The 1% Podcast hosted by Shay Dalton

Think Better, Lead Better: Helena Boschi reveals the cognitive shortcuts and science-backed habits that power elite workplaces

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Helena Boschi is an applied neuroscientist who has spent years exploring how the human brain works – and, crucially, how we can use that knowledg...

Neuroscientist Dr Mithu Storoni’s Playbook For Optimising Brain Function – Boosting Mental Performance, Easing Stress, and Powering How We Live, Learn, and Create

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. She advises multinational corporati...

Turning Climate Anxiety Into Climate Action with Dr. Tara Shine

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tara Shine is a climate change expert with over 20 years of experience in climate science, science communication, and policy. Her work has focused...

Season 20 Highlights: Jeremy Masding, Jerry Colonna, Suneel Gupta, Fuschia Sirois and Margaret Heffernan

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap on Season 20 of The One Percent Podcast! You can now stream the full season on all major podcast platforms.To close things out, we’v...

The Power of Uncertainty: Why Letting Go of Certainty Fuels Creativity and Success

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Heffernan is a pioneering business leader, author, and thinker who has transformed the way we approach leadership, innovation, and uncertaint...

The Procrastination Paradox: Why We Wait and How to Change

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fuschia Sirois, PhD, is a Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Durham University and a former Canada Research Chair in Health and Well-being. ...

The Work-Life Blueprint: Harnessing Purpose for Professional Growth with Suneel Gupta

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once seen as the “Face of Failure” in the New York Times, Suneel Gupta understands that the road to success is not always smooth. Suneel learned f...

Radical Self-inquiry with Jerry Colonna

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former American venture capitalist and once named a “Prince of New York” by New York Magazine, Jerry Colonna faced a profound depression that comp...

Value-Driven Leadership: Insights from Former Permanent TSB CEO Jeremy Masding

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Masding, former CEO of Permanent TSB and currently a Senior Adviser at Cerberus Capital Management, is the co-author, along with Emil Ivanov, o...

Season 19 Highlights

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 19 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featuring ...

Unlocking the Hidden Power of Storytelling: Matthew Dicks Reveals How Stories Drive Action

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Dicks is an award-winning bestselling author, speaker, and marketing consultant to some of the world’s biggest companies including Amazon, S...

Concussed: Sam Peters Unveils Rugby's Uncomfortable Truths

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Peters is a former national newspaper reporter credited with driving a cultural change in sport's attitude towards brain injuries and concussions....

Letting Go to Grow: Insights into CEO Succession with Evgeny Shadchnev

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After stepping down as the founder and CEO of Makers, one of the UK's leading coding boot camps, Evgeny Shadchnev became a certified professional coac...

Strategic Clarity: Cutting Through the Noise with Alex M H Smith

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex M H Smith is a strategist, writer, and advisor to CEOs and founders. His goal is to increase strategic understanding and expertise, something he ...

Remarkable Minds: Insights on Leadership, Innovation, and Success with Guy Kawasaki

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Kawasaki is an American marketing specialist, author, and Silicon Valley venture capitalist. He was the ‘Apple Evangelist’ originally responsi...

Re-release: Andy Lee – What it takes to be a champion

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy is a former Boxing Middleweight Champion of the World. Known in boxing circles as a tough-as-nails southpaw, Lee’s famous right hook is world r...

Re-release: David Gillick – Back on Track

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Gillick is one of Ireland's greatest ever 400m runner, having distinguished himself admirably in his chosen field. He finished sixth in the worl...

Re-release: Neville Maxwell – Rowing Past, Present and Future

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neville Maxwell is a former professional and international rower. He is currently a Director of Rowing Ireland and the Chairman of the High ...

Re-release: Billy Walsh – Fighting for Success

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with Billy Walsh, current USA head boxing coach and former Head Coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) High Performance Team...

Re-release: Gary Keegan – A Masterclass in Performance Leadership

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest was a driving force behind previously unseen success for Irish teams and athletes on European, World and Olympic stages. Gary Keegan i...

Season 18 Highlights

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 18 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featuring ...

AI – A doomsday scenario with Roman Yampolskiy

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Roman Yampolskiy, PhD, is a computer scientist and tenured professor at the University of Louisville, where he is currently the director of the Cyber ...

From Script to Screen: BAFTA-winning Neasa Hardiman's Visionary Path

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week on the podcast is Neasa Hardiman. Neasa is a BAFTA-winning executive producer, director, and writer who has worked across the worl...

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence with BBC’s Ros Atkins

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ros Atkins is a BBC journalist and host of the BBC Explainer series ‘Ros Atkins On…’ which has received millions of views all over the world. Ro...

Top Insights to Build and Sustain a Global Brand with Sharon Lechter

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode we have Johnny Cooper as the guest host, who is the Director of Leadership and Talent Development at Steering Point Advisory. ...

Season 17 Highlights

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 17 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

Beyond Bias: Refining Our Decisions with Nuala Walsh

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nuala Walsh is a Behavioural Scientist, TEDx Speaker, Non-Executive Director, and award-winning former Executive with three decades in investment mana...

Susan Rogers: From Prince to Neuroscientist

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Rogers is an American professor, sound engineer, and record producer best known for her work with Prince, including on his iconic albums Purple ...

A Life Less Ordinary with Mark Little

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Little attended Trinity College Dublin before becoming an award-winning foreign correspondent and TV anchor for the national TV station RTÉ. He ...

Behind the Music, Beyond the Mind – Daniel Levitin's Masterclass on Sound and Successful Ageing

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, bestselling author and musician whose work encompasses music, the brain, health, producti...

Unlock the Secrets of Effective Communication with Matt Abrahams

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organi...

Exploring the Perfect Fit: Insights on Workplace Culture and Personal Growth with Dr. André Martin

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr André Martin is an organisational psychologist and author of the book ‘Wrong Fit, Right Fit – Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever’. It se...

Season 16 Highlights

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 16 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

Unleashing Leadership Excellence with Dan Pontefract

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at compa...

The Science of Succeeding: Unearthing the Mental Keys to Endurance and Excellence with Karen Weekes

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karen Weekes, a distinguished adventurer, sports psychologist, and university lecturer, Corporate Consultant etched her name in history in Februar...

Breathing, Cold Exposure, and Mindfulness with Níall Ó Murchú

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Níall Ó Murchú is a wellness expert with over 20 years of experience. He teaches people all over the world how to use breathing, the cold, and natu...

A Master Class in Negotiation with Simon Horton

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Horton is the founder of Negotiation Mastery, a center of excellence in the world of negotiation. He has taught the subject of negotiation all a...

Niall 'Bressie' Breslin: Musician, Athlete, Mental Health Maverick

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niall Breslin, or ‘Bressie’ to many of us, is one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates. Niall holds an MSc in mind...

Season 15 Highlights

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 15 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

Lars Schmidt: Redefining HR and Empowering the Next Generation of People Leaders

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lars Schmidt is a well-known expert and practitioner in the field of HR and talent acquisition. He is the founder of Amplify, a consulting firm that h...

The Power of Sleep: Unlocking the Secrets to Success with Elite Sports Sleep Coach Nick Littlehales

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Littlehales is a sleep coach who has worked with some of the world's top athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham. As the former I...

Why Work Isn’t Working and Envisioning The Future Economy with Jess Rimington

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a pleasure to speak this week with Jess Remington, an accomplished strategist focused on designing ethical, resilient systems for our future econ...

Addiction: Exploring Causes, Consequences, and Charting Paths to Recovery with Prof. Colin O’Gara

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Content warning: this episode covers the topic of addiction. If you need resources or support, talk to your GP or a relevant health practitioner.   D...

Nourishing Success: A Deep Dive into Performance Nutrition with Daniel Davey

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Davey is known for his vast experience with top-tier athletes from Leinster Rugby and the Dublin senior footballers, Daniel has etched his name...

Season 14 Highlights

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 14 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

From Creative Visionary to World-Renowned Artist: The Inspiring Journey of Paul Hughes

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hughes is an individual whose unconventional life journey has been marked by numerous successes in various fields.    From his early days as a ...

Awakening Wisdom: Exploring the Legacy of Tony de Mello with Francis Valloor

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Francis Valloor is an author, international speaker and professional trainer who creates and conducts mindfulness and awareness workshops, seminars...

Game Changer: Mindset Mastery with Christian Straka

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Straka is a mental performance coach and has been working in professional sports for over 30 years, during which time he has been training W...

The Power of Language in Sports and Beyond: A conversation with Coach Reed Maltbie

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reed Maltbie is a public speaker and motivator. More than anything else, he is a coach who has made it his life’s work to help create the best envir...

Mindfulness, Meditation and Compassion in the Workplace and in Life with Scott Shute

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Shute is a keynote speaker, coach, executive, and author whose work combines the knowledge of  ancient philosophical teaching with the practica...

Season 13 Highlights

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 13 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

A Strategic Masterclass with Rita McGrath

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rita McGrath is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and longtime professor at Columbia Business School. As one of the world’s top experts o...

Solving the riddle to achieve engagement at work and life with Joe Mechlinski

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Mechlinski is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and social entrepreneur who believes that an engaged workforce is the key to unlocking...

Building Influential Brands That Connect with Tessa Misiaszek

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tessa Misiaszek is a speaker, writer, and professor who, throughout her professional and academic experience, has examined the intersection between ma...

Rethinking How We Work with Libby Sander

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Libby Sander is a leading expert on understanding the future of work, and how we can reimagine work to live more meaningful and creative lives. She...

Des Bishop on the Art of Comedic Performance

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A native New Yorker, Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his TV series ‘The Des Bisho...

Season 12 Highlights

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 12 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

Healthspan, Longevity and interventions that target the aging process with Matt Kaeberlein

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Matt Kaeberlein is a Professor of Pathology, Adjunct Professor of Genome Sciences, and Adjunct Professor of Oral Health Sciences at the University ...

Neuromarketing and the Psychology of Branding with Matt Johnson

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Johnson is a speaker, researcher, and writer specializing in the application of psychology and neuroscience to marketing. He received his Ph.D. i...

Rethinking the Workplace with Deirdre O’Shea, Organisational Psychologist

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prof Deirdre O’Shea is Associate Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology at the University of Limerick, a Fellow of the Psychological Societ...

Carl Honoré: The Global Guru on the Power of Slowing Down

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, TED speaker, Ageism Disruptor, and voice of the global Slow Movement. Carl travels the world to ...

Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why Cultivating Power is the Secret to Success

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer is an American business theorist, university professor, social scientist, and author. Described as one of the most “influential ...

Season 11 Highlights

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 11 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life with David Robson

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on today’s episode is someone that has undertaken some really interesting and quite unique work, culminating in his latest book ‘The Exp...

Unleash Your Inner CEO with Futurist Jeremy Blain

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest has undertaken some interesting and unique work in organisational leadership. Jeremy Blain is the Chief Executive of PerformanceWorks ...

The Art of The Impossible with Peak Performance Expert Steven Kotler

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Kotler is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and...

Performing Under Pressure: Dr Hendrie Weisinger

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is trained in clinical, counselling, and organisational psychology and is the author of nine books, including ‘Emotional...

Leadership Lessons from Obama and other US Presidents with Anton Gunn

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former senior advisor to US President Barack Obama, Anton Gunn is Chief Executive Officer of the 937 Strategy Group – a minority-owned management ...

Season 10 Highlights

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 10 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featur...

Personal Leadership Through a Performance Mindset with Laura Piccardi

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Piccardi is the author of ‘Unfaked’ and the founder of Uppy. She is a professional speaker, international stress management expert and perso...

Magic, Brain-Hacking and Performance with Keith Barry

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Barry is a magician, hypnotist and mentalist, who focuses on helping people recalibrate their subconscious minds to strive to become the best ve...

Justin Roethlingshoefer: Cracking the Performance Code

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For over ten years, Justin Roethlingshoefer was a Performance Director in the National Ice Hockey League, and has since built two businesses focusing ...

Oliver Burkeman: Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For 14 years, our guest for this week’s The 1% Podcast wrote a weekly piece for The Guardian entitled: “This Column Will Change Your Life”.   ...

Constantin Gurdgiev: Russia Ukraine Conflict - Why and What Next?

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russian Economist, Constantin Gurdgiev discusses the Russian Ukraine conflict on today's 1% Podcast.  Constantin was ranked 39th of the 100 most infl...

Designing Workplace Equality: Sonya Lennon

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 with our latest 1% Podcast guest, founder, entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, broadcaster and fashion de...

Founders Series #3: Gareth Hickey, Co-Founder & CEO of Noa, on Launching a Media Subscription Business

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by Gareth Hickey, Co-Founder & CEO of Noa (News Over Audio), an app that narrates written journalism from news publishers, includ...

Founders Series #2: Pat Stephenson, Founder and Partner at Boys+Girls, on the Value of Creativity

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to deliver creative work on a consistent basis? Today we’re joined by Pat Stephenson, the Founder and Partner at Boys+Girls, ...

Founders Series #1: Eoin Cluskey, Founder of Bread 41, on Organic Growth and Ireland’s Bread Scene

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bread 41 is an organic bakery located in Dublin. It first opened its doors in September 2018, when they made 60 loaves of bread and 120 pastries – a...

Season 9 Highlights

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 9 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featuri...

Martin Brooks: the Art of Decoding Body Language

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Martin Brooks. Martin is a top communications coach, author and speaker who specialises in how to use your body language more effec...

Ian Robertson: How to Cultivate Confidence into a Superpower

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of this interview with Ian Robertson we discuss confidence, and his most recent book ‘How Confidence Works: The New Science of Se...

Ian Robertson: The Winner Effect – The Science of Success and How to Use It

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ian Robertson is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist. He is the Founding Director of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, a Profes...

Nir Eyal: How To Focus And Become Indistractable

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nir Eyal is an Israeli-born American author, lecturer and investor. He writes, consults, and teaches how psychology, technology, and business intersec...

Lisa Feldman Barrett: Mastering Your Emotions for a Better Life

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also has research appointments at Harvard M...

Billy Walsh: Fighting for Success

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with Billy Walsh, current USA head boxing coach and former Head Coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) High Performance Team...

Padraic Moyles: Riverdance and the art of Performance, Mentoring and Developing High Potential

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Padraic Moyles emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. Padraic has danced in Riverdance thousands of times to milli...

Season 8 Highlights

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 8 of the One Percent Podcast is now on all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featuri...

Lorna Lawless: Positive Psychology to Achieve Mental and Emotional Toughness

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lorna Lawless is a coaching psychologist with over 10 years corporate coaching experience. She manages her own coaching business, Next Level Coaching....

Brian Pennie: Moving Beyond Addiction to Change and Growth

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Brian Pennie. Brian battled a 15 year addiction with heroin and overcame all obstacles to completely transform his life. He is a qua...

Tony Griffin: A Life of Breakthroughs, Dreaming Big, Writing and Hurling

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Griffin is an athlete, charity activist, speaker and author.   He is a former All-Star hurler with Clare, retiring in 2009. After that he went o...

Karl Moore: Introverts, Extroverts and Leadership

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Moore is a true expert when it comes to introverts, extroverts – and ambiverts. He is an associate professor at McGill University and previousl...

Karl Sheppard: The Triumphs and Challenges of Building a Professional Football Career

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today has a footballing life story that may be familiar in some senses and unique in others. His passage through the various tiers of the UK...

Season 7 Highlights

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 7 of the One Percent Podcast is now in all podcast platforms.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featuri...

Patrick McKeown: Get an Oxygen Advantage – learn how to breathe for overall health and performance

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick McKeown is a world-renowned expert in breathing with nearly 20 years clinical experience. He has written eight books, three of which were best...

Pat Byrne: Performance Improvement Lessons from a Leading Sleep Expert

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Byrne has pioneered sleep and fatigue programs for athletes, sports teams and workplaces. He is the co-author of ‘Inconvenient Sleep: Why Teams ...

David Coleman: How to Raise Happy and Successful Children

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr David Coleman is a clinical psychologist who specialises in children, teenagers, and emotional and psychological development. David is also an Adju...

Dan Hill: Unlocking the Secrets of Facial Expression

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Dan Hill an internationally recognised facial coding expert and author of 5 books on the topic, who unlocks emotional attributes through face readi...

Gary Keegan: A Masterclass in Performance Leadership

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest was a driving force behind previously unseen success for Irish teams and athletes on European, World and Olympic stages. Gary Keegan i...

Season 6 Highlights

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap! Season 6 of the One Percent Podcast is now in all podcast stores.   We pulled together a recap episode for you this week, featuring ...

Damian Browne: On Adventure and Testing New Boundaries

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Damian Brown, former professional rugby player talks to us about the exploration of his physical and mental limits, rowing the Atlantic and conquering...