The Global Discussion

Shelley Zalis is a renowned entrepreneur and feminist committed to breaking down barriers and empowering women in business. As the CEO of The Female Quotient, a female-owned and led company that aims to advance gender equality in the workplace, Zalis is a leading voice in the fight for gender equality. Born and raised in the United States, Zalis has always been passionate about business and innova...

Simon Haigh is a highly acclaimed business, leadership, brand and personal growth strategist and transformational thought leader. He is globally acknowledged as an expert in negotiation and dealmaking. Simon is a certified leadership, executive and life coach. He is a mentor, consultant, advisor, CPD Accredited trainer, facilitator, certified mediator, adjunct lecturer, keynote speaker, media host...

Emily Chang is the Chief Executive Officer at Wunderman Thompson West. Emily is a renowned executive with over two decades of experience in customer experience, business strategy, cross-cultural team leadership, change management, and brand building. She has held senior positions in global companies such as Starbucks, Apple, P&G, IHG, and McCann Worldgroup. Emily is also a board of directors m...

Ian McColl is a creative communications consultant, producing customer and award-winning brand campaigns for over 30 years. He has managed creative departments in agencies such as Ogilvy and BBDO Dublin, working closely with clients and cultivating long-lasting relationships based on consistently delivering highly effective creative work. In 2012 he founded therefour, a creative, cooperative consu...

Donal Greene is the founder and CEO of Trustmatic, a technology company specialising in identity verification and fraud prevention. With a passion for testing and breaking technology, he founded the company in 2021 to provide the most secure identity verification and fraud prevention technology on the market without compromising user experience. Prior to founding Trustmatic, Donal Greene led EMEA...

Louise McDonnell is the Founder of Sell On Social Media, an award-winning social media trainer and strategist. Louise has worked in the digital space since the early 1990s. She has worked with a wide range of clients, from small business owners to multinational corporations, helping them to develop and implement effective social media strategies. Louise is also a highly sought-after speaker, deliv...

Dr Lollie Mancey is an accomplished entrepreneur and academic who has made significant contributions to the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. She is the Programme Director and entrepreneurial specialist at UCD's Innovation Academy. She designs and teaches courses on the ethics of artificial intelligence, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organizational change. Lollie is al...

Krissy Gibson is known for her work on the Virgin Media One breakfast show, Ireland AM. With a passion for storytelling and a talent for connecting with viewers, Krissy has become a recognisable face on Irish television. Krissy is an American mother of four who decided to make Ireland her home in 2006. A prior career in television and film was soon to be added to, and you can now regularly watch K...

Stephanie Bretonniere is a Tech and Impact Catalyst, CEO & Founder of POWR3 and WE IMPACT.WORLD. With over 25 years of experience in the digital transformation and tech industries, she has built a solid foundation of knowledge working in major corporate groups and founding several startups. Bretonniere is a member of Women in Tech, 100 Davos Women, and the World Economic Forum Expert Network....

Mark Schaefer is a name that is well-known in the business and marketing world. He is a globally recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author with significant experience in global sales, PR, and marketing. His blog is one of the top marketing blogs in the world, and his consulting services as Executive Director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions are highly sought-after. Mark...

Danielle Desir Corbett is a multi-talented entrepreneur, writer, and podcaster making waves in the podcasting industry. She hosts The Thought Card, a podcast about travel and personal finance, and is the founder of WOC Podcasters, a platform that amplifies the voices of women of colour in podcasting. Through her work, Danielle is on a mission to inspire and empower people to achieve financial inde...

Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately. AI, an AI-powered content repurposing engine and a social media management, employee advocacy and sales enablement syndication platform. Thanks to nine years of its proprietary machine learning and natural language processing data, Lately can pinpoint the ideas, words and phrases that will get any target audience to click, like or share. It...

Sally Maier-Yip is a highly accomplished and multi-award-winning entrepreneur, public speaker, and cross-cultural marketing expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is the Founder and Managing Director of 11K Consulting, an award-winning UK-based consultancy specializing in helping European and Chinese companies expand into new markets. Sally is a well-respected marketing indus...

Ariel Levin is a highly successful entrepreneur passionate about helping companies achieve their goals. As the owner of SOUL Marketing, Ariel has been instrumental in developing highly effective sales strategies for various companies and tech startups, utilising AI, LinkedIn, and email outreach to generate qualified leads and increase productivity. Ariel has gained extensive knowledge and insights...

Jule Kim is a life coach and mentor specialising in helping individuals overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and overwhelm. She is passionate about guiding her clients towards happiness, confidence, and inner peace. Jule has a unique background that includes a math degree, law school, and a successful career in content at companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. Despite her success, Jule felt un...

Judie Russell is the Founder of The Vidacademy, a company that has trained thousands of professionals and businesses. She is a versatile and accomplished professional with a diverse video production and training background. Judie earned her Master's in Business Economics from University College Cork and spent the next five years living and working in 11 countries, from New Zealand to the Unite...

Alan Hennessy, the Digital Mentor, is the CEO of Kompass Media, a company specializing in branding, graphic design, digital marketing strategies, social media marketing, video production, and podcasting. He is also the co-founder of the Global Tea Break, an online platform that connects entrepreneurs and business professionals worldwide. As a content marketing consultant, social media trainer, key...

Neal Schaffer is a leading authority on social media marketing, helping businesses and organizations leverage the power of social media to grow their brand, increase visibility, and drive business results. With over a decade of experience in social media, Neal has worked with a wide range of companies, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations, across various industries. Fluent in Japanese and Man...

Joe Glover is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host who has built a career around empowering others to live fulfilling lives. He is the founder and CEO of The Marketing Meetup, a community of marketing professionals that has grown to over 40,000 members across multiple cities and geographies. Born and raised in the UK, Joe initially pursued a career in marketing, working for vari...

Will Whitham is a seasoned copywriter and podcast host who has made significant contributions to the marketing industry. He is currently the Senior Copywriter at the CMO Alliance, B2B Marketing Alliance, and the Product Marketing Alliance, where he develops compelling marketing content for companies across multiple industries. In addition to his work as a copywriter, Will is also the host of the C...

Maria Humphreys is a show host, producer, speaker, meditation guide, social audio advocate, and workshop facilitator. She is passionate about helping people discover their inner strength, balance, and clarity through meditation. Maria enjoys collaborating with inspiring individuals and isn't afraid to tackle tough subjects. She believes that audio is a powerful tool for connecting people world...

Rachel Becker is the Head of Twitter Branding and shares her expertise on Twitter, LinkedIn, social media engagement, and personal branding at ZoecialMedia. She is a social media enthusiast with a healthy obsession for social audio. Rachel enjoys providing her audience with valuable insights and tips on how to leverage social media to grow their online presence. With years of experience in social...

Sean Moffitt is a globally recognized business leader, author, and speaker with a focus on innovation, business models, and change. Based in Toronto, Canada, he is the Managing Director of Futureproofing, a leading on-demand consultancy that helps businesses transform for the future. He is also the co-founder of Futureproofing: an innovation venture that brings together Silicon Valley hustle, corp...

Joan is a Digitalisation & Sustainability Lead at Siemens and a Contemporary Landscape Artist. We discuss technology, life and art in this episode of The Global Discussion. She was the CEO of the Irish Internet Association, supporting over 350 IIA member companies and helping to drive policy development and lobbying to progress the industry on critical issues such as skills development, open d...

Jane Buckley was born in Derry/ Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in the late 60s and is the author of the Stones Corner series. Like many of her generation, she had to leave to find work elsewhere. At the naïve age of 17, she moved to London, where she lived and worked for over twenty-five years before moving to Nice, France. Along with her husband John (born in Cork, Ireland), they finally returned...