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Innovation – The challenge for Irish Businesses
In this weeks episode of The Chord, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges for Irish businesses: driving innovation for sustainable growth, with insights from Dr. Ian Kierans, a growth strateg
How to Outsmart Imposter Syndrome
In this weeks episode of The Chord, we delve into the concept of imposter syndrome and strategies to overcome it with Dr. Tara Halliday, PhD, an imposter syndrome specialist, bestselling author, and
Can AI make us emotionally intelligent?
In this episode of The Chord, John explores the evolving role of AI in emotional intelligence with Marie Toft, CEO and Co-founder of Emotionise. Marie shares insights from her diverse career, includin
Growing Resilience through Adversity
In this weeks episode of The Chord, we delve into the theme of resilience and overcoming adversity with Sacha Dekker, an award-winning learning and development leader and motivational speaker. Sacha
The Squeezed Middle Leadership Challenge
This week John is joined by Harmonics partner and organisation change consultant Neville Bourke to explore the challenges facing middle managers in todays rapidly evolving organisational landscape.
Onboarding a New Generation for the Now of Work
This week we explore early career talent development with Sinad DArcy, leader of the Jameson International Graduate Programme. Established over 30 years ago, the program has become a benchmark in nu
Lessons from the Heart – Living a Happy Healthy Life
If your New Years resolution is hanging by a thread, youre not alone. But fear not! Dr. Robert Kelly, a renowned Consultant Cardiologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician at the UCD Beacon Hospital j
What drives Engagement and Happiness at Work?
In this episode of The Chord, we converse with Matt Phelan, Co-Founder of The Happiness Index, delving into the profound topic of What Drives Engagement and Happiness at Work? As an entrepreneur, au
Exploring the Future of Human Potential
In this episode, we engage in an insightful conversation with Dr. Sean Gallagher, Director of The Swinburne Centre for the New Workforce (CNeW). Drawing from his pivotal role at CNeW, Dr. Gallaghers
The CEO Perspective on Leading Change
In this enlightening episode, we chat with Ollie Loomes, CEO of Eir, Irelands premier telecommunications company. With a rich background in Sales and Marketing and over two decades at Diageo, Ollie o