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One-to-one conversations between Sean O'Rourke and well-known individuals. Featured guests are prominent in public service, culture, sport and business and these long-form conversations explore their motivations, achievements and regrets; in short, what made them the people they are.

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Consultant Psychiatrist, Head of Addiction Services at St John Of God University Hospital and Clinical Professor at UCD’s School of Medicine Professor Colin O’Gara speaks to Sean about growing up in Cork in a family steeped in rugby and although he d... more

Former Director of Radio Programming and Public Affairs in RTÉ Kevin Healy joins Sean to share his journey as a journalist for the Cork Examiner and RTÉ and his decision to change careers in his fifties to retrain as a barrister. He opens up about th... more

Chartered Counselling Psychologist and lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in TU Dublin Leslie Shoemaker shares her journey with Sean from Pittsburgh to Ireland and how her dad’s side are one of the founding families of Pe... more

Manager of Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap, chief commercial officer at Bohemians Football Club and former owner of Bang Bang cafe in Phibsboro Daniel Lambert joins Sean to share his journey from working in the Department of Foreign Affairs and the United... more

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Kevin Healy
One-time broadcaster, Director of Radio Programming and Public Affairs at RTÉ
RTÉ
Episode: Kevin Healy
Leslie Shoemaker
Chartered counseling psychologist, co-founder of OCD Ireland, lecturer at TU Dublin
TU Dublin; OCD Ireland
Episode: Leslie Shoemaker
Daniel Lambert
Manager of Kneecap; Chief Commercial Officer at Bohemians Football Club; former public service professional
Kneecap / Bohemians FC
Episode: Daniel Lambert
Darragh Ennis
Quiz expert and scientist, known for The Chase and Beat The Chasers
The Chase / Beat The Chasers
Episode: Darragh Ennis
Daíthí Ó Ceallaigh
Former Irish diplomat, prominent in European affairs and Anglo-I Irish relations
Institute for European Affairs; Innovate Ireland (Chair)
Episode: Dáithí O’Ceallaigh
Alex Cooney
Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Cyber Safe Kids
Cyber Safe Kids
Episode: Alex Cooney
Eoghan Murphy
Former Fine Gael TD and Housing Minister; OSCE observer
OSCE; former Irish government minister
Episode: Eoghan Murphy
Fintan Drury
Journalist, communications, business, and sports executive
Drury Communications; Paddy Power; Anglo Irish Bank (board member); RTÉ (former journalist)
Episode: Fintan Drury
Isabel Garvey
Former Chief Operating Officer, Warner Music UK
Warner Music UK
Episode: Isabel Garvey

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Sean O'Rourke
Host of one-to-one conversations with well-known individuals, exploring their motivations, achievements, and regrets.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Hit and miss

    Sean is a personable and interested interviewer, some guests and interviews land more than others. The Lelia Doonan interview was superb. Scope to probe more into the careers of former politicians and broadcasters. Some episodes are dull/disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Awesome.

    For anybody who wants to take a trip down memory Lane to their days in Galway in the heady 70s and beyond, this is a treasure. Ollie’s love for Galway shines through. He turned down the chance to tour with The Boomtown Rats for goodness sake!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peadar Og
    United Statesa year ago
  • Aileen Hickie

    What a fascinating Lady. So interesting. A wonderful sense of humour and a terrific personality. Full of energy and enthusiasm and life experience. Thank you Sean for bringing her to the forefront in this interview. I think we would all like to hear more from her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    singalng
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Aileen Hickie

    What a fascinating Lady. So interesting. A wonderful sense of humour and a terrific personality. Full of energy and enthusiasm and life experience.

    Thank you Sean for bringing her to the forefront in this interview. I think we would all like to hear more from her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    singalng
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Sean ORourke podcast

    It is very obvious that Sean Orourke researches comprehensively for his listeners- I continue to be delighted with the manner Sean can change direction in his interviews

    His recent podcast with both Richard Bruton and sky Journalist Enda are two examples time to update your guest list Sean

    Thomas Morris Gormally

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas francis Fredrick
    Ireland2 years ago

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Leslie Shoemaker
Q: Can you tell us about Esteem and its impact on women in engineering?
Esteem created a mentoring ecosystem with female students and industry mentors, aiming to counter the leaky pipeline and empower women to stay in engineering through support, networking, and visibility of role models.
Leslie Shoemaker
Q: What makes ACT different from traditional CBT in treating OCD?
ACT expands beyond trying to control thoughts; it emphasizes accepting internal experiences while committing to value-driven actions, which often yields longer-lasting change.
Leslie Shoemaker
Q: How did OCD become a central focus of your practice?
OCD became a central focus after a client with OCD visited her practice, and word spread about her work in that area, leading to more cases and a community that valued her expertise.
Alex Cooney
Q: What has been the evolution of your approach from education to broader advocacy and policy engagement?
The early emphasis on education showed limits, so they expanded into public awareness campaigns, parental support, and lobbying for policy changes, recognizing the need for a comprehensive strategy that includes regulation and standards for age verification and safer online environments.
Alex Cooney
Q: How did your background in international development lead you to found Cyber Safe Kids?
Her work in social justice and with diverse communities exposed the vulnerabilities of children online, inspiring a focus on education plus systemic safeguards, ultimately leading to a nonprofit mission to empower children, parents, teachers, and policymakers.

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This podcast features in-depth conversations with a variety of notable guests, primarily from realms such as public service, culture, sport, and business. The discussions provide listeners with rich insights into the personal and professional journeys of these individuals, delving into their motivations, achievements, and regrets. Featured guests have included industry leaders, advocates, and creatives, each sharing their unique experiences and perspectives on success, resilience, and societal issues. The format encourages a reflective narrative style that allows listeners to connect deeply with the stories shared, making it ideal for those interested in personal growth, cultural dialogues, and the lessons of accomplished lives.

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1. Kevin Healy
2. Leslie Shoemaker
3. Daniel Lambert
4. Darragh Ennis
5. Daíthí Ó Ceallaigh
6. Alex Cooney
7. Eoghan Murphy
8. Fintan Drury

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