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  • E145: Peter Canavan on GAA, Mindset, and Life Beyond the Pitch
    Peter Canavan is one of the most iconic figures in GAA history, a man who led with heart, vision, and unbelievable skill on the pitch.A two-time All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner, six-time All-Star, and the man who captained County Tyrone to their historic first Sam Maguire in 2003. Peter’s influence goes far beyond his playing days. He’s been a captain, a coach, a pundit, and a mentor, but more than that, he’s a symbol of leadership, perseverance, and pride.Peter Canavan opens up about his early love for GAA, the drive to prove himself after being left off the team, and battling asthma while pushing to the top. He reflects on the emotional toll of losing teammates Paul McGirr and Cormac McAnallen, and the pain he pushed through in the 2003 final to lift Sam and carry a county’s hopes.Peter shares what leadership really means, how he stayed grounded, and what life looked like after football. He also talks about fatherhood, watching his sons follow his path, moving into media, and his newest chapter, launching Canavans, a hospitality venture close to his heart.This is an honest, heartfelt conversation with a man who has given so much to GAA and who continues to lead, inspire, and evolve. Peter’s story offers real advice on overcoming adversity, building confidence, and staying the course when life doesn’t go to plan.Links from EpisodePeter Canavan LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peter-canavan-03228316b Holy Trinity fundraiser foundation:https://holytrinitycollegefoundation.org/ Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September
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  • E144: Why Every Business Must Be Visible on Chat GPT and AI Agents
    Ciaran Connolly is the founder of ProfileTree, a digital agency helping businesses grow through smart strategy, SEO, and content. Known for making the digital world feel simple and actionable.In this eye-opening episode, Ciaran breaks down practical, real-world ways professionals and businesses can use ChatGPT to work smarter, not harder.From voice-activated chats during your commute to creating automated sponsor reports and content strategies in minutes, this conversation is packed with actionable examples that could transform how you operate day-to-day. Ciaran walks us through live demos of ChatGPT’s latest tools, including:How to use ChatGPT’s voice function. Building reusable GPTs (custom assistants) for content creation, Instagram, HR support, and more.Analysing your website, SEO, and social data with AI in seconds.Understanding AI agents and how they’ll soon automate multi-step business tasks.Why your business must show up in AI search results, and how to check if you do.How to organise projects, give ChatGPT clear instructions, and set up brand tone rules.How to get ChatGPT to write the perfect prompt for you.How AI is already driving real web traffic and referrals, and what your business can do to keep up.Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, HR manager, freelancer, or just trying to keep up with AI trends, this episode will show you how to use ChatGPT in your day-to-day working life.Links from EpisodeCiaran LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ciaranconnolly Website:Profiletree.comBrought to you in partnership with ScoreApphttp://scoreapp.com/digg Get 50% Off the first month using the discount code diggLocation partner for series 12 & 13 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/  Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September.
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  • E143: Is Your Child Safe Online? The Must-Know Facts for Parents, Schools & Caregivers
    Is your child really safe online? Wayne Denner is a renowned online safety speaker, author, and digital wellbeing expert from Northern Ireland, with over 26 years of experience in helping families, schools, and communities protect children online.Wayne breaks down what every parent, teacher, and caregiver needs to know in 2025, from parental controls and privacy settings to managing screen time and tackling AI, catfishing, and digital reputation.Whether your child is already using a phone or tablet or you're preparing for that next step this episode is packed with practical online safety tips you can put in place right now.Topics Covered:What children and teens are really seeing onlineThe difference between parental controls vs. privacy and safety settingsWhy content filters on your home Wi-Fi are essentialThe ABCs of digital parenting: Access, Boundaries, ConversationsThe dangers of smartphones in bedrooms and how to build family-wide tech habitsHow to talk to kids about AI, catfishing, and their digital footprintThis is not about fear. It’s about awareness, education, and empowerment, so families can navigate the online world with confidence. If you’re a parent, teacher or carer in 2025, this episode is a must-listen.Links from EpisodeWayne Denner -Website:https://www.youtube.com/user/waynedenner Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/waynedenner Chat GPT Guide for Parents: What every tech-savvy parent needs to knowhttps://youtu.be/qXB0eq-BbxY Clean Browsing: A simple parental filter for childrenhttps://www.waynedenner.com/cleanbrowsing-parental-filter-tool/ Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September
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  • E142: Leadership, Hard Work, and Legacy: Building an Irish Hospitality Business
    John and Paddy McParland are the humble powerhouse duo behind the Carrickdale and Canal Court Hotels. With over 40 years of experience building and running successful hotels in Ireland, John and Paddy share how they built Carrickdale Hotel and later expanded into Canal Court Hotel in Newry, creating a hospitality legacy that is admired nationwide.They talk about building a business through challenging times from starting in 1983 to managing expansion, floods, and rapid change in hospitality.But what stands out most is their belief in community, work ethic, and respect. You’ll hear how they’ve created businesses that are not only profitable but also rooted in purpose, legacy, and local impact. Managing teams, embracing modernisation, navigating criticism, and creating a culture where people matter are all discussed.Whether you are in hospitality, retail or any form of leadership, this episode is full of insights on longevity in business, legacy-building and the power of genuine human connection in leadership.Links from EpisodeCarrickdale Hotel & Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Location partner for series 12 & 13 - Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September.Canal Court Hotelhttps://www.canalcourthotel.com/ Brought to you in partnership with ScoreApphttp://scoreapp.com/digg Get 50% Off the first month using the discount code digg
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  • E141: Rodney McAree on Leadership, Penalties and Breaking Barriers Through Sport
    Rodney McAree, manager of Dungannon Swifts, led his team to a historic Irish Cup victory. But this isn’t just a conversation about football. It’s about leadership under pressure, mental resilience, breaking community barriers, and the role of sport in shaping young lives.From penalty shootout composure to growing up with a footballing father - Joe McAree - Rodney opens up in a way we rarely see from sports figures. He shares emotional insights into his journey, his regrets, his wins, and how sport is uniting communities across backgrounds and generations in Northern Ireland.Topics covered:How Rodney McAree kept calm during the Irish Cup penalty shootout.Lessons from 2007 that shaped his winning 2024/25 campaign.The role of parents and mentors in a young athlete’s journey.The dangers of phones, social media, and peer pressure for teens.Why community inclusion in sport is more important than ever.Navigating tough decisions as a coach: sentiment vs success.Life advice from Rodney’s late teens to today -  what he wishes he knew.Breaking down sectarian and social barriers through football.Rodney speaks about discipline, decision-making, and the importance of staying grounded, even when the crowd is roaring and the stakes are high. His voice matters, especially to the next generation.A powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and the true impact of sport.Links from EpisodeRodney McAreeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/rodmac08/?hl=en Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September
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The Digg Podcast is about making a difference in life and business. In my opinion, there is no way the two can be separated. Throughout the podcast, I will speak to people who are doing inspiring things in the business world but also those who have a personal story to tell. I hope you learn from and become inspired by what you hear, realising that we can all make a difference no matter what path we take in life. Thank you for listening. IG: https://www.instagram.com/diggforsuccess/ LI: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carolineoneilldigg
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