Down To Business

Ciarán Casey has over three decades of senior leadership experience. His new book, ‘Leadership in Tune’, looks at the idea that leadership is more about what he calls the ‘space between people’ rather than control. He joins Bobby to discuss.

During the week, Bobby was at an event all about food trends called ‘Table to Tech’, organised by the Irish Food Service Alliance. There, he chatted to Simon Stenning, Food Futurist and Doug McMaster of ‘Silo’, which is a zero-waste business.

Ireland’s housing market remains one of the most pressing issues facing the country, with prices stabilising in some areas, still rising in others, and supply continuing to lag behind demand. For first-time buyers, it’s a question of access; for developers and agents, it’s a question of viability. So, where exactly are we now and what happens next?  Joining Bobby to discuss is: Clement Herron...

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Gina London from the Language of Leadership & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Rory O’Hanlon, CEO of NetZero Group.

Bobby is joined by EY Ireland Head of Assurance & EY Entrepreneur of the Year Partner Lead, Roger Wallace, to talk about this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Cross-border working is a feature of many European Cities - think of Malmö’s relationship to Copenhagen or Bratislava’s relationship with Vienna. People live in one and work in the other, commuting daily. Paschal Taggart has a proposal to have Newry create something similar, where people would live there but commute to and work in Dublin. He joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Kathleen Gallagher, Markets Correspondent with the Business Post & Lorcan Allen of Keating and Associates.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Maurice Pratt, Chairman at Uniphar Group.

Now in its 30th year, Rugs.ie has gone from strength to strength, expanding its horizons to include an extensive website filled with a variety of high-quality products. Phoebe Holland, MD of Rugs.ie joins Bobby to discuss.

We all know life is all about choices. Those sliding door moments when we find our lives changing direction for any number of reasons, explained or not. Johan Depraetere thinks these moments can be deeply enriching and that life isn’t like a box of chocolates but more like a bag of gummy bears. He joins Bobby to chat about his new book, Pick Your Gummy Bear: Lessons from my biggest life choices.

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re taking a closer look at Ireland’s coffee sector through the lens of engineering and operations.  These are the men and women who keep the country caffeinated day in and day out, 365 days a year. From how coffee is delivered and scaled across national networks, to the know-how that powers machines, this is the side of the coffee business most customers ne...

Art Evolve is Ireland's newest contemporary art fair, set for its 2nd year in Dublin at the RDS from March 27th to 29th. Bobby went out and about to find out what the dos and don'ts are when it comes to buying art.

One of the consequences of the Middle East war is the way Dubai and the wider Emirates region have fallen off an economic cliff. From its status as the premium airline hub to trying to attract world-class sporting events, the war has disrupted the Emirati economy at lightning speed. We also know that many Irish people have decided to make the Gulf region their home while building their careers. So...

We have a long and proud history of furniture making in Ireland - much of it defined by a balance of heritage and contemporary design.  With craftspeople across the country shaping this distinctive identity, Bobby thought for this week’s Industry Review, he’d look to find out more about this fascinating line of work.  Joining Bobby to discuss is:  ● Dave Pettigrew of Irish Woodcraft...

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Rory King, Founder of Rory’s Travel Club.

JP Wright is an award-winning voice actor with over 15 years of experience across TV, radio, gaming and advertising, working with global brands like Netflix, Nintendo and Sky Sports but he’s recently captured Irish audiences online with his viral GTA-inspired character, Longford Larry. He joins Bobby to chat about his career.

Sean Blair is the author of the new book ‘Systems Synergy: Developing Human Intelligence That AI Cannot Replace’. He joins Bobby to tell him all about it.

This week saw a report that was looking at the future of Irish industrial policy and its reliance on FDI. Bobby is joined by John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor of Economics at TCD, to discuss.

O’Flaherty Stone has been shaping, carving & creating stone for generations. Bobby took a trip out to their Wicklow workshop to find out all about the business.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Ciara McDonagh of Healy Communications and Declan Ralph of BWG Foods.

Joining Bobby to chat about what the oil crisis means for Irish consumers is the Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland.

Dublin has recently been ranked among the most congested cities in the world by the TomTom Traffic Index, which is a surprising statistic for a capital city the size of Dublin. But the real question for business is not just traffic but what that congestion means for the economy of the city. Joining Bobby with some interesting suggestions is Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Glamping and outdoor experiences have become big business in recent years, as more people look for ways to disconnect from busy lives and reconnect with nature.  From luxury tents and unique outdoor accommodation to premium outdoor gear and equipment, the “great outdoors” economy continues to grow.  To discuss, Bobby is joined by:  ● Wendy Riordan, Owner of Pitched Perfect  ● J...

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Tierney, CEO of the St Patrick’s Festival.