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In this episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Joe Doyle – entrepreneur, property investor, business mentor, and a man on a mission to make €100 million. We dive into Joe’s career journey, the pivots he’s made along the way, and his experience stepping into the spotlight on Dragon’s Den. Joe opens up about what that process was really like and what he looks for when hiring, both for his...

🎧 EPISODE DROP! This week on the 10forty Podcast , we’re joined by the one and only Cal McIlwaine — events guy turned FIFO influencer who’s helped hundreds land jobs in the Australian mines. 🌏⛏️ You’ve probably seen Cal on TikTok, where his behind-the-scenes FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) content exploded after he started posting videos to show his family what life was like working remotely in the mines....

If you're someone who is currently struggling with your mental health, please know that help is available. If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in today’s episode, we encourage you to reach out. Support is just a call or click away: • PTSD Foundation of America | Camp Hope 🌐 ptsdusa.org 📞 +1 832-912-4429 • Samaritans Ireland 🌐 samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland 📞 116 123 (Free to call,...

In this week’s episode, we catch up with David O’Donoghue over a Teams call to explore his unique career journey. From studying Business Information Systems and gaining work experience in the US, to working in corporate Ireland, David made the bold decision to leave the office life behind and pursue a completely different path—joining An Garda Síochána. We dive into: His early aspirations and univ...

This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent, the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialist. 🚀 500% Salary Growth in a 9-5 : The Intrapreneurial Mindset In this episode, we sit down with Richie Corcoran —a software sales professional, intrapreneur, and pro bono career coach. Richie shares his career journey, from marketing to entrepreneurship to tech sales, and how he achieved...

In the 7th episode of the 10forty podcast, we're thrilled to feature Brian O'Shea, a Microsoft 365 Engineer. We'll delve into his career journey, tracing his roots from his military service to his current role in the tech industry. Starting his career as an infantryman, Brian then earned his stripes as a qualified signalman. This set the stage for his deployment to Lebanon, where he spent a year a...

10Forty Podcast: Season 4, Episode 7 Science, Drama, and the Universe: Niamh Shaw’s Remarkable Story In this captivating episode, we’re joined by Niamh Shaw—a woman on a mission to reach the stars. With an extraordinary career spanning engineering, academia, acting, and storytelling, Niamh shares her unique journey and her relentless pursuit of a lifelong dream: getting to space. We dive into:  C...

This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent, the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialist. Here we go! In this week’s episode, we sit down with John Ferris, Accelerator Community Manager at Ulster Bank NI, for an engaging and inspiring conversation. John takes us through his, journey—from growing up on the Falls Road in Belfast and teaching himself to code, to selling hospital...

In this episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Mary McKenna MBE, a renowned entrepreneur and angel investor dedicated to helping more women launch successful businesses. Mary shares her inspiring journey, from studying fine arts at university, to temping in London, working at an oil company’s customer service desk, and eventually co-founding Learning Pool, a hugely successful bootstrappe...

In this inspiring episode of the 10forty podcast, we visit Tom Smyth at his HQ in Belfast to uncover the remarkable journey of a man who has turned adversity into success. Tom shares his experience growing up during the Troubles, starting work at a chip shop at just 10 years old, and his battle with alcoholism and addiction. Now a respected mindset mentor with his Dream Mentoring program for entre...

This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent, the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialist. Here we go! In this week's episode, Darragh and I sit down with Demi from Demi’s Nails & Beauty to discuss her incredible journey in the beauty industry. Demi shares her experiences navigating school, figuring out her career path, and how she went from doing nails at her parents' hou...

This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Professional recruitment specialists! In this special bonus episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Wayne Crosbie from The Crosbie Group. Wayne shares his inspiring journey, from working on building sites at a young age and navigating school, to serving his time as an apprentice and eventually starting...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Clare Ryan, CEO of ITUS, a cybersecurity company dedicated to helping small businesses navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape. Clare shares her incredible journey, from growing up in a council estate and selling fruit & veg at the local market to becoming the first in her family to attend university. Clare’s story is full of twists, including a...

10Forty Podcast - Season 4, Episode 3: The Journey from PR and Nutrition Communications to CEO: Claire Mac Evilly at the Helm of Airfield Estate This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement recruitment specialist In this week's episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Claire Mac Evilly, CEO of Airfield Estate. Claire takes us on her incredible jou...

Season 4 Episode 2 of the 10Forty Podcast! Here we go! In this exciting episode, we're joined by Marta Smullen, a seasoned finance professional and the host of the 'Invisible to Visible' podcast. Marta shares her inspiring journey into the world of finance, beginning with her Bachelor of Science in 2007, followed by a significant career pivot into accountancy. She pursued a postgraduate course, co...

Season 4 of the 10Forty Podcast! Here we go! This is an episode packed with wisdom, experience, and actionable advice for anyone interested in or currently pursuing a career in HR We're kicking off this season with an exciting and insightful episode that dives deep into the world of Human Resources. Joining us this season as co-host is Darragh and our incredible guest Alison Hodgson, a top 50 Chie...

In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, we are joined by Dualta Doherty from the Doherty Group, a renowned expert in the recruitment industry. Dualta runs a rec2rec business, offering recruitment advisory and L&D services for agencies, and is also the co-founder of Angry Chill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We delve into Dualta's journey from working in hospitality to becoming a tech recruiter in Austra...

In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I am joined by Roy, the owner of Zen Den Coworking & Events in Tenerife. Roy shares his inspiring journey from working as a global account manager for a travel company to being furloughed during COVID-19. Faced with a pivotal moment, he made the bold decision to move to the sunny paradise of Tenerife and start planning events. Today, Roy has built a thri...

In this week's episode of the 10forty Podcast, I was joined by Sylvia from All Properties Tenerife. Sylvia shares her journey of moving to Tenerife, the process of hiring staff, obtaining an NIE number, and the intricacies of selling and renting property on the beautiful island of Tenerife. We host the podcast at one of Sylvia's stunning apartments in Palm Mar, Tenerife, where her office is based....

10forty Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, Mark invited us to the The Players Lounge, a popular bar on Las Vistas beach, a favourite spot of mine when I'm on the island. Mark takes us on a journey through his story, from his beginnings as an apprentice mechanic to working at Asda, moving to mainland Spain and living in a caravan with communal showers, and finally...

In the premiere episode of Season 3, we dive into the sun-soaked journey of Daniel, the owner of Tenerife First Excursions, Chill Box and Tenerife First Quads. From his early days of moving to Lanzarote with a girl and quickly becoming a dive instructor to his struggles and successes, Daniel's story is one of resilience and determination. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Su...

In this episode of the 10 Forty Podcast, we delve into the world of HGV apprenticeships within the Defence Forces. Our guest is Killian, a dedicated member of the Defence Forces with 16 years of experience. Joining the forces at the age of 19, Killian has progressed through the ranks to become a Corporal, serving overseas as a Section Commander in Lebanon and completing the All Arms Standard Cours...

Join us this week on the 10forty Podcast as we dive deep into the world of electrical apprenticeships with Hanley Energy. In Episode 6, we sit down with Jade, an enthusiastic electrical apprentice, and Cormac, the head of talent at Hanley Energy, to explore the intricacies of their apprenticeship program. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recru...

This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. In this second part series of episode five, Season 2 of the 10 Forty Podcast, we continue exploring the transformative journey of apprenticeships at Irish Rail. Our guest, John, details his inspiring path from starting as an apprentice fitter after leaving school early, to climbing...

This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. In this week’s episode of the 10 Forty Podcast we dive into the world of apprenticeships with Irish Rail. We're excited to host Suzanne, Head of Talent Development, and Conor, Apprenticeship Development Executive at Irish Rail. They bring invaluable insights into Irish Rail's compre...