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Jul 5, 2025 • 10min
Alan Whelan author of The Sales Professional's Handbook
The Sales Professional’s Handbook is essential reading for anyone working in sales, considering a career in sales or just curious about how a key element of the world of business functions. Alan Whelan chats to Bobby about his new book.
Jul 5, 2025 • 24min
Bobby's Business Roundup with Breda Browne and Ciaran Hancock
Bobby is joined by Breda Browne and Ciaran Hancock to discuss this week's top business stories.
Jun 28, 2025 • 10min
Executive Chair: Enda Keogh, Owner & Director of Peters Pub
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Enda Keogh, Owner & Director of Peters Pub.
Jun 28, 2025 • 11min
Ciara Troy, founder of Oishii Sushi
Inspired by her time studying Japanese business & language in Tokyo as part of her BESS degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ciara Troy founded Oishii Foods fresh out of college, wanting to share her love of Japanese food with the Irish public. Ciara joins Bobby in studio to chat about the business and to try a few samples.
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Jun 28, 2025 • 15min
Indispensable: The No Bullsh*t Guide to Thriving in the Workplace
Indispensable is the no-nonsense guide to getting ahead, thriving at work, and building a successful career. It's also about taking back control in a time where AI, the cost of living crisis, and general job market competitiveness are causing everyone anxiety. Author Chris Hirst joins Bobby to chat about it all.
Jun 28, 2025 • 19min
Industry Review: Comedians
Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review to chat about what it's like ot be a comedian are Julie Jay, Al Foran, and Chris Kent.
Jun 28, 2025 • 8min
John Fitzgerald on the warnings government just don’t seem to be listening to
John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, joins Bobby to assess whether the cup is half full or half empty when it comes to the Irish economy and public finances.
Jun 28, 2025 • 24min
Bobby's Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Stephen O’Leary
Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories of the day are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Stephen O’Leary of Olytico.
Jun 21, 2025 • 12min
Executive Chair: Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive of the The Institute of Banking
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive of the The Institute of Banking
Jun 21, 2025 • 12min
How to Use Storytelling to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife
Bobby speaks to Sarah Bird about her new book 'Nail Your Narrative: How to Use Storytelling to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife'.
