Oct 26, 202645 min
Vincent Brennan joins Dr Shirley Kavanagh to reflect on more than four decades in banking and financial services, including senior executive roles at Bank of Ireland, his work as Transformation Director at Accenture...
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Leadership Discoveries
Hosted by Dr. Shirley Kavanagh · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Leadership Discoveries® explores how accomplished leaders exercise judgement, navigate complexity and create impact. Drawing on her experience as a senior executive, executive advisor and leadership scholar, Dr Shirley Kavanagh brings listeners inside candid conversations with CEOs, founders, board leaders and innovators, exploring the decisions, experiences and leadership thinking that shape organisations and careers.
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What is Leadership Discoveries about?
Leadership Discoveries® explores how accomplished leaders exercise judgement, navigate complexity and create impact. Drawing on her experience as a senior executive, executive advisor and leadership scholar, Dr Shirley Kavanagh brings listeners inside candid conversations with CEOs, founders, board leaders and innovators, exploring the decisions, experiences and leadership thinking that shape organisations and careers.
Who hosts Leadership Discoveries?
Leadership Discoveries is hosted by Dr. Shirley Kavanagh. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
What has Leadership Discoveries covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Leading Change without Losing Trust with Vincent Brennan" (26 October 2026, 45 minutes), "The First Rung: Why Internships Still Matter - The Student Lens with Charlie Askew & Aoibhinn Murphy" (15 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Leading Yourself: The Skill That Travels with You" (5 October 2026, 9 minutes).
How often does Leadership Discoveries publish?
Leadership Discoveries publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Leadership Discoveries?
Booking probability for Leadership Discoveries is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leadership Discoveries requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leadership Discoveries's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Leadership Discoveries?
The strongest fits for Leadership Discoveries are Business & Management Consulting. Leadership Discoveries has a business audience.
About the host
Dr. Shirley Kavanagh hosts Leadership Discoveries, a business podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Episode #36
The First Rung: Why Internships Still Matter - The Student Lens with Charlie Askew & Aoibhinn Murphy
Oct 15, 202639 minThis is Part 2 of a 2-part series on internships, and what happens when students move from the classroom into the workplace. Charlie Askew & Aoibhinn Murphy are students currently working on the award-winning BSc in...
- Oct 5, 20269 min
In this special solo episode, Host Shirley Kavanagh explores the skill of leading yourself. Hear why we don’t spend nearly enough time on self-leadership, why leaders stall, how to choose growth over the comfort of the...
- Sep 21, 202636 min
For 20+ years, Julia Payne has helped founder-led B2B companies sharpen their market position, improve commercial performance, and build systems for sustainable growth. She’s worked with 500+ organisations as a Founder...
- Aug 31, 202636 min
Ben Beckley is the CEO of RevHealth, a full-service agency that partners with progressive healthcare companies to communicate cutting-edge science, launch novel therapies, and help life-changing treatments reach the...
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- Aug 24, 202634 min
After 30 conversations on Leadership Discoveries, it’s time to take a moment to reflect on the leadership lessons that keep coming up and to look at what matters most for leaders today. In this special episode, Host...
- Aug 17, 202637 min
Three-time guest Dean McAlister, EVP, Inizio Biotech, has spent over 35 years in Fortune 500 pharma leadership, including nearly 3 decades at AstraZeneca. His book, How to Matter Forever, comes out at the end of 2026...
Episode #29
Leading with Gravitas: Antoinette Dale Henderson on Finding Your Voice, Presence, and Influence
Jul 13, 202637 minIn this episode, I speak with Antoinette Dale Henderson, Founder & Owner of Gravitas Programme, about Leading with Gravitas: finding your voice, presence, and influence. Antoinette is a TEDx Speaker, 2x Author, and...
- Jun 29, 202638 min
In this episode, I speak with Steve Widdoss, Chief People Officer of One Physics, about what it takes for HR to become a truly strategic leadership function. Drawing on senior HR leadership roles across global...
- Jun 22, 202641 min
In this episode, I speak with Terri Moloney, Chartered Director, about leading & advising in complex environments. Terri is a seasoned business leader with over 3 decades of international experience across private and...
- Jun 8, 202630 minS0
<p>In this episode, I speak with Rob Wood, Portfolio Investor and Founder of the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy, about entrepreneurship, scale, reinvention and widening access to enterprise. Rob founded STEM...
- May 18, 202652 minS0
<p>In this episode, I speak with Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, about courage, compassion, and resilience in leadership. Deirdre leads the staff team, supports the Board, and works alongside...
- Apr 13, 202632 minS0
<p>Sylvia Cronin is a highly experienced Chairperson and Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) with an exceptional leadership career spanning financial services, insurance, governance, and regulation. She also...
- Mar 30, 202634 minS0
<p>John Broderick, MSc is a Senior Psychologist with considerable experience in assessment, training, and coaching in emotional intelligence assessment, leadership development, and psychometrics. He is a qualified...
- Mar 23, 202638 minS0
<p>Aoife O’Brien is a Workplace Culture Strategist, Podcast Host, and the Founder of the award-winning podcast Happier at Work. Her upcoming book, Thriving Talent: How Great Leaders Drive Performance, Engagement, and...
Episode #21
Conscious Competence: The Leadership Upgrade for 2026 with Dean McAlister, Inizio Biotech
Dec 22, 202533 minS0<p>Returning guest Dean McAlister, EVP, Inizio Biotech, has spent over 35 years in Fortune 500 pharma leadership, including nearly 3 decades at AstraZeneca. Hear how to prepare to lead in an uncertain environment, how...
- Dec 8, 202541 minS0
<p>Dr. Kisito Futonge Nzembayie is an Assistant Professor at Trinity Business School, Director of the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and a serial EdTech founder. Hear how to build entrepreneurial spirit within...
- Jul 28, 202516 minS0
<p>Welcome back to our special Gen Z mini-series of Leadership Discoveries! In this episode, you’ll hear Ailbhe Mc Namara, 1st Year Human Resources Management (HRM) Student at Technological University Dublin. Hear how...
Episode #18
Barry Kavanagh - A Gen Z Take on Leadership
Jul 21, 202520 minS0<p>Welcome back to our special Gen Z mini-series of Leadership Discoveries! In this episode, you’ll hear Barry Kavanagh, Customer Success Manager at Diligent. Hear how Gen Zers and Zillennials think about their career...
Episode #17
Clara Bolger - A Gen Z Take on Leadership
Jul 14, 202529 minS0<p>Welcome to our special Gen Z mini-series of Leadership Discoveries! In this episode, you’ll hear Clara Bolger, Payroll Manager for Transoft Solutions in the Netherlands. Hear what leadership means to her, the leaders...
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