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Rupal Patel, a former CIA intelligence analyst, has developed an annual tradition called the "Capture Your Year" exercise. This method helps to recognise unacknowledged achievements and identify areas for improvement. Plus, we’ll discuss the importance of sharing these insights with others for mutual growth and reinforcement. Make sure to listen in for actionable tips that can transform how you approach your yearly goals and planning. Check the full episode here: https://www.liveunbound.com/podcasts/the-cia-toolkit-for-life

With decades of leadership in technology and innovation, Ann Kelleher shares practical strategies for navigating challenging environments, leveraging culture, and building lasting impact whether in global organisations or local communities. From lessons learned growing up on a farm in County Cork to turning around high-stakes operations at Intel, Ann Kelleher delivers actionable wisdom for anyone seeking growth through adversity and going the road less travelled. Join us to explore: Why resilience is a learnable leadership skill The “Emotional bank account” Risk-taking for career growth and innovation Leading high-stakes change through people Reverse engineering team performance and culture Being a good neighbour The Leadership in Business Series is presented by Live Unbound, a global leader in high-performance coaching, team effectiveness, and culture transformation. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today. Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.

Stephen McDonnell sits down with John Gilley, CEO of Kent, for a raw and inspiring look at leadership and building a culture that scales. From his roots in Cobh, County Cork, to leading billion-dollar projects across Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, John reflects on how Irish values, family influence, and a relentless drive for growth shaped his journey. He opens up about leading through the chaos of COVID, the loneliness of the CEO role, and the tough lessons learned through Kent’s major acquisitions and cultural transformation. Packed with humility and real-world insight, John shares how to create belonging in fast-growing teams, empower people to lead, and stay grounded while driving global success. Join us to explore: Leading through loneliness (the unseen side of being CEO) Why culture comes before strategy in every great business Empowering teams by letting go of control Building psychological safety that drives real performance Balancing ambition with family, values, and wellbeing The Leadership in Business Series is presented by Live Unbound, a global leader in high-performance coaching, team effectiveness, and culture transformation. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today. Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.

Noella Gabriel, co-founder and Global President of ELEMIS, shares how vision and resilience built a world-leading skincare brand. From West Cork to the world stage, Noella Gabriel’s journey is one of grit and vision. As co-founder and Global President of ELEMIS, she reveals how gut-led decisions, empowered teams and an uncompromising focus on quality built a global beauty brand. She shares how personal adversity shaped her authentic leadership style, which is rooted in resilience, intuition and purpose. This episode is a must-listen for founders and leaders who believe business should be driven by heart as much as by numbers, and who want to build brands that truly last. Join us to explore: Turning adversity into unstoppable drive From West Cork roots to global success Why instinct still outperforms data in leadership Building teams with ownership & accountability The power of uncompromising standards The Leadership in Business Series is presented by Live Unbound, a global leader in high-performance coaching, team effectiveness, and culture transformation. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today. Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.

Renowned entrepreneur and business leader Tommy Kelly shares how he built a billion-dollar company, created high-performance cultures and led change. From his roots as a farmer to scaling global logistics and e-commerce giants, Tommy brings a wealth of experience in strategy and leadership. In this episode, Tommy delves into what it takes to create world-class organisations, the importance of clarity and accountability, and why authentic leadership drives results. Listeners will discover firsthand advice on team building, navigating work-life balance, embracing technology, and finding meaning in relentless growth. Join us to explore: From rural beginnings to global impact Building high-performance teams that win Balancing fair & firm leadership Accountability & drive with empathy at the core Thriving through tech disruption and AI The Leadership in Business Series is presented by Live Unbound, a global leader in high-performance coaching, team effectiveness, and culture transformation. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today. Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.