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Jul 6, 2024 • 21min
Industry Review: Barbershops
In the modern world, a good barber has become just as important to men as a good hair salon is to women but with that increased popularity comes more competition and a need to keep on top of changing trends.Joining Bobby to discuss this are three barbers:Sam Donnelly, Owner of Sam’s Barber’sVinny McEvoy from Empire School of BarberingVeronica Smith from D16 Barbers
Jul 6, 2024 • 26min
Bobby's Business Roundup with Valerie Cox & Ciarán Hancock
Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is broadcaster, Valerie Cox & Ciarán Hancock, Business Editor of The Irish Times.
Jun 29, 2024 • 14min
Executive Chair: Padraic O'Kane, CEO of Corporate.ie
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Padraic O'Kane, CEO of Corporate.ie.They discuss everything from American Football events, to Wagyu cows!
Jun 29, 2024 • 11min
Sara Daw and 'Spotify for the C-Suite'
Bobby's guest has developed a new solution for companies not having the expert financial staff they need, especially on full-time salaries.Sara Daw, Co-Founder of the CFO Centre, joins Bobby to discuss the idea, and how it can help businesses.
Jun 29, 2024 • 19min
Industry Review: Wellness
From mindfulness to yoga to breathing, the wellness industry is a fascinating one.Joining Bobby to delve into this week's Industry Review is Vicky Shilling, Business Mentor for wellness entrepreneurs, Julie B, mindfulness & yoga Expert and Níall Ó Murchú, Founder of Breathe With Níall.
Jun 29, 2024 • 14min
The benefits of working near nature
Bobby is joined by Executive Coach Shane Craddock in the Mount Usher Gardens to discuss how working in a space with easy access to nature and open air can vastly improve your working life.
Jun 29, 2024 • 10min
How much does the pilot strike hurt tourism?
The continuing industrial action at Aer Lingus is making holiday makers watch and worry, but what is the impact of this uncertainty?Joining Bobby to discuss is John O'Flynn, General Manager at Fota Island, Patricia Roberts, Owner of No. 1 Pery Square and Fergal O'Connell, General Manager of Fitzwilliam Townhouse on the Green.
Jun 29, 2024 • 22min
Business Roundup with Gina London & Doug Keatinge
Bobby is joined by Gina London from the Language of Leadership and Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avolon to look at the business stories from Saturday morning's papers.
Jun 22, 2024 • 11min
How to manage the emotions of running a business
Bobby talks to Andy Brown the author of ‘The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing’
Jun 22, 2024 • 13min
Former Head of Coca-Cola on pursuing a new direction in life
Bobby speaks to Val Quinn the former head of Coca Cola on a different direction in life and her new book Create Your Best Life: True Stories from Around the World
