Hosted by Stephen McDonnell · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 71 episodes
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Discover how the highest performers push beyond limitations in this up-and-coming no. 1 Irish podcast.Host and high-performance consultant Stephen McDonnell, speaks deeply with world-class performers, revealing secrets to their success. The podcast features several series across high-performing industries, including business, sports, entertainment and more. These conversations are real, honest, courageous and great fun. Each episode is designed to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you to achieve the impossible. Previous guests include Jordan Harbinger, Damian Browne, Mark Divine and many more.
Stephen McDonnell hosts Unbound | Conversations Without Limits, a education show with 71 episodes published.
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. Pl
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 o
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 Sau
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
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
As CEO of one of Ireland’s biggest private employers, Cpl, Lorna Conn takes us inside her journey, from early ambitions and formative experiences to leading a global organisation through radical transformation. She share
With over 30 years of navigating the toughest energy transitions, Dave Kirwan has seen what leadership really takes. In this episode, he strips back the boardroom façade to reveal the human side of leading: how personal
Rita McGrath, top global transformation strategist, shares how to spot inflection points, manage risk and futureproof your business in disruption. She isn’t just a Columbia Business School professor – she’s one of the wo
Rituals rooted in culture unite and empower teams at every level. For fans fascinated by the haka, Kieran Read, a former Crusaders and All Blacks captain, gives an inside look at its meaning, not as intimidation, but as
Executive coach Andrea Garfield shows how leaders unlock resilience and impact by addressing root causes, not quick fixes. A pioneer in integral coaching and founder of Awesome Institute, Andrea blends decades of entrepr
In freediving, anxiety can be the difference between breakthrough and blackout. As a 7x World Champion freediver, William Trubridge learnt how to train his mind to remain calm and present, using practised breathing and ‘
With over two decades of negotiation experience, including multinational hostage crises and police operations, Matthias Herter shares the power of communication, team dynamics, and inner strength. He candidly discusses l
Former Gym+Coffee CEO Niall Horgan sits down with Stephen McDonnell to explore the growing importance of mental toughness in sports. Niall shares his insights on how early mental coaching helps young athletes build resil
IMD Professor and author of The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins, joins the show to break down what most leaders get wrong during transitions and how to turn change into growth. Learn about his hard-earned lessons on manag
Hostage negotiator, clinical psychologist, and leadership expert, George Kohlrieser, explains the ‘Person Effect’, the emotional impact we have on others through our presence, mostly communicated non-verbally. Some peopl
In this special episode of Unbound, hurling champions Noel Conners (former Waterford captain) and John “Bubbles” O’Dwyer (Tipperary All-Star) join host Stephen McDonnell (former Cork Captain) as they gear up for this wee
Strengths-based leadership specialist Eline Meijer unpacks how to move beyond "weakness fixing" and use your strengths for ultimate growth. Eline draws on her decade of experience with CliftonStrengths and her background
How do you push through your toughest days when the pressure is on and it feels like everything is going wrong? Eímear Noone, Irish composer and conductor, shares her approach to overcoming personal challenges while main
Science journalist Alex Hutchinson explores risk, reinvention, and what drives us to seek the unknown – in sport, life, and beyond. With a rare mix of elite athletic experience and academic insight, Alex unpacks what dri
In this Unbound Tool, best-selling author and entrepreneur Patrick Sweeney shares his journey of battling a rare form of leukaemia, using mental performance techniques from the Olympic Training Centre. As doctors collabo
Rupal Patel
From CIA to CEO - Leadership and Self-Discovery
4 appearances on this show
Rita McGrath
Author, Top Management Thinker, and Strategic Leader · Columbia Business School
1 appearance on this show
Kieran Read
former rugby player · New Zealand All Blacks
2 appearances on this show
William Trubridge
2 appearances on this show
Michael Watkins
Author of the International Bestseller The First 90 Days · Watkins Cattle Company
2 appearances on this show
George Kohlrieser
Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior · IMD Business School
2 appearances on this show
Alex Hutchinson
author of The Explorer's Gene
1 appearance on this show
Patrick Sweeney
Fear Guru, Keynote Speaker, Author, and TEDx Speaker
2 appearances on this show
Karen Eber
bestselling author of The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire · Eber Leadership Group
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Sarah McKay
Oxford-educated neuroscientist, author of The Female Brain Book, founder of the Neuroscience Academy · Think Brain & the Neuroscience Academy
2 appearances on this show
Jordan Harbinger
The Larry King of Podcasting · The Art of Charm
2 appearances on this show
Robin Dunbar
Legendary Evolutionary Behavioral Scientist · University of Oxford
1 appearance on this show
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