Project Happy, Cheffing and 20 years of journalism with Christine Tobin
Release Date: 06/04/2024
Life in Tel Aviv since October 7th 2023 with Paul Kearns
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On today's podcast I chatted with , journalist and urban planner, from his home in Tel Aviv in Israel, just 60 kms from Gaza. Paul is living there with his two young daughters and his partner and he has been there since 2018. He shares in detail the perspective of life there, how it has changed considerably since October 7th 2023, how it is for him and his family, and how it is for his neighbours, friends and Israelis in general. He talks about the censorship by the media when reporting about the atrocities in Gaza, the awkward relationship Israel has with Ireland, and why he has taken it upon...
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Moving into Wisdom with Kevin Fahey, CEO of Essence of Leadership
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On today’s podcast I had the pleasure of learning some of life's lessons from a very wise man, , CEO and Founder of Peer to Peer coaching company, . Kevin came from a family farm in Tipperary, he went into the Irish clothing manufacturing industry and after a board room battle he found himself at home, unemployed. Never a man to stand still Kevin started off a successful training company and was once labelled a Positive Psychopath by one of his clients. Like so many other businesses the recession that followed the Celtic Tiger crash, had him once again wondering where the next few bob was...
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Men who are serious about rescuing their relationships - Puya Delavar
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On today's podcast I chatted with relationship crisis coach, . About 10 years ago Puya was on the brink - his successful corporate career came at a huge price as his marriage and his personal health were in crisis. He had successfully played the corporate game, giving his career everything and more but realised that he was about to lose thievery thing that was most precious to him and he wanted to change. It got so bad that his own doctor recommended that he should quit his job! He studied and researched how to repair the damage and recover his relationship and this process of discovery...
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Turning your passion for your football club into a career with Josh Williams
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On today’s podcast I had the absolute pleasure of discussing one of my huge passions, my love of Liverpool Football Club with Liverpudlian, . Josh is a football analyst, a journalist, an author and a podcaster and his very focussed area of interest is the football club that I adore. Josh is from the city, he has an analytical mind and he has combined that with his passion for his club, and on his podcast and Substack account, he goes into the kind of clever detail that all dedicated fans love. He left his full time job as a football journalist with the Liverpool Echo to bravely follow his...
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Helping successful women find a true live partner with Bob Grant of the Relationship Headquarters
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On today's podcast I chatted to a really nice guy, , a clinically trained relationship expert and founder of . For over 20 years Bob from Atlanta, Georgia, has been helping successful women to find lasting relationships with men through his very successful programmes. Bob chats about the unique challenges that these successful women have and how his programmes help them to overcome these challenges and fulfill their dreams. Men and women are very different, and a woman’s “success” can cause a particular set of circumstances because of the roles we are normally programmed to...
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Bridging the gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset
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On today's podcast I chatted with , a Norwegian business and life philosopher. Anders, a former international handball champion and entrepreneur, now spends his time writing and speaking at events about philosophy and the role of technology for humanity. Anders has many big ideas, he invests in technology businesses that can create a positive effect on humanity and unlike me he is very positive about the role of AI in society. He chats about his latest book, ‘’ and yes we did have a big conversation about that horrible topic, AI !! He has a lot to say and I must admit at times I found it...
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The Meaning of Life!
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An unlikely and unexpected meeting with my cousin Mick Brennan led us to recording this podcast at the beginning of the year. Mick is a psychotherapist and counsellor among many other interests that he has. On the podcast we figured out the meaning of life, and he also chatted to me about the importance of building a solid foundation for your mental health and general well being by looking after a few basic things every day. While we chatted about well being we also spoke about the importance of being resilient and being able to cope with the normal stresses that life can throw at all of us....
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Another war time Christmas in Kyiv with Paul Niland, CEO and Founder of Lifeline Ukraine
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On today’s podcast I chatted with journalist and CEO / Founder of , the national suicide prevention resource for the country. This is the third year in succession that I have chatted with Paul from his apartment in Kyiv as he and fellow Ukrainians prepare for another war time Christmas and the prospect of yet another year of this brutal war. Even though Paul is experiencing the effects of the relentless stress of living through a war, he says the mood there is one of resolute resistance, Ukraine will not capitulate and he is confident that victory will come. We spoke about daily life in...
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Inside the unsafe world of cosmetic surgery with Michelle Furey
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On today’s podcast I chatted with Michelle Furey, who comes from that famous Irish musical family. Michelle' s career wasn’t a musical one, but one in the beauty industry which resulted in her establishing her own beauty clinic. Her life took a huge turn in 2018 when just like many others, she went to Turkey for what should have been a routine Tummy Tuck procedure. This procedure turned out to be a botched horror show of monumental proportions which has resulted in Michelle needing 21 subsequent procedures to restore her health, which has still not been fully restored, Michelle, determined...
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10 Years of the Wild Atlantic Way with Place Brand Pioneer, Malcolm Allan
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On today’s podcast I chatted with my good friend, the proud Scotsman, , co-founder of a new training company, . At the tender age of 75, Malcolm, one of the true pioneers of Place Brand Marketing had brought all of his experience, knowledge and expertise together for anyone who wants to work or learn more about this fascinating discipline. Malcolm chats about the importance of place branding, and the process and discipline involved in developing place brands. As the celebrates 10 successful years he shares his story of how the brand was developed and how the same...
info_outlineOn today’s podcast I chatted with former journalist and radio producer, Christine Tobin, a new senior member of the Fuzion communications team.
Christine has a big story, from cheffing to 20 years of journalism, from Ireland to New Zealand and back, with lots of diverse experience gained along the way.
Among other things she chatted about the huge role of parents, the changing media landscape, roller skating and why we should not “shrink to fit”
Enjoy the show!
Podcast Production by Greg Canty
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