The Leaders' Room
Episodes
Season 4 Recap: Leadership, AI, and Talent
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we work on the final episodes of season 4, we thought we’d share a recap of some of the themes that popped out for us so far this season. Featuri...
Building Belonging, with Cathy Kearney and Kristina Raspe (Apple)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can the built environment empower teams to be creative and collaborative. Can design build a sense of belonging? We ventured out of the studio for thi...
Engineering Excellence, with Rathnait Long (MACOM Technology Solutions)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How does an engineer approach leadership, in a sector both leading and responding to rapid technological advancement?In this episode, Ann is joined by...
Embracing Unconventional Talent, with Thomas Parsons (Tenable)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity has really never been more critical, and we may need some unconventional talent if we are to protect ourselves from some of the biggest ...
Ecosystems of Intelligence, with David Silke (Centripetal)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about global companies coming to Ireland for the business friendly environment and strong talent base, but what about our creativity and...
Scaling with Purpose, with Graham Abell (Workday)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season four of The Leaders’ Room continues with a conversation about leadership and growth. Ann is joined by Graham Abell from Workday, a company th...
Opportunity and Ambition, with Martin Cotter (Analog Devices)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for a fourth season, as we continue to explore leadership across the innovation industries during times of rapid change. To get us starte...
Leading with Humility, with Aaron J. Webster (PayPal)
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think like a founder, remove obstacles, amplify the impact of others, and lead with humility – just some of the advice from Aaron J. Webster for our...
Listen, Listen, Learn, with Deirdre Giblin (Datavant Ireland)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to your customer, listen to your people, and learn about new technology—three pieces of leadership advice shared by Deirdre Giblin in our lat...
The Future of Finance, with Lorna Martyn (Fidelity Investments)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the tech world, it’s important to build technologies that solve a problem, rather than looking for problems that can be solved by the technology ...
People-centred Leadership, with Ruth Cotter (AMD)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even when you’re in the business of making some of the most advanced computer chips in the world, people are still at the centre of everything you d...
Listening Leadership, with Brenda Barrett (Infineon)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brenda Barrett, Managing Director of Infineon Ireland, explains that good leadership calls for treating everyone on your team equally, but ...
Empowering Leadership, with Denis Dullea (Ericsson)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As leaders, how can we truly empower our teams and help them do their best work? In this episode, we’re looking at the telecommunications sector, an...
Leaving the Ladder Down, with Edel Collins (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can leaders leave the ladder down for those who follow? In this episode, we explore leadership in the science and healthcare sector, following one...
Adapt Intelligently with Michael Lohan (IDA Ireland)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These are uncertain times for global markets. Geopolitical tensions are shaking up global trade, impacting our economies, our jobs, and possibly more ...
Leadership That Delivers, with Robert O’Brien (Medtronic)
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the season, Ann O'Dea chats to Robert O’Brien, who just recently took on the role of Country Leader for Medtronic Irelan...
The Founder Leader, with Jack Newton (Clio)
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Leaders’ Room, Ann O'Dea spoke with Jack Newton, the CEO and Founder of Clio, a company that makes cloud-based technolo...
Building Environments for Innovation, with Mag O Keeffe (Stryker)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Leaders’ Room, Ann O'Dea spoke with Mag O Keeffe about her work at medical technology company, Stryker, and the importa...
Don’t Miss a Payment, with John O’Beirne (Square)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea spoke to John O’Beirne about his approach to leadership at Square, a 50 billion dollar fintech compa...
Firm, Fair, and Approachable, with Liam Ryan (SAP)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea was joined in the studio by Liam Ryan, Managing Director of SAP Ireland, just ahead of his retirement....
Significant Positive Impact (with Shane O'Brien, Grifols)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ultimately, leadership is about achieving significant positive impact, in an organisation of people working towards a common goal. In this episode of ...
Leading as a Scientist (with Muriel O'Byrne, Regeneron)
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The skills you learn as a scientist can come in useful as team leader. In this episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea was joined in the studio by Mur...
Leading at a Time of Rapid Growth (with Mark Cockerill, ServiceNow)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season two of The Leaders' Room. To kick off this new season, Ann O'Dea was joined in the studio by Mark Cockerill from ServiceNow to chat ...
The Energy in the Room (with Carolan Lennon, Salesforce)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re exploring the importance of following your values and interests, and we’re looking at an approach to leadership that priori...
Passing the Leadership Baton (with Vicky Godolphin, Qualtrics)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout this season, we’ve heard from leaders who were influenced by their mentors and managers, and in this episode Ann O'Dea chats with Vicky G...
Leadership With Purpose (with Barry Regan, Dexcom)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many companies are driven by a social or environmental purpose, and that creates a space for purpose-driven leadership. In this episode, we’re takin...
People-Oriented Leadership (with Deborah Threadgold, IBM Ireland)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest asset in any company is talent - the people who bring their expertise, ideas, knowledge, and creativity to the organisation. In the lates...
10 Things We've Learned So Far
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through the first season of The Leaders' Room, so for this episode Ann O'Dea chooses ten things we've learned from the f...
Sharing the Vision (with Katia Karpova, Fiserv)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Good leaders understand the vision for the company, and they're often the most fearless person in the room. In the latest episode of The Leaders' Room...
Attracting Talent (with Sean Wall, BD)
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you attract and keep international talent in the medical technology sector? In the latest episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea chats with Se...
Responsible Leadership (with Ray McGann, HPE)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you lead a technology company to a sustainable and equitable future? In the second episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea chats with Ray McGan...
Organisational Clarity (with Jane Dawson-Howe, Slalom)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Communicating clearly is an essential skill for good leadership. In the first episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea chats with Jane Dawson-Howe, the...
Introducing The Leaders' Room
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good leader? Silicon Republic, in partnership with IDA Ireland, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic mul...