Business Plus Talks

In front of a live audience, Frank Brennan, owner of Republic of Work, chats to Dave Burke about the highs and lows of his career, managing a young family while taking big risks and crafting his motivation and people skills through a diverse CV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lesley O'Connor talks about following in her father's footsteps, plans for renewable energy and how a trip to Africa changed her career path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Csibi reflects on a career that has taken him around the world, sharing stories from collaborations with global music stars and encounters with some of the industry's most celebrated figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After leaving school, John Kelly began his career as an apprentice, spending seven years balancing study and work before earning the degree that ultimately led him to Suir Engineering, where he now serves as CEO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny McCoy offers a clear and engaging overview of both his personal career trajectory and the broader economic challenges facing Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James O'Connor tells host Dave Burke about a phone that changed the direction of his career and set him on the path to Microsoft Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an industry that forces you to always be on call, Marian Finnegan speaks about her career and work-life balance as CEO of Sherry FitzGerald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Sadlier, CEO of Coole Swan, has put in the work over the last 14 years, but the role has kept her awake at night, something she now holds up like a badge of honour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chance to leave school for an Aer Lingus apprenticeship set Conor McCarthy on a path to owning his own airline, among other businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Payslip founder Fidelma McGuirk talks about striking out on her own, balancing her professional and personal life, and how she keeps her company fresh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vodafone's Director of Business, Joanna Gilfoy, sits down with Dave Burke for an insightful conversation about leadership, the challenges she faces, and how she deals with the multiple layers to her role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F5 executive Donnchadh Casey sat down with Dave Burke to talk about his career path, CalypsoAI's $180m buyout, and how AI is impacting businesses everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Not a conventional lawyer, not a conventional conversation” aptly describes the final episode of the debut Business Plus Talks podcast series, which features Philip Lee, founder of Philip Lee LLP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tourism Ireland chief executive Alice Mansergh reveals her unconventional career path from an arts degree to senior roles in technology and, ultimately, to leading the State body responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO of Prime Arena Holdings, Dermot Rigley, reveals the highs and lows of bringing a new sport to Dublin, along with developing Ireland's first winter sports stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming straight out of college, Iseult Ward had the drive, determination and passion to take on Ireland’s surplus food distribution problem, and her journey over the past 12 years has seen FoodCloud’s technology reach across Europe and into Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owner and founder of Ireland's largest style consultancy StyleSavvy, Laura Jordan tells her story of taking a career break and turning her hobby into a business on the latest episode of Business Plus Talks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby Healy walks us through how easily a bad hire can derail a company, his love for code after all these years and how he used a 90-foot cherry picker to famously test the very early stages of a drone delivery drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ireland, Leinster and Ulster out-half Ian Madigan joins Dave Burke to look at life after the final whistle of a 15-year rugby career, comparing the role of number 10 to the director of a company and revealing the key trait good leaders have on the field and in the boardroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From growing up in Ballyfermot to ringing the bell on Wall St, Ken Bowles has climbed the ladder in Smurfit Westrock to become Tony Smurfit's right-hand man. In this intriguing conversation, Bowles reveals what it takes to operate at the highest level and how he fought for the survival of the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierre Boutin makes for a calm and engaging guest and as he details his extensive experience across the motoring industry, it becomes clear why he has earned a reputation as a manager who puts people first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David McKernan sits down with Business Plus Talks, in association with Philip Lee LLP, to tell us about leaving Bewley's and going out on his own to set up Java Republic, with the support of his family. McKernan talks about the highs and lows of running his own business and takes us on a journey that saw him complete his successful exit 6 years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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