Leadership Discoveries

Barry Flack is a Fractional HR Executive and venture capital and private equity People Consultant. He focuses on advising CEOs on navigating the complexities of the world of work. In this episode, Barry describes the role of the Fractional Executive, how it differs from an interim role, and the value for organizations. He shares his views on leadership, the current state of HR, what needs to change, and the opportunity for Generative AI. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and LinkedIn, and Barry on LinkedIn

Jess Podgajny is the Managing Director of BW Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm servicing the Pharma and Biotech industries, with a specialty in Cell and Gene Therapy. Jess is also Founder and CEO of LLUNA, a tech start-up focused on engaging teams. In this episode, listen to Jess talk about empowering teams for success, crafting enduring cultures, and activating senior leadership teams. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and LinkedIn, and Jess on LinkedIn

Deirdre Wafer leads a Customer Insights team for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions across EMEA and LATAM, empowering large, global brands and media agency clients with strategic insights from LinkedIn’s unique first-party data. She’s a strong supporter of multi-generational teams and currently co-leads the “Wisdom” Employee Resource Group globally in LinkedIn, which focuses on inclusive teams for those aged 40+ and their allies in the workplace. In this episode, listen to Deirdre talk about the perks of reverse mentoring, what we can learn from younger colleagues, the reality of ageism in the workplace, how to excel as an older worker, and her tips for successful career transitions. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and on LinkedIn, and Deirdre on LinkedIn

Kevin Murphy brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career as a CEO in the FinTech and Card Payments sectors, as well as serving as a Board Member and Independent Non-Executive Director. Specializing in growth acceleration and business transformation, Kevin has successfully led the growth, turnaround, and restructuring of businesses across Europe, North America, and Australia. His expertise spans private equity, large PLCs, and privately-owned companies. In this podcast, Kevin shares his insights on navigating dynamic and fast-paced environments, offering valuable lessons on turnaround strategies, quick decision-making, and managing stakeholders in private equity settings. He also emphasizes the importance of resilience, empathy, and integrity in leadership. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and on LinkedIn, and Kevin on LinkedIn

Eimear Nolan is Associate Professor of International Business and Director of the Flexible Executive MBA at Trinity Business School. Her research interests are in expatriate adjustment, cultural agility, recruitment & retention strategies, AI (Artificial Intelligence) in education, and the healthcare sector. She also offers private cultural consultancy to organisations who wish to bridge cultural gaps & enhance global collaborations. Hear the insights from creating the Flexible Executive MBA program, how we can reduce culture shock for leaders and employees transitioning to a new country or city, why the best way to learn is by mistake, and what we should be cautious about with generative AI. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and on LinkedIn, and Eimear on LinkedIn