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Podnews Weekly ReviewJason Carter, Ruth Fitzsimons, and Spotify - what are they "play"ing at?Ahead of The Podcast Show in London, Jason Carter spills the tea about what'll be there. Not literally.Also, Bauer Ireland's Ruth Fitzsimons. And, we look into Spotify's new play counts, and whatever they are.Send James & Sam a messageRuthless TruthIs an opinion platform hosted by Marvin “Truth” Davis. My life and career...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/suppor...2025-05-092h 31
The Career ScoopThe Travel Scoop: Ep 1. PragueIntroducing a new sub series of The Career Scoop, the Travel Scoop, hosted by James Fitzsimons. Tune in to hear outtakes from James' travels around the world. Listen to some stories from the people James meets along the way and pick up some tips and tricks of what to eat, where to go and how to make the most out of your short trip! 2023-04-1015 min
The Career ScoopS14: Ep 2 Mick McAteer Managing Partner Grant ThorntonMick is currently Managing Partner of Grant Thornton, after previously leading the firms Advisory Services offering. He has specialised in all forms of insolvency and corporate recovery across numerous industries including: construction, retail, telecoms, banking and aviation amongst others.
Mick shares with James his career journey to-date from leaving school, studying accountancy by night to currently leading a team of over 2,000 people, in 8 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man and Bermuda. 2022-09-1633 min
The Career ScoopS13: Ep 3 Alex White - Privacy Commissioner for BermudaAppointed in January 2020 as Bermuda’s first Privacy Commissioner, Alex White supervises all Bermudian organisations for compliance with the Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA). His work includes establishing the office and building the foundations for a successful data protection environment on the island.2022-08-3141 min
The Career ScoopS13: Ep 2 Gavin Gallagher - Director at Earlsfort GroupGavin is a Director of Earlsfort Group he has been involved in the development of commercial real estate and corporate workplace solutions for more than two decades. He is responsible for operations at East Point, a large, award winning office campus developed by Earlsfort back in the 1990’s.
East Point is home to 50+ corporate occupiers including Oracle and Google. The occupiers employ close to 9,000 people. Pre-Covid they would show up to work at East Point every day. The pandemic has transformed how people work and these days Gavin spends a good deal of his time speaking with the...2022-08-2350 min
The Career ScoopS13: Ep 1 Brian Desmond - EVP Head of Fund Services at Horseshoe Group (“Horseshoe”)Brian Desmond is the EVP Head of Fund Services at Horseshoe Group (“Horseshoe”). He is in charge of the Group’s fund administration operations and responsible for all business development activities related to Fund Services. Brian was one of the principal founders, a director and COO/CFO of Horseshoe Fund Services Ltd. (“HFSL”, formerly IKONIC), a fund administration company, acquired by Horseshoe in 2016. Brian has over 25 years of fund administration and audit experience and prior to setting up HFSL, Brian was the Bermuda Country Head at Citigroup Fund Services (Bermuda) Ltd. where he was responsible for overseeing the fund accounting...2022-05-0339 minThe Career ScoopS12: Ep 3 Mitch Blaser Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Mosaic Insurance.Mitch Blaser has more than 40 years of accomplishments in international insurance markets and co-founded next-gen specialty insurer Mosaic, launched in 2021. Previously, Mitch joined Robert Clements as a founding executive to launch Bermuda-based Ironshore with $1 billion in private-equity capital in 2006 and helped drive its growth to become a global property & casualty insurer with over 800 employees in 15 nations. He held key roles during the company’s evolution, including COO of Ironshore Inc, CFO, and CEO of Ironshore Bermuda, and CEO of Iron-Starr Excess Agency and IronServe. In 2017, Ironshore was acquired by Liberty Mutual Group, and he became chief transformation officer. Formerly, Mi...2022-04-2632 minThe Career ScoopS12: Ep 2 Derek Deasy - Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD.Derek is Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. His interests include leadership development, burnout and resilience, the impact of emotionally demanding tasks on work groups.
His research and practice in these areas are informed by a systems-psychodynamics approach that takes into account how group tasks, organizational structures and cultures are affected by, and affect, individuals’ experience at and of work.
Derek works regularly in leadership development programmes for high potentials and senior executives at INSEAD, and has contributed to open and in-company executive Programs, as well as to the full time MBAs, at the Co...2022-02-1549 minThe Career ScoopS12: Ep 1 David Ryan - Sales Specialist at Lamborghini, VancouverThis week's guest is David Ryan, Sales Specialist at Lamborghini Vancouver- Canada. David is a car-obsessed, former farmer from the West of Ireland who moved to Vancouver during Covid to realise his dream job of selling Super Cars for Lamborghini.2021-11-1735 minThe Career ScoopSeries 12: Ep 1 Teaser Trailer: David Ryan - Sales Specialist at Lamborghini, Vancouver CanadaThis weeks guest is David Ryan Sales Specialist Lamborghini Vancouver Canada. David is a car obsessed former farmer from the west of Ireland who moved to Vancouver during Covid to realise his dream job of selling Super Cars for Lamborghini.
James sits with David to discuss his career journey and the importance of chasing your dreams.2021-11-1500 minThe Career ScoopS11: Ep3 Aideen Jones - Aroma-Reiki TherapistThis week our guest is Aideen Jones - Aroma -Reiki Healer. Aideen runs a local business in Blackrock, Dublin where she is dedicated to offering her clients Aroma-Reiki treatments. Combining essential oil massage and Reiki healing, Aideen welcomes a broad range of clientele from students struggling with the stresses of life to more senior people looking for a gentle nurturing treatment…and everyone in between! Aroma-Reiki addresses Stress Management, Immune Support, Pain & Inflammation, Homeostasis & energy clearing. Stress and anxiety are common place today and many of Aideen’s clients find this a safe space to talk and find solutions and tool...2021-10-2734 minThe Career ScoopS11: Ep 3 - Aideen Jones - Aroma Reiki TherapistThe Career Scoop is back with another great episode! This week our guest is Aideen Jones - Aroma -Reiki Therapist. Aideen lives in Dublin where she is dedicated to offering her clients Aroma-Reiki treatments. Combining essential oil massage and Reiki healing, Aideen welcomes a broad range of clientele from students struggling with the stresses of life to more senior people looking for a gentle nurturing treatment…and everyone in between! Aroma-Reiki addresses Stress Management, Immune Support, Pain & Inflammation, Homeostasis & energy clearing. Stress and anxiety are common place today and many of Aideen’s clients find this a safe space to t...2021-10-2734 minThe Career ScoopS11: Ep 3 Teaser Trailer - Aideen Jones - Aroma Reiki TherapistThis week our guest is Aideen Jones - Aroma -Reiki Healer. Aideen runs a local business in Blackrock, Dublin where she is dedicated to offering her clients Aroma-Reiki treatments.
Combining essential oil massage and Reiki healing, Aideen welcomes a broad range of clientele from students struggling with the stresses of life to more senior people looking for a gentle nurturing treatment…and everyone in between!
Aroma-Reiki addresses Stress Management, Immune Support, Pain & Inflammation, Homeostasis & energy clearing.
Stress and anxiety are common place today and many of Aideen’s clients find this a safe space...2021-10-2501 minThe Career ScoopS 11. Ep.2: Paddy Barr - Managing Partner and Owner of Barr Performance CoachingSeries 11 continues with our fantastic guest Paddy Barr who has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had...2021-10-2054 minThe Career ScoopS11: Ep 2: Teaser Trailer Paddy Barr - Owner and Managing Partner of Barr Performance CoachingToday my guest is Paddy Barr. Paddy has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for...2021-10-1801 minThe Career ScoopS 11. Ep.1: Ciarán Hyland - Chef and Founder of Deadly BagelThis week's guest is Chef and Commercial Development Assistant for Fáilte Ireland, Ciarán Hyland. Having always been passionate about Ireland, tourism and gastronomy, Ciarán began his career journey training to be a Chef earning himself a B.A. in Culinary Arts from the Dublin Institute of Technology and experience working in well-known establishments in Dublin such as The Marker Hotel and The Pig’s Ear Restaurant. In 2016, Ciarán completed a Master’s Degree in International Tourism to take his fully honed culinary skills and knowledge in a different direction. His culinary passion fused together with his pass...2021-10-1345 minThe Career ScoopS 11. Ep.1: Teaser Trailer Ciarán Hyland - Chef and Founder of Deadly BagelThis week's guest is Chef and Commercial Development Assistant for Fáilte Ireland, Ciarán Hyland. Having always been passionate about Ireland, tourism and gastronomy, Ciarán began his career journey training to be a Chef earning himself a B.A. in Culinary Arts from the Dublin Institute of Technology and experience working in well-known establishments in Dublin such as The Marker Hotel and The Pig’s Ear Restaurant. In 2016, Ciarán completed a Master’s Degree in International Tourism to take his fully honed culinary skills and knowledge in a different direction. His culinary passion fused together with his pass...2021-10-1101 minThe Career ScoopS10 Ep.3: Shauna Moran - Founder and Managing Director - Operate RemoteIntroducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
This week’s guest is Founder & Managing Director of Operate Remote, Shauna Moran. Since 2017, Shauna has helped countless (world wide) committed CEOs and their teams define and create their unique Remote Company Culture which is the authentic vision, values, approaches, processes and skills that make them retain, engage and see their employees skyrocket. The endpoint with any of the work Shauna does is that you have a...2021-09-2252 minThe Career ScoopS10 Ep.3: Teaser Trailer: Shauna Moran - Founder and Managing Director - Operate RemoteIntroducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
This week’s guest is Founder & Managing Director of Operate Remote, Shauna Moran. Since 2017, Shauna has helped countless (world wide) committed CEOs and their teams define and create their unique Remote Company Culture which is the authentic vision, values, approaches, processes and skills that make them retain, engage and see their employees skyrocket. The endpoint with any of the work Shauna does is that you have a...2021-09-2001 minThe Career ScoopS10 Ep.2: Leah JM Dean, Author, Confidence and Mindset CoachLeah JM Dean is the author of the best-selling book, Assemble the Tribe, and an expert on leading with a "tribe mindset." She is a former HR Executive, who for more than 20 years, successfully led multiple people integrations and developed leading HR strategies.
As the Founder and CEO of Conduit International Ltd., Leah works with organizations and executives across numerous industries. Leah is also the founder of Design for Impact, which brings together hundreds of women and girls for professional and personal development.
On a mission to create a more connected world, Leah uses science...2021-09-1543 minThe Career ScoopS10 Ep.2: Teaser Trailer, Leah JM Dean, Author, Confidence and Mindset CoachLeah JM Dean is the author of the best-selling book, Assemble the Tribe, and an expert on leading with a "tribe mindset." She is a former HR Executive, who for more than 20 years, successfully led multiple people integrations and developed leading HR strategies.
As the Founder and CEO of Conduit International Ltd., Leah works with organizations and executives across numerous industries. Leah is also the founder of Design for Impact, which brings together hundreds of women and girls for professional and personal development.
On a mission to create a more connected world, Leah uses science...2021-09-1301 minThe Career ScoopS10 Ep.1: Conor McGowan Smyth, CCO FiremindsTo kick off our 10th series, we sit down with Conor McGowan Smyth, Chief Commercial Officer of Fireminds.
Fireminds is an international technology consulting firm serving clients in Bermuda, the Caribbean, LATAM, and North America. The company has nearly 40 employees based in Bermuda, Canada and Europe organized into two divisions, software development and cloud solutions.
In 2017, Fireminds received a major investment from ATN International, Inc. to expand its operations and joined the group of companies ATN International, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATNI), headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
️Conor is a Technology product marketing and multi-channel commercial sales...2021-09-0843 minThe Career ScoopS10 Ep1. Teaser Trailer, Conor McGowanThis week’s guest is Conor McGowan, the Chief Commercial Officer for the company Fireminds. Fireminds is a Technology product marketing and multi-channel commercial sales leader specialising in IT, Telecoms and Cyber Security services, with experience across the Caribbean, Europe, LATAM, and USA. Fireminds is an IT managed services provider whose digital identity is powering transformation across all industries. Also serving as the Executive Director for ATNi’s Enterprise Solutions Group working in Guyana, Bermuda, the Cayman islands, USVI and markets across the US, Conor is passionate about driving meaningful change with a strategic vision for the future, aligning tech...2021-09-0600 min
The Career ScoopS9 Ep. 3: Brian Hanratty, Happy Out, Businesses in COVIDThis week’s guest is Brian Hanratty, co-owner of the popular Happy Out Cafe. In 2017 after working in CHEC Audit in KPMG for three and a half years, Brian left in order to start his own business. Brian’s decision was proved correct with his business blossoming into the well-established Happy Out Café on Bull Island, Dublin. Happy Out is known for their speciality coffee, delicious toasties and exceptional ambiance. Brian had planned on opening another franchise in 2020 on the southside of Dublin. Unfortunately for Brian, the global pandemic promptly interrupted this, causing him to have to adjust his plans...2021-07-2845 minThe Career ScoopS9 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Brian Hanratty, Happy Out, Businesses in COVIDThis week’s guest is Brian Hanratty, co-owner of the popular Happy Out Cafe. In 2017 after working in CHEC Audit in KPMG for three and a half years, Brian left in order to start his own business. Brian’s decision was proved correct with his business blossoming into the well-established Happy Out Café on Bull Island, Dublin. Happy Out is known for their speciality coffee, delicious toasties and exceptional ambiance. Brian had planned on opening another franchise in 2020 on the southside of Dublin. Unfortunately for Brian, the global pandemic promptly interrupted this, causing him to have to adjust his plans...2021-07-2601 minThe Career ScoopS9 Ep. 2: Rob Muldowney, COVID Interns, Businesses in COVIDThis week’s guest is Rob Muldowney, one of the Co-Founder at COVID Interns. Covid Interns is a social enterprise platform connecting organisations struggling with the commercial challenges of Covid-19 with volunteer University students and Graduates who can help.
They have made over 150 successful placements since June 2020 and their service has been rated 4.8/5 stars by both their volunteers and client businesses. Their volunteers want to make lasting differences in their communities by helping local businesses navigate Covid-19, all while gaining valuable work experience along the way. James sits down with Rob to discuss his career journey with the...2021-07-2151 minThe Career ScoopS9, Ep2.Teaser Trailer Rob Muldowney, COVID Interns, Businesses in COVIDThis week’s guest is Rob Muldowney, one of the Co-Founder at COVID Interns. Covid Interns is a social enterprise platform connecting organisations struggling with the commercial challenges of Covid-19 with volunteer University students and Graduates who can help.
They have made over 150 successful placements since June 2020 and their service has been rated 4.8/5 stars by both their volunteers and client businesses. Their volunteers want to make lasting differences in their communities by helping local businesses navigate Covid-19, all while gaining valuable work experience along the way. James sits down with Rob to discuss his career journey with th...2021-07-1900 minThe Career ScoopS9 Ep. 1: Lauren Mc Donald, LYNOTT Jewellery, Businesses in COVIDWelcome to the first episode of the Businesses in COVID series!
This week’s guest is the founder and director of the successful website LYNOTT Jewellery, Lauren Mc Donald. A recent graduate of MSc Management Consultancy at UCD Smurfit business school, Lauren decided when the pandemic hit in 2020 to start her own business while she was also applying for jobs elsewhere which brought her to launch LYNOTT Jewellery, a Dublin based jewellery and accessories store. LYNOTT’s unique selection of hand-sourced pieces are designed to brighten your everyday. From understated stacked rings and gold-plated chains to bold stat...2021-07-1438 minThe Career ScoopS9, Ep1.Teaser Trailer Lauren Mc Donald, LYNOTT Jewellery, Businesses in COVID SeriesWelcome to the first episode of the Businesses in COVID series!
This week’s guest is the founder and director of the successful website LYNOTT Jewellery, Lauren Mc Donald. A recent graduate of MSc Management Consultancy at UCD Smurfit business school, Lauren decided when the pandemic hit in 2020 to start her own business while she was also applying for jobs elsewhere which brought her to launch LYNOTT Jewellery, a Dublin based jewellery and accessories store. LYNOTT’s unique selection of hand-sourced pieces are designed to brighten your everyday. From understated stacked rings and gold-plated chains to bold state...2021-07-1201 minThe Career ScoopS8 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: Enda O'CoineenThis week’s guest is, publisher of the Business Post, author and avid adventurer, Enda O’Coineen. Enda began his career at the age of 21, when he sailed on a small boat from the US to Ireland. From then on he was has seen and completed multiple sailing races and challenges. One of these was the Vendee Global around the world sailing race which he completed in 2017. The Course covers a distance of 40, 075km where skippers must go around the world through three capes: ‘Good Hope’, ‘Leeuwin’ and ‘Horn’ all without stopping and without assistance. It has been nicknamed the “Everest of...2021-06-3047 minThe Career ScoopS8 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Enda O'CoineenThis week’s guest is, publisher of the Business Post, author and avid adventurer, Enda O’Coineen. Enda began his career at the age of 21, when he sailed on a small boat from the US to Ireland. From then on he was has seen and completed multiple sailing races and challenges. One of these was the Vendee Global around the world sailing race which he completed in 2017. The Course covers a distance of 40, 075km where skippers must go around the world through three capes: ‘Good Hope’, ‘Leeuwin’ and ‘Horn’ all without stopping and without assistance. It has been nicknamed the “Everest of...2021-06-2801 minThe Career ScoopS8 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: Anthony WalshThis week’s guest is Director of A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling and former Irish pro-cyclist, Anthony Walsh. Anthony began his career in the field of law, having trained as a Barrister at The Honourable Society of King’s Inns. After completing his training however Anthony decided to transition into full time cycling. In 2013, Anthony founded his company A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling which is now an internationally recognised coaching company. The company aims to help time crunched athletes use cycling as a tool to improve Health, Happiness and Longevity. Anthony has also recently started his own podcast called The Roadman Podca...2021-06-2357 minThe Career ScoopS8 Ep2.Teaser Trailer Anthony WalshThis week’s guest is Director of A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling and former Irish pro-cyclist, Anthony Walsh. Anthony began his career in the field of law, having trained as a Barrister at The Honourable Society of King’s Inns. After completing his training however Anthony decided to transition into full time cycling. In 2013, Anthony founded his company A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling which is now an internationally recognised coaching company. The company aims to help time crunched athletes use cycling as a tool to improve Health, Happiness and Longevity. Anthony has also recently started his own podcast called The Roadman Podca...2021-06-2102 minThe Career ScoopS8 Ep. 1 The Career Scoop: Lorraine WrafterThis week’s guest is Lorraine Wrafter, a Global Chief People/Talent Officer who, throughout her career, has worked in large multi-national organisations such as Cargill Incorporated, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the world, and LafargeHolcim, a Swiss building materials company. Lorraine has also been involved, throughout her career, in a broad range of global Human Resource roles, including being the VP of Human Resources for a start-up in the financial markets and being the director of HR for Cargill. Currently, Lorraine is a freelance consultant and works on different projects such as Organisation Transformation, Culture, Team Ef...2021-06-1644 minThe Career ScoopS8 Ep1. Teaser Trailer Lorraine WrafterThis week’s guest is Lorraine Wrafter, a Global Chief People/Talent Officer who, throughout her career, has worked in large multi-national organisations such as Cargill Incorporated, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the world, and LafargeHolcim, a Swiss building materials company. Lorraine has also been involved, throughout her career, in a broad range of global Human Resource roles, including being the VP of Human Resources for a start-up in the financial markets and being the director of HR for Cargill. Currently, Lorraine is a freelance consultant and works on different projects such as Organisation Transformation, Culture, Team Ef...2021-06-1401 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep. 5 The Career Scoop: Paul C. DwyerCyber Risk International and President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force. Paul is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security, risk and privacy. As CEO of Cyber Risk International he specialises in corporate and enterprise security, development of cyber defence programs, and business operations protection for CRI clients. He has worked extensively around the world in roles such as:
· President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF);
· Co-Chairman of the UK NCA National Crime Agency Industry Group;
· Advisor to National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO);
· A...2021-05-2656 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep5. Teaser Trailer Paul C. DwyerThis week’s guest is Paul C. Dwyer, Chairman and CEO of Cyber Risk International and President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force. Paul is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security, risk and privacy. As CEO of Cyber Risk International he specialises in corporate and enterprise security, development of cyber defence programs, and business operations protection for CRI clients. He has worked extensively around the world in roles such as:
· President of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF);
· Co-Chairman of the UK NCA National Crime Agency Industry Group...2021-05-2402 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep. 4 The Career Scoop: Kilian WhelanThis week’s guest is Kilian Whelan, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Oneglobal Bermuda Broking Limited. Kilian has been involved in the insurance and alternative risk insurance markets for over 20 years all around the world. With this experience Kilian has considerable expertise in leading teams and delivering business goals, managing operations, pursuing business development opportunities and long term strategic planning. He has served on multiple insurance company boards, providing direction on fulfilling their strategic goals, corporate compliance and operational effectiveness. Having retired from JLT in 2015, Kilian was contracted as Chief Operating Officer of the America’s Cup Bermuda Limi...2021-05-1956 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep4. Teaser Trailer Kilian WhelanThis week’s guest is Kilian Whelan, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Oneglobal Bermuda Broking Limited. Kilian has been involved in the insurance and alternative risk insurance markets for over 20 years all around the world. With this experience Kilian has considerable expertise in leading teams and delivering business goals, managing operations, pursuing business development opportunities and long term strategic planning. He has served on multiple insurance company boards, providing direction on fulfilling their strategic goals, corporate compliance and operational effectiveness. Having retired from JLT in 2015, Kilian was contracted as Chief Operating Officer of the America’s Cup Bermuda Limi...2021-05-1700 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: Maryrose LyonsThis week’s guest is Maryrose Lyons, Founder of Brightspark Consulting. Maryrose Lyons is a pioneering digital marketer, who specialises in Social Media. She's always been at the cutting edge of developments as they happen ever since she founded her business Brightspark back in 2003. She is one of the few Irish members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science, and she has won international awards for her work, including ones from the United Nations for eGovernment and Open data. Maryrose also works with senior management teams to advise on digital marketing and social media strategy, and with marketing te...2021-05-1245 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Maryrose LyonsThis week’s guest is Maryrose Lyons, Founder of Brightspark Consulting. Maryrose Lyons is a pioneering digital marketer, who specialises in Social Media. She's always been at the cutting edge of developments as they happen ever since she founded her business Brightspark back in 2003. She is one of the few Irish members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science, and she has won international awards for her work, including ones from the United Nations for eGovernment and Open data. Maryrose also works with senior management teams to advise on digital marketing and social media strategy, and with marketing te...2021-05-1000 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: Ken McCarneyThis week’s guest is Ken McCarney, CEO of Epoch Alpha Partners and former CEO of MUFG Investor Services . Ken is a senior C-Suite Executive with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He has a proven track record of achievement and success in multiple fields, including Operations, Finance, Change, Headcount Optimization and People Management. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has a BSc (Mgmt) degree from Trinity College Dublin. Ken is known as a strong leader with a successful history of delivering shareholder value and implementing business strategy. Having been a member of Executive and...2021-05-0557 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep2. Teaser Trailer Ken McCarneyThis week’s guest is Ken McCarney, CEO of Epoch Alpha Partners and former CEO of MUFG Investor Services . Ken is a senior C-Suite Executive with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He has a proven track record of achievement and success in multiple fields, including Operations, Finance, Change, Headcount Optimization and People Management. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has a BSc (Mgmt) degree from Trinity College Dublin. Ken is known as a strong leader with a successful history of delivering shareholder value and implementing business strategy. Having been a member of Executive and...2021-05-0301 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep. 1 The Career Scoop: Colin JudgeThis week’s guest is Paralympic Table Tennis Player and Motivational Speaker, Colin Judge. Colin is constantly defying the odds. Despite being born with no legs and one arm, Colin is a Paralympic Table Tennis Player, Motivational Speaker and Actuarial Analyst. He had a happy childhood and overcame numerous obstacles thrown in his way. His parents always encouraged him to be as independent as possible. However, his teenaged years were a different story. He struggled to cope with his disability, he had no confidence in himself and hit rock bottom. He knew that he needed to improve his situation an...2021-04-2845 minThe Career ScoopS7 Ep1. Teaser Trailer Colin JudgeThis week’s guest is Paralympic Table Tennis Player and Motivational Speaker, Colin Judge. Colin is constantly defying the odds. Despite being born with no legs and one arm, Colin is a Paralympic Table Tennis Player, Motivational Speaker and Actuarial Analyst. He had a happy childhood and overcame numerous obstacles thrown in his way. His parents always encouraged him to be as independent as possible. However, his teenaged years were a different story. He struggled to cope with his disability, he had no confidence in himself and hit rock bottom. He knew that he needed to improve his situation an...2021-04-2601 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep. 4 The Career Scoop: Ruairí McKiernanThis week’s guest is bestselling author of “Hitching for Hope- a Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland”, Ruairí McKiernan. As well as being an author, Ruairí is an award-winning social innovator, a campaigner, a consultant, host of the chart-topping Love and Courage podcast, and a sought-after speaker. In 2012, Ruairí was appointed to the Council of State by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, where he served a 7-year term. A business graduate and Fulbright scholar, Ruairí is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie youth organisation, a founding member of the Uplift civic action movement, and part of th...2021-04-2152 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep4. Teaser Trailer Ruairí McKiernanThis week’s guest is bestselling author of “Hitching for Hope- a Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland”, Ruairí McKiernan. As well as being an author, Ruairí is an award-winning social innovator, a campaigner, a consultant, host of the chart-topping Love and Courage podcast, and a sought-after speaker. In 2012, Ruairí was appointed to the Council of State by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, where he served a 7-year term. A business graduate and Fulbright scholar, Ruairí is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie youth organisation, a founding member of the Uplift civic action movement, and part of th...2021-04-1901 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: Joshua McKennaThis week’s guest is Joshua McKenna, entrepreneur and Director of In Good Company, a digital marketing agency based based in Wicklow that helps brands big or small create online content people love. Josh has spent his career branching into different avenues in different ways by mastering the skill of entrepreneurship. Not only does he head a successful digital marketing agency but he also is the Director of a news outlet called WicklowNews.net, Director of Workspace Wicklow and Director of the Pure Fitness Gyms. James sits down with Josh to discuss his career, the changes and challenges it ha...2021-04-1432 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Joshua McKennaThis week’s guest is Joshua McKenna, entrepreneur and Director of In Good Company, a digital marketing agency based based in Wicklow that helps brands big or small create online content people love. Josh has spent his career branching into different avenues in different ways by mastering the skill of entrepreneurship. Not only does he head a successful digital marketing agency but he also is the Director of a news outlet called WicklowNews.net, Director of Workspace Wicklow and Director of the Pure Fitness Gyms. James sits down with Josh to discuss his career, the idea of how to ma...2021-04-1201 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: Sandra DawsonThis week’s guest is Sandra Dawson, group head of talent acquisition at Quintet Private Bank. Quintet Private Bank is a company that is based in Luxembourg and is all about believing the future belongs to people with an entrepreneurial mindset, no matter what they do or where they come from. Sandra has been involved in human resources in the financial sector for over 21 years. She began her HR career as a resourcing manager for Citigroup in April of 1999. Throughout the years she has developed her HR skills and her knowledge of the financial services. Currently, Sandra is working as...2021-04-0758 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep2. Teaser Trailer Sandra DawsonThis week’s guest is Sandra Dawson, group head of talent acquisition at Quintet Private Bank. Quintet Private Bank is a company that is based in Luxembourg and is all about believing the future belongs to people with an entrepreneurial mindset, no matter what they do or where they come from. Sandra has been involved in human resources in the financial sector for over 21 years. She began her HR career as a resourcing manager for Citigroup in April of 1999. Throughout the years she has developed her HR skills and her knowledge of the financial services. Currently, Sandra is working as...2021-04-0500 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep. 1 The Career Scoop: Barry DevereuxThis week’s guest is Barry Devereux, Managing Partner at McCann Fitzgerald. Barry joined McCann FitzGerald in 1998 as a partner and became managing partner in 2015. He has wide-ranging domestic and international transactional experience, gained over 25 years in Dublin, London and Singapore, 10 years of which was with the global law firm Clifford Chance. He has particular expertise in privatisations, M&A and corporate finance transactions. Barry previously headed the firm’s Corporate Finance Group, leading a team of 25 lawyers engaged in high-profile M&A and equity capital markets deals, including many of Ireland’s most significant corporate transactions. James sits with B...2021-03-3127 minThe Career ScoopS6 Ep1. Teaser Trailer Barry DevereuxThis week’s guest is Barry Devereux, Managing Partner at McCann Fitzgerald. Barry joined McCann FitzGerald in 1998 as a partner and became managing partner in 2015. He has wide-ranging domestic and international transactional experience, gained over 25 years in Dublin, London and Singapore, 10 years of which was with the global law firm Clifford Chance. He has particular expertise in privatisations, M&A and corporate finance transactions. Barry previously headed the firm’s Corporate Finance Group, leading a team of 25 lawyers engaged in high-profile M&A and equity capital markets deals, including many of Ireland’s most significant corporate transactions. James sits with B...2021-03-2900 minThe Career ScoopThe Young Professionals PanelToday, we are taking a slightly different approach from our usual show. In this episode, we will be talking with three highly impressive young professionals, all of whom left university within the last 5 years but who are blazing their own trails in their various fields. Our young professionals include Nicole Cosgrove, a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft in Sydney, Australia, Anne Marie Kelly, a Sales Manager at O’Malley Spirits Trading in Berlin Germany and Sallyann Fitzsimons, a Senior Reseller Operations Specialist at Salesforce here in Dublin, Ireland.2021-03-2442 minThe Career ScoopThe Young Professionals Panel: Teaser TrailerToday, we are taking a slightly different approach from our usual show. In this episode, we will be talking with three highly impressive young professionals, all of whom left university within the last 5 years but who are blazing their own trails in their various fields. Our young professionals include Nicole Cosgrove, a Partner Development Manager at Microsoft in Sydney, Australia, Anne Marie Kelly, a Sales Manager at O’Malley Spirits Trading in Berlin Germany and Sallyann Fitzsimons, a Senior Reseller Operations Specialist at Salesforce here in Dublin, Ireland.2021-03-2200 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep. 4 The Career Scoop: David BellThis week’s guest is David Bell, Managing Director of The HR Department Limited. David qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has worked as an in house solicitor for companies ranging from a start-up company to a major publicly quoted food company. During that time he provided legal advice particularly in the area of Employment Law. Since 2006, David has been the Managing Director of the HR Department, a company that provides small to medium sized organisations with the expertise and support to build and maintain a comprehensive and legally compliant human resources function. He writes a weekly blog on al...2021-03-1044 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep4. Teaser Trailer David BellThis week’s guest is David Bell, Managing Director of The HR Department Limited. David qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has worked as an in house solicitor for companies ranging from a start-up company to a major publicly quoted food company. During that time he provided legal advice particularly in the area of Employment Law. Since 2006, David has been the Managing Director of the HR Department, a company that provides small to medium sized organisations with the expertise and support to build and maintain a comprehensive and legally compliant human resources function. He writes a weekly blog on al...2021-03-0801 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: Paul HayesThis week’s guest is Paul Hayes, CEO and founder of Beachhut PR, a PR firm that works exclusively with tech clients to help them with their Public Relations, Communications Strategy and Corporate Storytelling. Paul is one of Europe’s leading technology strategists. He is also consigliere to many of Ireland's leading tech founders and investors. He hosts or leads a range of sector-shaping initiatives from Startup Wakes to Flounders in Europe and the US. As the internal communications lead at companies like Havok and Demonware he shaped exciting new communication strategies for a whole sector of games middleware earl...2021-03-0332 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Paul HayesThis week’s guest is Paul Hayes, CEO and founder of Beachhut PR, a PR firm that works exclusively with tech clients to help them with their Public Relations, Communications Strategy and Corporate Storytelling. Paul is one of Europe’s leading technology strategists. He is also consigliere to many of Ireland's leading tech founders and investors. He hosts or leads a range of sector-shaping initiatives from Startup Wakes to Flounders in Europe and the US. As the internal communications lead at companies like Havok and Demonware he shaped exciting new communication strategies for a whole sector of games middleware earl...2021-03-0100 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: Eugene McCagueThis week’s guest is Eugene McCague, former Managing Partner and Chairman of Arthur Cox. Eugene has over 35 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer. He has been involved as a non-executive director of public and private commercial companies, including state boards and not-for- profit companies. He was President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Chair of the Governing Authority of University College Dublin. Eugene is also the author of the biographies of two of corporate Ireland’s best known figures; solicitor Arthur Cox (Arthur Cox 1891- 1965) and businessman Kevin McCourt (My Dear Mr. McCourt). Both were p...2021-02-2436 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep2. Teaser Trailer Eugene McCagueThis week’s guest is Eugene McCague, former Managing Partner and Chairman of Arthur Cox. Eugene has over 35 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer. He has been involved as a non-executive director of public and private commercial companies, including state boards and not-for- profit companies. He was President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Chair of the Governing Authority of University College Dublin. Eugene is also the author of the biographies of two of corporate Ireland’s best known figures; solicitor Arthur Cox (Arthur Cox 1891- 1965) and businessman Kevin McCourt (My Dear Mr. McCourt). Both were p...2021-02-2200 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep. 1 The Career Scoop: Marc O'DwyerThis week’s guest is Marc O’Dwyer, Founder of the Big Red Book and Big Red Cloud, a company that specialises in online and offline Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll software. It is the second largest provider of accounting software in Ireland. Marc has spent his career working as an entrepreneur and has a background in marketing. He has a passion for helping SME's by providing simple accounting and payroll solutions to ensure they implement the right foundations for their business from the very start. He is also a keen athlete, having recently completed his 4th Ironman. James sits with...2021-02-1736 minThe Career ScoopS5 Ep1. Teaser Trailer Marc O'DwyerThis week’s guest is Marc O’Dwyer, Founder of the Big Red Book and Big Red Cloud, a company that specialises in online and offline Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll software. It is the second largest provider of accounting software in Ireland. Marc has spent his career working as an entrepreneur and has a background in marketing. He has a passion for helping SME's by providing simple accounting and payroll solutions to ensure they implement the right foundations for their business from the very start. He is also a keen athlete, having recently completed his 4th Ironman. James sits with...2021-02-1500 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep. 4 The Career Scoop: Dave GribbenThis week’s guest is Dave Gribben, the co-founder of Below the Line and founder of Enable. We also have Sylvia Jones, James' co-host of The Career Scoop and business partner, on asking Dave the hard hitting questions. Below the Line is a company focused on raising consciousness, inner-potential and performance one step at a time. It is a partnership founded by a group of colleagues who share a collective belief that brilliant people make brilliant leaders. They work with individuals and companies who are motivated to understand and develop themselves as people in order to be more effective an...2021-02-0332 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep4. Teaser Trailer Dave GribbenThis week’s guest is Dave Gribben, the co-founder of Below the Line and founder of Enable. We also have Sylvia Jones, James' co-host of The Career Scoop and business partner on asking Dave the hard hitting questions. Below the Line is a company focused on raising consciousness, inner-potential and performance one step at a time. It is a partnership founded by a group of colleagues who share a collective belief that brilliant people make brilliant leaders. They work with individuals and companies who are motivated to understand and develop themselves as people in order to be more effective an...2021-02-0100 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: Karl PowerThis week’s guest is Karl Power, management consultant and entrepreneur. Karl works as a management consultant with companies who require restructuring and other major strategic initiatives. He is a change-agent who specializes in working with boards, investors and management who have critical near-term financial and management hurdles to navigate. He has experience as both a start-up and established business CEO. He has worked in both domestic and international markets and has public company and private company capital markets expertise across multiple industries, including two public-company directorships in the U.S. He previously worked in management and partner level po...2021-01-2737 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Karl PowerThis week’s guest is Karl Power, management consultant and entrepreneur. Karl works as a management consultant with companies who require restructuring and other major strategic initiatives. He is a change-agent who specializes in working with boards, investors and management who have critical near-term financial and management hurdles to navigate. He has experience as both a start-up and established business CEO. He has worked in both domestic and international markets and has public company and private company capital markets expertise across multiple industries, including two public-company directorships in the U.S. He previously worked in management and partner level po...2021-01-2501 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: Veronica van der HoevenThis week’s guest is Veronica Vander Hoeven, Managing Director of People Strategy at MUFG Investor Services based in Dublin. Veronica began her career unintentionally when she took the boat over to London post-leaving certificate with the intention to travel around Europe before she returned to Ireland to get her qualification. What she found in London instead was her first job, in the women’s magazine Best in a role in their art department. Having grown up with a creative father, who was a graphic designer, Veronica hoped to unlock her own creativity in this role with Best magazine. She...2021-01-2045 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep2. Teaser Trailer Veronica van der HoevenThis week’s guest is Veronica Vander Hoeven, Managing Director of People Strategy at MUFG Investor Services based in Dublin. Veronica began her career unintentionally when she took the boat over to London post-leaving certificate with the intention to travel around Europe before she returned to Ireland to get her qualification. What she found in London instead was her first job, in the women’s magazine Best in a role in their art department. Having grown up with a creative father, who was a graphic designer, Veronica hoped to unlock her own creativity in this role with Best magazine. She...2021-01-1801 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep. 1 The Career Scoop: James Fitzsimons interviewed by Declan RyanThis week we are turning the tables with James being interviewed about his career by long-time friend, former guest and current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation, Declan Ryan. James’ career has seen many twists and turns, from training as a chartered accountant (failed!) to setting up and selling three local and international recruitment companies, to advising and providing solutions to C-suite business owners. His current venture, alongside his recruitment business Elevate in Dublin and Bermuda, is the very company that brought you The Career Scoop, Elevate Career Advice. James is putting his vast experience and knowledge of di...2021-01-1334 minThe Career ScoopS4 Ep1. Teaser Trailer James Fitzsimons interviewed by Dec RyanThis week we are turning the tables with James being interviewed about his career by long-time friend, former guest and current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation, Declan Ryan. James’ career has seen many twists and turns, from training as a chartered accountant (failed!) to setting up and selling three local and international recruitment companies, to advising and providing solutions to C-suite business owners. His current venture, alongside his recruitment business Elevate in Dublin and Bermuda, is the very company that brought you The Career Scoop, Elevate Career Advice. James is putting his vast experience and knowledge of di...2021-01-1100 minThe Career ScoopReview of Series OneTo kick off the podcast in 2021, we bring you an episode of reflection. In this week’s episode James and Sylvia sit down with expert witness James O’Shaughnessy to discuss what they learned from the very first series of The Career Scoop. They look at our series one guests and reflect on what they learned from Professor Jane Farrar, Niall Wall, Cathy Bryce and Barry Mulligan. 2021-01-0612 minThe Career ScoopReview of Series One: Teaser TrailerIntroducing, The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all thing’s careers. Hosted by career experts, James Fitzsimons and Sylvia Jones. James and Sylvia know all about careers and their ups and downs as two leading recruiters who between them have a combined experience of over 40 years placing people into their dream jobs. Each week they will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields around the world.
To kick off the podcast in 2021, we bring you an episode of reflection. In this week’s episode James and Sylvia sit down...2021-01-0500 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep. 5 The Career Scoop: Derek KennyThis week’s guest is Derek Kenny. Derek is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Global Partner in Hong Kong and has been involved in the field of human resources and recruitment for over 20 years. Derek began his career working as a fundraiser and door-to-door salesperson for the charity Gorta in Dublin. During his time fundraising, he was approached by a CEO of an American recruitment company who was taken with Derek’s easy acceptance of rejection and his ability to move on to the next door. This launched Derek’s career into the recruitment and human resources indust...2020-12-1641 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep5. Teaser Trailer Derek KennyThis week’s guest is Derek Kenny. Derek is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Global Partner in Hong Kong and has been involved in the field of human resources and recruitment for over 20 years. Derek began his career working as a fundraiser and door-to-door salesperson for the charity Gorta in Dublin. During his time fundraising, he was approached by a CEO of an American recruitment company who was taken with Derek’s easy acceptance of rejection and his ability to move on to the next door. This launched Derek’s career in the recruitment and human resources indust...2020-12-1401 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep. 4 The Career Scoop: Kingsley AikinsThis week’s guest is Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute and formerly the President and CEO of the Worldwide Ireland Funds. Kingsley was born and educated in Dublin and started working in Enterprise Ireland but found himself wishing to be sent overseas. In 1985, his wish was granted. Kingsley was sent out to Sydney Australia, by Enterprise Ireland, to act as Regional Director. While he was in Sydney working, he also established the Lansdown Club, which quickly became the premier Irish business network in Sydney. In 1992, Kingsley left Australia and Enterprise Ireland for the position of President and CE...2020-12-0938 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep4. Teaser Trailer Kingsley AikinsThis week’s guest is Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute and formerly the President and CEO of the Worldwide Ireland Funds. Kingsley was born and educated in Dublin and started working in Enterprise Ireland but found himself wishing to be sent overseas. In 1985, his wish was granted. Kingsley was sent out to Sydney Australia, by Enterprise Ireland, to act as Regional Director. While he was in Sydney working, he also established the Lansdown Club, which quickly became the premier Irish business network in Sydney. In 1992, Kingsley left Australia and Enterprise Ireland for the position of President and CE...2020-12-0700 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: Deirdre MortellThis week’s guest is Deirdre Martell, CEO of Rethink Ireland, a non-profit growth capital fund, backed by the Irish Government, for the best social innovations that tackle Ireland’s critical social issues. Deirdre has twenty years’ experience of changing the world one step at a time. Sometimes by leading and sometimes by contributing in a team setting to delivering high growth or a step change in impact in Ireland's leading non-profit organisations. Deirdre is also a former CEO of ONE Foundation, has held senior roles in fundraising & communications in Oxfam and Barnardos, and has held multiple Board directorships. Unitin...2020-12-0229 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep3. Teaser Trailer Deirdre MortellThis week’s guest is Deirdre Martell, CEO of Rethink Ireland, a non-profit growth capital fund, backed by the Irish Government, for the best social innovations that tackle Ireland’s critical social issues. Deirdre has twenty years’ experience of changing the world one step at a time. Sometimes by leading and sometimes by contributing in a team setting to delivering high growth or a step change in impact in Ireland's leading non-profit organisations. Deirdre is also a former CEO of ONE Foundation, has held senior roles in fundraising & communications in Oxfam and Barnardos, and has held multiple Board directorships. Unitin...2020-11-3000 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: David MulvilleThis week’s guest is David Mulville, current Chairman of Dataflow Learning, a leading education consulting and technology provider that specializes in product and solutions for the education and training sectors. David started off his career by studying law in university, however upon graduation he decided to move to London and work for the London Stock Exchange. After 2 years in London, David decided to move back to Ireland and to work for the Irish stock exchange as a regulation manager. Part of his role in the Irish stock exchange was doing some international consulting work with emerging markets in pl...2020-11-2537 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep2. Teaser Trailer David MulvilleThis week’s guest is David Mulville, current Chairman of Dataflow Learning, a leading education consulting and technology provider that specializes in product and solutions for the education and training sectors. David started off his career by studying law in university, however upon graduation he decided to move to London and work for the London Stock Exchange. After 2 years in London, David decided to move back to Ireland and to work for the Irish stock exchange as a regulation manager. Part of his role in the Irish stock exchange was doing some international consulting work with emerging markets in pl...2020-11-2300 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep. 1 The Career Scoop: Declan RyanThis week’s guest is Declan Ryan, current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation. Declan’s career journey has seen him become a large player in both the aviation and philanthropy industries. His positions include being the Co-Founder and former CEO of Ryanair, Chairman of Viva Air and VivaLatinAmerica and founder of the One Foundation. Both his business prowess for the aviation industry, which includes creating the affordable travel option for people, and his dedication to his philanthropy has made an impact on millions of people all around the world. James sits with Declan to discuss his career, what...2020-11-1829 minThe Career ScoopS3 Ep1. Teaser Trailer Declan RyanThis week’s guest is Declan Ryan, current founder and managing partner of Irelandia Aviation. Declan’s career journey has seen him become a large player in both the aviation and philanthropy industries. His positions include being the Co-Founder and former CEO of Ryanair, Chairman of Viva Air and VivaLatinAmerica and founder of the One Foundation. Both his business prowess for the aviation industry, which includes creating the affordable travel option for people, and his dedication to his philanthropy has made an impact on millions of people all around the world. James sits with Declan to discuss his career, what...2020-11-1600 minThe Career ScoopS2 Ep. 4 The Career Scoop: Her Excellency Ambassador Deike PotzelThis week’s guest is Her Excellency Ambassador Deike Potzel of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ireland. Ambassador Potzel has been involved in representing Germany internationally for nearly 25 years. She grew up in east Germany and had plans to become an interpreter until she found herself on the diplomatic trail. After witnessing the fall of the berlin wall and the reunification of Germany, Ambassador Potzel joined the diplomatic service and since then has been posted all around the world to represent the Federal Republic of Germany. Some of these countries include, Ireland, Singapore, and Iran. James sits with He...2020-11-1126 minThe Career ScoopS2 Ep4. Teaser Trailer Her Excellency Ambassador Deike PotzelThis week’s guest is Her Excellency Ambassador Deike Potzel of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ireland. Ambassador Potzel has been involved in representing Germany internationally for nearly 25 years. She grew up in east Germany and had plans to become an interpreter until she found herself on the diplomatic trail. After witnessing the fall of the Berlin wall and the reunification of Germany, Ambassador Potzel joined the diplomatic service and since then has been posted all around the world to represent the Federal Republic of Germany. Some of these countries include, Ireland, Singapore, and Iran. James sits with He...2020-11-0901 minThe Career ScoopS2 Ep. 3 The Career Scoop: John Hewitson (MBE)This week's guest is Mr. John Hewitson (MBE), World War Two veteran and former Managing Director of Albright and Wilson, formerly known as Allegro. John was born in 1925 in the lake district in northern England. He grew up working on his family's farm, while planning on entering into a role in the bank until World War Two erupted which prompted him to join the Royal Airforce. He served during the war in the far east and worked as a radio engineer on the ground and for the planes as well. Upon arriving home in 1947, to a very changed world...2020-11-0433 minThe Career ScoopS2 Ep3. Teaser Trailer John HewitsonThis week's guest is Mr. John Hewitson (MBE), World War Two veteran and former Managing Director of Albright and Wilson, formerly known as Allegro. John was born in 1925 in the lake district in northern England. He grew up working on his family's farm, while planning on entering into a role in the bank until World War Two erupted which prompted him to join the Royal Airforce. He served during the war in the far east and worked as a radio engineer on the ground and for the planes as well. Upon arriving home in 1947, to a very changed world, J...2020-11-0200 minThe Career ScoopSeason 2 Ep. 2 The Career Scoop: Sean CoughlanThis week’s guest is Sean Coughlan, current Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. Sean began his career journey in a trainee actuary position which he quickly realised did not suit him. He then decided to switch directions where first brought him into teaching to then eventually finding himself in entrepreneurship. He has 20+ years management expertise and has a wide-ranging executive, board and advisory group experience across non-profit, for-profit and academic sectors. James sits with Sean to discuss his career moves and what advise he would give to those starting on their own career journeys.2020-10-2845 minThe Career ScoopSeason 2 Ep2. Teaser Trailer Sean CoughlanThis week’s guest is Sean Coughlan, current Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. Sean began his career journey in a trainee actuary position which he quickly realised did not suit him. He then decided to switch directions where first brought him into teaching to then eventually finding himself in entrepreneurship. He has 20+ years management expertise and has a wide-ranging executive, board and advisory group experience across non-profit, for-profit and academic sectors. James sits with Sean to discuss his career moves and what advise he would give to those starting on their own career journeys. 2020-10-2600 minThe Career ScoopSeason 2 Ep.1 The Career Scoop: John BatesonThis week’s guest is John Bateson, managing director and senior portfolio manager at IIU. John began his career in KPMG becoming a qualified accountant after four years there. In 1989, Dermot Desmond called and asked him to join his new corporate finance team in NCB and so John left KPMG and joined the world of business. He has worked for Dermot ever since, having been asked by Dermot to leave NCB and join his new venture IIU in 1995. James sits with John Bateson to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he experienced along the wa...2020-10-2139 minThe Career ScoopSeason 2 Ep1. Teaser Trailer John BatesonThis week’s guest is John Bateson, managing director and senior portfolio manager at IIU. John began his career in KPMG becoming a qualified accountant after four years there. In 1989, Dermot Desmond called and asked him to join his new corporate finance team in NCB and so John left KPMG and joined the world of business. He has worked for Dermot ever since, having been asked by Dermot to leave NCB and join his new venture IIU in 1995. James sits with John Bateson to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he has experienced along th...2020-10-1900 minThe Career ScoopEp.4 The Career Scoop: Barry MulliganThis week’s guest is Barry Mulligan, business entrepreneur, serial investor and former head of sales and distribution for Coca-Cola in Romania. Having gained experience in the sales world and in marketing research, Barry ended up leaving Coca-Cola to set up an Ad agency in Romania which is still one of Romania’s largest Ad agencies. After his time in Romania, Barry returned to Ireland. In 2014, Barry, with fellow serial entrepreneurs Conor Stanley and Tadhg O’Toole, set up the Irish venture capital fund Tribal.vc. for high- growth start-ups. James sits with Barry Mulligan to discuss his career moves...2020-10-0732 minThe Career ScoopEp4. Teaser Trailer Barry MulliganThis week’s guest is Barry Mulligan, business entrepreneur, serial investor and former head of sales and distribution for Coca-Cola in Romania. Having gained experience in the sales world and in marketing research, Barry ended up leaving Coca-Cola to set up an Ad agency in Romania which is still one of Romania’s largest Ad agencies. After his time in Romania, Barry returned to Ireland. In 2014, Barry, with fellow serial entrepreneurs Conor Stanley and Tadhg O’Toole, set up the Irish venture capital fund Tribal.vc. for high- growth start-ups. James sits with Barry Mulligan to discuss his career moves...2020-10-0501 minThe Career ScoopEp.3 The Career Scoop: Cathy BryceThis week’s guest is Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking at AIB. Having started her career as an analyst with Morgan Stanley to now working as a Managing Director in one of the so-called “Big Four” commercial banks in Ireland, Cathy is considered a leading expert in the Banking industry. James sits with Cathy Bryce to discuss her career trajectory in the financial services field and what advice she would pass down to those starting out in it.2020-09-3020 minThe Career ScoopEp3. Teaser Trailer Cathy BryceThis week’s guest is Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking at AIB. Having started her career as an analyst with Morgan Stanley to now working as a Managing Director in one of the so-called “Big Four” commercial banks in Ireland, Cathy is considered a leading expert in the Banking industry. James sits with Cathy Bryce to discuss her career trajectory in the financial services field and what advice she would pass down to those starting out in it.2020-09-2800 minThe Career ScoopEp.2 The Career Scoop: Niall WallThis week’s guest is Niall J. Wall, former Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh Packaging Holdings Limited and current private equity investor in various local and international businesses. Under Niall’s leadership Ardagh Packaging became a global leader in sustainable packing solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 12 countries and having global sales of over $6 billion. James sits with Niall Wall to discuss the highs and lows of his career and the challenges he experienced along the way.2020-09-2332 minThe Career ScoopEp2. Teaser Trailer Niall WallIntroducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields.
This week’s guest is Niall J. Wall, former Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh Packaging Holdings Limited and current private equity investor in various local and international businesses. Under Niall’s leadership Ardagh Packaging became a global leader in sustainable packing solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 12 countries and having global sales of over $6 billion. James sits with Niall Wall to discuss the highs and lows of his...2020-09-2200 min