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Your Truth Shared#128 Are Virtual Summits Worth It? The Real ROI of Collaboration with Lauren TildenEveryone says hosting or speaking at a summit will “explode your audience” — but do they really work?
In this episode, marketing strategist and Making Good podcast host Lauren Tilden pulls back the curtain on what summits actually deliver, what most people get wrong, and how to use them as a powerful, intentional growth strategy — not just another marketing experiment.
Whether you’re summit-curious, collaboration-shy, or simply ready to grow your email list without social media burnout, this conversation will change how you think about marketing forever.
💡 You’ll Learn
What makes a summit succee...
2025-11-1146 min
Your Truth Shared#127 The Only Way to Build a Business Worth Having with Finola HowardWhat if the missing piece in your business isn’t another plan, but the feeling that drives it? In this milestone solo episode, Finola Howard shares the 20-year journey behind the Joyful Annual Planner — and the deeper belief that changed everything.
This isn’t just about planning. It’s about why you plan. It’s about what happens when joy stops being an afterthought and becomes the very foundation of your business strategy.
If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected to your purpose while actually hitting your goals, this episode will show you. By the...
2025-11-0422 min
Your Truth Shared#125 AI Can Support You — But It Shouldn't Decide for You with Finola HowardAI can help you move faster, think clearer, and create better — but if you start letting it decide for you, you risk losing the very reason you became an entrepreneur in the first place: your freedom to choose.
In this solo episode, Finola shares a powerful story from inside her SOAR program that triggered a gut-level “No, no, no!” reaction — and sparked this exploration of what happens when we hand over too much power to AI.
You’ll learn how to collaborate with AI without surrendering your strategy, your originality, or your voice. Because while AI can sup...
2025-10-0721 min
Your Truth Shared#120 Unlock the Power of Your Story & Speak with Confidence with Jackie GoddardDo you ever doubt whether your story is “worthy enough” to share? In this episode of Your Truth Shared, I’m joined by Jackie Goddard—former fashion designer, actor, and now speaking coach—who helps entrepreneurs and leaders discover the confidence to own their stories and share them powerfully.
Jackie believes every one of us has a story that can inspire, connect, and transform—not just our audience, but also our businesses. If you’ve ever held back from speaking because you thought your story wasn’t big enough, dramatic enough, or important enough, this conversation will change that...
2025-09-0239 min
Your Truth Shared#116 The Real Reason You’re Stuck — And How to Start Growing Again with Finola HowardGrowth stalls for surprising reasons. This episode explores five — including the hidden impact of making decisions alone.
💡 Episode Summary:
If business growth has felt slower or harder than it should be, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong.
In this episode, Finola Howard explores five often-overlooked reasons entrepreneurs stay stuck, despite working hard and showing up consistently. From the quiet weight of decision-making in isolation to the fragmentation that creeps in without a clear strategy, she shares hard-won insights gathered from 26+ years of experience and thousands of business conversations.
Wheth...
2025-07-0812 min
Your Truth Shared#115 The Big Leap: From Expert to Visionary (And Why It Matters Now) with Shelley RostlundAre you ready to move from being great at what you do… to being known for how you think?
In this powerful conversation, Finola Howard is joined by personal brand strategist and fellow podcaster Shelley Rostlund to unpack “The Big Leap” — the transformation from subject matter expert to thought-leading visionary.
With 86% of roles predicted to change in the next five years, Shelley shares why your human uniqueness, critical thinking, and personal brand are more valuable than ever. Finola reflects on her own leap toward building a joyful million-euro business — and what it takes to scale with purpo...
2025-07-0146 min
Your Truth Shared#114 How I’m Planning a Million Euro Business — with Joy at the CentreIn this powerful solo episode, Finola Howard returns to the bold declaration she made in Episode 112: she’s building a million euro turnover business. The question that followed? How exactly are you going to do that, Finola?
This episode is her answer.
Finola shares the real, raw, and strategic shifts she’s making—not just in her business model, but in her body, her mindset, and her daily decisions. She introduces the guiding question that’s shaping every move she makes:
“What would the Million Euro Me do?”
This isn’t a hustle story...
2025-06-2423 min
Your Truth Shared#113 – Burned Out from Loving It Too Much: The Wake-Up Call Behind Teri Holland’s Podcasting SuccessWhat if burnout wasn’t caused by a job you hate—but by one you love?
In this powerful and deeply human episode, Finola sits down with coach, public speaker, and podcaster Teri Holland, who opens up about her burnout story—not from loathing her work, but from being so passionate about it that it nearly broke her.
Teri’s body hit a full stop, her adrenal system crashed, and she was told by her doctor that continuing could land her in hospital. What followed was a profound unraveling of identity and an unexpected rebirth—fuelled by...
2025-06-1249 min
Your Truth Shared#112 — The Joyful Million: My Boldest Business Declaration Yet with Finola HowardWhat if joy wasn't just how you measured success — but how you achieved a million-euro business? This is the episode where I put that belief to the test, publicly.
In this special solo episode, I do something I’ve never done before — I go public with my boldest business goal to date.
One year after the release of my Amazon Bestselling book What If Joy Was How You Measured Success and the Money Proved You Right, I’m standing behind that message and declaring my intent to build a million-euro turnover business in just two years. J...
2025-06-0612 min
Your Truth Shared#111 Why People Pleasing is Killing Your Coaching Impact – with Chris MarrIn this powerful episode, Finola Howard is joined by Chris Marr, coach, author of Become An Authoritative Coach, and co-founder of The Authoritative Coach platform. Together, they unravel why people pleasing may be the single biggest barrier holding coaches—and their clients—back from true transformation.
Chris shares his deeply personal journey of moving from fear-based communication to grounded confidence, and how the stoic philosophy and deliberate practice helped him stop playing small. This episode is a goldmine for coaches, creatives, and consultants who are ready to claim their space, challenge their clients, and stop hiding behind the...
2025-05-2745 min
Your Truth Shared#110 Unlocking Your Genius Zone: The Real Secret to Entrepreneurial GrowthAre you building your business on grind or on genius?
In this transformative episode, Finola Howard unpacks the Genius Zone — that powerful intersection between your passion and your innate talent — and reveals how staying aligned with it can fast-track your growth, elevate your impact, and bring more joy into your work.
Through a powerful personal story, practical tools, and her proprietary Joy Release Compass, Finola shows how thriving entrepreneurs choose alignment over exhaustion and genius over grind.
If you've ever felt stuck, burnt out, or unsure of how to scale with soul — this is you...
2025-05-2120 min
Your Truth Shared#103 What You’re Really Losing to Diet Culture (It’s Not Weight!) with Niamh OrbinskiIf you've ever struggled with your relationship with food or your body, this episode is a must-listen!
This week, our guest is Niamh Orbinski, a nutritionist, yoga teacher, and psychotherapist, who explores the intricate relationship between food, body image, and personal success.
“ It's really important to hear that there is hope for a healthier relationship with food and with your body. When you work on this it can really open up so many more doors for transformation in your life because if you're anchored in your sense of self, then everything in your life ca...
2025-01-2144 min
Your Truth Shared#102 Why Women Struggle with Authenticity at Work & How To Change It with Sara SlatteryMeet Sara Slattery, a coach who’s dedicated to helping you do life and business your way.
This conversation is a call to action, urging us all to regularly re-evaluate our goals and definitions of success as we navigate life's ever-changing landscape. It's a reminder to adapt and set boundaries to protect our well-being.
“It's not safe for you to fight back in the boardroom or in the meeting. It may not be safe for you to leave because you might be punished. But it might be safe for you to agree with what everybody's sayi...
2025-01-1547 min
Your Truth Shared#101 Seven Steps to Reframing the Self-Doubt That’s Costing Your Business with Vicky ShillingAre you tired of feeling stuck in your business due to self-doubt and uncertainty? Do you struggle to take action and make progress towards your goals because of negative self-talk and fear of failure?
Discover Vicky Shilling’s 7 step approach to reframing your self-doubt and hitting your business goals as a result. Vicky is a self belief business coach who has helped lots of entrepreneurs and solopreneurs overcome the unseen cost of self-doubt.
“Let’s experiment. Let’s see what happens if we try on a different belief. It doesn’t mean anything if it works o...
2024-12-1845 min
Your Truth Shared#100 A Yearly Reflection That Lasts a Lifetime: My Simple Process with Finola HowardDo you want to achieve your goals for 2025? This is the blueprint to set you on your way!
As we celebrate the 100th episode, Finola shares her personal and highly effective strategy for annual reflection and growth.
Learn how to paint a comprehensive picture of your past year’s triumphs and trials, ensuring no valuable lesson goes unnoticed. This episode is your gateway to embracing both successes and failures as stepping stones for future growth.
As a special treat, Finola has crafted a downloadable annual review template, designed to guide entrepreneurs in assessing th...
2024-12-1216 min
Your Truth Shared#99 How To Right Size Yourself for the Life You Want To Live with Norma O’KellyWhat happens when you step back from the roles you've inherited and embrace a life that truly reflects who you are? Join Finola as she chats with systemic coach and facilitator Norma O'Kelly, exploring the transformative power of systemic coaching. Drawing from her extensive training, Norma shares insights on how the interconnected systems of family, school, and workplace shape our identities and influence our actions.
In a world that often feels isolating, where can we find genuine support? Norma opens up about her journey of stepping into an elder's role too soon, ultimately leading to burnout. She...
2024-12-0346 min
Your Truth Shared#98 - Your 3 Phased Map to Exponential Business Growth with Finola HowardFinola shares the essential Marketing Milestones that can propel entrepreneurial ventures to new heights. The episode is structured around three critical milestones:
Positioning, Engine, and Visibility (P-E-V)
These together create a comprehensive map for business growth.
The episode serves as both a guide and a call to action for entrepreneurs, encouraging them to reflect on their growth journey and utilize the resources provided to drive exponential growth. By focusing on strategic positioning, constructing a robust digital engine, and amplifying visibility, listeners are equipped with actionable steps to elevate their business endeavours.
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2024-11-2816 min
Your Truth Shared#97 What I Learned From 25 Years of Scaling Businesses with Brendan McGurganDid you know that only a small fraction of SMEs actually achieve scalable success? In this episode, Finola sits down with Brendan McGurgan—chartered accountant, director, and CEO mentor—to dive into how adopting a purposeful mindset can propel your business to new heights. Question for you - have you ever analysed your inner voice? Is it your biggest supporter, or is it holding you back? In this discussion, Brendan delves into the power of mindset and the often-overlooked psychological barriers, like imposter syndrome and self-doubt, that even the most successful entrepreneurs face.
Brendan also explores the tran...
2024-11-1950 min
Your Truth Shared#96 Uniting Technology, Brands and Consumers Like Never Before with Wendy SlatteryHands up if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of products in the beauty industry! Do you have a little bag stashed away in the back of your drawer with half-used products? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This week, Wendy Slattery, CEO of Beauty Buddy, is here to take us on her and her sister’s journey to transform personal challenges within the beauty industry into a flourishing, tech-based, community-driven solution. Wendy, alongside her sister and co-founder, aimed to change how consumers navigate the overwhelming sea of beauty products by creating a platform inspired by TripA...
2024-11-1249 min
Your Truth Shared#95 Brand Refresh 101: How to Tell When It's Time for a Change with Finola HowardCan a logo change really redefine your business, or is it time to dig deeper into your brand's soul? This week, join Finola as she navigates the sometimes murky waters between a brand refresh and a complete rebrand. With years of experience in brand positioning and development, Finola has learned that aligning with your brand's human values can be transformative.
Take, for instance, Nike's bold decision to stand by Colin Kaepernick—a move that sparked conversation while reinforcing their core identity. In this episode, Finola unpacks why such choices aren't just about aesthetics but about staying true to...
2024-11-0613 min
Your Truth Shared#94 - How to Turn Skyrocketing Costs into Opportunities for Growth with Grainne MullinsWhat does it take to turn skyrocketing costs and near-insurmountable obstacles into opportunities for growth and community-building?
Gráinne Mullins, the visionary founder and CEO of Grá Chocolates, reveals her unique approach to tackling these challenges head-on. From battling drastic increases in ingredient prices to dealing with soaring rent, Gráinne shares her story with raw honesty, turning her struggles into a source of inspiration and resilience.
From her origins as a pastry chef to creating hand-painted Easter eggs that became an instant hit during lockdown, Gráinne’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her ba...
2024-07-2323 min
Your Truth Shared#93 - Stop Chasing Likes and Start Driving Meaningful Sales with Karen McCarthyAre you ready to transform your social media strategy from chasing likes to driving meaningful sales? Join us as we sit down with Karen McCarthy, a social media marketing coach who transformed scepticism into success. Karen shares her evolution from a reluctant marketing student to a values-driven social media expert, sharing practical insights on aligning your online efforts with the buyer's journey.
From navigating the chaos of international interviews post-9/11 to blending creativity and business in France, Karen's experiences highlight the magic that can unfold when you embrace unexpected opportunities. Karen opens up about the profound impact...
2024-07-1746 min
Your Truth Shared#92 - Will We Ever Bid Farewell to One-Dimensional Leadership with Kate RooneyWhat is going on with leadership right now? Will we ever bid farewell to one-dimensional, dinosaur-style leadership? Joining Finola this week is Kate Rooney, an excellent leadership coach from The OnLegs Agency, to discuss the persistent challenges of modern corporate leadership. Kate brings a wealth of knowledge from her early retail management days when she prioritised team dynamics over hitting KPIs.
Together, Kate and Finola unpack the significance of vulnerability, navigate power dynamics in leadership, and explore the magical ripple effect that can happen when supportive environments are created. They also delve into transforming teams through honest...
2024-07-1045 min
Your Truth Shared#91 - Taking Responsibility for Your Own Happiness with Sinead KennedyHave you ever found yourself trapped in the relentless pursuit of societal expectations, only to discover that it leads to a life misaligned with your true self? Our guest, author, speaker, and health and wellness coach, Sinead Kennedy, knows this all too well.
Join us as Sinead shares her transformative story: her struggle with mental health, which culminated in a stay at a psychiatric hospital —a pivotal moment in her journey toward self-acceptance. Sinead unpacks how she redefined her life by setting boundaries, conducting life audits, and embracing her authentic self. She reflects on the consequences of an...
2024-07-0329 min
Your Truth Shared#90 - What Happens when you Trade Relentless Ambition for Intuitive Joy with Clare McKennaGet ready to discover the magic that happens when you trade relentless ambition for intuitive joy. This week, Finola sits down with Clare McKenna, radio presenter, podcaster, and integrative health coach, who shares her transformative journey from marketing boardrooms to broadcasting and creating a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Clare reveals how she has navigated the challenges of her career, found contentment, and is now empowering others to do the same.
Clare also addresses societal body standards and the often toxic diet and fitness culture. She candidly discusses her own struggles and revelations, emphasizing the...
2024-06-1945 min
Your Truth Shared#88 - The Step-by-Step Guide to the Ultimate Sales and Marketing Funnel with Finola HowardThe Step by Step Guide to the Ultimate Sales & Marketing Funnel for your Business
Get ready to bid farewell to marketing strategy overwhelm! This week, Finola unveils her proven blueprint, a step-by-step guide to the ultimate sales and marketing funnel you need. Together, you'll ditch the confusion and embrace an approach that hits the bullseye for entrepreneurs, turning your customers into champions.
In this episode, Finola strips the AIDA model down to its core, revealing a pathway that ensures your business isn't just seen but chosen. As Finola dissects each conversion point, you'll learn how...
2024-05-2822 min
Your Truth Shared#87 - Demanding a Rewrite of the Marketing Playbook with Fab GiovanettiDiscover the heartbeat of modern marketing as we're joined by Fab Giovanetti, chief Marketing Rebel at Alt Marketing School, who brings a breath of fresh air to the conversation on ethical and human-centric marketing strategies.
“The biggest recurring sentence that our students would say was oh marketing always gave me the ick. And I just said I don't want myself or my clients or my work, for other people to perceive it in a way that feels icky, that feels sticky and it always jumped out at me.” – Fab Giovanetti
Together, we unravel the magic of conn...
2024-05-0740 min
Your Truth Shared#86 Designing Life and Business On Your Own Terms with Elaine RogersWhen the path less travelled calls your name, it's time to listen. That's exactly what this week's guest, Elaine Rogers, did; her story is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
"Change is the only constant that we have in the world. We're always in one of the four stages of change. And when we're in the comfort zone of change, it feels comfortable. A business has its own energy and cycle of change. When it's coasting along and comfortable, at some point, it will go stale, or stop." – Elaine Rogers.
Elaine Rogers is a remarkable online business man...
2024-04-3059 min
Your Truth Shared#85 What If? Joy was How you Measured Success & the Money Proved You Right with Finola HowardAre you ready to step into greatness? It's time to let your uniqueness shine brightly and create the space for your dreams to unfold. Join Finola as she unveils the exciting details of her highly anticipated book, "What If? Joy Was How You Measured Success And The Money Proved You Right!". But here's the best part: the wait is almost over as you can dive right into its pages from 29th April 2024, available from Amazon.
This week, Finola shares the inspiration, learnings, trials and triumphs of penning her first book. Discover the evolution of publishing and how...
2024-04-2328 min
Your Truth Shared#84 - Launch Success for a Women’s Supplement Brand with Michelle Hone and Sarah KellyThis week, get ready to discover the innovation and resilience that's changing the face of female wellness. Michelle Hone and Sarah Kelly, scientists turned entrepreneurs, delve into the intricacies of women's health through their innovative supplement brand, Herology. Michelle and Sarah's journey from the corridors of academia to the competitive wellness industry is a tale of breaking barriers and forging new paths for female well-being.
This episode unfolds the duo's tenacity in confronting the societal taboos around women's health and the critical yet often ignored menstrual cycle. Kelly and Michelle's story is a beacon of inspiration for f...
2024-02-131h 03
Your Truth Shared#83 Scaling With Soul: The Human Side of Business with Marina BraniganAre you an entrepreneur who lies awake staring at the ceiling at 2 AM, wondering how to take your business to the next level without burning out? If so, this episode is for you! Get ready to dive deep into the gritty times of entrepreneurship as Marina Branigan joins Finola to discuss career pivots, the humanness of business and how grief can act as a trigger for professional growth.
Throughout the discussion, we learn of Marina’s heart-wrenching task of facilitating redundancies to the career pivot that brought her back to her purpose. Marina delves into the multifaceted cha...
2024-01-3050 min
Your Truth Shared#82 - Aligning Personal Purpose with Business Purpose with Rosemary Daynes KearneyEmbrace the transformative power of aligning personal purpose with business as we unfold the story of Rosemary Daynes Kearney, award winning businesswoman and founder of The Care Advocate. Rosemary's resilience and commitment to making care valued and visible in the world is at the heart of our discourse, offering insights and inspiration for anyone seeking to weave their past experiences into meaningful entrepreneurial endeavors.
Rosemary's candid accounts of her personal and professional pivots, including facing redundancy and stepping boldly into entrepreneurship, underscore the importance of adaptability and the entrepreneurial spirit. We highlight the vital importance of collective...
2024-01-2355 min
Your Truth Shared#81 The Future of Shopping: AI Tailored Skincare Solutions with Fatima AwanImagine having a personal skincare consultant in the palm of your hand; that's the reality Fatima Awan brings to life. Fatima is the innovative mind behind Finiite AI. Our enlightening discussion traverses the landscape of digital marketing and e-commerce, where Finite AI's deep learning API is making waves by providing personalized product recommendations to consumers. With a focus on how brands can enhance customer loyalty and engagement, we uncover the potential for e-commerce platforms and retailers to become data-rich powerhouses through the use of AI, driving smarter marketing decisions and improved sales conversion rates.
The journey of...
2024-01-1734 min
Your Truth Shared#80 The Challenges of Introducing CBD to the Irish Market with Paisley HerveyHave you ever wondered how a love story can blossom into a thriving business? Joining Finola this week is Paisley Hervey, co-founder of Emerald Farm in County Wicklow, who will share her incredible tale of love, resilience, and entrepreneurial success. Paisley unveils how her love story became the foundation for Paisley and her husband's venture, bringing forth natural products that captivated the Irish market. However, their path wasn't without challenges. Paisley opens up about her husband's battles with addiction and mental health, revealing how these hurdles transformed into pillars of purpose and resilience. Rather than breaking him, these trials...
2024-01-0954 min
Your Truth Shared#79 Google Analytics Secrets That Will Propel Your Business with Amanda WebbGet ready to leap into the world of digital marketing as we unravel its complexities with Amanda Webb, an expert in ROI and analytics. This week, you will gain insightful nuggets from Amanda's fascinating journey, starting from her organic hamper business to becoming a celebrated figure in the digital marketing space.
You'll discover the power of Google Analytics —a robust tool providing indispensable insights into website performance. Are you struggling with website traffic? Fear not, as Amanda ensures that even in the face of low traffic, there's reason for optimism by demonstrating how it can serve as a g...
2024-01-0242 min
Your Truth Shared#78 Ten Truths Shared - Ten Truths Shared - Top Episodes from 2023 with Finola HowardThe first step in your marketing is to be brave enough to tell your truth. It's the key to owning your point of difference. The second step is when the market responds to your truth by sharing it. That's when you know it's great marketing.
This podcast is about sharing the truths of the entrepreneurs I come in contact with that have been brave enough to take that first step and be vulnerable enough to make their difference in the world. I hope that you will be inspired by their stories and can borrow some of their br...
2023-12-2652 min
Your Truth Shared#77 Empowering Female Political Aspirations in Ireland with Mairead O'SheaWould you believe a man stepped on the moon before a female councillor was elected in County Leitrim? Yes, you read that right. It's time to spotlight the pressing issue of women's under-representation in Irish County Councils. Joining Finola this week is the ever-insightful Mairead O'Shea, who explores the male-dominated political scene and why such a drastic change is overdue.
Mairead delves into the inspiring work of See Her Elected, an initiative empowering women by igniting their confidence and skills to run for elections. Mairead unveils the complexities of balancing family life and political duties and the m...
2023-12-1945 min
Your Truth Shared#75 Six Steps to Master Your Social Media Strategy with Louise McDonnellGet ready to unlock the secrets of a dynamite social media strategy with award-winning strategist Louise McDonnell. Prepare to expand your digital horizons as Louise shares practical and easily applicable tactics guaranteed to elevate your business.
In this episode, Louise delves into her inspiring career journey and navigates through the complexities of male-dominated industries, shedding light on the challenges of being underestimated and overlooked. Louise also unveils the core components of a highly effective digital strategy. With Louise's six-step approach, we explore the importance of understanding your target audience, setting clear business goals, and constantly revising them...
2023-12-051h 02
Your Truth Shared#74 A Digital Strategy For Outsmarting Your Competitors with Sarah Jane VincentNavigating the digital strategy landscape can be a bit overwhelming. Questions like which social media platforms to choose, how often to post, and whether to shell out for Google ads can make your head spin. This week’s guest suggest an alternative starting point. Join us for a conversation with award-winning SEO expert and digital strategist, Sarah Jane Vincent.
Sarah Jane shares her expertise on the critical role of SEO and how larger brands are gravitating towards it for a lasting impact. She takes us through her professional journey and highlights the trials she encountered during the pan...
2023-11-281h 01
Your Truth Shared#73 The Silent Business Killer You Need to Hear About with Susannah SimmonsAre you ready to master your customer retention game? Multi-passionate entrepreneur, software adoption doctor and author Susannah Simmons joins Finola this week to spill all you need to know about elevating the customer experience.
Susannah provides valuable advice on understanding customer needs and how the difference between customers and users can be critical for businesses. She explains how a CRM system can be your knight in shining armour, eliminating firefighting and ensuring a perfect balance with customer interactions. Susannah also exposes the elusive “silent killer” in business and unveils the one pivotal question that will propel your busin...
2023-11-2143 min
Your Truth Shared#72 One Page: A Fearless Guide to Planning that Delivers On Your DreamEver thought about why so many business plans fall flat? Wondered why we often avoid planning, even when we know it's crucial for success? This episode is all about unraveling these questions. I share my insights to guide you towards creating a strategic one-page business plan that aligns with your vision and gives you a thrilling picture of your future.
We delve into the common reasons for business plan failures and plan-avoidance, and discuss how you can dodge these pitfalls. You'll learn about the six one-page plans - a five-year path, an annual plan, a 90-day plan, a...
2023-11-1514 min
Your Truth Shared#71 Quitting Corporate to Get Creative: Eva Blake’s Path to HappinessEver wondered how a leap of faith can lead you to uncover your true passion and purpose? Get ready to be inspired as we chat with Eva Blake, a leading brand photographer and founder of The Bliss Network. Eva takes us through her personal journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, a transition prompted by the misalignment of her values with the corporate culture.
She shares with us how she found her niche in brand photography and crafted a relaxed space for organic networking and learning. This is a story about the power of women's entrepreneurship, about c...
2023-11-0141 min
Your Truth Shared#69 Trading a Desk Job for Running Shoes with Mary JenningsEver have one of those days where the confines of your office feel like they’re closing in on you? Our guest, Mary Jennings, sure did. That's why she took a brave leap, and swapped her desk job for the outdoors. As the founder of Forget the Gym, Mary guides us through her transformative journey from corporate life to her fulfilling entrepreneurial venture.
Mary shares her raw and encouraging experiences of building a successful business in an industry she is truly passionate about - running. She talks about the evolution of her business from an idea, a boo...
2023-10-1741 min
Your Truth Shared#68 Mastering Your Money Mindset with Winnie SunDo you ever feel like your finances are running amok while you're busy building your empire?
In this episode, Finola sits down with Winnie Sun, a leading financial advisor and regular contributor to CNBC, Forbes, Fox News and more. Known as the wealth whisperer, Winnie discusses her money journey and the lessons she's learned along the way.
Listen in as Winnie emphasizes the importance of taking care of ourselves financially, particularly for entrepreneurs who often put themselves last, not considering crucial factors such as retirement plans, emergency funds, and future healthcare costs.
The c...
2023-10-1046 min
Your Truth Shared#67 Surviving in Business: The Five-Year Journey to Doubling Turnover with Niamh Hogan [Part Two]In the world of business, success rarely comes without its fair share of challenges. In this part two episode, Finola fast forwards five years and welcomes back Holos CEO and creator Niamh Hogan to discuss the growth of her natural Irish skincare brand.
Niamh shares her incredible journey of overcoming challenges and thriving during an unprecedented global pandemic, becoming a student in her own business and embracing her products being online. Niamh's story is resilient and adaptable as she unpacks how the company turned its fortunes around, doubling its turnover by shifting its focus to online sales an...
2023-10-0347 min
Your Truth Shared#66 Harnessing Fear as a Catalyst for Success with Niamh Hogan [Part One]Fear can often be paralysing, but what if we told you that there is another way that you can look at it instead? Joining Finola this week for a two-part episode is inspirational holistic health therapist Niamh Hogan. Niamh takes us on the journey of how her business began, the steps in making her business flourish, and how she harnessed fear as a catalyst for success.
Niamh explores the power of natural ingredients in holistic health, the value of media coverage and business relationships and reveals how she pushes herself out of her comfort zone by actively...
2023-09-1943 min
Your Truth Shared#65 Innovation Through Play: A LEGO Exploration with Per KristiansenHave you ever struggled to listen to the voice in your own head? We all have! But how can we expect other people to listen to us, if we can't even listen to ourselves? This episode is your golden ticket to explore a tool revolutionising communication and strategy development throughout countless organisations. Joining Finola this week is special guest Per Kristiansen, one of the original master trainers in the LEGO® Serious Play® Method. Yes, you read that right. LEGO.Per delves deep into the fascinating connection between our hands and brains, exploring how the LEGO Serious Play me...
2023-09-1242 min
Your Truth Shared#64 Prioritising You: Unpacking the Power of Self-Reflection with Marla AlbertieWhen was the last time you put yourself first? We all want to feel successful and fulfilled but often forget to reflect on our needs and priorities. Marla Albertie, owner and driving force of the Truth Speaks Group, joins Finola this week to share her invaluable insights on the often-rough seas of work-life balance, self-awareness in leadership and achieving financial success through the power of mindset.
Throughout the discussion, Marla reveals how failure can be reframed as learning and how the desire for titles can distort our understanding of work. With a focus on genuine care for ot...
2023-09-0544 min
Your Truth Shared#63 Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Strategies for Embracing Inner Comfort with Brent PerkinsDo you feel like you’re living an inauthentic life? Are you tired of feeling like an imposter and getting in your own way? It’s time to get real and start uncovering your truth! Brent Perkins, a tenured CEO who left his corporate job to explore inner work and write his first book, ‘Papercuts’, joins Finola to discuss the challenges of embracing change, fostering healthy relationships, and achieving personal and professional success.
Throughout the discussion, Brent explores embracing the seasons of life, the concept of comfort zones versus fear zones, and how it’s essential not to let fear...
2023-08-2944 min
Your Truth Shared#62 Ageing Powerfully: Unleashing Happiness Beyond Midlife with Alana KirkAre you in midlife and feeling overwhelmed with the expectations society has put on you? Midlife is often seen as a slump or crisis, but research shows that happiness increases after this period. Women have been expected to conform to societal norms for too long, but it's time to throw out the checklist and find out what you really want.
This week, midlife coach and author Alana Kirk delves into midlife's transformative power, stepping off survival mode and entering thrival mode. Alana explores the post-midlife happiness experienced, particularly by women, as they embrace newfound independence and explore p...
2023-08-2240 min
Your Truth Shared#61 Mastering Branding: Beyond Logos to Customer-Centric Magic with Aisling GriffinDo you wish to master the art of branding but are unsure where to begin? Well, fear not! This week, expert brand designer Aisling Griffin joins Finola to discuss the power and purpose of effective branding and its beautiful ability to connect businesses with their customers.
Aisling explores how branding has evolved from mere logos to encompass positioning, messaging, and customer-centricity, something we are all for here on Your Truth Shared. Aisling also uncovers her personal experiences and expert advice on choosing purposeful clients, letting go for growth and the importance of creativity in the design process. K...
2023-08-1545 min
Your Truth Shared#59 Drive Your Vision Forward and Trust the Journey with Joanne SweeneyDo you ever feel like you have a vision for the future but don’t know how to get there? Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and challenges. However, it is crucial to maintain a clear vision, trust one’s instincts, and seek guidance when necessary. In this two-part episode, Joanne Sweeney, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary, joins Finola to share her inspiring journey from broadcast journalism to establishing her own successful PR brand and launching Public Sector Marketing Pros.
With valuable insights on the power of vision, trusting the process, and embrac...
2023-08-0123 min
Your Truth Shared#58 Design Your Own Success with Finola Howard & Lucy O'Reilly#58 Design Your Own Success with Finola Howard and Lucy O'Reilly
Are you ready to get to the next level faster? In today's competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs often seek new strategies to attract the right customers and achieve better results. This week, Lucy and Finola come together to share their insights on the power of branding and collaboration and announce their highly anticipated five-day "Design Your Own Success" event, which will be taking place in County Wicklow this coming November.
Lucy and Finola have joined forces to create this comprehensive program that will cover positioning...
2023-07-2540 min
Your Truth Shared#57 Unleashing Podcast Power: Secrets to Success with Jason Allan ScottAre you ready to learn the secret sauce to success and hear why podcasts are the only fair medium for storytelling? This week's special guest, Jason Allan Scott, is here to share his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, from selling smiley face t-shirts to securing a significant deal in South Africa and launching his own successful podcast. Jason also delves into personal struggles, including being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and how he turned these challenges into opportunities.
Jason emphasises the importance of preselling, delivering on promises, and creating valuable content in today's competitive business world through his insightful stories. Wh...
2023-06-1350 min
Your Truth Shared#56 How To Unlock Opportunities In The Ever-Evolving Marketing World with Frank, Kami and JoeriAre you eager to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving marketing world? If so, this four-way conversation is for you! Marketing experts Frank Prendergast, Kami Huyse and Joeri Billast join Finola to discuss the exciting future of marketing, exploring the power of a collaborative community and how new technologies like VR and AI will revolutionise the industry.
Frank, Kami and Joeri delve into the Rise community, a space dedicated to exploring the future of marketing and learning from each other, and its impact on creating the must-read book "The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever." They a...
2023-06-0639 min
Your Truth Shared#55 Menopause as an Opportunity to Assess with Catherine O'KeefeThere’s so much talk about Menopause that sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. In this episode of Your Truth Shared, Host Finola Howard speaks with Wellness Warrior Catherine O’Keefe about her experience of being ambushed by perimenopause both personally and professionally. Since then she has made it her mission to empower women with the knowledge they need to navigate the unique experience that is menopause successfully.
Catherine is a Menopause Wellness and Workplace Consultant and creator of the Menopause Success Summit. Hear Catherine’s reassuring take on menopause as an opportunity for life asses...
2023-05-3039 min
Your Truth Shared#54 Get Up Close and Personal With The People You Serve with Finola HowardHow well do you know your customers? Have you spent time leaning in and listening to yours? Did you stop at demographics or did you go deeper? That’s where the magic lies.. this deeper insight into who your customers are and how they feel. Too often customers are kept at an arms length when the reality is the closer they are the greater your business can be.
Tune in to hear Finola talk about passionately about customers and hear her librarian story as a way to understand what’s truly needed to really profile your customers. Further...
2023-05-1611 min
Your Truth Shared#53 Pushing Boundaries and Following the Whispers of the Universe with Leslie RileyIt's never too late to take the plunge and live a committed life, and here to remind us just that is special guest Leslie Riley. This week, communication expert and facilitator Leslie Riley joins Finola to share her inspiring story of overcoming gender barriers in the military and finding success by embracing her femininity. Through her experiences at West Point and as a helicopter pilot, Leslie learned the importance of authenticity and creating a safe space for others to share ideas.
Throughout, Leslie shares her belief in pushing boundaries and following the whispers of the universe to ac...
2023-05-0239 min
Your Truth Shared#52 Dressing for Success In Business and Beyond with Aoife DunicanCan your clothes determine how the world communicates with you? Can showing up and dressing well lead to success? Here to unpack dressing for success in business and beyond is special guest Aoife Dunican. Aoife is a motivational speaker, image consultant and personal stylist empowering men and women to exude confidence and make a lasting impression through their image and style.
Hear Aoife's unique insights on creating a personal brand, aligning values, and selecting clothes that make you feel fabulous and confident. Plus, get practical tips on how to use the four C's to create a wardrobe...
2023-04-2550 min
Your Truth Shared#51 What Got You Here Won't Take You There with Finola HowardHas your business stayed at the same level for a while? Do you want to know what it takes to go to the next level? In this weeks final episode of the three part series Finola shares the 10 Key Objectives that you need to address in order to create space for more in your business.
Tune in to hear Finola address key objectives around Finances, Brand, Customers, Product, Systems, Team Building, Digital, Sustainability, New Opportunities and Growing You. Further key points throughout include:
Businesses often get stuck at a certain stage.
At each point of growth, somet...
2023-04-1814 min
Your Truth Shared#50 Biting Into the Crumbs of Creativity with Tara PrendergastHave you ever been sneered at for your creative ideas? Don't let that discourage you! We all carry our own unique stories, and this week, we hear the inspirational journey of business strategist and founder of The Biscuit Factory, Tara Prendergast. From an art school dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur, we learn how she managed to turn her creative passion into a thriving business.
Tune in to hear how Tara used her entrepreneurial background and marketing skills to create opportunities within the creative sector, learn the power of a customer-centric business and the magic of building a...
2023-04-1155 min
Your Truth Shared#49 10 Steps to an Effective Positioning Strategy with Finola HowardWelcome to the second of a three part special where we join Finola Howard, as she explores how an effective positioning strategy can level up your business and unlock powerful growth.
Defining your Positioning strategy is a crucial aspect of building a brand, as it sets a company apart from its competitors and establishes an identity in the market.
Effective positioning is based on a deep understanding of the target audience, their needs, and preferences, as well as the competitive landscape. By establishing a unique selling point and emphasizing the brand's differentiators, businesses can resonate...
2023-04-0414 min
Your Truth Shared#48 Building Communities and Empowering Creatives with Mark MastersEverybody has something to offer, and with the right mindset, everyone can be the star of the show. Joining Finola to delve into this further is inspirational guest and founder of You Are The Media, Mark Masters.
In this episode, Mark explores the power of connection and creativity by sharing his innovative approach to community building and events organisation. Mark shares the secret to creating innovative spaces that welcome others and put them in the driver's seat of their business. Mark also demystifies failure and explains how it can be a more profound learning experience. Further key...
2023-03-2843 min
Your Truth Shared#47 Why Purpose, Mission and Vision Matter with Finola HowardWelcome to a reflection special with Finola Howard. In this solo episode, Finola reflects on why Purpose, Mission and Vision matter and how they hold the secret to unlocking 10% growth in your business.
She shares research from Ernst & Young and Harvard Business Review that reveals that companies that are purpose driven have a greater potential for growth than those that don't.
Finola suggests that purpose helps you think bigger and that it should come from a higher place than just making money, such as a dream or difference you want to make in the world.
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2023-03-1613 min
Your Truth Shared#44 The Modern Marketing Strategy That Customers Love with Mark SchaeferMarketing futurist Mark Schaefer shares his insights on building successful communities and leading the future of marketing. With his 10 bestselling books and acclaimed work with brands such as Dell, Microsoft, and Adidas, Mark unveils the power of community - why it's the last great marketing strategy, how small to medium sized companies can lead the future, and why the most human company wins.
Listen and gain invaluable insights on how to spark customer loyalty and advocacy, build trust, stay relevant, and make an impact in the world.
“If you're going to work on something and you...
2023-02-2142 min
Your Truth Shared#42 Build Values That Stick Even When They're TestedWelcome to a reflection special with your host Finola Howard. In this solo episode, Finola reflects on the recurring theme of the importance of values in so many of the conversations we’ve been having on the podcast. Yet many company leaders don’t even know what the mission or the values of the company are.
Throughout this episode, Finola shares why values do not always ring true in organisations regardless of size and how to do it differently. She even shares her own values for her business and would love if you shared yours too.
Furt...
2023-02-0917 min
Your Truth Shared#41 Ten Truths Shared: Inspiring moments to help you build your story with Finola HowardIn this Your Truth Shared special, listen back to a compilation of amazing stories and insights shared by a selection of guests who have appeared on the podcast over the past year. With a library of forty episodes, it’s difficult to select just ten moments, but this collection is a mix of advice, techniques and real-life stories that hopefully provides inspiration for you to build your own success story in the coming year. Key moments include:
Unlock your confidence with Maureen McCowen
Diversity and inclusion for modern business with David Walsh
Living from the inside out and con...
2023-01-3148 min
Your Truth Shared#40 How to Discharge Anxiety with Deirdre O'ConnorTraumatic experiences can remain trapped in our bodies and psyches, but do we have the power to free ourselves of riddling anxiety? Here to help lighten our loads is sleep and anxiety expert Deirdre O'Connor, who will unpack the trauma and prevalence of anxiety in today's world. Deirdre has over 30 years of experience studying the connection between our bodies, thoughts and feelings and joins us to shed light on the therapies that can help people explore, identify, and move past life's hardships. Unravelling the theme of anxiety, Deirdre uncovers the age of information overload, the importance of connection in...
2023-01-2440 min
Your Truth Shared#38 Stop Writing Books Nobody Reads with Debbie JenkinsJoining Finola this week is author, publisher and writing coach Debbie Jenkins to share valuable advice on everything you need to know about writing content for the modern reader.
Throughout the discussion, Debbie shares her professional footpath from engineering to marketing to setting up her own business. Debbie candidly opens up about how a pretty brilliant midlife crisis changed the course of her life and reminds us that there is no time limit to your dreams.
If you plan to write a book or content that people will actually read, this episode will help you b...
2023-01-1053 min
Your Truth Shared#36 2023: A Year To Begin Again with Finola HowardWelcome to a reflection special with your host Finola Howard. In this solo episode, Finola reflects on the year that has been and invites you to do the same with a series of prompts that will highlight your accomplishments and endgame goals.
Throughout the episode, Finola opens up about her learnings and accomplishments, hints at future plans and reminds us to look through our lens of purpose for the forthcoming new year. In 2023, we have the opportunity to begin again with the wisdom of 2022 to guide us, so if you are ready to refocus and get motivated f...
2022-12-2725 min
Your Truth Shared#35 Regain Your Power as a Consumer with Heather McGuireAs we approach the festive season and near the end of 2022, integrated nutritional health coach Heather McGuire is here to discuss the mindset around food, taking your power back as a consumer and how a balanced diet can greatly benefit your lifestyle. Heather's tagline, "I do health, I don't do guilt", shines throughout as Heather reminds us that food is not our enemy. Instead, it is one of the greatest joys of life.
When eating and drinking, do you know what you are consuming? In this episode, Heather shares the importance of removing naivety when shopping, entices u...
2022-12-2042 min
Your Truth Shared#34 The Secret Sauce to Selling with Vinnie LynchFinola brings you a sales 101 session this week with special guest, co-founder and chief revenue officer of Graphite-Notes, Vinnie Lynch. If you are on a mission to improve your sales skills, look no further, as Vinnie is the bearer of the secret sauce to selling and is ready to serve it all out on the table!
Amongst the many golden nuggets throughout, Vinnie unwraps the science of selling along with his gentle approach to sales. We learn why organisations should embrace a CRM mindset and what can be recognised from our data insights. Vinnie also kindly shares...
2022-12-1349 min
Your Truth Shared#31 Are Your Annoyances Untapped Opportunities? With David O’HalloranAnnoyances can greatly wind us up from time to time, but have you ever thought of your biggest annoyance as being perhaps an untapped opportunity!? Joining Finola this week is engineer, serial entrepreneur and social entrepreneur David O’Halloran - a dynamo driving significant change and sustainable developments throughout Europe, Africa and Latin America.
David shares his whirlwind career with us, from stepping out of college and jumping ship to Holland to work with Petroleum business giant Shell and the stepping-stone back towards home, Ireland. David opens up about how he created his own opportunities whilst always kee...
2022-11-2239 min
Your Truth Shared#30 Killer Strategies To Win New Customers with Ciara FeelyA new era of sales and marketing is here, and this week Finola is joined by sales enablement strategist and author Ciara Feely. Are you on a mission to wow and win in business!? If so, this episode is a must-listen for you as Ciara reveals how you can truly understand your customer's journey, champion selling and obtain and maintain your customers for the long run.
Throughout the discussion, Ciara unpacks the digitisation of sales and how marketing is a vital component of the sales process. Ciara also explores why you should look at your business from...
2022-11-1545 min
Your Truth Shared#29 Why You Should Never Fear A Fumble with Helen WalshAre you shying away from putting yourself out there? Do you fear change, discomfort and the unknown? Joining Finola this week is author, international health, and life coach Helen Walsh who helps her clients unlock their power.
Helen takes us back to her childhood and shares how she got a bite for entrepreneurship from a young age. Helen also opens up about growing up in a tough home, leaving a domestic relationship and navigating through the hustle and bustle of business.
Evident from her social initiative, #PassItOn, Helen is a sparkling example of how an...
2022-11-0843 min
Your Truth Shared#28 Surround Yourself With People Whose Growth Game is Strong with Dani WallaceGet ready to bee inspired! Former serial self-saboteur and now fearless public speaking coach Dani Wallace is here to share her powerful life transformation journey. Through Dani’s I Am The Queen Bee movement and Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people from all corners of the globe to show up, wise up and rise.
Dani candidly shares how she and her sister were on a mission to break the generational cycle of domestic violence and how she overcame homelessness and rerouted her life path. Dani discusses the pressures we burden ourselves with and the importance of setting bo...
2022-11-0146 min
Your Truth Shared#27 The Birthright Of Happiness With Leisha McgrathAre you living the life you truly want to, or is self-sabotage disempowering you!? Joining Finola this week is special guest Leisha McGrath. Leisha is a chartered work and organisational psychologist, transformational coach, shaman, key speaker, and soon-to-be author who reminds us of our birthright of happiness and how we can boost our quality of life by living from the inside out.
Leisha opens up about her chronic illness and reveals how our bodies know how to self-heal. Leisha shares wonderful tips and tools on how we can lead a happier and healthier life by reconnecting with...
2022-10-2548 min
Your Truth Shared#26 Preserving Trust Throughout The Wild Cycle Of Business With Rob LeslieDid you know that the criminal economy is the third largest economy in the world, worth between five and six trillion dollars annually!? It is no wonder why people across the globe have become incredibly nervous about data and how their personal information is being consumed.
Joining Finola this week is special guest Rob Leslie. Rob is the president and Co-founder of Nillion, CEO and founder of Sedicci and World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.
Rob is a serial entrepreneur with a shatterproof passion and drive for problem-solving and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of data.
2022-10-1847 min
Your Truth Shared#24 Building Businesses and Solving Problems with Ben CroninMany things can go wrong when starting a business. However, with strategic business planning, robust connections, great marketing and perseverance - things can go oh so right! This week, serial entrepreneur Ben Cronin joins Finola to discuss his entrepreneurial journey of building businesses and solving problems. Ben is the co-founder and CEO of two technology companies, Kyckr (formerly GBR) and UBO Service. Kycker is a B2B business verification provider, and UBO Service is the leading online provider of anti-money laundering services, facilitating smaller to medium size businesses.
Ben is in the heart of a fascinating sector. In...
2022-10-0451 min
Your Truth Shared#23 Reflections upon the Entrepreneurial Road with Finola HowardMany learnings and discoveries have occurred over the last twenty-two episodes, so this week we are shaking things up with this special solo episode, an episode of reflection to delve into the pattern and dots that connect throughout the entrepreneurial map. During the discussion, Finola shares the importance of knowing before going, offering clarity and advice before you embark on your business journey. Finola also reveals the key to levelling up in business and the top three challenges every business faces. Key points throughout include:
- The rollercoaster ride of the entrepreneurial journey
- Finola’s b...
2022-09-2720 min
Your Truth Shared#22 The Collaborative Pathway to Business Growth with Lucy O'Reilly‘’Clients appreciate business owners who support other business owners because we’re all trying to do the same thing. We’re all people in business.’’ – Lucy O’Reilly.
Joining Finola on the show this week is web and brand designer, marketer and online course creator Lucy O’Reilly. Lucy specialises in bringing her client’s businesses online, building captivating Squarespace and Kajabi sites that not only build trust but propel sales too.
Since meeting in 2019, Finola and Lucy have frequently collaborated together in business, and this week’s topic covers just that – the collaborative pathway to business growth. Throu...
2022-09-2043 min
Your Truth Shared#21 - Learning at Large: The School of Place with Tasneem KhanWelcome to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the show this week is biologist, educator, barefoot enthusiast and nature explorer Tasneem Khan. Tasneem is the proud founding partner of EARTH CoLab, which curates and broadens the learning experiences for diverse individuals and institutes through their immersive learning expeditions.
Tasneem’s love for nature, curiosity, and experiential learning shine bright throughout this episode. Get ready to embark on a journey with Tasneem as she reveals how she helps individuals of all ages embrace a new lens for exploration and learning. Tasneem reveals her experience of working across different zon...
2022-09-1344 min
Your Truth Shared#20 The Authentic Route to Success with Jan van LeeuwenWelcome to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the show this week is successful entrepreneur, angel investor and connector Jan Van Leeuwen. Jan talks us through her entrepreneurial journey, from brainstorming business ideas over a glass of wine in her twenties to becoming co-founder and director of iQ Branding Solutions.
Do you have an interest in start-ups and investment? If so, this episode is a must-listen as we venture upon the authentic route to success, learning how the powerful duo of Jan and her husband led their business to seven figures with double-digit profit growth in just f...
2022-09-0647 min
Your Truth Shared#19 Aligning with the present moment and finding comfort in our space with Michelle BaillyWelcome to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the show this week is the wonderful Michelle Bailly. Michelle is a mental health and change facilitator with over 20 years of experience in helping organisations, leaders and teams discover mental wellbeing and how to ignite their emotional resilience during unsettling times of upheaval.
In this episode, Michelle guides us on aligning with the present moment and finding comfort in our space and shares valuable tools on how instead of resisting change, we can overcome it and adapt positively. As an experienced coach and pointer, Michelle has many fascinating insights a...
2022-08-3051 min
Your Truth Shared#18 How to Illuminate Your Life and Business Through Storytelling with Sally MurphyJoining Finola on the show this week is business consultant, trainer, communications strategist and captivating storyteller Sally Murphy. Sally works with clients from all corners of the globe, including giants such as Microsoft, Google, Paddy Power and many more. Strategic communication and storytelling can spark tremendous change, and Sally’s mission is to help people share better stories to transform their business.
This episode is packed to the brim with valuable nuggets and takeaways as Sally shares her communications 101 and reveals how to illuminate your life and business through storytelling. We learn about Sally’s grafting road to be...
2022-08-2348 min
Your Truth Shared#17 The Journey of Surviving to Thriving with Thor A RainJoining Finola on the show this week is inspirational health activist, pain and fatigue specialist and founder of the First Aid For Feelings social enterprise, Thor A Rain. Thor has been on a remarkable journey to coping with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and PTSD, and even against all odds, Thor embarked on a seven-year journey to a full recovery. For over a decade, Thor has been smashing goals and helping thousands of people deal with chronic pain, stress and anxiety through their social enterprise First Aid For Feelings and the meditation tool, Insight Timer.
In this episode...
2022-08-1650 min
Your Truth Shared#16 Unlocking Speaking Confidence with Maureen McCowenThis episode is dedicated to Maureen’s brother, Johnny McGowan, who was diagnosed with ALS – an aggressive Motor Neurone Disease in September 2021. To help support Johnny and his family, donations are most welcome via the link below:
GoFundMe: Fight for Johnny’s Girls
https://www.gofundme.com/f/fight-for-johnnys-girls
‘’I can’t imagine going back to the classroom. But this time, four years ago, I couldn’t imagine being out of the classroom. So you know, none of us know what life has in store for us.” – Maureen McCowen.
Welcome back to Your Truth Share...
2022-08-0929 min
Your Truth Shared#14 Creating your Masterpiece and the Art of Entrepreneurship with Amanda GraceJoining Finola this week is the wonderfully brave and inspirational Amanda Grace. Amanda is an artist, speaker, life coach and overall creative powerhouse who opens up about her artistic entrepreneurial journey and the common thread that arises every time.
Trust us when we say, this episode focused on creating your masterpiece and the art of entrepreneurship is packed to the brim with many golden nuggets. Amanda discusses how you don’t owe your decisions loyalty and introduces us to her newfound friendship with resentment and clean decision-making. We also hear Amanda’s take on overdelivering, how to avoid...
2022-07-2648 min
Your Truth Shared#13 Coming Home to Ourselves with Dr Julie MeehanIn some form or another, our profession impacts our day-to-day life, and after all, we are not just what we do. To explore this further, Finola is adding a new dimension to the Your Truth Shared podcast this week with the help of special guest, Dr Julie Meehan.
Julie is a clinical psychologist, strategic interventionist coach, parent guide and proud imperfect mom with over 20 years of experience working with children, parents, and families. In this episode, we hear about Julie’s brave move from a secure job with the Irish Health Service Executive into entrepreneurship, why we sh...
2022-07-1945 min
Your Truth Shared#12 The Greater Good in Business with Pawel SzczeckiWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. Predica is a proud Microsoft partner offering IT services and IT consultations with a mission to give people the freedom to do meaningful work. The business came to fruition by four inspiring founders, Greg, Pawel, Andrzej and Tomasz, each with different personalities but with the commonality of sharing a purpose and a robust set of values. Last week, we met Greg, and this week welcomes a lovely continuous flow as co-founder and self-leadership coach Pawel Szcecki joins Finola to discuss his Predica journey and the greater good in business.
There is no...
2022-07-1238 min
Your Truth Shared#10 Cultivating self-awareness and accelerating business growth with Brendan O’HaraWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola on the podcast this week is special guest Brendan O’Hara. Brendan is the co-founder and CTO of Untapped AI, a powerful self-awareness company on a mission to help leaders flourish in business by tapping into their self-awareness to learn and understand more about themselves as well as their clients.
In this episode, Brendan discusses the journey of cultivating self-awareness and accelerating business growth, shares his experience of adapting to challenging and ever-changing environments and reveals the advice he would offer to his younger self. Key points throughout this epi...
2022-06-2836 min
Your Truth Shared#9 Unlocking Your Greatness with Rachel Gotto‘’The words we say internally, and the visualizations we allow ourselves to form, create our reality.’’ – Rachel Gotto.
Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week Finola is delighted to welcome best-selling author, clinical hypnotherapist, personal success coach and speaker Rachel Gotto. Rachel ‘s story is astonishing and is unveiled in Flying on the Inside, a memoir of her trauma and recovery, released in December 2021 following the sudden loss of her husband and facing a life-threatening brain tumour.
In this episode, Rachel shares her journey from tragedy to triumph, her joyous connection to living and life, how she...
2022-06-2142 min
Your Truth Shared#8 Shaping Your Company Culture with Paul McClatchieWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. Joining Finola this week is special guest Paul McClatchie. Paul is the inspirational proud founder of the award-winning recruitment firm, Engage People, which takes great pride in creating happier and more productive workplaces by aligning business with talent.
In this episode, Paul rewinds in time, sharing how he made a big decision and an even more significant move by transitioning from his director role at Cpl Resources Plc to growing his own business into the thriving company it is today. Paul also discusses shaping your company culture, the power of differentiating y...
2022-06-1439 min
Your Truth Shared#7 The Evolution of Retail with Miriam SimonWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. Have you a passion for retail!? If so, you are in for a treat! Experienced strategist and retail guru Miriam Simon joins Finola on the podcast this week to discuss her fascinating entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of retail.
Miriam takes us behind the scenes and unpacks what it was like to work at senior and board levels for renowned brands such as Dunnes Stores, TK Maxx, Monsoon and B&Q – to name but a few. Miriam also reveals the importance of believing in your career path and opens up about he...
2022-06-071h 09
Your Truth Shared#6 Growing a Sustainable Social Enterprise with Mick KellyWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week, Finola is joined by the inspirational Mick Kelly. Mick is a social entrepreneur, author, TV presenter and founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself) – a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to educate and enable a global movement of food growers to help rebuild a sustainable food system.
In this episode, we learn how Mick connected his passion with a purpose following a supermarket encounter with a bulb of garlic. Mick opens up about the opportunities and challenges of growing a sustainable social enterprise and reveals the organic evolution of GIY...
2022-05-3139 min
Your Truth Shared#5 Pumping Heart Into Business with Carrie EddinsWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. We have a fascinating episode in store this week as special guest Carrie Eddins joins Finola. Carrie is a result-focused communication expert with beautiful energy who reaches into people’s hearts for a living, specialising in helping leaders on a mission of expressing themselves fully and pumping heart into business.
Throughout the show, Carrie opens up about her dyslexia, her courageous path to The Blondepreneur, and the importance of building connection through communication and content and reveals her exciting plans for the future. Key points throughout include:
- An int...
2022-05-2433 min
Your Truth Shared#4 Seeing through the lens of unconditional love with John Murray‘’Everybody has the entitlement to feel beautiful, happy, confident, and comfortable in their own skin. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. It’s classless. It’s raceless.’’ – John Murray.
Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week, joining Finola on the podcast is one of Ireland’s leading headshot photographers, John Murray. John is on a mission to close the gap between how we think we look and what we think the rest of the world expects us to look like and the gap between who we feel we are, as opposed to who we be...
2022-05-1731 min
Your Truth Shared#3 Aligning Your Career and Personal Values with Aoife O'Brien"Because we spend so much of our time at work, I think it's really, really important to make sure that you are happy at work because it leaks into every aspect of our lives." – Aoife O'Brien.
Welcome back to Your Truth Shared. Have you ever wondered what the secret is to obtaining job satisfaction or what makes people truly happy at work? Well, wonder no more as joining Finola on this week's episode is Happiness at Work expert and host of the same-titled and booming business podcast, Aoife O'Brien.
Having worked in multiple countries across the...
2022-05-1040 min
Your Truth Shared#2 The Key To Sustainable Growth With David WalshWelcome back to Your Truth Shared. This week, joining Finola on the podcast is inspirational business founder and Chairman David Walsh. David has such a fascinating story, amongst so many learnings to share. We begin by rewinding in time as David opens up about his childhood growing up on a small family farm in County Kerry and discloses his parents' surpassing influential impact on his beliefs and development.
David maps out the steppingstones of his professional career from agriculture, progressing to a market director at Keenan's, to entering the realm of entrepreneurship with Netwatch and HaloCare. During...
2022-05-0351 min
Your Truth Shared#1 The Path to Human-Centred Leadership with Mary Ann McGowan“When we allow people to show up fully, and if as leaders, we recognise the whole of the person at work, then we are in that space where thriving can happen.” – Mary Ann McGowan.
Welcome to the debut episode of Your Truth Shared. Are you a budding entrepreneur ready to ignite your vision and make your business a success!? If so, this is the perfect podcast for you! Intuitive marketer and founder of How Great Marketing Works Finola Howard lives by the mantra that great marketing is your truth shared. Get ready to embark on a journey with e...
2022-04-2432 min