IMI Talking Leadership

Leading the Disruption with Claire Nutt

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Claire is a trailblazer in digital HR transformation. Founder and CEO of Quantum HR, Claire holds Chartered Member status with the Chartered Institute...

A Model for Inspiring Leadership with Dr. Feena May

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Model for Inspiring Leadership with Dr. Feena May by Irish Management Institute

Better Culture, Faster with Andrew Saffron

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Better Culture, Faster with Andrew Saffron by Irish Management Institute

Organisational Resilience with David Denyer

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Organisational Resilience with David Denyer by Irish Management Institute

Resilient High Performance with Ronan Harrington

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Resilient High Performance with Ronan Harrington by Irish Management Institute

How Culture Meets Strategy For Breakfast with Spencer Harrison

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer is an INSEAD Associate Professor, TED speaker, and founder of The Creative Collaboratorium. His work with Google, Salesforce, and Deloitte has...

Answering Your AI Questions with Kieran Gilmurray

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does the rise of AI mean for human relationships? How can you build a prompt library? Is generative AI taking away from human creativity? Kieran ...

Changing Careers as a Senior Leader with Dave Quinn

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Changing careers isn't just for mid-level professionals - but it's a bit more complex at higher levels. Financial advisor Dave Quinn discusses tips fo...

Transforming Leadership in a Hybrid World with John Dore

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nowadays, everyone is expected to be a hybrid manager, but very few people actually have training in how to do so effectively. John Dore talks hybrid ...

Inclusive Leadership and Balanced Decision Making with Sheree Atcheson

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-award winning DEI executive, Sheree Atcheson discusses bias, privilege, and what Irish businesses can do right now to foster an inclusive cultur...

Unlocking B2B Business Development with Derek Howard

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We met up with Derek Howard to discuss why B2B sales strategies are so important, how to build relationships with your key clients, and what senior le...

Maximising Collective Intelligence with Vivienne Ming

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes the smartest teams? How will we use AI in the future? And why is being human good? We met up with theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming ...

An Introduction to Inclusive Leadership with Sile Walsh

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inclusive leadership is about so much more than just diversity. So how do phycological safety, different ways of thinking, and unconscious bias all re...

Creating Culture with Jayson Moran

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some businesses just feel different? What can we learn from the way restaurants do business? Jayson Moran dives into how leaders can help build...

Learnings from Top Leaders with Chris Roebuck

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Roebuck has interviewed some of the world's top leaders - so, what can we learn from them? These are the key leadership trends for 2025, and how...

2024 Year In Review

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From conversations about AI, to insights on crafting connections, we covered a wide range of topics, alongside global thought leaders. These are some ...

Redesigning Work with Lynda Gratton

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People are living longer, and traditional ways of work are changing. In this episode of the Talking Leadership podcast, Lynda Gratton discusses the ne...

Crafting Connections through Social Media with Eva Perez

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we ensure that customers feel connected, in the age of social media? How do you decide if TikTok is right for your business? Can online custome...

Geopolitics and Business with Christopher Hartwell

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can businesses mitigate geopolitical risks? What does the rise of right-wing populism mean for your industry? And just how bleak does the future r...

Thinking for a Sustainable Future with Paul Begley

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do attached bottle caps and Teslas have in common? How can climate change disrupt your supply chain? Is AI sustainable? All this and more with su...

Understanding AI Strategy & Execution with Kieran Gilmurray

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI expert, Kieran Gilmurray, dives into how leaders can develop and AI roadmap, how to get buy-in from key stakeholders, and what new AI technologies ...

The Basics of Sustainable Finance with Pablo Collazzo

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your organisation committing one of the 7 sins of ESG Management? Are you prepared for mandatory reporting? Pablo Collazzo discusses how sustainabi...

Mastering Basic Financial Concepts with Kery Hamman

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it important for non-financial managers to have a basic understanding of financial concepts? What key financial terms should you be familiar wi...

The Importance of Data Literacy with Tony Moroney

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data, and particularly data literacy are key for all organisations in the modern world. It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at- start up, SME, maj...

Essential Skills for IT Leadership with Margit Takacs

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What skills do IT leaders need to develop, to move from an individual contributor to a management role? How can leaders in the IT sector get buy-in fr...

Leveraging AI for Business Performance with Paidi O'Reilly

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can AI be leveraged in different areas of the organisations? How can companies retain talent in an age of AI? How can leaders manage risks associa...

The Art of Strategic Thinking with Kriti Jain

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can leaders leverage paradoxes? How can we prepare for unforeseen circumstances? And why is carving out time for deep thinking so important? All t...

Shaping the Future of Work with Kevin Empey

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How has the workplace changed over the past several years? What challenges do organisations face when trying to pivot away from a remote working model...

The Importance of Sustainable Change & Transformation with Laurie Knell

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is embedding sustainable change - not just any kind of change - so important? How can leaders get buy-in from employees and stakeholders? And what...

What Makes an Impactful Project Manager? With James Louttit

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why skills are more important than software, how you can keep stakeholders and teams on the same page, and essentials project management tips from The...

Risks and Opportunities in the Human-AI Age with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will generative AI become as ubiquitous as wifi? How can we hire people for potential, rather than skills? And what would happen if Spotify started au...

The Power of Strategy Story with Padraig Hyland

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you create a compelling strategy story? And why is storytelling so important in business? Most important of all, what can kids tell us about b...

The Importance of Workplace Wellbeing with Enda Campbell

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enda Campbell of Irish Life Wellbeing discusses why workplace wellbeing initiatives are so important, how employees can advocate for their mental and ...

The End of Business As Usual with Kamales Lardi

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How will the convergence of technology disrupt all industries? What do you need to know about deepfakes? And why do so many digital transformation pro...

Future Trends in the World of Work with Marianne Roux

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do HR professionals need to know about AI? How can you help to future-proof your organisation? Is the Four Day Work Week the future? Marianne Rou...

The Psychology of Health and Performance with Alan Lyons

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is hybrid working impacting your mental health? Why did we get PTSD symptoms from COVID-19? How can leaders foster a environment where people want...

Why Curiosity is the Antidote to Best Practice with Joanna Parsons

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How curiosity help with internal communications? When might best practice be the worst ideas? Are AI selfies the future? Internal comms expert Joanna ...

Why the Future is Better than We Think with Gerd Leonhard

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Futurist Gerd Leonhard gives some insights into future trends like proactive healthcare, the importance of sustainability, and AI in the workforce.

Insights and Innovations from CES with Tony Moroney

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From AI baristas to holograms and health tech - Tony Moroney shares the most impressive technology and innovation from this year's Consumer Electronic...

Upcoming Trends in AI and Personalisation with Bernard Marr

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does Netflix use customer data to commission new content? How is AI impacting the world of human workers? What can we learn from a fish farm in Sw...

2023: Year in Review

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look back on some of our best moments of 2023, from AI to innovation, to creating workplace culture. Hear from guests like Bruce Daisley, Ian Kiera...

How to Create a Game-Changing Talent Strategy with Mervyn Dinnen

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HR expert and analyst Mervyn Dinnen shares insights into how to create an effective talent management strategy, how flexibility is key to recruitment,...

Creating & Maintaining Workplace Culture with Bruce Daisley

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that having a friend at work helps with staff retention? Have you thought about how remote work is a diversity & inclusion issue? Are you...

The Power of Transformational Leadership with Roger Delves

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is Transformational Leadership, and how can leaders inspire teams to exceed all expectations? How you you foster a culture of psychological safet...

Building Leadership Resilience with Colette Cahalane

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can leaders build trust in a team? How can we strengthen social connections? How can leaders get off the dancefloor and onto the balcony? Leadersh...

Exploring the Danish Leadership Model with Malene Rydahl

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We met up with Malene Rydahl to discuss the values of effective leaders, how you can promote wellbeing and performance in your team, and and how we ca...

Building Leadership Presence with Paula Mullin

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is humility so important in leadership? How can you lead with compassion? What does it mean to achieve "radical candor"? Executive coach Paula Mul...

An Innovative Journey from A to B with Ian Kierans

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Applying 20% of the innovation tools and techniques available will probably give you 80% of the results. The big question is: which 20% of the tools a...

Building Creativity - How Not to Kill Ideas - with Jay Chopra

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What can our kids teach us about creativity? Why can't we put seats on the wings of planes? We dive into the meaty details with Jay Chopra.

Creative Problem Solving with Morgan McKeagney

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We caught up with Morgan McKeagney to talk about why creative problem solving is so important, how organisations can break down barriers to creativity...

The Power of Creative Thinking with Adam Kingl

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are people so disengaged with work recently, and how can you channel the power of improvisation to foster creativity within your team? We caught u...

The Role of Innovation in Business with Laurie Knell

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Culture can be like quicksand". Laurie Knell delves into the role of innovation in business, and how organisations can create a culture of innovation...

Artificial Intelligence Opportunities with Larry Stapleton

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Stapleton gives an overview of ChatGPT, discusses how businesses are leveraging Artificial Intelligence, and delves into what the future might l...

Why Change Management Matters with Margit Takacs

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Senior faculty member Margit Takacs has spent over two decades working in change management. In this episode, she sheds light on change fatigue, and h...

Leading Beyond with Eden Charles

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Eden Charles discusses diversity and inclusion, how leadership impacts on culture, and how organisations can work towards becoming human systems.

Adaptive HR & the Future of Work with Dr Marianne Roux

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership podcast met up with Dr Marianne Roux to discuss the concept of adaptive HR, what the future of work looks like for HR profe...

Your Keys to Sustainable High Performance with James Hewitt

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership Podcast caught up with performance scientist James Hewitt to discuss knowledge work, the importance of sleep, and how Slack...

Finding Your Balance with Lucy Gernon

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership podcast met with Executive Coach Lucy Gernon to find out how female leaders can achieve boundaries, balance, and happiness ...

The Dangers of Burnout with Dr Amy Bradley

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership podcast spoke with Dr Amy Bradley, member of the Thinkers50 Radar of global management thinkers, and IMI faculty member. Am...

Impacts of Leadership on Sustainability with Mark Mellett

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership podcast spoke with retired Vice Admiral Mark Mellett about key insights for leaders in embedding effective sustainability a...

The Four Factors of Success with Dr Ruth Gotian

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership podcast spoke with Dr Ruth Gotian about the four factors for success, and how we as business leaders can embody key charact...

The Mindset for Success with Dr Sinead Kane

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership podcast speaks with Dr Sinead Kane - lawyer, double PhD holder, and blind athlete - about overcoming adversity, and the min...

The Great Reimagination - Deloitte Human Capital Team

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership Podcast met with Jon Kelleher and Elsabe Buys from the Deloitte Human Capital Team to discuss how organisations can move fr...

The Importance of Mentoring with Nina Noonan

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership Podcast spoke with Programme Faculty Lead Nina Noonan about the importance of mentoring, and what the IMI / 30% Club Networ...

The Changing World of Female Leadership - Fiona Buckley

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The IMI Talking Leadership Podcast spoke with Fiona Buckley about how the world is changing for female leaders, and how they can rise up to meet new c...

The Cognitive Athlete with Ade McCormack

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the IMI Talking Leadership podcast, we spoke with Ade McCormack about the concept of the Cognitive Athlete, and what organisations ...

Paulyn Marrinan Quinn - Women in Leadership

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paulyn Marrinan Quinn is a senior council and former ombudsman. In this edition of the IMI Talking Leadership podcast, we discuss the changing role of...

Fredrik Haren - Creativity in Leaders

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fredrik Haren, Creativity explorer, delves into how and why leaders should be more creative and the benefits of having a curiosity mindset

Herminia Ibarra

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the London Business School, discusses the role of leadership, how it is changing and how it ...

The Duality of Digital with Fiona O'Carroll

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the competitive advantages of being a digitally enabled organisation? This week on the IMI Talking Leadership podcast, we are joined by Fion...

The Digital Revolution with Prof. Alan Brown

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If the digital revolution has well and truly arrived, why are some organisations still living in the past?   This week on the IMI Talking Leadership...

Competent Compassion with Amy Bradley

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can't see culture in an organisation, but you can feel it. In this episode, we chat with Dr Amy Bradley about the concept of competent compassion ...

Permanent Reinvention with Aidan McCullen

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we develop the capabilities to deal with an era of rapid change when we are so invested in maintaining the status quo? To help us navigate the...

Next Generation Leaders with Adam Kingl

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do the expectations of Generation Y have potential long-lasting consequences for the future of business? In this episode, Adam Kingl explains how ...

Leaders Series: Mark Mellett

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, a variety of leadership approaches are coming into focus as the leaders themselves make their mark on th...

Compelling Storytelling with Eric Fitzpatrick

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can an effective storytelling strategy bolster an organisation's position in the market and deliver positive returns for the bottom line? Eric Fi...

Employee Experience Reimagined with Ben Whitter

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As organisations and their HR functions reach a critical juncture, how can leaders bring purpose and meaning to their employees and create a human-cen...

Leaders Series: Barry O'Connell (Chairman of GOAL)

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of our Leaders Series podcast, where we speak to leaders about their experiences, challenges and aspirations, we are joined by B...

Mindful Leadership with Neil Kelders

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a hybrid working world, how can leaders ensure communication with their teams remains equitable across the board? To discuss this and more, this w...

The Innovation Imperative with Ben Shenoy

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some organisations set the standard for innovation while others fall short? Sometimes, it simply comes down to being able to identify the oppor...

Reimagining Organisations with Lisa Gill

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can an organisational structure that deviates from the norm be empowering and transformative for the people working there? How can a more humble ...

The Hybrid Way with Ciara D'Arcy

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does the combination of collaboration, connection and culture factor in to optimising hybrid work for your team and your organisation?  While...

Future in Focus with Peter Cosgrove

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we think about the future of work, often we are left with more questions than answers as leaders.  But if the future of work truly is ours to s...

2021 Year in Review

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This year, leaders have been asked time and again to rise to the challenge of change. Amid the uncertainty, the IMI Talking Leadership podcast has wel...

A New Vision for Sustainability with Marga Hoek

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Of the 100 largest economies in the world by GDP, 69 are companies. As such, the business world has a massive influence on turning the tide in terms o...

The Added Value of Inclusion with Sile Walsh

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can leaders harness the vast return that inclusion brings to teams and organisations and foster an mindset of shared responsibility to ensure the ...

The Rise of the Hybrid Team Culture with Paula Milligan

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can leaders create a roadmap for leading teams and building trust in the complex world of hybrid working? To answer this question and to discuss ...

Decoding Digital Transformation with Tony Moroney

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is digital transformation taking business leaders out of their comfort zone - and what can they do to reframe their mindset on this crucial area? ...

Resilient Leadership with Whitney Johnson

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Resilience has been a watch word for leaders and their teams during the disruption caused by the pandemic. With our IMI-CUBS Organisational Resili...

IMI Insights - Summer Review

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The leadership landscape over the past 12 to 18 months has been unpredictable, to say the least, bringing with it a myriad of challenges and change. ...

The Pathway to Psychological Safety with Laura Delizonna

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of psychological safety has come to the fore over the past 18 months. With teams separated, leaders have a renewed focus on being inclusive a...

Leaders Series: Bernard Gloster (CEO of Tusla)

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second edition of IMI’s Leaders Series podcast, where we will go deeper with leaders on what makes them tick, how they developed thei...

Finding Resilience with Eibhlin Johnston

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, our focus turns to resilience and specifically how to embed it within your organisation’s day to day to reduce stress and...

Inquiry and Insight with Hal Gregersen

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we channel the power of inquiry to make better decisions and move forward in an era of constant change and transition?   This week I am del...

Mapping the Future of Work with Bruce Daisley

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How realistic is a four-day working week in our lifetime? Working from home has recalibrated our expectations, but it has also surfaced new challenges...

Bridging the AI Gap with David Kerrigan

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The numbers on AI don’t lie: two-thirds of executives think AI is crucial for their business’ success. By 2025, it is predicted that AI will grow...

Leaders Series: Donal O'Donoghue (Managing Director of Sanderson)

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first edition of IMI’s Leaders Series podcast, where we will go deeper with leaders on what makes them tick, how they developed t...

Purpose-Led Leadership with Kerrie Fleming

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose in organisations is often talked about, but the gap between the perception and the reality on the ground can be eye-opening. To separate the...

Flexibility, Focus and the Future with Jacob Morgan

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our focus turns to the future, as we dive into the key qualities and competencies to be an effective leader in a business landscape that ha...

Developing a Strategic HR Vision with Jon Ingham

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will turn our focus to the people who make businesses go. HR is being tested like never before in our current landscape, with a fine balanc...