What's The Craic Podcast

"He noticed something wasn't right on a cruise in 2015. Ten years, two surgeries, chemo twice, and one clinical trial later, Bill is still here, and still telling every man he knows to get tested."Bill was running a business with 16 employees when a stage four prostate cancer diagnosis turned his life upside down. What followed was a decade of surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and experimental treatments, including a first-in-human drug trial he's currently part of. Through all of it, exercise, community, and his wife's support have kept him going, and kept him fighting for other men to catch it earlier than he did.In this episode, we talk about:🩺 Noticing the early signs on a cruise, and the stage four diagnosis that followed back in Perth💉 A treatment journey spanning a prostatectomy, radiation, hormone therapy, two rounds of chemo, and a $10,000-a-dose treatment that didn't work🧪 Being one of only three patients in Australia on a first-in-human trial for a new prostate cancer drug📉 Why his PSA wasn't even that high when the cancer had already spread, and what that means for every man getting tested💪 How Prost's exercise sessions and daily ocean swims have helped him manage the mental toll of treatment🤝 The community that checks in on its own, and why the coffee after training matters as much as the workout❤️ Why he believes the disease is often harder on partners than patients🎯 His message for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: ask your GP for a PSA test, and don't take no for an answerThis is a conversation about resilience, community, and refusing to give up, even a decade in.Whether you're facing your own diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or just due for a check-up you've been putting off, this episode is worth your time.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.🌐 prost.com.au

"He bought his first pharmacy in 1968 with $200 cash and a borrowed car. Nearly six decades later, Jeff Leach is still fighting for men's health, one PSA test at a time."Jeff Leach built a career from nothing, cycling door to door as a teenager until a pharmacist gave him his first apprenticeship for three pounds and fourteen shillings a week. He went on to found Friendly's Chemist, one of WA's first pharmacy franchises, before his own cancer scare and the loss of his brother pulled him into a very different kind of work: making sure fewer men die unnecessarily from a disease that's now hitting one in five.In this episode, we talk about:💊 From paper rounds in Carlisle to buying his first pharmacy with $200 and a borrowed car🏥 How the pharmacy industry has changed, from independent chemists to franchise giants like Chemist Warehouse📊 Why prostate cancer now affects one in five men, and the case for targeting awareness campaigns at women🩺 His own diagnosis, his brother's death, and how both led him to Prost🤝 Why the coffee after exercise matters as much as the exercise itself, and what only other men who've been through it can offer each other🌏 How New Zealand now fully funds prostate cancer exercise groups nationally, while Australia lags behind🎯 Jeff's goal to see Prost available to every man who needs it, nationally and internationallyThis is a conversation about business, mortality, and what it takes to build something that outlasts you.Whether you're in pharmacy, know someone facing a cancer diagnosis, or just want to understand why early testing matters so much, this episode has something worth hearing.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

"She landed in a remote mining town for a four-month contract and never left. Now Aileen is helping kids across the Pilbara learn to understand their own emotions."Aileen, originally from Waterford, came to Australia in 2011 for a working holiday. A short stint in Sydney left her cold, so she took a four-month occupational therapy contract in Paraburdoo, a remote mining town in the Pilbara. She fell in love with the community, met her husband there, and built a life and a career around a region that most people only fly over.In this episode, we talk about:🇮🇪 Swapping corporate Sydney for a four-month contract in the Pilbara, and staying for good👶 What years of paediatric OT work in a remote community taught her about kids' emotional development📈 The growing wait list of seven to ten year olds struggling with focus, confidence and emotional regulation, and the local gap in services that pushed her to start her own practice🎮 Building Busy Brains, an online program that teaches kids how their brain and body work through six voiceovered, game-style modules🧠 Why the program is designed to be dripped out weekly instead of binged, and the real conversations parents say it's sparked at home👨‍💻 How her husband taught himself to code to help build it, and where the program is headed nextThis is a conversation about remote life, spotting a gap nobody else was filling, and building something from scratch to help kids talk about what's going on inside their heads.Whether you're raising kids, working in health, or just curious how a four-month contract turns into a whole new life, there's a lot here worth taking in.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.🌐 www.busy-brains.com.au

"From a night in a Cork bar with a mate and a one-way ticket, to running one of Perth's biggest scaffolding companies. Thirty-seven years on Damian Beausang still calls Ireland home."Damian Beausang landed in Perth in 1988 almost by accident, choosing Australia over America on a whim after a big night out with his cousin. What started as a working holiday turned into a life: a wife, two kids, deep roots in the local GAA scene, and a business, Access Engineering Group, that now employs around 100 people across scaffolding, powered access, rope access, and engineering.In this episode, we talk about:🇮🇪 Leaving 1980s Ireland during the unemployment years, working construction in London, and landing in Perth just after the America's Cup win🏗️ Building Celtic Scaffolding from a single ute and lockup into Access Engineering Group, and why every business owner needs an exit strategy from day one👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How meeting his wife and having kids became the real catalyst for growing the business⚰️ A workplace tragedy in 2011 that changed how Damian leads, and what the company learned from it🎧 Coaching the Australian ladies' Gaelic team to a World Cup win, and why he still weighs up a return to Ireland every few years🤝 Networking advice for newcomers to Perth, from GAA and the pub to Irish groups onlineThis is a conversation about emigration, building something from nothing, and staying connected to home while putting down roots eighteen thousand kilometres away.Whether you're Irish in Perth, running a trade business, or just weighing up a big move of your own, there's plenty here to take something from.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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“You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the first step.”After years working FIFO, Darren Peterson reached a point where anxiety, poor sleep, alcohol, and gambling were taking over. That experience became the catalyst for a complete career change — one that’s now helping thousands of people take charge of their mental health, communication, and wellbeing.In this episode, we talk about:🧠 Why Darren left a successful FIFO career to build Take Charge Wellbeing💬 Making mindfulness and mental health practical for blue-collar workers instead of “hairy fairy”👥 How community initiatives like Bayswater Blokes are helping men connect before they reach crisis point🎤 Overcoming a lifelong fear of public speaking and the simple framework Darren now teaches to build real confidence🤝 Why Mental Health First Aid should be as common as physical first aid in every workplace💙 Practical tools anyone can use to manage stress, build resilience, and support the people around them before things become overwhelmingThis is an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, community, and why asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do.Whether you’re leading a team, working FIFO, running a business, or simply trying to navigate life’s pressures, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

“Business growth starts with personal growth.”From data analyst to entrepreneur, recruiter, endurance athlete, and silent retreat participant - Douglas Robertson has built a business around helping people unlock opportunities while continually challenging himself to grow.In this episode, I sit down with Doug to discuss recruitment, leadership, fitness, entrepreneurship, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you deliberately step into discomfort.We talk about:📊 How Doug combined his experience in data analytics and recruitment to build one of Perth’s leading specialist recruitment agencies for data, software, and AI talent🤝 Why his philosophy of Build People, Build Community, Build Business has become the foundation of his company’s growth and reputation📈 The leadership lessons he’s learned scaling a niche business and why “high expectations, high support” drives performance better than micromanagement🏃 How fitness, half marathons, mountain climbs, and challenging physical goals help him become a better business owner, leader, and partner🧘 What he learned from completing a six-day silent retreat in Bali and how it changed the way he handles stress, setbacks, and uncertainty🚫 Why quitting alcohol became one of the most important decisions of his life and created the space for greater self-awareness, career growth, and entrepreneurshipThis is a conversation about personal growth, building meaningful relationships, creating community, and continually pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere else you get your podcasts.

“You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going. Sometimes the best opportunities come from saying yes.”Paula Rogers left recession-era Ireland, built a career in London, and eventually found her home in Perth. Along the way she’s led publishing businesses, major industry organisations, state-wide policy conversations, and some of WA’s most influential networks.In this episode, we talk about:🌍 Leaving Ireland for London and later taking the leap to Perth with two young children📚 Building a career through unexpected opportunities, from publishing books to leading major business organisations🤝 Why networking isn’t about collecting contacts, it’s about generosity, gratitude, and paying it forward🎤 Overcoming imposter syndrome, finding your voice, and stepping into leadership roles you never thought you’d have🏙️ The power of a “Team Perth” mindset and why WA should stop being Australia’s best-kept secret❤️ Balancing ambition, family, motherhood, and reflecting on what really matters as a new grandmotherPaula shares an honest look at building a life on the other side of the world, the importance of saying yes to opportunities, and why no one succeeds alone.This episode is packed with lessons on leadership, connection, community, and creating opportunities through relationships.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

“Success means nothing if you don’t bring people with you.”From helping build one of Perth’s biggest Irish community events to delivering a major resort development on the WA coast, Tom Tierney has spent his career backing people, building businesses, and taking the road less travelled.In this episode, I sit down with Tom to discuss entrepreneurship, community leadership, property development, family, and the lessons learned from both success and adversity.We talk about:☘️ How the Irish community in Perth helped shape his journey and his role in growing Perth’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations into one of the largest Irish festivals in the Southern Hemisphere🏗️ The story behind Seashells Jurien Bay, a 110-unit modular resort development designed to challenge traditional construction and push the boundaries of sustainability📈 The highs and lows of entrepreneurship, including losing heavily during the Global Financial Crisis and rebuilding his confidence to take risks again🚀 Why modular construction, renewable energy, and smarter development models could transform the future of Australian housing and tourism👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The life lessons learned through raising children, coaching junior sport, and why legacy is about character far more than business success🤝 The power of networking, mentorship, volunteering, and helping others without expecting anything in returnThis is a conversation about resilience, leadership, community, family, and having the courage to keep backing yourself when others won’t.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere else you get your podcasts.

“We packed up our lives, left everything behind… and started again in Perth.”Moving countries sounds exciting. In reality, it can be equal parts opportunity, uncertainty, homesickness, and hope.In this episode, I sit down with Arlene, founder of The Relocation Expo, to talk about her family’s journey from County Louth, Ireland, to Perth, Western Australia, and how that experience inspired her to help other families navigate the same path.We talk about:🇮🇪 Why they walked away from a successful business, family support networks, and a comfortable life in Ireland to start over in Australia✈️ The reality of arriving in Perth, navigating homesickness, and adapting to life on the other side of the world🏖️ How the Perth lifestyle, outdoor living, and opportunities for their children confirmed they’d made the right decision👷 The career opportunities that helped her husband Stephen’s transition from local builder in Ireland to managing major construction projects in Australia🤝 The power of networking, community, and building relationships when starting from scratch in a new country🌏 Why Arlene launched The Relocation Expo to connect skilled Irish and UK professionals with Australian employers looking for talentWhether you’re considering a move yourself, recruiting overseas talent, or simply curious about what it really takes to build a new life abroad, this is a conversation packed with practical insights and honest reflections.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast

“The best opportunities in life usually come from backing people, building trust, and playing the long game.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Justin Scanlan, CEO of APM Group’s Allied Health Portfolio, to unpack the journey from growing up in rural North Dublin to leading one of Australia’s largest allied health networks.We talk about:🇮🇪 Growing up in Skerries and moving to Australia for what was meant to be a two-year stint🏉 How rugby, team culture, and sport shaped his leadership philosophy🏌️ Why golf became his outlet for mindfulness, flow state, and mental reset👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Becoming a father at 21 and how responsibility gave him purpose and direction💼 Building a consulting career through PwC and Deloitte during WA’s mining boom📈 Scaling high-performing teams while balancing culture, quality, and growth❤️ Leading 1,200 allied health professionals focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable families🌏 Why Australia rewards people who invest deeply in relationships and community🎶 Music, Irish identity, and the importance of staying connected to your rootsThis one is reflective, grounded, and packed with lessons on leadership, purpose, culture, and building a meaningful life far from home.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“Building a business is hard… but building a culture people actually want to be part of is even harder.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Mairead Breen, co-founder and Executive General Manager of FSC Civils, to unpack the journey from rural Ireland to helping build one of WA’s leading civil construction businesses.We talk about:🇮🇪 Growing up in a tiny Irish village before taking the leap to Australia🛣️ Moving all over Australia before eventually making Perth home🏗️ Building FSC Civils from scratch alongside her husband Sean📉 The sleepless nights, pressure, and uncertainty of starting a business🚆 Scaling rapidly through major infrastructure projects like Metronet👷 Why culture, mentoring, and psychosocial safety matter in construction🏆 Creating FSC’s award-winning “Safe Assign” safety system👩‍🔧 Launching initiatives to help more women enter the civil construction industry👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising independent kids while balancing leadership, business, and family lifeThis one is honest, funny, and packed with lessons on resilience, leadership, and creating a business culture that people genuinely want to be part of.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“If you choose a path… go all in. That’s where the growth happens.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Sam Carter, former Wallabies lock, to unpack the reality behind a professional rugby career and the lessons that come from the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between.We talk about:🏉 Going from an “average” school player to earning a contract with the Brumbies📈 Thriving in the right environment and how culture shaped his career🇦🇺 The nerves and pressure behind his Wallabies debut🌍 Moving overseas to Ulster, dealing with injury, isolation, and COVID while starting a family🤝 Why committing fully to a decision matters more than getting it perfect📉 The reality of tough environments and losing enjoyment in the game🌅 Rediscovering his love for rugby at the Western Force💼 Transitioning out of professional sport and starting again in a new careerThis one is honest, grounded, and full of perspective. It’s about backing yourself, committing to the path you choose, and understanding that growth comes from leaning in when things get tough.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“Change happens at the speed of trust.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Louise Zawada, executive coach and transformation strategist, to unpack what it really takes to lead through change while balancing career, family, and everything in between.We talk about:👩‍👧‍👧 Life as a mum of two and navigating 25 years as a FIFO wife🎓 Completing a Master’s degree while working full-time and raising a family💼 Nearly 20 years working across mining, government, aged care, and agribusiness🧠 Coaching senior leaders through complex change and high-pressure environments🚀 The decision to leave a stable career and build her own consultancy🤝 Why trust is the foundation of every successful transformation❤️ Giving back through the Hero Hunter Foundation supporting families facing childhood cancer⚖️ Balancing ambition, family, and showing her daughters what’s possibleThis one is grounded, real, and full of perspective. It’s about leadership in the real world, building trust, and creating a career that aligns with the life you actually want.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“At some point, you realise Plan A isn’t going to happen… and that’s where everything changes.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Zaymn, Group General Manager of Finance and Sales at John Hughes Group, to unpack the journey from chasing a professional cricket career to leading one of WA’s largest automotive businesses.We talk about:🏏 Growing up chasing the dream of playing cricket for Australia and the moment he realised it wasn’t going to happen👨‍🍳 Starting from the bottom as a pot washer and building discipline through a chef apprenticeship🚪 Getting rejected from his first role in automotive before finding an unexpected opportunity at John Hughes📈 Rising quickly through the ranks to become one of the youngest business managers in the state🧠 Overcoming early setbacks, learning challenges, and building confidence in a high-pressure environment🚗 What it actually takes to run a business selling thousands of cars a month✈️ Finding new challenges outside of work, including becoming a pilotThis one is about resilience, backing yourself after setbacks, and understanding that the path you didn’t plan can end up being the one that defines you.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“Leadership isn’t about you. It’s about the environment you create for others to thrive.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Trent Cotchin, former Richmond captain and three-time premiership winner, to unpack the real story behind leadership, pressure, and what it takes to build a winning culture.We talk about:🏉 Being drafted young, dealing with injuries, and carrying early expectations📉 Hitting rock bottom in 2016 and the lessons that came from it🏆 The shift that led Richmond from 13th to a premiership the following year🤝 Why vulnerability and storytelling became a competitive advantage🧠 Separating identity from performance and removing the pressure of the role📈 The challenge of sustaining success and evolving beyond what once worked👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Life after football, family, and building a new path beyond the gameThis one is honest, reflective, and packed with lessons on leadership, resilience, and performing under pressure. It’s about doing it for the people who believe in you and building something bigger than yourself.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“It’s not just what you eat. It’s how you store it, cook it, and prepare it.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Dr Amelia Harray - a dietician, nutritionist, and clinical researcher from the UWA Medical School, to unpack the hidden impact plastics and food marketing have on our health.We talk about:🥗 Why protein-fortified products and supplements are often more marketing than science📊 The importance of evidence-based nutrition instead of chasing trends🧪 How chemicals from plastic packaging can leach into the food we eat🍽️ Why diet is one of the biggest sources of human exposure to plastic chemicals🔬 The challenges of running a world-first low-plastic diet research study🍳 Simple changes like switching cookware, avoiding heating food in plastic, and using glass storage🧠 Why the future of nutrition isn’t just about what you eat but how you prepare and store itThis one is eye-opening, practical, and grounded in real science. It’s about cutting through the noise, understanding what’s actually happening in our food system, and learning the small changes that can make a real difference to your health.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“We’re not just building houses… we’re building people’s dreams.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Andy Kearns, director and owner of Perway Construction, to unpack the journey from leaving Ireland during the recession to building a successful residential construction company in Perth.We talk about:🇮🇪 Leaving Ireland in 2011 during the recession and landing in Perth with a one way ticket🛠️ Starting with maintenance work before growing Perway Construction into a residential building business🏗️ Why he believes building homes is really about building memories for families📈 How business coaching changed the way he runs projects, profit, and client experience🚫 Becoming alcohol free and the personal growth that followed❤️ Launching Build It Forward, a charity initiative renovating homes for families in need🤝 Men’s work, family healing, and reconnecting family🧠 Supporting mental health in the construction industry and learning how to truly listenThis one is about far more than construction. It’s about personal transformation, giving back, and using success to lift the people around you.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

In the first episode of the newly rebranded What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with fellow Irishman man George Harrington, an engineer and project delivery specialist who moved from Ireland to Perth and built a career across some of the toughest and most interesting projects around the world.We talk about:🇮🇪 Growing up in Cork with a strong work ethic installed from his father🎓 Studying engineering and building a career that took him from Ireland to Australia🏗️ Working on major infrastructure projects including Australia’s largest private hospital redevelopment and remote mining projects in the Great Sandy Desert🌍 Jumping head first into engineering work in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the world's largest lithium mine☘️ Becoming chairman of Perth’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade🎉 The vision to make Perth’s celebration the greatest St. Patrick’s Day event in the Southern HemisphereThis one is a brilliant mix of professional expertise, adventure, community, and the Irish spirit that connects people across the world.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

After years as The Elite Executive, the podcast is getting a new name.In this episode, we explain the thinking behind the rebrand to What’s The Craic, where the name comes from, and why it better reflects the conversations we’ve always wanted to have.“What’s the craic?” is a simple Irish question. It means what’s going on, how’s life, what’s new.And that’s exactly how every conversation on this podcast will start.Same honest conversations.Same interesting people.Just a name that feels more like us.Welcome to What’s The Craic.

“Success means nothing if you lose yourself in the process.”In this episode, I sit down with Yasmin Cooper, former telecommunications executive turned health and wellness entrepreneur, to unpack the journey from running a high-pressure corporate business to building a life rooted in movement, mindset, and meaning.We talk about:📞 Building and leading an Optus Business Centre from the ground up👩‍💼 Navigating leadership as a woman in a male-dominated industry⚖️ The cost of ambition when ego and drive start impacting family life🧠 How her mother’s 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s reshaped her priorities🧘 Meditation, therapy, and rebuilding mental resilience after divorce and burnout🏋️ Becoming a certified Pilates instructor and launching The Cooper Method🌿 Helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and motherhood through movement, nutrition, and mindsetThis one is honest, reflective, and deeply practical. It’s about redefining success, rebuilding from adversity, and creating a version of life that actually feels aligned.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and wherever you listen.

“I just try to be a good use of people’s time.”In this episode, I sit down with Brian Briscoe, founder of Briscoe Search, to unpack his journey from Irish backpacker to respected executive recruiter in Perth and how a cancer diagnosis at 24 shaped everything that came after.We talk about:✈️ Landing in Australia and falling into recruitment (armed with only Yellow Pages and a phone)🧬 Getting four wrong diagnoses before discovering he had cancer and how that rewired his priorities👂 Why being a world-class listener beats being a good talker in business👨‍👧‍👦 Teaching his kids resilience without shielding them from life’s hard stuff💼 How he built a high-trust executive search business with no marketing, just referrals🧠 Why most leaders don’t need more charisma they need more self-awarenessThis one’s full of grounded wisdom from someone who’s seen real adversity, stripped away the ego, and built a career by doing “a thousand things well over time.”🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“I didn’t want to look back in 10 years and regret not taking the chance.”In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Johnson, an institutional stockbroker and co‑founder of Wallabi Group, to unpack two decades of career decisions... and the moment he realised his health needed the same discipline as his work.We talk about:📈 Building a finance career inspired by Wall Street and forged at firms like JP Morgan🌍 Moving cities, and countries, to avoid stagnation and chase growth🤔 Trusting gut instinct when making big life and career calls🏗️ The leap into co‑founding his own firm after years in institutional finance⚖️ Why accountability matters more than motivation💪 Losing 12kg through strength training, daily movement, and disciplined nutrition🧠 How the gym became a form of stress relief , not another choreThis one’s honest, grounded, and full of perspective from someone who’s played the long game in business, and finally decided to do the same with his health.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.

“I would sooner shut the business down than do it the way everyone else does.”In this episode, I sit down with Niamh Murphy, founder of Cailin Mining and Civil, to unpack a journey that’s anything but conventional... From arriving in Australia to fund acting school, to taking on one of the most broken parts of the mining industry.We talk about:🚜 Breaking into a male-dominated industry as a machine operator💥 Building, and losing, her first labour hire business in Sydney🔁 Starting again from scratch in Perth during COVID🧱 The dangerous reality of “dodgy tickets” and poor operator training🛠️ Why live-site, experience-first training actually saves lives🔥 The backlash that comes with challenging a corrupt system, and refusing to back downThis one is raw, confronting, and deeply principled. It’s about resilience, integrity, and what happens when you care more about doing things right than fitting in.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and wherever you listen.

From Club Pro to Coaching With Purpose: Glenn Paul’s Journey in Golf and BusinessIn this episode, Odhran sits down with Glenn Paul, a seasoned golf coach with over two decades in the game, to explore how sport, family, and business collide in real life.From early inspiration watching pro tournaments as a kid to chasing the tour life in the U.S., Glenn shares how his journey through the PGA system eventually led him to build a career in coaching across some of WA’s most recognisable courses.But this conversation isn’t just about golf. It’s about navigating a saturated market, reinventing your model post-COVID, and building a hybrid business that balances technology, family life, and still chasing your own goals on the course.

“Not every business works... but every one teaches you something.”We’re kicking off 2026 with a full-circle moment: my first-ever client in Perth, Eoin Byrne, joins me on the mic to share 20+ years of real-world business lessons... from beach cafés to biotech.We talk about:🍦 How an ice cream truck evolved into a beachside café🌯 The hard (and painful) lessons from a failed Mexican food franchise🤝 Spotting business opportunities in everyday interactions🚪 Why exiting a business isn’t always the fairy tale it’s sold as🔥 How Hey Sister! is shaking up the women’s health space with pain relief innovationThis one is raw, honest, and full of insights from a guy who’s built, failed, grown, exited... and is still building.

“You can’t do it all — and you shouldn’t. Leadership starts with learning to say no.”In this episode, I sit down with Gillian Forde, Operations Director at Aurecon for Western Australia and the Northern Territory, to unpack her journey from Ireland to the top of one of Australia’s most respected engineering consultancies.We talk about:🛫 Leaving post-GFC Ireland to restart in Perth🔧 From structural engineer to leading 460+ people across WA & NT💡 The shift from technical work to executive leadership👩‍💼 Why women hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the brief🇮🇪 The Irish business network in Perth — and how Gillian helped relaunch the St. Patrick’s Day parade🏉 Playing rugby for Western Force, board work with Rugby WA, and breaking barriers🙅‍♀️ How “strategic no-saying” protects energy and impact👶 Balancing executive work and motherhood with real honestyIf you lead teams, work in engineering, or are navigating high performance with family life — this one’s for you.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you tune in.

If you’re willing to move to the other side of the world… you’ve already proven you can succeed.”In this episode, I sit down with John O’Donnell, Group Business Manager at Kilmore Group - one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing construction firms, now employing over 110 people.We talk about:🏗️ How Kilmore grew by doing the work other builders avoid🇮🇪 John’s journey from post-GFC Ireland to building in WA🧱 From facades to full builds: evolving from subcontractor to principal contractor💼 Why perception, presentation, and paperwork matter more than you think👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What it’s really like raising 3 kids under 5 with no family nearby🌍 The immigrant mindset... and how community drives momentumIf you’re in business, construction, or chasing growth in a new country, this episode is packed with grounded wisdom, no fluff.🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your edge.

🎯 From Burnout to Beast Mode: Gian's 20kg Transformation StoryJoin us for an incredible journey with Gian, a cybersecurity leader at Telstra, who lost 20 kilos in 12 months while juggling a high-pressure executive role and raising a 2-year-old.Key Talking Points:✅ The COVID Wake-Up Call - How Melbourne lockdowns destroyed his fitness routine and led to unhealthy eating habits✅ Finding Your "Why" - Why motivation isn't enough and how becoming a new father sparked his transformation journey ✅ The November Start - Why he didn't wait for New Year's and tackled Christmas party season head-on ✅ Systems Over Motivation - Building bulletproof habits that work around demanding work schedules and family commitments✅ Identity Shift - How changing from someone who "eats for pleasure" to someone who "prioritizes protein" changed everythingPerfect listen for executives struggling to balance career success with personal health. Real talk about the challenges of leadership roles, new parenthood, and creating lasting change when life gets hectic.#ExecutiveHealth #WeightLoss #Leadership #FatherFitness #Transformation

“I never had ambitions to be a CEO. I think I probably just fell into it.”In this episode, I sat down with Niamh O’Connor, the accidental CEO of Western Force, whose journey from growing up in Ireland to leading a professional rugby organisation is anything but conventional.We dive into:🏉 Why her path to CEO wasn’t linear — and why that’s her strength🚨 The misconceptions people have about leadership roles in elite sport⚖️ The weight of responsibility when your decisions affect real lives and families🇮🇪 How growing up in Ireland shaped her work ethic, humility, and resilience🧠 Why self-awareness — not status — defines great leadershipThis episode peels back the curtain on leadership in high-performance environments — and why the best leaders are often the ones who never chased the title.Follow Niamh on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-o-connor-a4128531/

How do you know when it’s time to make a change? Tracy Fryer lives by the “3 signs” rule — and it’s guided her through business, branding, and massive personal transformation.In this episode, Tracy pulls back the curtain on her journey through corporate life, business building, and a powerful personal reset — from faith to fitness.We dive into:🔁 Her “Three Signs” framework for spotting when something in your life is off🏷️ How your personal brand is built in the quiet moments — not just the logos and taglines⚖️ The deep mindset shifts that finally unlocked long-term weight loss🙏 Why faith became the foundation for navigating uncertainty and realigning her values💡 Rebuilding self-trust after burnout and learning to listen earlier (not just when it’s loud)Tracy doesn’t just talk transformation — she lives it.Connect with Tracy at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandingperth/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry on The Elite Executive Podcast as he interviews Alex Harper, Chief Development Officer at Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.Join us as we discuss:- Swapping war stories of uni life in Liverpool - The vital fundraising done by PCHF to ensure the Perth Children's hospital has the equipment and research needed to get sick kids healthy again- Breaking ground on WAs first hospice for sick kids- The upcoming Give For Kids Day on September 19th.Plus MUCH more...Connect with Alex - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexharperperth/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry on The Elite Executive Podcast as he interviews Shane Lima, Mananging Director at LIMA and Patron Barbers.Join us as we discuss:- Spotting a gap in the market and backing yourself to go after it- How fast growth can break a culture and how to reset it- Why being mindful of aesthetics can be your superpower- Taking a risk on business two with no experience in that sectorPlus MUCH more...Connect with Shane - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-lima-92470714b/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry on The Elite Executive Podcast as he interviews one Mineral Resources GM CSI for the Onslow Iron Project, Gareth O'Neill.Join us as we discuss:- Stepping up to the plate after tragedy- Getting a start in mining after moving across the world- How to set professional goals and see it through- Taking care of your health despite the challenges of a busy careerConnect with Gareth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-o-neill-b974b9100/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry on The Elite Executive Podcast as he interviews one of Perth's hottest criminal defence lawyers, Laura Willox from Timpano Legal.Join us as we discuss:- Why Laura got passionate about law and in particular criminal defence law.- How life changes when you land that big media driven case.- Is law as sexy as Hollywood makes it seem?- The personal toll of the job.Connect with Laura - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-willox-a53a08b9/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry on The Elite Executive Podcast as he interviews Brad Young aka The Grout Guy.Join us as we discuss:- Writing THAT famous jingle over a coffee to the tune of a famous kids song- The challenges of growing The Grout Guy to a national brand- How Brad looks after his health physically and emotionally and balances family despite lofty business goalsConnect with Brad - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-young-66a52a3b/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry on The Elite Executive Podcast as he interviews Harriet Mellor, CEO and Lead Trainer from Your Sales Co.Join us as we discuss:- All things sales, Lead Development and Sales Development as a Service.- How to stay confident and passionate about selling despite rejection or fear- The growth of Your Sales Co. into an international brand Connect with Harriet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-mellor/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews his old childhood friend Rebecca Fitzpatrick, COO and Chief Psychologist at Be Health & Life Wellness.Join us as we discuss:- How thoughts impact success- How our perception of luck impacts us- How we can reframe negative thoughts into positive ones.Plus much more...Connect with Rebecca - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccafitzpatrickconsulting/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews Ruby Omrevjic and Zac Fogarty from 1Recruit.Join us as we discuss:- The journey to setting up your own recruitment business from scratch after experience in other fields- Working with your life partner within a business capacity- Why going the extra mile matters in building long term respect and reputation- Plus much more...Connect with Ruby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-omrevjic-13a1bb2aa/Connect with Zac - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacfogarty/Follow the journey - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1-recruit/posts/?feedView=all

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews Amazon best selling author Daniel Woodrum on the power of systems in creating the life you want.Join us as we discuss:- The Standards System and how to actually create your own 12 personal standards- How to leverage challenges to create better results in your life- The easiest way to become more disciplined - Plus HEAPS more...https://www.instagram.com/daniel_lee_woodrum/?hl=en

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews his fellow countryperson Ashley McGrath on all things gender equity.Join us as we discuss:- CEOs For Gender Equity mission and are they just another radical feminist movement? You may be surprised...- Why there is a gap in leadership roles available to women- How parental leave rights should shift to be more inclusive to both parents- Ashley's personal journey since moving from Ireland to Perth and how the city has changed in that time.- Plus HEAPS more...https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-mcgrath/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceosforgenderequity/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews his long term mentor Craig Ballantyne ahead of his new book release "The Dark Side Of Discipline".On todays episode we cover:- How too much of anything, even discipline, can be a bad thing- Stories of redemption from the "dark side" to a happier place- Strategies to improve discipline in life without pushing it to the extremeDisclaimer - No famous discipline routines were hurt in the making of this podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/craigballantyne/https://www.instagram.com/realcraigballantyne/

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews his friend, author and motivational speaker Paul Turley from Turley Books and What4Services.Paul’s story is hard hitting and emotional. One he takes full responsibility for and now works tirelessly for to leave the youth of today in a better place as a result.https://www.what4services.comhttps://www.turleybooks.com

Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews High Performance Mindset Coach Gavin McHale on the process behind writing his new book Consciouspreneur. Plus the tactics he uses with his high calibre clientele to master their mindsets towards achieving major goals.Connect with me on LinkedIn at:www.linkedin.com/in/executivehealthcoach

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Book your Executive Health Audit here --> https://link.systemisedtoscale.com/widget/bookings/consult-call-30minsJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he interviews Kylie Muriale on her marketing background and how she has build an incredible mindset for resilience in business and through personal challenges.Connect with me on LinkedIn at:www.linkedin.com/in/executivehealthcoachFind Kylie on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-muriale/

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