Iconic Insights

In this episode, Kevin Canning, CEO at Quintas Capital , shares his journey into investment and explains how the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) supports Irish growth by offering investors up to 50% income tax relief on qualifying investments in SMEs. Kevin outlines how Quintas Capital carefully selects companies for its EIIS Fund, targeting both social infrastructure and trading...

In this episode of Iconic Insights , we sit down with Karen Reilly, founder of Marketing Collective , to unpack her journey from working with big-name brands like Kerry Foods, Red Bull and Diageo, to striking out on her own. We explore what drives her, the mindset behind her move into self-employment, and how she’s helping business owners level up their marketing game. If you’re self-employed, con...

In this episode of Iconic Insights , we sit down with Rabia Mirza , Founder & CEO of Leadership & HR Solutions , to explore her inspiring transition from corporate HR to entrepreneurship. Rabia shares her key learnings as a business owner, her passion for supporting professionals in their development, and the common leadership and HR challenges she helps organisations and individuals addre...

In Season 2, Episode 3 of Iconic Insights , we’re joined by Jeanne McDonagh, CEO of the Open Doors Initiative , for an inspiring conversation about building an inclusive contractor and self-employed community in Ireland. Jeanne shares her personal journey into advocacy, the story behind the Open Doors Initiative, and how Open Doors is working with businesses to break down barriers and reshape acce...

In this episode of Iconic Insights , we’re joined by long-time IT contractor Stephen Downey, who takes us through his 19-year journey in the world of contracting. From his early days navigating the dot-com era to his current work in the insurance sector, Stephen reflects on the lessons learned, the value of staying adaptable, and how contracting has empowered him to design a career that aligns wit...

We’re kicking off Season 2 of Iconic Insights with a special episode celebrating International Recruiters Day ! Joining us is Stephen Daly , a highly respected recruiter with over 22 years of experience in IT and Business Change recruitment. Stephen shares insights from his career journey, what keeps him motivated, and he also discusses an exciting new chapter—the rebrand of Eolas Recruitment to F...

In the final episode of the Iconic Insights podcast's first season, hosts Sean and Shauna come together to reflect on the journey so far. They dive deep into the most pressing questions from their listeners, sharing valuable contractor insights and offering expert advice drawn from their own experience of working in the world of contracting. As they recap the highlights of Season 1, they reveal th...

Join us for an engaging new episode of Iconic Insights as we welcome Geraldine King, CEO of the Employment & Recruitment Federation (ERF), to the podcast. In this episode, Geraldine shares her expertise on becoming a Networking Ninja , revealing the strategies behind building meaningful professional connections and staying ahead in a competitive industry. Whether you’re looking to grow your ne...

In this episode, Cuty shares her inspiring journey from moving to Ireland with dreams of becoming a surgeon, to discovering her passion for using technology to make businesses more efficient, starting the creation of her company, CozmoTec. Cuty’s approach centres on simplifying workflows, saving time and constantly pushing boundaries to drive improvement. Despite starting without a tech background...

In this episode, Gerard Kiernan, founder of Icon Accounting , shares his journey to establishing Ireland's only trusted 5-star contractor accountancy practice. Gerard discusses his early career path, which involved work in different industries, including banking and accounting, before finding his entrepreneurial calling. The conversation delves into the challenges of launching Icon Accounting in t...

In this episode of Iconic Insights , Shona Cowley, founder of The Rainbow Vault and The Venture Vault, recounts her journey from studying computer science to becoming a successful graphic designer and entrepreneur. Shona’s passion for empowering others is evident as she discusses her vision for Venture Vault, a platform designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in launching their own businesses....

Not only do we welcome our first internal guests, but we also feature our first debate on the Iconic Insights series! Our guests include Svetlana Stoyanova, Team Lead for our Umbrella Company team, and Lyndsay Kealy, Head of Compliance and an expert on our Personal Limited Company solution. Tune in to hear Svetlana and Lyndsay present their perspectives on the pros and cons of umbrella companies v...

In our latest episode, we sit down with Gavin Fox, a go-to expert in the recruitment industry with 18 years of experience, specialising in contractor recruitment. Gavin, the Founder & Host of Dublin Tech Talks Meetups & Podcasts and co-owner of Needl, shares powerful strategies for setting rates and pricing, guiding contractors on how to transition from feeling undervalued to becoming unst...

In the debut episode of Iconic Insights, hosts Sean Piggott and Shauna McEntee introduce themselves and the podcast's mission. As experts in solutions for independent contractors in Ireland, they embark on a journey to explore the dynamic world of freelancing and self-employment throughout this season. Listeners are given a glimpse into the topics and discussions that will unfold, setting the stag...