The Chord
Episodes
Building a Meaningful Career in the NGO Sector
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Chord, we explore building a meaningful career in the NGO sector with Padraic Vallely, Senior Philanthropy & D...
The Health Science-Leadership Performance Equation
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Chord, we explore the fascinating intersection of health science and leadership performance with Joe O’Connor, a lec...
Innovation – The challenge for Irish Businesses
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Chord, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges for Irish businesses: driving innovation for sustainable growth, ...
How to Outsmart Imposter Syndrome
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Chord, we delve into the concept of imposter syndrome and strategies to overcome it with Dr. Tara Halliday, PhD, an im...
Can AI make us emotionally intelligent?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John explores the evolving role of AI in emotional intelligence with Marie Toft, CEO and Co-founder of Emotionise. Marie...
Growing Resilience through Adversity
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Chord, we delve into the theme of resilience and overcoming adversity with Sacha Dekker, an award-winning learning and...
The Squeezed Middle Leadership Challenge
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week John is joined by Harmonics partner and organisation change consultant Neville Bourke – to explore the challenges facing middle managers i...
Onboarding a New Generation for the Now of Work
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore early career talent development with Sinéad D’Arcy, leader of the Jameson International Graduate Programme. Established over 3...
Lessons from the Heart – Living a Happy Healthy Life
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your New Year’s resolution is hanging by a thread, you’re not alone. But fear not! Dr. Robert Kelly, a renowned Consultant Cardiologist and Lif...
What drives Engagement and Happiness at Work?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, we converse with Matt Phelan, Co-Founder of The Happiness Index, delving into the profound topic of ‘What Drives Engag...
Exploring the Future of Human Potential
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we engage in an insightful conversation with Dr. Sean Gallagher, Director of The Swinburne Centre for the New Workforce (CNeW). Drawi...
The CEO Perspective on Leading Change
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we chat with Ollie Loomes, CEO of Eir, Ireland’s premier telecommunications company. With a rich background in Sales a...
Scaling Empathy in a Global Fast Paced Organisation
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we engage with Emer McGinley, Worldwide Customer Service Director of Global Programs and Global Outsourcing at Amazon. Emer, with her...
The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of innovation and design with our distinguished guest, Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo’s first-ever Chie...
The Leadership Challenge- From Surviving to Thriving
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the critical components of effective leadership with Dr. Kerrie Fleming, Associate Dean at Ashridge Executive Education at...
Fired, fearful and fifty
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Mark Cahalane’s experience with redundancy and how he overcame the challenges of rebuilding his career. As someone who h...
Is Life and Wellbeing your Number One Priority?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Magdalena Bak-Maier is the creator of the Grid method for health, results and success, a neuroscientist, productivity and wellbeing expert, and...
Minding the Generational Gap
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Dr. Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist, author and Executive Coach at RCSI Institute of Lead...
Rethinking Performance Management
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Aisling Teillard, Global Chief Customer Officer of Beqom, a cloud based solution provider that ...
How HR can Shape a Future of Work Strategy
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Nicole Dessain, founder and Chief Employee Experience Designer at Talent Imperative. Nicole he...
Work Without Jobs
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Ravin Jesuthasan, global leader of Mercer’s Transformation Services business. Ravin is a reco...
Becoming a Talent Builder
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Joan Hodgins, Global Talent Director at Diageo. Joan is a Business Leader, HR Professional and ...
Early Careers – Onboarding and Retaining New Graduates
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Siobháin Scanlon, Early Careers Manager at Musgrave. Siobháin provides opportunities to talen...
The World’s First Human Digital Bank
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Nick Fahy, Chief Executive Officer of Cynergy Bank. Cynergy Bank is a ‘human digital bank’ ...
How Boards are changing for Future of Work
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Kieran Moynihan, Managing Partner of Board Excellence. Kieran helps boards of directors and ind...
Digital Transformation and the Future of Virtual Work
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Dr. Sarah Kieran, Researcher and Lecturer at the Kemmy Business School in the University of Lim...
The Societal Purpose of a Business Brand
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Stephen Barry, Managing Partner at Stepworks about how leaders can ensure their organisation th...
How Customer Experience Drives Organisation Growth
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Caroline Cooney-Hurell, Customer Experience Strategist at Explora Journeys about how her leader...
The Science Behind Happiness and Engagement
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Fitzgerald talks to Clive Hyland of The Happiness Index about his new book The Quantum Way. Clive’s book explores the science ...
Getting in Tune with the Future
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Fitzgerald, Founder and Executive Coach at Harmonics is in the hot seat as debut guest on The Chord – a podcast dedicated to getting in tune wi...
Introducing the Chord
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Fitzgerald introduces his new podcast in this trailer episode. The Chord aims to answer some of the questions about what it takes to embrace the ...