Fitz and Moo Presents The Business End

What happens when you walk away from a successful career in enterprise technology and build an entirely new business from scratch? In this episode of The Business End , Liam Mooney and Justin M. Fitzpatrick sit down with Kevin Boyle , a former senior technology leader who spent more than 20 years in enterprise tech, including helping build DocuSign’s international business, before making a major c...

What does it really take to keep going when your career, reputation, or circumstances are working against you? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former England rugby international and coach Nick Easter to explore an extraordinary career built on resilience, self-belief, leadership and the willingness to keep proving yourself. Nick shares the lessons behind his journey from pla...

What does it take to make the right decision when 30 players, thousands of supporters, and an entire stadium are waiting for you to get it wrong? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Ash Rowden , one of the longest-serving referees in the history of English rugby union, to explore what elite sport can teach us about leadership, pressure, decision-making and business. Ash officiat...

Former professional rugby player John Andress joins The Business End to share the lessons that shaped his career—from overcoming adversity in his childhood to playing at the highest level across Europe, and now representing elite players as a rugby agent. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How resilience shaped John's journey from Belfast to professional rugby✅ Why changing environments...

What does it really take to survive a 17-year professional rugby career—and what happens when it's suddenly over? In this episode of The Business End , former Exeter Chiefs, Bristol, Bath, and Aix-en-Provence hooker Neil Clark shares one of the most honest and powerful conversations you'll hear about professional rugby, career-ending injuries, mental health, and life after sport. In this e...

What can business leaders learn from elite football? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Neil Heaney —former Arsenal, Southampton, and Manchester City footballer turned founder of international law firm Judicare . Neil shares the leadership lessons he learned from football's biggest stages and how they helped him build a successful business, lead high-performing teams, and w...

What does it take to perform under pressure at the highest level of sport and then successfully transition those lessons into business? In this episode of The Business End Podcast , we sit down with Matt Perry — former England international, British & Irish Lion, Heineken Cup winner, and one of the most respected fullbacks of his generation. Matt shares incredible insights from his rugby caree...

What does it take to perform under pressure at the highest level of sport and business? In this episode of The Business End Podcast , we sit down with Matt Perry — former England international, British & Irish Lion, Heineken Cup winner, and Bath Rugby legend. Matt shares the defining moments of his career and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, resilience, teamwork, and high pe...

Are you building a business, leading a team, or trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling out of your depth? In this episode of The Competitive Advantage , Liam Mooney and Justin Fitzpatrick sit down with performance coach and author Simon Harling for one of the most honest conversations about business failure, pressure, leadership, and identity you’ll hear this year. Simon shares t...

Are you navigating high-pressure decisions in business, leadership, or sport? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Tim Powers — a leader who has spent over 30 years operating in elite environments across politics, sport, and business. In this conversation, Tim shares powerful insights on leadership, decision-making, and staying resilient when the pressure is on. ✅ In this episod...

Are you interested in what it really takes to build a long, successful career in professional sport—and life after it? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former England international and London Irish legend Topsy Ojo to explore the mindset, decisions, and resilience behind his remarkable journey. From 16 years at one club to international rugby, injury setbacks, relegation batt...

Are you trying to understand what it really takes to perform at the highest level — in sport, business, and life? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former Ireland international and British & Irish Lion Rob Henderson to unpack the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to succeed at elite level. From missed opportunities to career-defining moments, Rob shares honest i...

Are you curious about what it really takes to succeed at the highest level of sport—and how those lessons translate into business and life? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with former Ulster and Ireland rugby star Craig Gilroy to unpack his incredible journey—from being overlooked in school selections to becoming one of Ulster’s top try scorers. You’ll hear honest insights on res...

Are you interested in how high-performance systems actually work behind the scenes? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin — a global performance leader who has worked across elite sport systems in Canada, Australia, Russia, and beyond. From rebuilding broken cultures to leading Olympic programs, Lúcás shares real, hard-earned insights on what it takes to create...

Are you interested in leadership, high-performance sport, and what business can learn from elite environments? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with David Moffett — one of the most influential and outspoken figures in global sport. From negotiating a $555M broadcast deal that helped professionalise rugby, to leading major organisations across Australia, New Zealand, England, and W...

Are you looking to build resilience as a leader and navigate pressure in business or sport? In this episode, we sit down with one of the most experienced CEOs in professional sport to explore what it really takes to lead through uncertainty, make tough decisions, and build high-performing organizations. You’ll learn practical insights from decades of leadership across rugby, including real-world l...

Are you interested in how professionals perform under extreme pressure? In this video, Ken Frank shares insights from his diverse career in the Navy, sports, and high-stakes environments , focusing on cognitive fitness and decision-making under pressure . You’ll discover how mental resilience can be scientifically trained and practically applied to improve performance when it matters most. We’ll c...

In this in-depth interview, Shane Byrne shares his journey from professional rugby to business success, highlighting lessons on resilience, leadership, competition, and mental toughness. Discover how the mindset developed in elite sports can translate into powerful strategies for business, leadership, and personal growth. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ The evolution of Irish rugby professiona...

Are you curious how elite sports experience translates into leadership, resilience, and success beyond the field? In this conversation, Alex King shares his extensive experience in rugby as both a player and a coach , opening up about the pressures of high-stakes environments and the lessons learned from a career at the top level. He reflects on his bittersweet experience during the 2003 World Cup...

In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Paul Watters , Belfast-born celebrity chef whose journey spans world-class kitchens like The Savoy and the Sydney Opera House to home cooks around the globe. Paul shares the lessons, discipline, and mindset that turn simple food into high performance—under pressure. Whether you lead a team in the kitchen, the boardroom, or on the field, this c...

Are you curious how elite sports leadership translates into real-world success in business and education? In this video, Catherine Spencer , former captain of the England Women’s Rugby Team , shares her powerful journey leading a team in a sport that was underfunded and undervalued. She opens up about pressure, motivation, leadership, and the lessons rugby taught her that still shape her work toda...

In Episode 2 of The Competitive Advantage , Dan Tanner explains how community becomes a true competitive advantage . From grassroots rugby watch parties to building 99 Social into a global network , Dan breaks down how belonging, standards, and consistency create real momentum. This episode explores leadership, culture , and why simple systems — applied relentlessly — outperform big budgets and em...

Are you trying to sustain high performance over a long career — even when pressure never disappears? In this episode of The Business End , we sit down with Rocky Clark — England’s most capped front-row forward, Rugby World Cup winner, and one of the most resilient athletes in the game — to unpack what longevity, leadership, and elite standards really look like behind the scenes. This isn’t a conve...

In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Delaney , one of the most globally experienced rugby coaches in the modern game. From leaving New Zealand at 19 to play in Japan, to coaching across England, Wales, Super Rugby, and Japan League One , Glenn shares powerful lessons on leadership, culture, performance, and people — lessons that apply just as much to business and life as they do to elite sport....

We launch The Competitive Advantage with Hugh Curley — a senior commercial leader with a deep passion for sport and decades of experience scaling businesses under pressure. In this episode, Hugh breaks down how elite sport solves the exact problems holding businesses back today — from strategy–execution gaps to leadership overload, talent retention, culture, and high-stakes decision-making. No the...