic journey and the advice he would give to those who are looking for guidance.
This week’s guest is bestselling author of “Hitching for Hope- a Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland”, Ruairí McKiernan. As well as being an author, Ruairí is an award-winning social innovator, a campaigner, a consultant, host of the chart-topping Love and Courage podcast, and a sought-after speaker. In 2012, Ruairí was appointed to the Council of State by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, where he served a 7-year term. A business graduate and Fulbright scholar, Ruairí is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie youth organisation, a founding member of the Uplift civic action movement, and part of the founding team behind Gaelic Voices For Change. Originally from Cootehill Co Cavan, Ruairí lives on the west coast of Co Clare with his wife Susan Quirke who is a musician and meditation teacher currently preparing to release her debut album. James sits down with Ruairi to discuss his career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is bestselling author of “Hitching for Hope- a Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland”, Ruairí McKiernan. As well as being an author, Ruairí is an award-winning social innovator, a campaigner, a consultant, host of the chart-topping Love and Courage podcast, and a sought-after speaker. In 2012, Ruairí was appointed to the Council of State by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, where he served a 7-year term. A business graduate and Fulbright scholar, Ruairí is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie youth organisation, a founding member of the Uplift civic action movement, and part of the founding team behind Gaelic Voices For Change. Originally from Cootehill Co Cavan, Ruairí lives on the west coast of Co Clare with his wife Susan Quirke who is a musician and meditation teacher currently preparing to release her debut album. James sits down with Ruairi to discuss his career, the twists and turns it has had and the advice he would give to those starting out on their career journeys.
This week’s guest is Joshua McKenna, entrepreneur and Director of In Good Company, a digital marketing agency based based in Wicklow that helps brands big or small create online content people love. Josh has spent his career branching into different avenues in different ways by mastering the skill of entrepreneurship. Not only does he head a successful digital marketing agency but he also is the Director of a news outlet called WicklowNews.net, Director of Workspace Wicklow and Director of the Pure Fitness Gyms. James sits down with Josh to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following in his footsteps.
This week’s guest is Joshua McKenna, entrepreneur and Director of In Good Company, a digital marketing agency based based in Wicklow that helps brands big or small create online content people love. Josh has spent his career branching into different avenues in different ways by mastering the skill of entrepreneurship. Not only does he head a successful digital marketing agency but he also is the Director of a news outlet called WicklowNews.net, Director of Workspace Wicklow and Director of the Pure Fitness Gyms. James sits down with Josh to discuss his career, the idea of how to manage wearing the different hats of business, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following in his footsteps.
This week’s guest isSandra Dawson, group head of talent acquisition at Quintet Private Bank. Quintet Private Bank is a company that is based in Luxembourg and is all about believing the future belongs to people with an entrepreneurial mindset, no matter what they do or where they come from. Sandra has been involved in human resources in the financial sector for over 21 years. She began her HR career as a resourcing manager for Citigroup in April of 1999. Throughout the years she has developed her HR skills and her knowledge of the financial services. Currently, Sandra is working as the founder and Managing Director of Searchlight Executive as well as her role as Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Quintet Private Bank. James sits with Sandra to discuss her career the changes and challenges it has brought her and the advice she would give to those thinking of following her footsteps.
This week’s guest isSandra Dawson, group head of talent acquisition at Quintet Private Bank. Quintet Private Bank is a company that is based in Luxembourg and is all about believing the future belongs to people with an entrepreneurial mindset, no matter what they do or where they come from. Sandra has been involved in human resources in the financial sector for over 21 years. She began her HR career as a resourcing manager for Citigroup in April of 1999. Throughout the years she has developed her HR skills and her knowledge of the financial services. Currently, Sandra is working as the founder and Managing Director of Searchlight Executive as well as her role as Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Quintet Private Bank. James sits with Sandra to discuss her career the changes and challenges it has brought her and the advice she would give to those thinking of following her footsteps.
This week’s guest is Barry Devereux, Managing Partner at McCann Fitzgerald. Barry joined McCann FitzGerald in 1998 as a partner and became managing partner in 2015. He has wide-ranging domestic and international transactional experience, gained over 25 years in Dublin, London and Singapore, 10 years of which was with the global law firm Clifford Chance. He has particular expertise in privatisations, M&A and corporate finance transactions. Barry previously headed the firm’s Corporate Finance Group, leading a team of 25 lawyers engaged in high-profile M&A and equity capital markets deals, including many of Ireland’s most significant corporate transactions. James sits with Barry to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of entering the legal profession.
This week’s guest is Barry Devereux, Managing Partner at McCann Fitzgerald. Barry joined McCann FitzGerald in 1998 as a partner and became managing partner in 2015. He has wide-ranging domestic and international transactional experience, gained over 25 years in Dublin, London and Singapore, 10 years of which was with the global law firm Clifford Chance. He has particular expertise in privatisations, M&A and corporate finance transactions. Barry previously headed the firm’s Corporate Finance Group, leading a team of 25 lawyers engaged in high-profile M&A and equity capital markets deals, including many of Ireland’s most significant corporate transactions. James sits with Barry to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of entering the legal profession.
Today, we are taking a slightly different approach from our usual show. In this episode, we will be talking with three highly impressive young professionals, all of whom left university within the last 5 years but who are blazing their own trails in their various fields. Our young professionals include Nicole Cosgrove, a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft in Sydney, Australia, Anne Marie Kelly, a Sales Manager at O’Malley Spirits Trading in Berlin Germany and Sallyann Fitzsimons, a Senior Reseller Operations Specialist at Salesforce here in Dublin, Ireland.
Today, we are taking a slightly different approach from our usual show. In this episode, we will be talking with three highly impressive young professionals, all of whom left university within the last 5 years but who are blazing their own trails in their various fields. Our young professionals include Nicole Cosgrove, a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft in Sydney, Australia, Anne Marie Kelly, a Sales Manager at O’Malley Spirits Trading in Berlin Germany and Sallyann Fitzsimons, a Senior Reseller Operations Specialist at Salesforce here in Dublin, Ireland.
This week’s guest is David Bell, Managing Director of The HR Department Limited. David qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has worked as an in house solicitor for companies ranging from a start-up company to a major publicly quoted food company. During that time he provided legal advice particularly in the area of Employment Law. Since 2006, David has been the Managing Director of the HR Department, a company that provides small to medium sized organisations with the expertise and support to build and maintain a comprehensive and legally compliant human resources function. He writes a weekly blog on all matters HR and Employment and is also a regular contributor on Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Newstalk. James sits with David to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is David Bell, Managing Director of The HR Department Limited. David qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has worked as an in house solicitor for companies ranging from a start-up company to a major publicly quoted food company. During that time he provided legal advice particularly in the area of Employment Law. Since 2006, David has been the Managing Director of the HR Department, a company that provides small to medium sized organisations with the expertise and support to build and maintain a comprehensive and legally compliant human resources function. He writes a weekly blog on all matters HR and Employment and is also a regular contributor on Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Newstalk. James sits with David to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Paul Hayes, CEO and founder of Beachhut PR, a PR firm that works exclusively with tech clients to help them with their Public Relations, Communications Strategy and Corporate Storytelling. Paul is one of Europe’s leading technology strategists. He is also consigliere to many of Ireland's leading tech founders and investors. He hosts or leads a range of sector-shaping initiatives from Startup Wakes to Flounders in Europe and the US. As the internal communications lead at companies like Havok and Demonware he shaped exciting new communication strategies for a whole sector of games middleware early in his career. He has worked with indigenous companies like Intercom to grow their global profile in a completely new sector from start-up to scale up. Internationally, he also works with the founders and CEO's of global technology companies to enhance their public profiles across EMEA and beyond. He was a founder of Games Ireland and is known as one of the best connectors in the tech ecosystem. James sits with Paul to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Paul Hayes, CEO and founder of Beachhut PR, a PR firm that works exclusively with tech clients to help them with their Public Relations, Communications Strategy and Corporate Storytelling. Paul is one of Europe’s leading technology strategists. He is also consigliere to many of Ireland's leading tech founders and investors. He hosts or leads a range of sector-shaping initiatives from Startup Wakes to Flounders in Europe and the US. As the internal communications lead at companies like Havok and Demonware he shaped exciting new communication strategies for a whole sector of games middleware early in his career. He has worked with indigenous companies like Intercom to grow their global profile in a completely new sector from start-up to scale up. Internationally, he also works with the founders and CEO's of global technology companies to enhance their public profiles across EMEA and beyond. He was a founder of Games Ireland and is known as one of the best connectors in the tech ecosystem. James sits with Paul to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Eugene McCague, former Managing Partner and Chairman of Arthur Cox. Eugene has over 35 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer. He has been involved as a non-executive director of public and private commercial companies, including state boards and not-for- profit companies. He was President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Chair of the Governing Authority of University College Dublin. Eugene is also the author of the biographies of two of corporate Ireland’s best known figures; solicitor Arthur Cox (Arthur Cox 1891- 1965) and businessman Kevin McCourt (My Dear Mr. McCourt). Both were published by the established publisher Gill & McMillian. James sits with Eugene to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Eugene McCague, former Managing Partner and Chairman of Arthur Cox. Eugene has over 35 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer. He has been involved as a non-executive director of public and private commercial companies, including state boards and not-for- profit companies. He was President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Chair of the Governing Authority of University College Dublin. Eugene is also the author of the biographies of two of corporate Ireland’s best known figures; solicitor Arthur Cox (Arthur Cox 1891- 1965) and businessman Kevin McCourt (My Dear Mr. McCourt). Both were published by the established publisher Gill & McMillian. James sits with Eugene to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it has brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Marc O’Dwyer, Founder of the Big Red Book and Big Red Cloud, a company that specialises in online and offline Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll software. It is the second largest provider of accounting software in Ireland. Marc has spent his career working as an entrepreneur and has a background in marketing. He has a passion for helping SME's by providing simple accounting and payroll solutions to ensure they implement the right foundations for their business from the very start. He is also a keen athlete, having recently completed his 4th Ironman. James sits with Marc to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it brought him and the advice he would give those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Marc O’Dwyer, Founder of the Big Red Book and Big Red Cloud, a company that specialises in online and offline Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll software. It is the second largest provider of accounting software in Ireland. Marc has spent his career working as an entrepreneur and has a background in marketing. He has a passion for helping SME's by providing simple accounting and payroll solutions to ensure they implement the right foundations for their business from the very start. He is also a keen athlete, having recently completed his 4th Ironman. James sits with Marc to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it brought him and the advice he would give those thinking of following a similar career path.
This week’s guest is Dave Gribben, the co-founder of Below the Line and founder of Enable. We also have Sylvia Jones, James' co-host of The Career Scoop and business partner, on asking Dave the hard hitting questions. Below the Line is a company focused on raising consciousness, inner-potential and performance one step at a time. It is a partnership founded by a group of colleagues who share a collective belief that brilliant people make brilliant leaders. They work with individuals and companies who are motivated to understand and develop themselves as people in order to be more effective and fulfilled in their professional and personal lives. Since 2009, having spent 27 years in industry and senior management roles, Dave has been working closely with companies, both large multi-national PLCs to small start-ups, in Ireland, across Europe, Bermuda and elsewhere. Dave helps these companies inspire and up-skill their next generation of leaders. James sits with Dave to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it brought him and the advice he would give those thinking of following a similar path.
This week’s guest is Dave Gribben, the co-founder of Below the Line and founder of Enable. We also have Sylvia Jones, James' co-host of The Career Scoop and business partner on asking Dave the hard hitting questions. Below the Line is a company focused on raising consciousness, inner-potential and performance one step at a time. It is a partnership founded by a group of colleagues who share a collective belief that brilliant people make brilliant leaders. They work with individuals and companies who are motivated to understand and develop themselves as people in order to be more effective and fulfilled in their professional and personal lives. Since 2009, having spent 27 years in industry and senior management roles, Dave has been working closely with companies, both large multi-national PLCs to small start-ups, in Ireland, across Europe, Bermuda and elsewhere. Dave helps these companies inspire and up-skill their next generation of leaders. Sylvia and James sit with Dave to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it brought him and the advice he would give those thinking of following a similar path.
This week’s guest is Karl Power, management consultant and entrepreneur. Karl works as a management consultant with companies who require restructuring and other major strategic initiatives. He is a change-agent who specializes in working with boards, investors and management who have critical near-term financial and management hurdles to navigate. He has experience as both a start-up and established business CEO. He has worked in both domestic and international markets and has public company and private company capital markets expertise across multiple industries, including two public-company directorships in the U.S. He previously worked in management and partner level positions in institutional equity sales in N.Y. and London for major U.S. investment banks. Karl also founded and was CEO of a successful Bay-Area Health Care Company, which he successfully sold (2016). James sits with Karl to discuss his career, the changes and challenged it brought him and the advice he would give those thinking of following a similar path.
This week’s guest is Karl Power, management consultant and entrepreneur. Karl works as a management consultant with companies who require restructuring and other major strategic initiatives. He is a change-agent who specializes in working with boards, investors and management who have critical near-term financial and management hurdles to navigate. He has experience as both a start-up and established business CEO. He has worked in both domestic and international markets and has public company and private company capital markets expertise across multiple industries, including two public-company directorships in the U.S. He previously worked in management and partner level positions in institutional equity sales in N.Y. and London for major U.S. investment banks. Karl also founded and was CEO of a successful Bay-Area Health Care Company, which he successfully sold (2016). James sits with Karl to discuss his career, the changes and challenged it brought him and the advice he would give those thinking of following a similar path.
This week’s guest is Veronica Vander Hoeven, Managing Director of People Strategy at MUFG Investor Services based in Dublin. Veronica began her career unintentionally when she took the boat over to London post-leaving certificate with the intention to travel around Europe before she returned to Ireland to get her qualification. What she found in London instead was her first job, in the women’s magazine Best in a role in their art department. Having grown up with a creative father, who was a graphic designer, Veronica hoped to unlock her own creativity in this role with Best magazine. She quickly realised she did not possess her father’s artistic skills but continued to work at the magazine for a year, enjoying the atmosphere and admin work she was tasked with. She then moved on to a different publishing company where she got to experience being sent to Paris. She eventually decided to return to Ireland and got a job as an envelope stuffer at the Bank of Ireland. During her time there she actively volunteered for leadership roles within the department and soon was referred to a firm of accountants called Bastow Charlteon which was her first move into the realm of financial services. After her time there she moved to Bisys Fund Services and it was here that her career really took off. She moved into a role around HR and after moving to and returning from Holland, in 2011 joined MUFG as a Human Resources Manager and rose up the ranks to hold her current position as Managing Director of People Strategy in 2018. James sits with Veronica to discuss her career, the changes and challenges it brought her and the advice she would give to those thinking of following a similar path.
This week’s guest is Veronica Vander Hoeven, Managing Director of People Strategy at MUFG Investor Services based in Dublin. Veronica began her career unintentionally when she took the boat over to London post-leaving certificate with the intention to travel around Europe before she returned to Ireland to get her qualification. What she found in London instead was her first job, in the women’s magazine Best in a role in their art department. Having grown up with a creative father, who was a graphic designer, Veronica hoped to unlock her own creativity in this role with Best magazine. She quickly realised she did not possess her father’s artistic skills but continued to work at the magazine for a year, enjoying the atmosphere and admin work she was tasked with. She then moved on to a different publishing company where she got to experience being sent to Paris. She eventually decided to return to Ireland and got a job as an envelope stuffer at the Bank of Ireland. During her time there she actively volunteered for leadership roles within the department and soon was referred to a firm of accountants called Bastow Charlteon which was her first move into the realm of financial services. After her time there she moved to Bisys Fund Services and it was here that her career really took off. She moved into a role around HR and after moving to and returning from Holland, in 2011 joined MUFG as a Human Resources Manager and rose up the ranks to hold her current position as Managing Director of People Strategy in 2018. James sits with Veronica to discuss her career, the changes and challenges it brought her and the advice she would give to those thinking of following a similar path.
This week we are turning the tables with James being interviewed about his career by long-time friend, former guest and current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation, Declan Ryan. James’ career has seen many twists and turns, from training as a chartered accountant (failed!) to setting up and selling three local and international recruitment companies, to advising and providing solutions to C-suite business owners. His current venture, alongside his recruitment business Elevate in Dublin and Bermuda, is the very company that brought you The Career Scoop, Elevate Career Advice. James is putting his vast experience and knowledge of different industries to good use by advising people from all stages in their careers whether they are a graduate or a C-suite executive.
This week we are turning the tables with James being interviewed about his career by long-time friend, former guest and current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation, Declan Ryan. James’ career has seen many twists and turns, from training as a chartered accountant (failed!) to setting up and selling three local and international recruitment companies, to advising and providing solutions to C-suite business owners. His current venture, alongside his recruitment business Elevate in Dublin and Bermuda, is the very company that brought you The Career Scoop, Elevate Career Advice. James is putting his vast experience and knowledge of different industries to good use by advising people from all stages in their careers whether they are a graduate or a C-suite executive.
To kick off the podcast in 2021, we bring you an episode of reflection. In this week’s episode James and Sylvia sit down with expert witness James O’Shaughnessy to discuss what they learned from the very first series of The Career Scoop. They look at our series one guests and reflect on what they learned from Professor Jane Farrar, Niall Wall, Cathy Bryce and Barry Mulligan.
Introducing, The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all thing’s careers. Hosted by career experts, James Fitzsimons and Sylvia Jones. James and Sylvia know all about careers and their ups and downs as two leading recruiters who between them have a combined experience of over 40 years placing people into their dream jobs. Each week they will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields around the world.
To kick off the podcast in 2021, we bring you an episode of reflection. In this week’s episode James and Sylvia sit down with expert witness James O’Shaughnessy to discuss what they learned from the very first series of The Career Scoop. They look at our series one guests and reflect on what they learned from Professor Jane Farrar, Niall Wall, Cathy Bryce and Barry Mulligan.
This week’s guest is Derek Kenny. Derek is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Global Partner in Hong Kong and has been involved in the field of human resources and recruitment for over 20 years. Derek began his career working as a fundraiser and door-to-door salesperson for the charity Gorta in Dublin. During his time fundraising, he was approached by a CEO of an American recruitment company who was taken with Derek’s easy acceptance of rejection and his ability to move on to the next door. This launched Derek’s career into the recruitment and human resources industry. To date, he has worked in recruitment in Australia, parts of the Middle East, Ireland and Hong Kong. His current venture, Cornerstone Global Partners has been awarded countless awards for HR and recruiting, including the Best Recruitment Firm and Best Innovation in Recruitment awards in the 2018 Human Resources Asia Recruitment Awards. James sits with Derek to discuss his career, it’s challenges and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
This week’s guest is Derek Kenny. Derek is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Global Partner in Hong Kong and has been involved in the field of human resources and recruitment for over 20 years. Derek began his career working as a fundraiser and door-to-door salesperson for the charity Gorta in Dublin. During his time fundraising, he was approached by a CEO of an American recruitment company who was taken with Derek’s easy acceptance of rejection and his ability to move on to the next door. This launched Derek’s career in the recruitment and human resources industry. To date, he has worked in recruitment in Australia, parts of the Middle East, Ireland and Hong Kong. His current venture, Cornerstone Global Partners has been awarded countless awards for HR and recruiting, including the Best Recruitment Firm and Best Innovation in Recruitment awards in the 2018 Human Resources Asia Recruitment Awards. James sits with Derek to discuss his career, it’s challenges and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
This week’s guest is Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute and formerly the President and CEO of the Worldwide Ireland Funds. Kingsley was born and educated in Dublin and started working in Enterprise Ireland but found himself wishing to be sent overseas. In 1985, his wish was granted. Kingsley was sent out to Sydney Australia, by Enterprise Ireland, to act as Regional Director. While he was in Sydney working, he also established the Lansdown Club, which quickly became the premier Irish business network in Sydney. In 1992, Kingsley left Australia and Enterprise Ireland for the position of President and CEO of the Ireland Funds in Boston, Massachusetts. He eventually found his way back to Ireland and in December 2009 stepped down as CEO to set up his own consultancy company, Diaspora Matters Limited, which would become The Networking Institute. Kingsley founded The Networking Institute in response to what he saw as a need for training in the art of networking. Having been asked to talk to many different companies over the years, he saw how the topic and act of networking made people uncomfortable. He was wanted to be able to deconstruct the association of networking with discomfort. Having lived and worked in six countries in the areas of Trade Promotion, Philanthropy and Diaspora Engagement, The Networking Institute is where Kingsley now passes on his knowledge from the experiences he had developing valuable networking skills.
This week’s guest is Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute and formerly the President and CEO of the Worldwide Ireland Funds. Kingsley was born and educated in Dublin and started working in Enterprise Ireland but found himself wishing to be sent overseas. In 1985, his wish was granted. Kingsley was sent out to Sydney Australia, by Enterprise Ireland, to act as Regional Director. While he was in Sydney working, he also established the Lansdown Club, which quickly became the premier Irish business network in Sydney. In 1992, Kingsley left Australia and Enterprise Ireland for the position of President and CEO of the Ireland Funds in Boston, Massachusetts. He eventually found his way back to Ireland and in December 2009 stepped down as CEO to set up his own consultancy company, Diaspora Matters Limited, which would become The Networking Institute. Kingsley founded The Networking Institute in response to what he saw as a need for training in the art of networking. Having been asked to talk to many different companies over the years, he saw how the topic and act of networking made people uncomfortable. He was wanted to be able to deconstruct the association of networking with discomfort. Having lived and worked in six countries in the areas of Trade Promotion, Philanthropy and Diaspora Engagement, The Networking Institute is where Kingsley now passes on his knowledge from the experiences he had developing valuable networking skills.
This week’s guest is Deirdre Martell, CEO of Rethink Ireland, a non-profit growth capital fund, backed by the Irish Government, for the best social innovations that tackle Ireland’s critical social issues. Deirdre has twenty years’ experience of changing the world one step at a time. Sometimes by leading and sometimes by contributing in a team setting to delivering high growth or a step change in impact in Ireland's leading non-profit organisations. Deirdre is also a former CEO of ONE Foundation, has held senior roles in fundraising & communications in Oxfam and Barnardos, and has held multiple Board directorships. Uniting all this is Deirdre's passionate for social change, both globally and locally in Ireland, and the power both of philanthropy and the ordinary citizen to change things - often faster than we think. James sits with Deirdre to discuss her career in and passion for philanthropy, the impact of COVID-19 on the world and the challenges she has faced throughout her career journey.
This week’s guest is Deirdre Martell, CEO of Rethink Ireland, a non-profit growth capital fund, backed by the Irish Government, for the best social innovations that tackle Ireland’s critical social issues. Deirdre has twenty years’ experience of changing the world one step at a time. Sometimes by leading and sometimes by contributing in a team setting to delivering high growth or a step change in impact in Ireland's leading non-profit organisations. Deirdre is also a former CEO of ONE Foundation, has held senior roles in fundraising & communications in Oxfam and Barnardos, and has held multiple Board directorships. Uniting all this is Deirdre's passionate for social change, both globally and locally in Ireland, and the power both of philanthropy and the ordinary citizen to change things - often faster than we think. James sits with Deirdre to discuss her career in and passion for philanthropy, the impact of COVID-19 on the world and the challenges she has faced throughout her career journey.
This week’s guest is David Mulville, current Chairman of Dataflow Learning, a leading education consulting and technology provider that specializes in product and solutions for the education and training sectors. David started off his career by studying law in university, however upon graduation he decided to move to London and work for the London Stock Exchange. After 2 years in London, David decided to move back to Ireland and to work for the Irish stock exchange as a regulation manager. Part of his role in the Irish stock exchange was doing some international consulting work with emerging markets in places like Malta and Saudi Arabia. Through the connections he made by doing this, he was offered a job in post-civil war Beirut in Lebanon in 1994 by the company SOLIDERE SAL. In 1999, David returned to Ireland and joined Riverdeep Group. He eventually left and established his own company Dataflow Learning in 2011. James sits with David to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar path to him.
This week’s guest is David Mulville, current Chairman of Dataflow Learning, a leading education consulting and technology provider that specializes in product and solutions for the education and training sectors. David started off his career by studying law in university, however upon graduation he decided to move to London and work for the London Stock Exchange. After 2 years in London, David decided to move back to Ireland and to work for the Irish stock exchange as a regulation manager. Part of his role in the Irish stock exchange was doing some international consulting work with emerging markets in places like Malta and Saudi Arabia. Through the connections he made by doing this, he was offered a job in post-civil war Beirut in Lebanon in 1994 by the company SOLIDERE SAL. In 1999, David returned to Ireland and joined Riverdeep Group. He eventually left and established his own company Dataflow Learning in 2011. James sits with David to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it brought him and the advice he would give to those thinking of following a similar path to him.
This week’s guest is Declan Ryan, current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation. Declan’s career journey has seen him become a large player in both the aviation and philanthropy industries. His positions include being the Co-Founder and former CEO of Ryanair, Chairman of Viva Air and VivaLatinAmerica and founder of the One Foundation. Both his business prowess for the aviation industry, which includes creating the affordable travel option for people, and his dedication to his philanthropy has made an impact on millions of people all around the world. James sits with Declan to discuss his career, what advice he would give and thoughts about what the Post COVID 19 future of the aviation industry and world will look like.
This week’s guest is Declan Ryan, current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation. Declan’s career journey has seen him become a large player in both the aviation and philanthropy industries. His positions include being the Co-Founder and former CEO of Ryanair, Chairman of Viva Air and VivaLatinAmerica and founder of the One Foundation. Both his business prowess for the aviation industry, which includes creating the affordable travel option for people, and his dedication to his philanthropy has made an impact on millions of people all around the world. James sits with Declan to discuss his career, what advice he would give and thoughts about what the Post COVID 19 future of the aviation industry and world will look like.
This week’s guest is Her Excellency Ambassador Deike Potzel of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ireland. Ambassador Potzel has been involved in representing Germany internationally for nearly 25 years. She grew up in east Germany and had plans to become an interpreter until she found herself on the diplomatic trail. After witnessing the fall of the berlin wall and the reunification of Germany, Ambassador Potzel joined the diplomatic service and since then has been posted all around the world to represent the Federal Republic of Germany. Some of these countries include, Ireland, Singapore, and Iran. James sits with Her excellency Ambassador Deike Potzel to discuss her career, the challenges it has brought and the advice she would give to those starting their own careers.
This week’s guest is Her Excellency Ambassador Deike Potzel of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ireland. Ambassador Potzel has been involved in representing Germany internationally for nearly 25 years. She grew up in east Germany and had plans to become an interpreter until she found herself on the diplomatic trail. After witnessing the fall of the Berlin wall and the reunification of Germany, Ambassador Potzel joined the diplomatic service and since then has been posted all around the world to represent the Federal Republic of Germany. Some of these countries include, Ireland, Singapore, and Iran. James sits with Her excellency Ambassador Deike Potzel to discuss her career, the challenges it has brought and the advice she would give to those starting their own careers.
This week's guest is Mr. John Hewitson (MBE), World War Two veteran and former Managing Director of Albright and Wilson, formerly known as Allegro. John was born in 1925 in the lake district in northern England. He grew up working on his family's farm, while planning on entering into a role in the bank until World War Two erupted which prompted him to join the Royal Airforce. He served during the war in the far east and worked as a radio engineer on the ground and for the planes as well. Upon arriving home in 1947, to a very changed world, John sought to use these skills in his future career. He returned to his previous job at the United Steel Company and attended night school to further his education. He applied for a job with Albright and Wilson and worked his way up through the company. John was posted to both Italy and Ireland by the company. James sits with John to discuss his career and the challenges and changes it presented to him.
This week's guest is Mr. John Hewitson (MBE), World War Two veteran and former Managing Director of Albright and Wilson, formerly known as Allegro. John was born in 1925 in the lake district in northern England. He grew up working on his family's farm, while planning on entering into a role in the bank until World War Two erupted which prompted him to join the Royal Airforce. He served during the war in the far east and worked as a radio engineer on the ground and for the planes as well. Upon arriving home in 1947, to a very changed world, John sought to use these skills in his future career. He returned to his previous job at the United Steel Company and attended night school to further his education. He applied for a job with Albright and Wilson and worked his way up through the company. John was posted to both Italy and Ireland by the company. James sits with John to discuss his career and the challenges and changes it presented to him.
This week’s guest is Sean Coughlan, current Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. Sean began his career journey in a trainee actuary position which he quickly realised did not suit him. He then decided to switch directions where first brought him into teaching to then eventually finding himself in entrepreneurship. He has 20+ years management expertise and has a wide-ranging executive, board and advisory group experience across non-profit, for-profit and academic sectors. James sits with Sean to discuss his career moves and what advise he would give to those starting on their own career journeys.
This week’s guest is Sean Coughlan, current Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. Sean began his career journey in a trainee actuary position which he quickly realised did not suit him. He then decided to switch directions where first brought him into teaching to then eventually finding himself in entrepreneurship. He has 20+ years management expertise and has a wide-ranging executive, board and advisory group experience across non-profit, for-profit and academic sectors. James sits with Sean to discuss his career moves and what advise he would give to those starting on their own career journeys.
This week’s guest is John Bateson, managing director and senior portfolio manager at IIU. John began his career in KPMG becoming a qualified accountant after four years there. In 1989, Dermot Desmond called and asked him to join his new corporate finance team in NCB and so John left KPMG and joined the world of business. He has worked for Dermot ever since, having been asked by Dermot to leave NCB and join his new venture IIU in 1995. James sits with John Bateson to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he experienced along the way.
This week’s guest is John Bateson, managing director and senior portfolio manager at IIU. John began his career in KPMG becoming a qualified accountant after four years there. In 1989, Dermot Desmond called and asked him to join his new corporate finance team in NCB and so John left KPMG and joined the world of business. He has worked for Dermot ever since, having been asked by Dermot to leave NCB and join his new venture IIU in 1995. James sits with John Bateson to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he has experienced along the way.
This week’s guest is Barry Mulligan, business entrepreneur, serial investor and former head of sales and distribution for Coca-Cola in Romania. Having gained experience in the sales world and in marketing research, Barry ended up leaving Coca-Cola to set up an Ad agency in Romania which is still one of Romania’s largest Ad agencies. After his time in Romania, Barry returned to Ireland. In 2014, Barry, with fellow serial entrepreneurs Conor Stanley and Tadhg O’Toole, set up the Irish venture capital fund Tribal.vc. for high- growth start-ups. James sits with Barry Mulligan to discuss his career moves and changes and how he dealt with them and what advice he would pass down to future entrepreneurs.
This week’s guest is Barry Mulligan, business entrepreneur, serial investor and former head of sales and distribution for Coca-Cola in Romania. Having gained experience in the sales world and in marketing research, Barry ended up leaving Coca-Cola to set up an Ad agency in Romania which is still one of Romania’s largest Ad agencies. After his time in Romania, Barry returned to Ireland. In 2014, Barry, with fellow serial entrepreneurs Conor Stanley and Tadhg O’Toole, set up the Irish venture capital fund Tribal.vc. for high- growth start-ups. James sits with Barry Mulligan to discuss his career moves and changes and how he dealt with them and what advice he would pass down to future entrepreneurs.
This week’s guest is Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking at AIB. Having started her career as an analyst with Morgan Stanley to now working as a Managing Director in one of the so-called “Big Four” commercial banks in Ireland, Cathy is considered a leading expert in the Banking industry. James sits with Cathy Bryce to discuss her career trajectory in the financial services field and what advice she would pass down to those starting out in it.
This week’s guest is Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking at AIB. Having started her career as an analyst with Morgan Stanley to now working as a Managing Director in one of the so-called “Big Four” commercial banks in Ireland, Cathy is considered a leading expert in the Banking industry. James sits with Cathy Bryce to discuss her career trajectory in the financial services field and what advice she would pass down to those starting out in it.
This week’s guest is Niall J. Wall, former Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh Packaging Holdings Limited and current private equity investor in various local and international businesses. Under Niall’s leadership Ardagh Packaging became a global leader in sustainable packing solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 12 countries and having global sales of over $6 billion. James sits with Niall Wall to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he experienced along the way.
IntroducingThe Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
This week’s guest is Niall J. Wall, former Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh Packaging Holdings Limited and current private equity investor in various local and international businesses. Under Niall’s leadership Ardagh Packaging became a global leader in sustainable packing solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 12 countries and having global sales of over $6 billion. James sits with Niall Wall to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he experienced along the way.
IntroducingThe Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
Our first guest is Professor Jane Farrar of Trinity College Dublin’s School of Genetics and Microbiology. She is considered a leading expert with over two decades of experience in researching inherited eye disorders. She successfully led the team who discovered a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes eye sight deterioration and, in some cases, blindness. James sits with Professor Jane Farrar to discuss such triumphs and also complications she has experienced so in her career in the field of science.
Introducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
Our first guest is Professor Jane Farrar of Trinity College Dublin’s School of Genetics and Microbiology. She is considered a leading expert with over two decades of experience in researching inherited eye disorders. She successfully led the team who discovered a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes eye sight deterioration and ,in some cases, blindness. James sits with Professor Jane Farrar to discuss such triumphs and also complications she has experienced so far in her career in the field of science.