Boardroom Insights with Alan O'Neill

• Ep. 6 From Summer Job to MD: Jim O’Keeffe on Leadership, Culture and 35 Years at AIB

  Jim O’Keeffe joined AIB to earn a few bob during college... and 35 years later, he stepped down as Managing Director of Retail Banking.In this deeply honest episode of The Boardroom Insights Podcast, Jim reflects on his extraordinary journey through Irish banking, from the front lines of the financial crisis to leading thousands of people across the country.Alan O’Neill and Jim dive into:• What it really took to rebuild trust after 2008• The role of humility, visibility and listening in leadership• How culture is shaped from the top — and why some leaders have to move on• Customer experience lessons that apply to every business• Why curiosity and reflection matter more than ever in the modern workplaceIf you lead a team, run a business or care about building a lasting career, this conversation is full of gold.Listen now and subscribe for new episodes every week.If you have any questions for Alan for next weeks solo episode email [email protected]

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• Ep.5 Alan O’Neill on How to Transform Your Organisation with the 7 steps to profit

  The Boardroom Insights Podcast is now weekly — and in this brand-new solo series, Alan O’Neill shares the tools and strategies that help businesses scale, align, and thrive.In this first solo episode, Alan breaks down the 7 Steps to Profit — the proven framework that has helped global brands like Selfridges, Emirates Insurance , and Toyota achieve sustainable growth.You’ll learn:✅ The most common reasons businesses fail to scale✅ How to align your people, process, and purpose✅ Real-life examples from Alan’s 30+ years advising boardrooms around the world✅ What’s coming next in our weekly podcast journeyIf you’re serious about transformation and want to lead with clarity, this episode is for you.🎧 New episodes drop every week — with Alan flying solo every second one.If you have any question about business you want answered email [email protected]

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• Ep.4 The Art of Business Turnaround: David Fleming's Strategies for Success

  In this episode of The Boardroom Insights Podcast, we sit down with David Fleming, co-founder of KR8 Advisory, a powerhouse in business transformation and strategic advisory. With a proven track record of guiding companies through complex restructuring, capital raising, and high-stakes decision-making, David shares the principles and strategies that separate thriving businesses from those that falter.We unpack:The core pillars of a successful business turnaroundReal-world stories from the frontlines of corporate rescueHow to lead confidently in crisisThe hidden value in simplicity, clarity, and cultureWhy the right capital structure can make or break your businessWhether you're scaling, stabilising, or starting from scratch, David’s insights will help you futureproof your organisation and lead with impact.🎧 Tune in now for real-world insights from the boardroom.If you have a question for net weeks guest email [email protected]

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• Ep.3 Chupi Sweetman- Made with Meaning: How Chupi Sweetman Built a Global Luxury Brand from Ireland to the World

  How do you scale a luxury brand without losing its soul?In this episode of The Boardroom Insights Podcast, Chupi Sweetman—founder and CEO of Chupi Jewellery—reveals the strategy, culture, and leadership that turned her idea into one of Ireland’s most celebrated global brands.Every piece of Chupi Jewellery is made in Ireland, and every part of her business is built with purpose. This is entrepreneurship that blends artistry, data, and deep customer connection—mapped beautifully to the 7-Steps to Profitframework.💎 In this episode, you’ll learn:— How Chupi scaled from kitchen-table startup to international luxury brand— Why being Made in Ireland is a competitive advantage, not just a tagline— The KPIs and culture rituals she uses to lead a 70+ person team— How storytelling turned Chupi’s customers into a community of over 300,000— Her views on sustainability, lab-grown diamonds, and redefining modern luxury— The truth about execution, consistency, and doing hard things with graceIf you’re building a brand, leading a team, or scaling with values—this episode will fire you up.📩 Have a question for a future guest?Send it to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @BoardroomInsights📊 Want to know how your business stacks up?Take the 7+ Index™ → www.7plusindex.com🎧 Listen now on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

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• Ep. 2 Marketing is in Trouble! Colin Gordon on Branding, Bulmers & Fixing Marketing Mistakes

  Is marketing broken? Colin Gordon — former CEO of Glanbia Consumer Foods & C&C and the mastermind behind Bulmers’ legendary rebrand — thinks so. In this episode of The Boardroom Insights Podcast, Colin shares his insights from 30+ years in the consumer goods industry and discusses his controversial new book, "Marketing is in Trouble."🔥 Inside this episode:✅ How Colin turned Bulmers from a budget drink into a premium brand with “Nothing added but time”✅ Why marketing is failing businesses today—and how to fix it✅ The biggest branding and positioning mistakes companies make✅ Why marketing should be about one thing: making selling easierIf you’re in marketing, branding, sales, or business leadership, this is a must-listen.🎧 Listen now and discover what’s really wrong with marketing today!#Marketing #Branding #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #Leadership #Bulmers #MarketingIsInTrouble

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