Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride on Challenges In Nursing Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride Chair of the NMBI talks about the retention of nurses and midwives, something the NMBI have as a priority. In the podcast she talks about the various challenges facing nurses and the profession in general. She also advocates for nurses to acquire microcredentials and con…

Nina Noonan is the guest on this episode of Women In Leadership. She says systemic barriers still exist for women in the workplace and often companies are not aware of it until someone points it out. "Some organizations have picked up on that and are trying to create a different system around that. But you know, very often, if there's a systemic ba…

Why The World Needs More Women In Leadership Podcast International Women’s Day in UCC University College Cork was celebrated with a series of presentations and discussion on the subject of ‘why the world needs more women in leadership’. After the event, the co-chairs of Mnà UCC, Emma Connolly and Clíodhna O’Callaghan together with Dr. […]…

Learning The Secret Sauce of Leadership for women. Navigating the territory of leadership for women is not easy. There are unwritten rules that are not often shared naturally with women in the workplace or in political life. Dr Melrona Kirrane DCU Business School and Andrea Dermody give a taster of that secret sauce.…

Aine Murray On Balance Much to learn from France about Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Ireland’s business community has much to learn from France when it comes to diversity and inclusion according to Aine Murray President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. France is way ahead when it comes to gender diversity in politics, […]…

Sue Deagle talks about surviving grief and loss and even daring to thrive. "We're told in society, when you go through grief, it's this five stages, it's very linear. But no time after loss is linear. Some days you're up, some days you're down. One of the hardest things to accept is that you can't control where your emotions are from day to day. Su…

Dr Orlaigh Quinn the guest on this podcast is one of a rare breed. She rose through the Irish Civil Servant to become the Secretary General or head of the government Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment in Ireland. There have only ever been 13 women to reach this position. What is even more impressive is that she was a trail blazer with fe…

Actor Katie Honan talks about becoming a successful playwright thanks to the pandemic which gave her the headspace and time to work on creating work she never quite found the time to do before. In the process of writing 'How To Fall Flat On Your Face' she also learned how to pull a piece of theatre together from the business end and how to assemble…

Sharon Rogers Ph.D is one tenacious woman who has dedicated her career to neuroscience and to finding creative ways to work with others in the search for treatments for patients with Alzheimer's.By Angela Mezzetti

Marah Curtin Director of Client Engagement and founder of femolutionist talks about women and investing in this podcast with Angie Mezzetti. The biggest investing mistake that women make isn't over trading or overconfidence or panicking during downturns, or any of the other behavioral mistakes that tend to trip up investors, our main issue is simpl…

Sara Phelan Chair Bar of Ireland says Equitable briefing really means equality across the profession of barristers. She talks about the new Equitable Briefing Policy of the Bar of Ireland in this podcastBy Angela Mezzetti

Wise Counsel Sabrina Shaheen Cronin Sabrina Shaheen Cronin is not your typical lawyer. She is also a musician and actress who takes the job title of counselor very seriously and literally. “I always say if you don’t have difficulties, will then you won’t grow, you won’t know what true growth is and hard lessons can […]…

Women in the post Covid World. What has changed in the workplace, in the home and in the wardrobe? Discussion from Women In Media Ballybunion 2022By Angela Mezzetti

Three Hs that matter to women. The first of two podcasts from Kilcooley's Country House Hotel Ballybunion the home of Joan O'Connor's Women In Media Conference.By Angela Mezzetti

Susan Hunt Stevens – Leading Sustainably Susan Hunt Stevens is CEO of WeSpire a technology company that runs employee engagement campaigns using proven behavioural science techniques. Younger employees in particular she says are purpose driven and think about the ethics and integrity of the organisations they work for. Environment Social and good G…

Catriona Gleeson CEO of Women For Election says men or women don't have to be up in Dublin for the sake of it. "There's actually an opportunity to represent your community nationally, but remaining within your region reasonably, the practical things that can be done in terms of length of meeting times, notice around meetings, and the efficiency of …

The Citizens' Assembly is strongly calling for change, and not just change at the margins, but big changes in our system to make it more gender equal. Catherine Day Chair of The Citizens' Assembly on the Women In leadership podcastBy Angela Mezzetti

There is also a fear of wealth destruction by taking risk. Investing for long term takes a bit of thinking about Seonadh Johnson believes. "The temptation is often to leave the excess liquidity in cash because they think it's safer. But actually really understanding and compartmentalizing the different parts going okay, well, if I need this in the …

Dr Joanne Kenney Champion of Women In Research Dr Joanne Kenney is one of the Co Directors and leaders of WIRI, Women In Research Ireland, with Dr Susan Fetics. They are an innovative group who support women and minorities in research and academia in Ireland. WIRI provides support, advocacy and networking and learning opportunities for […]…

Rachel Hussey Gender Equality is Everyone’s Business When Women Thrive, Everyone Thrives Gender equality is now a serious business matter and one that both business men and women are on board with. “It’s really important to remember, this isn’t a zero sum game, we’re not saying let’s promote the women at the expense of the […]…

In Rwanda It is pretty phenomenal to see what can happen when you allow women into the ranks of leadership.By Angela Mezzetti

"This is in the ether this is in the atmosphere and this is what we women are up against when it comes to being seen, being heard and taken seriously as credible high level influencers.' Dion Johnson on Women In leadership podcastBy Angela Mezzetti

McAdam believe we all need our tribe around us. We are not born having the right people to turn to. We need others with similar experience to share our vulnerability with and to build up our confidence. It is good to have like minded people around us, McAdam believes. Women are great at networking and connecting women with other useful contacts or …

Annie Scranton Booking the best Annie Scranton books guests for TV radio and media events. She has gone from working in network TV in the US where it was her job to find guests and experts for TV shows to now getting people onto shows. She has nearly a decade of experience as a TV […]By Angela Mezzetti

Tamara Gillan CEO Wealthiher Network Tamara Gillan is the CEO of the Wealthiher network, an entrepreneur, change-agent and champion for female empowerment and equality. As a single mother Tamara has had to fight for her own success and passionately believes women’s needs deserve to be recognized. On the podcast she shares her wisdom and her […]…

Bernadette Phelan Instilling Urgency in Sustainability. We need to focus on 2030 she tells the Women In Leadership PodcastBy Angela Mezzetti

Presenteeism no longer an option in COVID times. Niamh Dunbar's research with Irish female leadersBy Angela Mezzetti

Prof Linda Hogan Sustainable Leadership in Difficult Times Has there ever been a time when ethical leadership has been more needed? From sustainability, to climate change, the management of the pandemic and of course trusted sources of news, ethics and integrity are being seen as vital now in our changed world. In this podcast we […]…

Noelle O’Connell on Championing Change Noelle O Connell is the Executive Director of the European Movement in Ireland and in the podcast she talks about the importance of Ireland’s involvement in the European Union and about the current challenges of COVID19 and preparations that are underway as we face Brexit coming down the line rapidly. […]…

Karen Ni Bhroin Assistant Conductor Winston Salem Symphony is the guest on the podcast. She shares her story so far and talks about taking risks and investing in yourself and always having a backup plan.By Angela Mezzetti

Focussing on the Big Picture Dr Michelle D Cullen is a familiar name to anyone who follows equality and particularly gender equality initiatives and issues in Ireland. Dr Cullen is a Managing Director in Accenture in Ireland and has been involved with the Women On Walls initiative with colleague Eithne Harley. This began with artists […]…

The Critical Mass and Voice of Women Is A Necessity Frances Fitzgerald MEP is tired of waiting for social change, that will benefit women and children and families. The crisis she says in this Women In Leadership podcast, gives us a new opportunity to rebuild the economy in a more equal and greener way. “People […]…

Sharon Bowers Literary Agent says things are much better now for women in publishing.By Angela Mezzetti

Naysa Mishler Cutting Through Red Tape in COVID19 Staying true to real leadership valuesBy Angela Mezzetti

Emily Foges Listening and learning from clients. "There is no point in crashing about if you haven't really listened and really understood."By Angela Mezzetti

Answer that call. The world needs more feminine leaders to find their voice and be visible be the change.By Angie Mezzetti

Kermit the Frog used to sing that ‘it’s not easy being green’. According to Sarah Blake of Earthology though, it is easier than you think. Staying positive, starting small but dreaming big, not getting overwhelmed is what is important. That and being resilient, when you meet resistance or when you get knocked back, getting up […]…

This Women In Leadership podcast episode has a terrific guest for you Patricia Bradley, a trailblazing executive paving the way for women and minorities on her quest for diversity and inclusion in the healthcare industry.By Angela Mezzetti

Always and Never 20 truths for a Happy Heart This week’s guest on the Women in Leadership podcast is Lisa Shumate who has written a book for the younger generation on guiding principles for life called ‘Always and Never, 20 Truths for Happy Heart’. One of her main lessons is about resilience, getting up after […]…

JOURNALISM MATTERS Áine Kerr COO with Kinzen Áine Kerr, Chief Operations Officer with start up Kinzen, believes journalism is changing rapidly (again) and that we have to start asking why people need journalism, if we are to engage readers, viewers, listeners and especially millennials with news they can trust. Áine is the guest on this […]…

Women Inequality and Media Work Women’s Voices and women’s stories are still not getting aired at the same rate as mens. This is what comes through in Dr Anne O’Brien’s new book ‘Women Inequality and Media Work’. Women only get a small percentage of airtime according to Dr O’Brien. “Globally women get about the mid-twenty […]…

Women Who ‘Shine’ in Training and Development Joyce Walsh and Pam Skerritt Pam Skerrit and Joyce Walshe ‘shine’ when it comes to inspiring people in their workplaces. Both women are featured in this podcast and are award winners from the 2019 IITD National Training Awards. Unknown to each other, they boeach chose Take That’s song […]…

Working Quietly Against The Machine Have a listen to the podcast right to the end and you will get the meaning of the headline, it relates to Marisa’s Go To song that helps get her motivated in the morning. Dr Marisa Ronan is MD of Psynapse Europe a Diversity and Inclusion consultancy with a mission […]…

Lorraine Hariton A Catalyst for Change “The world is changing and rapidly but sometimes old patterns are hard to change,” so says Lorraine Hariton the new CEO of Catalyst.org on the latest podcast from Women In Leadership. As an organisation Catalyst is working to change the culture and environment in workplaces – to make them […]…

100 Days To A Younger Brain Dr. Sabina Brennan has good news about staving off dementia and adding an extra two healthy years to later lives. ‘100 Days To A Younger Brain’ Maximise your memory, boost your brain health and defy dementia’ is her new book about brain health. It is an activity based programme […]…

Martina Fitzgerald Martina Fitzgerald RTE’s Political Correspondent talks about the progress women politicians have made in Ireland as well as their struggles in this podcast. She also talks about the stories she uncovered from talking to the women she interviewed for her book ‘Madam Politician’ some of which had never been aired before. The interv…

Getting Real About Sustainability ALI SHERIDAN Sustainability Lead for IKEA Ireland In this episode of the Women In Leadership Podcast, Ali Sheridan talks about why caring for the environment is really important for women in their shared roles as leaders in society, in work and in the home. She talks about how she is putting sustainability into […]…

Put Your Hand Up! Helen Carroll is the new Head of Communications and Partnerships with Business to Arts in Ireland and she is the guest on this episode of the Women In Leadership podcast. Helen is a ballerina, a musician and has a brilliant business head too. She is carving out a career for herself […]…

Global Ambitions for Irish Woman Joan Mulloy Joan Mulloy is a solo sailor from Mayo on the west coast of Ireland. She’s on top of her game, having done some serious races in the sport – like the Figaro last year where she was the first Irish woman to complete this race. She’s gearing up […]By Angela Mezzetti

Time to Enlist Men as Sponsors Doctor Shawn Andrews says if we are to improve the position of women in the workforce and in society, we have to enlist the support of men in senior roles. In this podcast she says we need men to be intentional about their actions. “They need to be active […]By Angela Mezzetti