The Global Discussion

Aoife O'Brien is the Founder of Happier at Work, a company with a meaningful mission to reform global workplaces. Aoife has taken on the daunting task of shifting the statistics that indicate that a staggering 85% of employees globally are unhappy and disengaged at work. Aoife is an entrepreneur who empathises with employees who feel detached from their jobs. She tackled this widespread issue...

Peter McPartlin is revolutionising the freelance marketplace for creative and marketing talent. In the ever-evolving gig economy landscape, where freelancing has become a preferred choice for many professionals, platforms facilitating connections between freelancers and clients have emerged as crucial players. One such platform is The Indie List, Ireland's Freelance Marketplace for creative an...

James Bishop is a name that has become synonymous with podcasting. Over the years, he has successfully bridged the gap between entrepreneurship and athleticism, leaving a trail of innovation and inspiration in his wake. James's dynamic career in podcast production, co-founding businesses like Men's Cabin and ProjectPodcast, and exceptional athletic feats of completing three Ironman events...

Alex Velinov is the Chief Technology Officer at Tag Digital, a seasoned digital marketing and technology expert. With a profound knowledge of Google Ads, Google Analytics, Microsoft Ads, and Google Tag Manager, Alex is well-versed in the intricacies of SEM, PPC, and SEO. Tag Digital are paid media specialists dedicated to the global events sector. The team support event organisers to reach their g...

Hold on to your seats and prepare for an interesting episode of our podcast featuring the exceptional Martin Curley, an innovation powerhouse and global thought leader. With diverse roles and accomplishments, Martin has left an indelible mark on the world of technology, business transformation, and digital health. As a professor of innovation at Maynooth University, Martin not only imparts his wea...

John Koetsier is a dynamic figure in the world of technology, known for his multifaceted roles as a journalist, analyst, author, and entrepreneur. With a strong background in raising angel and venture capital funds, he has been instrumental in documenting the evolution of the mobile economy. His influence extends to the media realm, as he contributes insightful articles to Forbes and hosts several...

Join us on this exciting episode as we delve into the captivating journey of Eleanor Tweddell, a remarkable individual who turned redundancy into a gateway for personal and professional transformation. Eleanor, the visionary Founder of Another Door, has an impressive background and a senior management career, having worked with renowned brands such as Costa Coffee, Whitbread, RAC, Virgin Atlantic,...

In this captivating podcast episode, Greg Zienkiewicz, a multi-talented filmmaker, video editor, and CAA-licensed drone pilot, joins the show. Greg's journey in the creative industry began at a young age and continues to be fueled by a passion for storytelling and inspiring others to take action. With a background in MEng in electronics application in Quantum Physics, Greg's diverse skill...

Nikki Simpson, Founder and Director of the International Magazine Centre, takes the spotlight as a guest on The Global Discussion. With an unwavering love for the magazine industry, Nikki's expertise shines through as she discusses her mission to support and uplift small businesses in the ever-evolving world of magazine publishing. At the helm of the International Magazine Centre, Nikki leads...

Dr Chloe Carmichael, PhD, is a highly accomplished clinical psychologist, author, and speaker focusing on stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coaching. She earned her BA in Psychology with Departmental Honors from Columbia University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Dr Carmichael completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn...

Helen Yu is a multifaceted and accomplished leader in the tech industry. As a Board Director, Fortune 500 Advisor, Top 50 Women in Tech, Host of CXO Spice, Keynote Speaker, and Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, she has significantly contributed to the field and inspired many others. Helen is currently Founder & CEO at Tigon Advisory Corp, Vice Chair Board Of Directors at the Global Cybe...

Dr Barnaby Taylor is a creative force; his work spans various mediums, genres, and disciplines, showcasing his diverse talents and interests, from writing to making and teaching film. As an author, Barnaby Taylor has written various books, and his work in film is equally impressive. He is an experienced Film and Digital Media Lecturer. As a Lecturer in Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin, Irela...

Olivia Brooks is the Founder of Chronicles & Coffee. The company originated as a simple idea to join the writing and reading community on social media. Since September 2021, this idea has grown into an LLC business and works to provide a community in itself. From the Twitter page to Instagram, YouTube, and the podcast, Chronicles & Coffee is reaching out to all corners of the media to find...

Minter Dial is a Professional Speaker, Storyteller, Author, and Consultant specialising in leadership, branding and transformation. Minter, who prides himself in elegantly elevating the debate, has given over 500 talks and seminars to audiences on five continents, including at SXSW, Twitch, Yext, Cision, Netexplo, and Tencent. He was voted Top 3 out of 150 speakers at the Adobe Summit EMEA three y...

Liza Donnelly is a writer and award-winning cartoonist with The New Yorker Magazine, where she has been drawing cartoons and writing about culture and politics for forty years. She has contributed to CBS News and CNN, creating political cartoons as well as live drawing special cultural and political events. Donnelly writes and draws for The New York Times, CNN Opinion pages, and the Washington Pos...

Sophie Milliken MBE: Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Investor Sophie Milliken MBE is a powerhouse entrepreneur, investor, and author recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to business and education. As the CEO of Moja Group, she works with entrepreneurs and senior executives to help them amplify their profiles and become known authorities in their industries. Sophie's impressive...

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....