IMI Talking Leadership

Claire is a trailblazer in digital HR transformation. Founder and CEO of Quantum HR, Claire holds Chartered Member status with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has a master’s level qualification in Human Resources Management. Her approach combines practical experience and a deep understanding of HR challenges with a strategic use of technology to create high-performing teams. Her mission is to provide innovative, technology-driven HR solutions that streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and support organisations through their digital transformation journey.

A Model for Inspiring Leadership with Dr. Feena May by Irish Management Institute

Andrew Saffron is a leadership strategist and author, with a passion for helping organisations accelerate cultural transformation. He is the author of Better Culture, Faster, a practical guide for leaders who want to move beyond buzzwords and create lasting cultural change at speed and scale. In his work, Andrew blends real-world experience with research-driven insights to show how leaders can align strategy, culture, and performance. His approach emphasises clarity, momentum, and measurable impact - enabling organisations to adapt quickly while strengthening engagement and trust.

Organisational Resilience with David Denyer by Irish Management Institute

Resilient High Performance with Ronan Harrington by Irish Management Institute

Spencer is an INSEAD Associate Professor, TED speaker, and founder of The Creative Collaboratorium. His work with Google, Salesforce, and Deloitte has helped executive teams make culture measurable and directly tied to performance outcomes.

What does the rise of AI mean for human relationships? How can you build a prompt library? Is generative AI taking away from human creativity? Kieran Gilmurray dives into your most burning AI questions - and the answers might surprise you!

Changing careers isn't just for mid-level professionals - but it's a bit more complex at higher levels. Financial advisor Dave Quinn discusses tips for changing career at a senior level, financial implications, and transferable skills.

Nowadays, everyone is expected to be a hybrid manager, but very few people actually have training in how to do so effectively. John Dore talks hybrid leadership, social capital... and AI action figures.

Multi-award winning DEI executive, Sheree Atcheson discusses bias, privilege, and what Irish businesses can do right now to foster an inclusive culture at work.

We met up with Derek Howard to discuss why B2B sales strategies are so important, how to build relationships with your key clients, and what senior leaders should be doing to enhance B2B growth.

What makes the smartest teams? How will we use AI in the future? And why is being human good? We met up with theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming to get all the details.

Inclusive leadership is about so much more than just diversity. So how do phycological safety, different ways of thinking, and unconscious bias all relate to this important topic? We discussed all of this and more with Sile Walsh.

Why do some businesses just feel different? What can we learn from the way restaurants do business? Jayson Moran dives into how leaders can help build and maintain organisational culture.

Chris Roebuck has interviewed some of the world's top leaders - so, what can we learn from them? These are the key leadership trends for 2025, and how they can take your organisation from good to great. To hear the CEO interviews Chris mentions and learn more from his articles and TV interviews head to his website - https://chrisroebuck.live/.

From conversations about AI, to insights on crafting connections, we covered a wide range of topics, alongside global thought leaders. These are some of our highlights of 2024.

People are living longer, and traditional ways of work are changing. In this episode of the Talking Leadership podcast, Lynda Gratton discusses the new multi-stage life, the impacts of the pandemic on the future of work, and why freelance is the future.

How do we ensure that customers feel connected, in the age of social media? How do you decide if TikTok is right for your business? Can online customer support backfire? All this and more with digital marketing expert, Eva Perez.

How can businesses mitigate geopolitical risks? What does the rise of right-wing populism mean for your industry? And just how bleak does the future really look? Economist and Professor, Christopher Hartwell, explores these questions on the IMI Talking Leadership podcast.

What do attached bottle caps and Teslas have in common? How can climate change disrupt your supply chain? Is AI sustainable? All this and more with sustainability expert, Paul Begley.

AI expert, Kieran Gilmurray, dives into how leaders can develop and AI roadmap, how to get buy-in from key stakeholders, and what new AI technologies are coming in the near future.

Is your organisation committing one of the 7 sins of ESG Management? Are you prepared for mandatory reporting? Pablo Collazzo discusses how sustainability requires a full mindset shift.

Why is it important for non-financial managers to have a basic understanding of financial concepts? What key financial terms should you be familiar with? How can you avoid being overwhelmed by numbers? Kery Hamman discusses.

Data, and particularly data literacy are key for all organisations in the modern world. It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at- start up, SME, major international business. Tony Moroney joins us to discuss how organisations can make better use of data, and how individuals can ensure that they're data literate.

What skills do IT leaders need to develop, to move from an individual contributor to a management role? How can leaders in the IT sector get buy-in from senior stakeholders, and efficiently manage transformation projects? Is it possible to keep remote IT teams engaged? We met up with Margit Takacs to discuss.

How can AI be leveraged in different areas of the organisations? How can companies retain talent in an age of AI? How can leaders manage risks associated with bias and data protection?

How can leaders leverage paradoxes? How can we prepare for unforeseen circumstances? And why is carving out time for deep thinking so important? All this and more with leadership and strategy expert, Kriti Jain.

How has the workplace changed over the past several years? What challenges do organisations face when trying to pivot away from a remote working model? What role does AI play in the Future of Work? Kevin Empey discusses all of these topics.

Why is embedding sustainable change - not just any kind of change - so important? How can leaders get buy-in from employees and stakeholders? And what are the risks of not implementing change in a sustainable way? This episode of the Talking Leadership podcast discusses all of this and more.

Why skills are more important than software, how you can keep stakeholders and teams on the same page, and essentials project management tips from The Jungle Book. James Louttit explores all of this and more.

Will generative AI become as ubiquitous as wifi? How can we hire people for potential, rather than skills? And what would happen if Spotify started automating their artists? Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic dives into all of this and more.

How can you create a compelling strategy story? And why is storytelling so important in business? Most important of all, what can kids tell us about being strategic? All this and more with Padraig Hyland.

Enda Campbell of Irish Life Wellbeing discusses why workplace wellbeing initiatives are so important, how employees can advocate for their mental and physical health, and how we can get fit this April. Register to take part in the Workplace Fitness Challenge: https://mylife.irishlife.ie/wfc-2024/early-registration

How will the convergence of technology disrupt all industries? What do you need to know about deepfakes? And why do so many digital transformation projects fail? All this and more with Kamales Lardi.

What do HR professionals need to know about AI? How can you help to future-proof your organisation? Is the Four Day Work Week the future? Marianne Roux dives into all this and more.

How is hybrid working impacting your mental health? Why did we get PTSD symptoms from COVID-19? How can leaders foster a environment where people want to go to work? All this and more with business psychologist, Alan Lyons.

How curiosity help with internal communications? When might best practice be the worst ideas? Are AI selfies the future? Internal comms expert Joanna Parsons dives into all of this and more.

Futurist Gerd Leonhard gives some insights into future trends like proactive healthcare, the importance of sustainability, and AI in the workforce.

From AI baristas to holograms and health tech - Tony Moroney shares the most impressive technology and innovation from this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

How does Netflix use customer data to commission new content? How is AI impacting the world of human workers? What can we learn from a fish farm in Sweden? All this and more with futurist Bernard Marr.

We look back on some of our best moments of 2023, from AI to innovation, to creating workplace culture. Hear from guests like Bruce Daisley, Ian Kierans, Marianne Roux, Sinead Kane, and others.

HR expert and analyst Mervyn Dinnen shares insights into how to create an effective talent management strategy, how flexibility is key to recruitment, and how you can win the talent relay race.

Did you know that having a friend at work helps with staff retention? Have you thought about how remote work is a diversity & inclusion issue? Are you aware of the connection between health and social groups? Bruce Daisley sheds light on all of this and more.

What is Transformational Leadership, and how can leaders inspire teams to exceed all expectations? How you you foster a culture of psychological safety? Roger Delves explores all this and more.

How can leaders build trust in a team? How can we strengthen social connections? How can leaders get off the dancefloor and onto the balcony? Leadership Coach Colette Cahalane shares her insights.

We met up with Malene Rydahl to discuss the values of effective leaders, how you can promote wellbeing and performance in your team, and and how we can all be a little more Danish.

Why is humility so important in leadership? How can you lead with compassion? What does it mean to achieve "radical candor"? Executive coach Paula Mullin builds on insights from her recent webinar, in this edition of the podcast.

Applying 20% of the innovation tools and techniques available will probably give you 80% of the results. The big question is: which 20% of the tools and techniques should you apply? We dive into innovation in business with Ian Kierans.

What can our kids teach us about creativity? Why can't we put seats on the wings of planes? We dive into the meaty details with Jay Chopra.

We caught up with Morgan McKeagney to talk about why creative problem solving is so important, how organisations can break down barriers to creativity, and how Brexit might have been done differently.