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IMI Talking Leadership

Irish Management Institute

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A provider of world-class executive education, IMI equips leaders to build the future. In this podcast series, we hear from some of the world's leading business thinkers about what it takes to lead today.
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The Resilient Pharmacist

The Resilient Pharmacist

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Catriona Bradley, Executive Director of the Irish Institute of Pharmacy, and lead for Lifelong Learning in RCSI, speaks to guests about their experience in building resilience within pharmacy. Topics will range from issues such as anxiety, stress, and burnout, to the more enjoyable parts of work. In this podcast, pharmacists share the stories that often go untold. The result is a wonderful collection of human experiences within Irish pharmacy.
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Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick is a weekly business podcast that has featured over 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs from Ireland, UK and the United States. Business Matters is a compelling podcast that delves into all aspects of entrepreneurship and business development. Hosted by successful Irish entrepreneur and investor, Karl Fitzpatrick, the show features insightful interviews with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, who share their experiences and strategies for suc ...
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Our Shared Ocean Podcast

Our Shared Ocean Programme

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The Our Shared Ocean podcast brings you stories of lived experience from across the world as part of Ireland's response to the environmental and economic challenges facing many Small Island Developing States. These proud island nations are on the frontline in tackling climate change issues and are supported by Ireland in this critical battle by the Our Shared Ocean Programme, a funding initiative by the Government of Ireland delivered by Irish Aid and the Marine Institute.
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Ireland faces a unique challenge in reconciling its position as a major agricultural producer with increasingly ambitious climate targets at national and EU level. The agri-food sector contributes significantly to Ireland's economy, generating €17.3 billion in gross value added (6% of GNI*) and employing 173,400 people. However, it also accounts fo…
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In her address to the IIEA, Lara Marlowe discusses her new book, 'How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying'. Her book recounts the true story of a Ukrainian female army officer, Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko, who commands a 25-man drone attack and reconnaissance platoon on the eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Lt Mykytenko has survived artillery…
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Dr. Ryne Sherman from Hogan Assessment Systems joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how managers should approach delivering negative feedback to employees, the importance of providing a pathway for improving an employee’s work performance and how employees should react when receiving feedback about their performance. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters …
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Vala Afshar from Salesforce joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the key findings of Salesforce’s State of AI Connected Consumer Research, how AI agents are restoring consumer trust levels and the different generational interactions with AI agents. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitz…
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Emma Duffy from My Forever Tooth Fairy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why she decided to create a business around the Tooth Fairy, the international markets for this business and future product development plans. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. Se…
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This year’s IIEA YPN Christmas Special reflects upon the 2024 ‘year of elections’. Larry Donnelly, Lecturer at NUI Galway, discusses the 2024 US Presidential election and what we can expect with a new Trump administration. Brigid Laffan, Professor Emeritus at EUI, discusses the European Parliament and what we can expect from a new EU Commission. Fi…
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This podcast explores the importance of the rule of law as a fundamental value of the EU and its role in ensuring the future of the EU. In conversation with IIEA Researcher, Heather Burke, retired Supreme Court Judge, John MacMenamin discusses the internal and external issues facing Europe and its liberal democratic model. He emphasises that a heal…
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According to Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, wind energy is Ireland’s greatest asset in the fight against climate change and is also an enormous opportunity for Ireland to grow its economy and deliver affordable energy for homes and businesses. In his address to the IIEA, Mr Cunniffe will provide an overview of the evolution of the wind …
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In the final event of the 2024 Development Matters lecture series, which is kindly sponsored by Irish Aid, Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, discusses the most prevalent health emergencies facing the world today, particularly in Gaza, Haiti, South Sudan, and Yemen. He provides insights into currently ongoing …
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In the context of global elections and geopolitical shifts, according to Holy Ranaivozanany, Deputy Executive Director of the Africa-Europe Foundation, a rethought, strong, and forward-looking alliance between Africa and Europe remains the most effective way to resolve interconnected crises and to meet shared development goals. In her keynote addre…
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John Dwyer from The Institute of Wow joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline why businesses need to keep their customers’ eyes off the price, the effectiveness of incentive- based marketing and why he believes that Facebook is the best social media channel for businesses. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #…
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Adrienne Stewart from Hotel and Spa Resorts.com joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her career in the hospitality sector, why she decided to establish a business selling gift vouchers for luxury resorts in Ireland and potential expansion plans. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpat…
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Gillian Whelan, Managing Director and Country Manager for the emagine Group’s operations in Ireland, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth which the business has enjoyed in Ireland, how its clients are focusing on using AI in their business, the challenges which she overcame to pursue her career in executive leadership and what needs to chan…
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The report of Mario Draghi, first published in September 2024, states that competition policy must adapt to ensure greater focus on fostering innovation and restoring the EU’s long-term competitiveness. Many of the ideas in this report have featured heavily in the mission letters sent by European commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Commiss…
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In July of this year, Labour won one of the biggest landslides in British electoral history. However, according to the Irish Times’ London Correspondent Mark Paul, the new government's sheen quickly wore off. Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced into an early reshuffle of his backroom operation while his popularity also plummeted, causing his adm…
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In his address to the IIEA, Kai Zenner discusses the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). He outlines the Act’s risk-based approach and its implications for different levels of the AI value chain. Mr Zenner will also assess what he deems to be the positive and negative features of the AI Act. He particularly discusses the implications of the …
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John Hume was a committed and dedicated European, seeing the institutions and ethos of the European Union as models for peace, partnership, and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The John Hume 'European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture recognises those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to European principles and values. The IIEA is honoured to hos…
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Germany’s traffic light coalition came to power in December 2021, promising a green, innovative transformation - of the German economy and its role in Europe. It has delivered neither, buffeted by external crises and hobbled by domestic ideological battles that have poisoned cooperation on all fronts and left Germany - and Europe - adrift. Derek Sc…
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The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), a non-profit NGO in the disability sector, promotes the views of over 20,000 social services and their umbrella associations. The EASPD aims to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems. On Internati…
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On the eve of the Irish General Election, this edition of IIEA Insights brings together seven diplomats, scholars, and analysts to share their views on what the foreign policy priorities of the next government should be. Each speaker outlines one-three priorities over a five-minute period. Speakers include: Edward Burke, Assistant Professor in the …
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Following the adoption of the 2024 Enlargement Reports on 30 October 2024, DG Koopman provides an analysis from the perspective of the European Commission on the current state of play of EU enlargement. He examines the progress made by the partners from the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova on their paths towards EU memberships. He also discuss…
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John Cronin from Sea Point Insights joins Karl Fitzpatrick to analyse the impact of digitalisation on the traditional banking industry, the opportunities and challenges of Open Banking technology and how the presence of new digital and neobanks is changing the industry. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessne…
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Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss what he learned from working with Sir Richard Branson, how its offering is differentiating itself from traditional cruise lines and the new global itineraries which it will be offering next year. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #business…
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Donal Daly from Future Planet joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how its platform helps businesses to meet their sustainability requirements, the factors which are causing businesses to prioritise sustainability and his contribution to the handbook, The Customer is the Planet. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #busi…
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Although 2024 will be remembered as a year of political and electoral tumult worldwide, the situation in Northern Ireland has been relatively stable. The Executive and Assembly have been functioning since the Safeguarding the Union Deal (31 January) and its draft Programme for Government is intended to do ‘what matters most’. This rather unfamiliar…
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This event is being held in conjunction with the European Commission Representation and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland. Held at the IIEA to mark President von der Leyen’s address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg when she presents her new team, an expert panel discusses the composition of the Commission and the implication…
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This year, COP 29 takes place in Baku and a key focus at the conference will be finance, countries requiring considerable amounts of finance to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and protect people from the worsening effects of climate change. The Conference aims to find a new collective quantified goal on finance. Countries also presente…
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Dave Smallwood, Managing Director of Mollie, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss how the organisation has become one of Europe’s fastest growing financial service providers, its ability to adapt to technological advancements in the world of payment solutions and how retailers can protect themselves from friendly fraud during the busiest shopping per…
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Jim Dowdall, CEO of Level Health, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the first new health insurer to enter the Irish market since 1996 aims to provide more choice to customers, its approach to removing the confusion surrounding health insurance and why this market needs more competition. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbus…
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Dervla McCabe from Enterprise Ireland joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Food Works programme, how it helps Irish food and drink start-ups to get investment ready and the latest trends within the food and drink markets. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Ac…
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Dr Haddad argues that, while policymakers and public health leaders are currently managing a range of urgent priorities, delivering good nutrition must be a foundational component of domestic budgets and development cooperation funding. At a time of great food insecurity, he highlights how nutrition stakeholders will need to do more to make the cas…
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In his remarks to the IIEA, Anthony Michael Collins, Former Advocate-General at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) reflects upon his time at the Court. As the rule of law in Europe faces increased challenges, Mr Collins discusses the importance of the Court for European citizens, and offers his perspective on the future of the CJEU.A…
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Globally, it is estimated that 2.5 billion people need access to one or more assistive products or devices, and this number is likely to rise to above 3.4 billion by 2050. In May 2022, the WHO and UNICEF jointly launched a landmark Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT), which provides a clear roadmap with recommendations that, when implemen…
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In February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, bringing together global leaders, thinkers, academics, businesspeople, and civil society to reflect upon what the AI revolution will mean for the world. AI is poised to usher in significant changes to the global economy, trade, education, government, employment, heal…
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Dave Quinn, Managing Director of Investwise Financial Planning, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how businesspeople should navigate the investment world, the importance of tax efficient investments and the most popular investments for business people. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur k…
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Fionnuala McAuley, Acting Chair of The Institute of Flowers, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the reasons for creating a membership organisation for professional florists, the supports which it will provide to its members and the challenges facing the floristry industry in Ireland. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnew…
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Alan Vallely, the newly appointed General Manager of Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his plans for the five-star hotel, how the hotel approaches innovation and his leadership and management style. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie H…
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'Europe’s Security and Defence: Where We Stand'Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 transformed the threat perception for many European democracies. Russia has emerged as Europe’s most powerful and menacing power, willing to retool its economy for war and accept hundreds of thousands of casualties in the pursuit of territorial c…
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The world can increasingly be characterised by uncertainty and transformations. Climate change, geopolitical competition, demographic changes, and new innovations in technology, including artificial intelligence, have prompted the need to reflect upon the implications which these changes may mean for society and businesses across Europe. In this pa…
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Neil Twa from Voltage Holdings joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how he has helped over 1000 entrepreneurs to build businesses on Amazon, how he uses data and the RISE algorithm to increase sales and how multi-channel businesses will increase the sale valuation for entrepreneurs when exiting the business #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusi…
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Bianca Zwart from bunq joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Dutch neobank’s success in the Irish market, how it can compete with the pillar banks from a deposits perspective and its approach to developing new products for its customers. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.…
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Mediator, Michael Bready joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the benefit of mediation when resolving business disputes, his approach to mediation and why he believes that mediation will become more popular in the years to come. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seized public consciousness in recent years, but public attention has often focused on the technological aspects of AI. However, as AI is inserted into every part of daily life, from dating to doctor consultations, it is important to ensure that this technology is adopted in a human-centric way. Susie Alegre examine…
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In her address, Dr Songwe acknowledges that the bulk of the cost of the climate transition in many low- and middle-income countries will be borne by governments, with the private sector and Multilateral Development Banks playing a complementary role. Country platforms, transition plans and “Nationally Determined Contributions” (NDCs), in her view, …
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American diplomacy has faced a combustible mix of unique challenges in recent years, from domestic political divisions to a disorderly international landscape, compounded by multiple ongoing wars. These challenges are unlikely to disappear soon. In his address to the IIEA, Nicholas Kralev reflects on American diplomacy's track record since the turn…
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Eoin McArdle from BILD Tents and Structures joins Karl Fitzpatrick to speak about its growth in the outdoor events space and the type of events which it provides structures for. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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Ciaran Marron from Activ8 Solar Energies joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how it has grown to having 270 staff and 18,500 customers, what the government needs to do to incentivise solar installations and how its participation in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies programme has helped the business. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #i…
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