Introduction Jim Walsh and Ellen Gunning chat about lessons from their varied careers
Off the Fence with PurposeShow Notes
Ireland’s Leading PR Experts Get ‘Off the Fence’ with New Career Podcast
Jim Walsh & Ellen Gunning host a series on seeking purpose in careers
Jim, founder and executive chair of Walsh, one of Ireland’s most long standing and respected PR agencies, and Ellen, founder of Mettacomms and the Irish Academy of Public Relations, team up to host a new podcast Off the Fence with Purpose.
They have had a number of different career changes between them. Jim in print production, book publishing, PR consultancy and building a communications business. Ellen as a PR Consultant, Thought Leader, Broadcaster, Media Commentator and author.
Each episode features inspiring guests who share their unique career journeys, reveal the lessons they've learned along the way, and offer invaluable advice on turning your passion into success.
This podcast is a must-listen for anyone searching for purpose in their work or contemplating a career change. It is also for people who are People Managers and anyone interested in what drives and motivates people in their careers.
Walsh and Gunning sit down with some of Ireland’s most accomplished professionals to uncover the drive behind their success. From unexpected career pivots to personal triumphs and challenges, guests from all walks of life share their journeys.
There is an old proverb which says that the grass is always greener on the other side and that is the perception for many. It may be true in some instances but it is not always so. The guests in future episodes of this podcast will have stories about their experiences on either side.
They will be from many different walks of life and many different aspects to their careers. They will come from food, health, media, sport, charities, technology, public service and many other sectors.
You will hear their stories, the ups and downs, the impact on them and their families, their lifestyle changes and maybe take away some ideas that will help you in your chosen career path.
In Episode One Jim and Ellen chat about their own careers and the changes they have made. Later in the series while chatting to their guests they will also touch on new books that have some insight into working practices and discuss new jobs that have attracted their attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What does it really take to be successful — and how can we make sure success doesn’t come at the expense of the rest of our lives?
The guest in this episode is Mac O’Brien an 18 year old entrepreneur who began building businesses when he was just 13. If you listen once you will want to go back and listen again and again.
Coming from a family with a strong work ethic provided Sarah Carey with the necessary strength to overcome adversity and learn many life lessons which benefitted her in her business career. Her family business encompassed auctioneering, retail, teaching, farming as well as a strong involvement in local politics, her father William was a councillor on Meath County Council for 47 years.
For Denis Donohoe being bi-lingual paved the way for a career that brought him from Ireland to Asia through the UK and Eastern Europe and back to Ireland.