Down To Business

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Seamus Hunt, Managing Director of Hunt office.ie

Bobby was joined by  one of the few Irish entertainers whose stage is the globe. He has the title of being one of the best Magicians to perform in Vegas, and he is also ready to hack our brains.  He joined Bobby to discuss his career and what a working week looks like for him.

It’s the dream of every business leader. Doing more in less time and with far less stress. Can it be done and how easy might it be? Bobby was joined by e Barry Cryan of DoMoreBetter to the show to discuss how we might be able to be more efficient in the way we work so we can all work less be less stressed.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Doug Keatinge, Communications specialist.  

Now, a couple of weeks ago as part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Annual CEO Retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Bill Gifford, who is a bestselling author and keynote speaker on the subject of health & longevity. As part of their conversation, Bobby and Bill explored some of the cutting edge thinking when it comes to diagnostic technologies and preventative measures we can all...

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is journalist and author Valerie Cox & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

Last week, Down to Business brought you the show from Canada for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year annual CEO Retreat. One of the people Bobby met there was David Walmsley who is the Editor in chief of the Globe and Mail, Canada’s best-known newspaper.

Bobby was out & about in Stradbally, County Laois checking out ‘Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland’ and seeing how horse-riding can help people with disabilities.

Jay Klein is the Founder & CEO of The PUR Company Inc., where he leads a global brand committed to making simple, better-for-you substitutions – without compromising taste or quality. As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with him about the success of the business and more.

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. You’ll hear from the likes of Colonel Chris Hadfield, Ontario resident and Irish footballing legend, Kevin Kilbane, Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland, Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery, and Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.

Colonel Chris Hadfield is an astronaut, business leader, hi-tech entrepreneur, five-time bestselling author, and global speaker on leadership, change, and managing life. Having commanded the International Space Station and directed companies, he has deep experience with best practices and tactics on guiding teams through extreme circumstances of complexity and change. As part of this year's EY Ent...

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with three people who have all been first movers and innovators in their field: - Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland - Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery - Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada, about his role representing Canadian business leaders across the country and around the world.

Joining Bobby, from Toronto, as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat was Frank O’Keeffe, EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner.

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. Hayley is considered one of the best female hockey players of all time. Canada’s all-time leading scorer, she has won seven world championships, made six Olympic appearances, and won five Olympic medals, four of them Gold.

As part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat in Toronto, Bobby had the chance to chat with former Ireland soccer international, Kevin Kilbane, to talk life in Canada, the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, and more.

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with fellow Canadian "Dragon", from CBC's Dragons’ Den, General Partner at District Ventures Capital & Bestselling Author, Arlene Dickinson.

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Toronto as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to some of Ireland's most promising entrepreneurs and gets a sense of the business landscape from some of Canada’s most distinguished business minds.

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with some of this year's finalists involved in the medical and personalised care space: - Brian Shields of Neurent Medical - Dr Harriet Treacy of Beyondbmi - Danny Buckley of ADHD NOW.

The wonders of weight loss drugs have only been with us for over two years, but they seem to have profoundly changed the way we look at food, drink, exercise and all points in between. But what impact do these drugs have on the wider economy? Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times, joins Bobby to discuss.

Business is all about confidence, knowing what you are doing and giving off an air of confidence to those around you. Doubt has no place in this kind of world. Or has it? Jenny Williams, author of ‘Harnessing Uncertainty to Lead with Impact’, thinks that nagging feeling is completely misunderstood. She joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is digitisation consultant, Joan Mulvihill & DC Cahalane of Sure Valley Ventures.

Outwest is an outdoor apparel brand born and bred in Dingle, Co. Kerry, but they have just opened their second store in the heart of Greystones. Bobby took a trip out there to find out more.

Irish traditional and folk music is in a remarkably strong place right now, reaching new audiences, producing a new generation of exceptional young musicians, and enjoying fresh energy both at home and abroad. From sold-out festivals to bold new collaborations, trad is proving itself not just enduring but constantly evolving.  To take the temperature of the Irish folk and trad scene right now...

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Jean O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann.