Future Work World Podcast

In the 20th episode of ‘Future Work World Podcast’, 'Precision for Progress: How Metrology is Powering the Factories of the Future', Barry Winkless speaks with Aidan Kenny, President & CEO at Nikon Metrology Europe to explore how advanced measurement technologies are becoming the foundation of smarter, more agile manufacturing. Together, they discuss how these technologies are transforming manufacturing and enabling the factories of the future. 

In the 19th episode of ‘Future Work World Podcast’, ‘The Hidden Architecture Driving the Future of Work’, Barry Winkless speaks with Peter Lantry, Managing Director of Equinix Ireland. Together, they explore how digital infrastructure is powering the future of how we work and live.

In the 18th episode of ‘Future Work World Podcast’, “Organisation Success through Lean Thinking & Doing", Barry Winkless speaks with John Kennedy, Head of HR Organisational Development at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail. Together, they explore how lean thinking and doing can transform people and process for collaborative success. 

In the 17th episode of ‘Future Work World Podcast’, “Making Skills Based Organisations & Nations Real”, Barry Winkless speaks with Jason Culloty, CEO of skillsvista. Together they explore what it really means to create a skills-based organisation and the opportunity for Ireland and Europe to take a competitive lead through skills intelligence.

In the 16th episode of ‘Future Work World Podcast’, “The Future of Mobility, Cities and Work”, Barry Winkless speaks with Damian Young, Founder and CEO of Zeus Mobility. Together, they explore the future of e-mobility, the challenges of building culture in a scaling business, and how Damian’s leadership style has evolved while navigating rapid growth and innovation. 

In the 15th episode of ‘Future Work World Podcast’, “Making the Next of Work Real Through Networks and Collaboration”, Barry Winkless speaks with Bill Banham, Founder and Editor of The HR Gazette. Together, they explore Bill’s journey into HR media, the growth of DisruptHR, and how authentic, inclusive networks are helping to spark new ideas and connections that shape the future of work.

In the 14th episode of 'Future Work World Podcast', “Why Trust is the New Currency in the Human Machine Age”, Barry Winkless speaks with Cillian Kieran, Founder and CEO of Ethyca, a company helping to build the infrastructure of the future. Together, they explore why trust is becoming the foundation of work and society in an era of exponential technological development, and how organisations can embed trust at the core of their success.

Join our Future Work World Podcast presenter, Barry Winkless, as he discusses the unique world of Soul Atlas with CEO and Creative Director, Joans David. Soul Atlas isn't just building a fantasy world across media but a new working world that harnesses creativity, collaboration and collective meaning. 

In the 12th episode of Future Work World Podcast, Barry Winkless talks with Geoffrey Allen Founder & Director of Mersus Technologies - a pioneer in VR learning & development. They discuss the transformational impact immersive learning can have in the workplace and it's future in an ever digitising future work world. 

In this episode, Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute Cpl is joined by Josephine Kelliher, Curator and previously Open Arts Experiences Program Lead with Meta. They discuss the positive impact artistic thinking and artistic practice can have on individuals and organisations.

In the 10th episode of the Future Work World Podcast, titled 'A Next Generation Model for the Next Generation of Manufacturing,' Barry Winkless, CSO of Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute, interviews Rhonda Bronenberg, VP of Manufacturing Services at Process Alliance LLC. They discuss the surprising origin story of the business, its unique workforce model, and its deep commitment to purpose-led manufacturing.

In this episode of Future Work World Podcast, Barry Winkless, CSO of Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute Cpl, is joined by Matt Watkinson, author of Mastering Uncertainty, The Ten Principles Behind Great Customer Experiences, and The Grid, as well as CEO of Methodical. They discuss key insights on how leadership can evolve while managing uncertainty within the business environment and its challenges.

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO of Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute, discusses the key trend of integral leadership and interviews Ben Mason, Founder and CEO at Globalbridge, on how his business is pioneering a new way of viewing the full skill spectrum of students.

In this episode, Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute, discuss with Gavin Fogarty, Chief Technology Officer at Cpl, discuss the realities of artificial intelligence utilisation in the workplace and how tools and platforms are becoming more and more democratised and enabling employees to become ever more effective. 

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute discuss with our guest Mark Wood, Social Sustainability Lead for Great Britain & Ireland at Siemens, on how organisations can develop and progress by having a social and sustainable direction, and how this affects not just the workplace, but also the whole spectrum of life.

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute discuss upskilling, reskilling and interview Patrick Kabanda author of The Creative Wealth of Nations on the importance of creativity in driving organisational culture, mental wellbeing and inclusivity. 

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute discuss strategic wellness and interview Kathleen Ryan, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Programme Leader at Chevron College on topics relating to learning and development, neurodiversity and the future of manufacturing technicians in the workplace.  

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute discuss organisation structures, how organisations are embracing flatter, agile structures and interview Mick Bohan, Dublin Ladies GAA Football Manager about the principles of leadership and how they relate to both the sports and corporate world.

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute discuss the flexible working trend and interview Ros Deegan, CEO of OMass Therapeutics on how leadership will need to evolve into the future in the Life Sciences sector and beyond.

In this episode Barry Winkless, CSO for Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute and Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director at the Future of Work Institute discuss current trends, principles and frameworks relating to the future of work as well as how organisations can be future ready. This is the first in our Future Work World Podcast series.