Welcome to Season 11 of Cut Through The Noise with Aisling O’Rourke, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!Taylor Swift isn’t just a global pop icon, she’s one of the most powerful business leaders of our time.In this special episode of Cut Through The Noise, host Aisling O’Rourke is joined by economist, author and former NASA engineer Sinead O’Sullivan, whose book ‘Good Ideas and Power Moves’ breaks down what business leaders can learn from Taylor Swift’s extraordinary success.Together, they explore how Swift built an entire market, not just a brand by collapsing the distance between CEO and customer, playing the long game, and anchoring every decision in clear values.This conversation goes far beyond social media tactics or personal branding. It’s about trust, narrative, emotional connection, and why clarity beats virality every time.In this episode, we cover:Why Taylor Swift is better understood as a CEO than a celebrityHow she built a billion-dollar ecosystem by prioritising relationshipsThe power of playing the long game in marketing and communicationsWhat most businesses get wrong about storytelling and authenticityWhy collapsing hierarchy builds stronger brands and communitiesLessons business leaders can apply, regardless of size or sectorWhether you’re a solopreneur, founder or senior leader, this episode will change how you think about marketing, leadership and long-term value creation.🎧 Listen now and discover what it really means to cut through the noise.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, Sinéad shares her top marketing and communications insights for leaders heading into 2026.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out on all of this season’s exclusive bonus content: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: [email protected] is by Amanda FitzgeraldConnect with Aisling:Website Email InstagramLinkedInConnect with Sinéad O’Sullivan:LinkedInWebsite Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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