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Feb 22, 2025 • 24min
Bobby's Business Roundup With Gina London and Bob Hoffman
Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is columnist with the Sunday Independent, Gina London and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.

Feb 22, 2025 • 17min
Industry Review: Jewellers
Whether it's an engagement ring, a necklace, or a bracelet for that special someone in our lives, a piece of jewellery can often speak louder than words.For this week’s industry review, Bobby speaks to three people who have made it their business to help us do just that.Joining Bobby is:Denise O'Connor, Founder of Rare Jewellery DesignChris Andrews, Weir & Sons Mette O’Connor of Amoc in Greystones

Feb 22, 2025 • 11min
What can bees teach us about running our business?
Joining Bobby to chat about what we can learn from bees and reflect on our own role as leaders and role models is Philip Atkinson, author of 'Bee Wise - 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive'.

Feb 15, 2025 • 8min
The business of employing neurodiverse adults
Finding a job as a person who is neurodiverse can be a huge challenge but Yvonne Brewer, country manager for Auticon - a tech company which employs neurodivergent workers in high powered roles - is looking to change all that. She joins Bobby to discuss.

Feb 15, 2025 • 23min
Executive Chair: Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.

Feb 15, 2025 • 8min
The changing landscape of doing business in America
Joining Bobby to chat about the changing landscape of doing business in America is dual-qualified accountant, Stephen Casey who operates in Ireland and New York as well as Brian Tyrrell, Director at Kilrock Capital.

Feb 15, 2025 • 17min
Industry Review: Home Improvement
With springtime well underway what better way to freshen things up than with a home renovation or design project to really tap into that sense of renewal, but where to begin, what are the current trends telling us, and what are the do’s and don’ts?Joining Bobby to discuss is:Clodagh Doyle, Creative Director & Project Manager of Placelift Natasha Rocca Devine of Interior Architect of NRD Design Studio

Feb 15, 2025 • 23min
Bobby’s Business Roundup with Robert Whelan & Caroline Reidy
Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

Feb 8, 2025 • 5min
'Open for Business' Roadshow Kenmare: The Rising
Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow in Kenmare is Steven O’ Leary and Thomas Barrett who are all members of The Rising.

Feb 8, 2025 • 11min
Pat Falvey on business, perseverance, Everest & more
He’s climbed Everest from both north and south sides and he’s been to the South Pole. Joining Bobby to talk about his career as an adventurer, his life in business, and staying fit in your older years is author and motivational speaker, Pat Falvey.


