Down To Business

Bobby talks to Sissel Heiberg is an expert in introverted leadership and author of new book Quiet Leader: What you can learn from the power of introverts.

This week's out and about was in pitch golf.

Joining Bobby this morning was Motivational speaker Paul Boross.

Jacquelyn Dunne of the Journey.ie on a new tool to get all your affairs in order.

On down to business in 2024 Bobby visited many regional towns across the country as part of his ‘Open for Business’ Roadshows. Bobby while visiting these towns talked to business leaders, local stakeholders and got an overall sense of each town's business health. As the year closes to an end Bobby was joined by Planning expert Conor Skehan and retail consultant Eddie Shanahan to reflect on some of the highlights of the roadshow over the past year and to access how local business is faring in regional Ireland.

It’s been quite the year for business stories. From China becoming the king of EV production, to the economic panic Donald Trump’s re-election has caused. To review the year’s most significant business stories and to ask if they are hopeful for Irish business in 2025 Bobby was joined by Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant, Caroline Reidy managing director of the HR Sweet and Bob Hoffman of Vista executive search

Bobby is joined Shane Leahy and Ross Kelly of One4Humanity for this week’s Executive Chair.One4Humanity is a registered charity that works to provide aid for victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters.The charity intervenes to meet the needs of people in crisis, while giving special attention to vulnerable groups such as women, the sick and children, ensuring that their basic needs are met.

Bobby hits the streets for his annual broadcast from Grafton Street.Get all the sights and sounds of Dublin's busiest shopping street, at its busiest time of year.Hit 'Listen' for all the atmosphere of a Dublin Christmas.

The Panto is a Christmas tradition for many families, but not a lot is known of the people behind the stage productions.So, Bobby sits down with some of the most experienced minds in the business; Claire Tighe, CEO of TheatreworX; Alan Hughes, Presenter on Ireland AM and renowned pantomime personality; and Robert C. Kelly, one of the industry’s biggest producers.Hit ‘Listen’ to get the inside scoop of this fascinating industry.

Ian sits down with Bobby on the dying days of Christmas to talk about embracing Christmas and forgetting your stress.Whether you’re Scrooge or Santa, this is a chat not to be missed.Hit ‘Listen’ to get all the latest.

It’s last-minute dotcom out there, and people are scrambling to get their presents together, so who better to have on than Conor Pope.Conor Pope is the Buddha of consumer affairs, so all you last minute worries are answered here.Hit ‘Listen’ to get all the best last-minute advice.

Bobby is joined by Joan Mulvihill and Stephen O’Leary to go through all the big business stories.A Guiness shortage in the UK and a new Taoiseach with a target on his back all in the papers today.Hit ‘Listen’ for more.

For something a little different, Bobby is joined by the Piccolo Lasso Choir to get a little festive cheer.The group of teenagers and kids sing some Christmas carols in the studio, so this is a fabulous listenHit ‘Listen’ to get the choir in action

Bobby was joined by the author of ‘Zero Sum’, Charles Hecker which offers a sharp and insightful look at Russia’s economic transformation and its impact on global business.With decades of experience in Russia—from the turbulent 1990s to the collapse of Western business in 2022—Hecker offers a unique perspective on the highs, lows, and lessons for businesses in volatile markets.

Joining Bobby this week for the industry review was:Jackie Spillane, Director of Spillane World Markets Bree Allen, Manager of Ballymaloe Grain Store Sadie Grace, Chair of the Committee for Casual Trading for Henry Street

Lorraine Butler, CEO UK & Ireland, CPM joins Bobby on the Executive Chair this week.

With a Trump presidency on the way and more competition from our neighbours in the EU when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment, where exactly do we stand when it comes to FDI and corporate lending as we close out 2024? John Feeney, CEO, Corporate and Commercial, Bank of Ireland joins Bobby to disclose.

Bobby heads outside to Super Social at Leapardstown Racecourse, a new competitive socialising place suitable for adults, with activities such as interactive darts, golf and shuffleboard. Bobby speaks to Paul Quinn and Dan Begley, co-founders of the new business.

Joining Bobby to roundup the stories making the business pages was Susan HayesCulleton and Doug Keatinge.

John Rooney, MD of Flogas Ireland, joins Bobby on The Executive Chair this week.Flogas is one of Ireland's biggest energy providers, so this is a really interesting chat to hear how the industry has been changing and adapting in recent years.Hit 'Listen' to hear this brilliant conversation.