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Building Your Sales EngineUsing the Sandler System in Interviews with John O'BrienMark McGraw talks with John O’Brien, Founder of Sales Talent Group and a legend in the world of recruiting top-tier salespeople. They dive into what it really means to qualify hiring opportunities—for both candidates and hiring managers. John shares insights on how to run interviews like a pro, avoid expensive hiring mistakes, and design roles that attract the right people. To find our handout for this episode, click here. Join us to hear what most hiring managers get wrong, how top candidates quietly stand out, and why better preparation leads to better hires....2025-04-1743 min
Starter Girlz PodcastMark O’Brien Reveals: The Power of Storytelling to Transform Your Life & BusinessSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with renowned storyteller and entrepreneur Mark O’Brien, founder of O’Brien Communications Group. Mark dives deep into the transformative power of storytelling, revealing how your personal narrative can become your greatest tool for connection, authenticity, and business success.What You’ll Discover:How storytelling reshapes your life and businessWays to merge creativity with entrepreneurshipThe importance of finding your niche and authentic voiceHow passion and purpose fuel meaningful storytellingWriting tips, mornin...2025-04-0754 min
The Intentional Agribusiness Leader PodcastAuthentic Intent in the Workplace with Josh O’BrienIn this engaging episode, host Mark welcomes Josh O'Brien from Yieldmaster Solutions for a deep dive into the makings of an intentional agribusiness leader. The conversation revolves around core aspects of leadership, authenticity, team building, and maintaining a thriving company culture in the high-demand world of agribusiness.O'Brien shares his wisdom on staying authentic in business, managing the balance between satisfying customer demands and maintaining true to one's company offerings and values. Moreover, the dialogue touches upon the dynamics of building a supportive and understanding team conducive to personal and professional growth. The crux of the discussion...2025-03-2750 min
Drop the ActMark O'Brien - What Do You Do When Your Dream Ends At 27?Episode Summary: In this episode of Drop the Act, host Christopher Key sits down with former professional footballer turned keynote speaker, Mark O’Brien. From making his senior debut at just 16 to retiring at 27 due to a life-threatening heart condition, Mark’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose beyond the game. Together, they explore the mental battles of elite sport, overcoming setbacks, and the lessons leaders can learn from high-performance athletes. Key Takeaways: The Struggle of Letting Go and Finding New Purpose: Mark opens up about the emotional toll of retiring at 27 and t...2025-02-271h 09
The DomestiquesMelbourne to Warrnambool review with Mark O'BrienA Warrny debrief & Three Peaks preview with Mark O’Brien.In this episode of The Domestiques, Hollywood and Tils catch up with former Melbourne to Warrnambool champion Mark O’Brien about his day in the winning break. We dive into his power numbers and nutrition, as well as his plan to break his own record at next month’s Peaks Challenge by Bicycle Network.This is a long chat with a a true legend of Australian cycling.2025-02-101h 11
The Gentle RevolutionMelli O'Brien - Make the Love bigger than the FearThe Gentle Revolution Podcast: Growing Inner Strength with Melli O'Brien
In this engaging episode of The Gentle Revolution Podcast, host Mark Purser delves into deep conversations with his long-time friend and mindfulness expert, Melli O'Brien. The discussion explores the transformative power of love over fear and the profound experiences that shaped their journey into teaching mindfulness and yoga. Melli shares insights from her new book 'Deep Resilience' and offers practical techniques to navigate life’s challenges through mindfulness. From personal anecdotes of overcoming depression and anxiety to the importance of self-love in spiritual practice, this episode is ri...2025-02-091h 06
The Curious Builder#99 | Brien Gearin | Ricochet Digital Marketing | Why Every Small Business Must Prioritize Google Business ProfilesIn this episode of The Curious Builder, host Mark Williams chats with Brien Gearin from Ricochet Digital Marketing about the essentials of modern digital marketing. They dive into critical strategies for optimizing Google Business Profiles, the importance of engaging email newsletters, and how AI can streamline your marketing game. If you're looking to level up your marketing tactics, this episode is packed with actionable insights and a whole lot of fun! Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events...2025-02-031h 10
Big Little Small TalkMark O'BrienMark O’Brien is a man of many talents. He’s an accomplished businessman and entrepreneur, he’s a former mayor and aspirational State Member.
Inconceivably, Mark has been the Commissioner of both Drought and Wild Dogs. He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019. Mark is a direct descendant of the O’Brien family of Defiance Flouring Milling Company fame and on top of all of that….an excellent musician!
Tired already?2025-01-2747 min
Awe in TraumaAddiction as Dissociation (with Dr Adam O'Brien)Dr. Adam O'Brien is an Approved Brainspotting Consultant and special topics trainer. He is a specialist in trauma, dissociation, addiction, recovery, and trauma or memory resolution. His passion is educating on healing through Addiction as Dissociation Model and research, helping others walk the Path of the Wounded Healer, Recovery research, advocating for psychedelic medicine and psychedelic research, and freeing the hearts and minds of audiences by activating states of healing together with his Addiction Re-Educational Program at the Wounded Healers Institute. This powerful episode takes the listener through a journey into the power of history and insight...2024-12-0949 min
This Is Football AFCThis Is Football S03Ep07 - Mark O'Brien - A Game Of Two HeartsIn this episode, we sit down with Mark O'Brien, a footballer from Ballyfermot whose career has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his early days at Cherry Orchard to playing for Derby County and Newport County, Mark's journey is full of twists, turns, and incredible challenges. But his most significant battle hasn't been on the pitch—it's been for his life.
Mark has faced the unimaginable, enduring two open-heart surgeries, yet each time he made an inspiring comeback. His story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the will to overcome the most daunting obstacles.
Join us as we delve in...2024-11-211h 49
Elevate Your WealthIntegrating Health and Fitness into Business Strategy – Adam Zahr and Mark O’Brien🎙️Episode Title: Creating a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Business OwnersHow can prioritising health elevate your business success?In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Zahr and Mark O’Brien as they share their insights on the crucial role of health and fitness for business owners and high-performing professionals. Discover how a strong fitness routine can enhance leadership, productivity, and team dynamics while providing practical strategies for maintaining well-being in a busy lifestyle.What you’ll learn: 🔑 The Essential Role of Health and Fitness in Business Growth🏋️ Fitness St...2024-10-3040 minElevate Your WealthWhy Every Business Owner Needs a Fitness Routine – Adam Zahr and Mark O’Brien🎙️Episode Title: Why Every Business Owner Needs a Fitness RoutineHow can prioritising health elevate your business success?We’re joined by Adam Zahr and Mark O’Brien as they share their personal journeys balancing fitness, family, and entrepreneurship. Discover how physical well-being impacts leadership, productivity, and relationships, and gain practical tips to stay fit while managing a business.What you’ll learn:🔑 The Link Between Health and Business Success🏋️ Fitness Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs💼 Balancing Work, Family, and Wellness⏰ How to Stay Consistent with Fitness...2024-10-2326 min
The Drop In CEOMark O’Brien: Navigating Life’s Anxious VoyageIn this episode Mark O’Brien shares his inspiring journey from feeling lost in life to founding his brand management firm and hosting a show focusing on life's trials and triumphs. The conversation dives into the importance of self-faith, interpreting life signals, the role of fear as an energy to channel, and the impact of societal labels on creativity and learning. Mark also discusses the lessons he learned from his battle with depression and how it shaped his positive outlook and understanding of human connections. Episode Highlights: 02:43 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 08...2024-09-2333 min
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastMark O'Brien (former Derby County, Newport County defender)Mark O'Brien made his debut for Derby County in the Championship aged 16 and went on to make nearly 200 career appearances for Motherwell, Luton Town, Southport and Newport County. The former Republic of Ireland youth international retired aged 27 having had open heart surgery and in this episode, Mark tells Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon about how he dealt with this life-threatening situation. Since retiring, Mark is now a member of staff at Newport County and is passionate about supporting the development of young players. Reflecting on his own...2024-09-191h 11
Truuman PodcastTRUUMAN | EP.37 MARK O'BRIEN | MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH PODCASTIn this powerful episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney welcomes Mark O'Brien, an ex-professional footballer whose life took a dramatic turn after undergoing open-heart surgery nearly two years ago. Mark's journey is one of resilience, courage, and personal growth as he navigated the challenges of his physical health and the emotional toll that followed. About the Guest: Mark O'Brien: Mark O'Brien is no stranger to challenges. As a former professional footballer, Mark's career was abruptly interrupted when he had to undergo open-heart surgery—a life-changing event that forced him to confront not only his physical li...2024-09-0144 min
The Organ PodcastEpisode 15 - A tour of Harrison & Harrison's workshop with Head Voicer Andy Scott - Katelyn Emerson talks about her concert career and musical approach to the organIn this episode, Harrison & Harrison Head Voicer and Managing Director, Andy Scott, takes Mark O'Brien on a tour round the workshop in Durham to highlight the importance of apprenticeships in sustaining the skill and craft of organ building. Andy also talks about his experience at Harrison's, having started as an apprentice himself, aged 16, before becoming London Tuner, Head Voicer and Managing Director.Harrison & HarrisonInternational concert organist, Katelyn Emerson, talks about her rise to success on the concert platform and how she often looks to the cultural and geographical backgrounds of pipe organs to inform...2024-09-011h 00The Organ PodcastEpisode 14 - Music therapy and the pipe organ - The organ at the West London SynagogueIn this episode, Mark O'Brien visits the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, where the recent restoration of a 1938 Robert Spurden Rutt pipe organ has opened the door to the instrument being used for therapeutic purposes and wellbeing. Mark talks to a Consultant Neurologist about the therapeutic qualities of music and the possible use of the hospital pipe organ - and hears the organ being used by Christopher Batchelor, a former managing director of Harrison and Harrison, who is an out-patient at the National Hospital being treated for Parkinson's.https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/giving-back-through-music/2024-08-1545 minThe Organ PodcastEpisode 13 - Pipe Organ Rescue with Martin Renshaw and Pipe-up - Katherine Dienes Williams on pressures facing cathedral organistsIn this Episode, Mark O'Brien joins Martin Renshaw, from the organ charity, Pipe-up for Pipe Organs, as he and a team of volunteers remove an organ from a closed-down Baptist chapel in Hertfordshire. Mark also has a look around Martin's warehouse, where several historic organs are lying in storage, waiting for a new home in the UK - or about to be transported to Europe.Pipe Up for Pipe OrgansKatherine Dienes Williams talks about her role as President of the Cathedral Organists' Association and reveals some of the concerns expressed by cathedral organists to...2024-08-0147 min
The Jeff Robertson ShowOvercoming Challenges: Mark O'Brien's Path to SuccessMark O'Brien shares his inspiring journey from leaving Ireland at 15 to pursue a career in professional football, surviving two open heart surgeries, and building a new life as a speaker and author. His motivation to pursue football came from a deep love for the sport, and he was determined to play every day.
He had the opportunity to play for various teams, but it wasn't until he went to Derby County that he felt at home. However, after making his debut, he discovered that he had a heart condition that required immediate surgery. Despite the setback, Mark...2024-07-221h 53
Glennda's GuruIs Mark O'Brien the George Clooney of Real Estate?Mark O'Brien is a New York City brownstone builder, renovator, and broker with his own New Zealand vodka brand. Does that make him the George Clooney of real estate?
Glennda Baker sits down with Mark to talk about their passion for homes and the stories and people behind them.
Combining development and brokerage, Mark is responsible for leading the development and sales of over $175 Million in real estate transactions primarily in NYC, Greenwich, CT, and New Zealand.
In this episode Glennda and Mark discuss:
🌟 Getting into the industry and pivoting into development.
🌟The world of social media content in real e...2024-06-2537 min
Working MummaRedefining Gender Roles at Home and Work: Mark's JourneyI chat with Mark Morris, a husband, father, and advocate for equity and inclusion with a special interest in gender equality.
Mark shares his personal commitment to social justice and gender equality, highlighting his decision to take his wife’s surname and his active efforts to promote fairness in the workplace and at home.
Mark passionately speaks about the importance of challenging gender stereotypes from a young age, sharing insights on societal pressures, the impact of early messaging on children, and what we can do to change the perceptions.
We discuss the importance of...2024-06-1946 minThe Organ PodcastEpisode 10 - Anna Lapwood - Abandoned Monastery Organ - Crisis in ScotlandIn this episode, Mark O'Brien is joined by organ builder David Wood as they engage in some organ archaeology whilst exploring an abandoned organ in an old monastery chapel in Staffordshire.https://www.woodofhuddersfield.com/https://npor.org.uk/survey/D02316A crisis is facing the pipe organ in Scotland as hundreds of churches are earmarked for closure. We talk to Chris Bragg, from Sowne of Organe, who is leading a team campaigning to save many of Scotland's most historic organs by highlighting the value of their cultural and social heritage.https://sowneoforgane.com/2024-06-141h 07
The Waffle ShopOvercoming, Outlook and Open Heart Surgery, with Footballer Mark O'BrienJoining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Mark O'BrienMark is an ex-professional footballer, author, keynote speaker and mental health advocateThroughout the episode, we have a waffle about his mental health journey, his football career and how he had to retire at 27 following life-changing surgeryWe also have a waffle about all things mindset and what tools Mark uses to get through the tough daysMark really is as inspiring as he is determined and to hear his story first hand was a...2024-05-301h 00
Shaping OpinionUnprecedented: Parents of Mass Shooter Convicted, with Attorney Mark ChutkowAttorney Mark Chutkow joins Tim O’Brien to talk about an unprecedented case where the parents of a mass shooter are prosecuted, convicted and sentenced to prison. Is this a one-off or a sign of things to come? That’s just one of the questions we discuss.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Parents_of_School_Shooter_Convicted_auphonic.mp3Check out this FULL EPISODE at YouTube: https://youtu.be/LIgv_NK9PL4Check out this FULL EPISODE at Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4s33lo-unprecedented-parents-of-mass-shooter-convicted-with-attorney-mark-chutkow.htmlLIKE & SUBSCRIB...2024-05-0634 min
The Property Unleashed PodcastTurning Houses into Homes for Kids in Crisis Care, With Danny O' BrienSend us a textMark Fitzgerald, is reunited with Danny O'Brien, the man who traded the football pitch for the property pitch with striking success. Our conversation takes you on a heartfelt odyssey, from his initial foray into buy-to-lets to his impactful endeavor in serviced accommodation aimed at supporting children in crisis care. It's a tale of transformation, not just in terms of financial growth, but in the profound effect one can have on young lives in need of a safe haven. Danny's journey is a stirring reminder of the potent mix...2024-04-2554 min