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• Why Motivation Fails — And What Truly Drives Success with Seamus Fox

  In this episode of Get Up 10, Sharon sits down with Seamus Fox, a mindset and performance coach who works with CEOs, executives, and business leaders.Seamus shares how he started out in fitness over 20 years ago, building personal training businesses before realising that true transformation goes far beyond the physical. Over the past decade, his focus has shifted deeply into psychology, mindset, and human behaviour.He explains why people often struggle to achieve what they say they want — the gap between wants and values — and how aligning goals with personal values leads to inspiration rather than forced motivation. Seamus also opens up about growing up as the youngest of seven in Derry, the voids that shaped his drive, and why so many leaders seek out coaching when they feel isolated, fearful, or overwhelmed.Expect a conversation full of practical insights on authenticity, leadership, and the inner work behind lasting success.

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• From Lockdown to Luxury: How Vivian Built One More Thing from Scratch

  From Lockdown to Luxury: How Vivian Built One More Thing from ScratchIn this inspiring episode of Get Up 10, I sit down with Vivian, the founder and CEO of One More Thing—a luxury flower and homeware brand now stocked in Brown Thomas and Kildare Village.Vivian shares her incredible journey from leaving behind her life in Hong Kong to start anew in Ireland, where she knew no one and had no job, to building a premium brand with loyal customers and international aspirations. We talk about the early struggles, the accidental order that led to her first 60 sales, the power of one Instagram post, and the moment Brown Thomas came calling—just 10 months after she launched.This conversation is packed with wisdom on building a business from the ground up, staying authentic on social media, nurturing team culture, and finding confidence as a creative entrepreneur. Vivian’s story is proof that sometimes, one more thing can change everything.

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• Lorraine Heskin - Founder and CEO of The Gourmet Food Parlour

  From the very first minute, I knew this conversation was going to be something special.Lorraine Heskin, the powerhouse behind Gourmet Food Parlour, has built an incredible business—but what stood out most was how she did it: with intention, humility, and deep respect for her team.In this episode, Lorraine opens up about how she built out her management team, the KPIs she uses to ensure success, and the mindset that’s carried her through the ups and downs of business. Her advice is practical, real, and delivered with the warmth and humility that makes you want to pull up a chair and take notes.She knows—truly knows—that without a strong team, none of it would be possible. Her genuine appreciation for her people is part of what makes her such a brilliant leader.If you're scaling, leading, or simply figuring it all out—this one is a must-listen. I came away inspired, and I think you will too.

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• Damine Malone - Business finance expert

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• AnneMarie Whelan

  I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with AnneMarie Whelan, founder and CEO of RegSol, a compliance consultancy and training firm specializing in financial services regulation.AnneMarie brings a wealth of experience to the table. She spent nine years practicing as a barrister before transitioning into financial services regulation in 2014. Since then, she has developed expertise in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Consumer Protection, and Data Protection. AnneMarie regularly presents at industry events and holds key compliance roles, including a Central Bank of Ireland approved PCF-12 Head of Compliance position and serving as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for a Credit Union on an outsourced basis . In our conversation, we delve into how one's socioeconomic background can influence both career trajectory and confidence. AnneMarie shares candid stories from her time at the Bar and discusses her decision to leave that world behind. We also explore the challenges and triumphs of women in business, among many other topics. I first encountered AnneMarie as a speaker at an event, and I was truly blown away. I thought, "I have to meet this woman." She offers a unique perspective on business that resonates deeply with my own ideals, especially regarding the support and empowerment of women in the workplace.I'm thrilled to share this episode of GET UP 10 with you.👉 Give it a listen and let me know what you think in the chat – I’d love to hear your thoughts on our conversation.#GetUp10 #WomenInBusiness #SocioeconomicImpact #Confidence #Leadership #AnneMarieWhelan #Podcast #FemaleFounders #CareerJourneys

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