Fuzion Win Happy Podcast

In this episode I chat with Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, the organisation that is dedicated to looking after SMEs in Ireland. Neil has had a fascinating life and career that brought him from the senior ranks of the Irish Defence Forces to leading an organisation that is critical to the Irish economy. We speak about his time in Lebanon, the terrible situation in Afghanistan, Covid, Brexit, and other big challenges for SMEs and being a "Sharp Shooter"! Enjoy the show!  This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

Singer, songwriter, producer, copywriter and voice over artist, Suzanne Rhatigan talks about her fascinating career as being a series of misses. Stock Aitken and Waterman, Phil Ramone, Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Kim Wilde, Shay Healy, MTUSA, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, two albums, a record company and her own studio. What do you think? Let's hear from Suzanne and her 50 greatest misses!  Enjoy the show This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

When a doctor decided to do an internal examination and feel the breasts of a 15 year old girl who was in hospital for an eye procedure, it changed her life immediately. A chance meeting nearly 30 years later set Jacqui Taaffe finally on a path of healing an towards a career of coaching and she also wrote  book called "Inspire, Heal, Empower". On the podcast Jacqui shares her experience, her recovery and explains how the toolkit in her book can help you release your best self. Enjoy the show ! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter   

It is fitting that episode 200 features Sinead Cabot of Cabot Wines as she epitomises the spirit of Win Happy and why I started this podcast in the first place. Sinead has lived a fascinating life, she has an incredible attitude and she keeps riding the waves trusting where they will bring her. From Newry to London, from Dublin to Westport and then to Kog in Slovenia. From accountancy to music PR for the Chieftans to starting a wine business in Ireland and then leaping into the wine making business. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In this big conversation with Greg Touhy and Paul Martin of the Cantec Group, we discuss their unlikely merger, but one that makes total sense when looked at through a different lens. When your customers want to do less of what you have been selling them for 27 years it is time to think about exiting or to embrace this change. We chat about family business, motivation, attitudes towards risk, entrepreneurship and what it means to be happy! Enjoy the show.. This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In this episode I chat with Amy McKeogh, of Fior Studios and the founder and creative force behind the Design Pop festival, which happens in Cork between 27th and 29th August, 2021. This festival by architects and food producers, which can be experienced through pavilions, exhibitions and talks is a huge credit to the determined Amy, who had to cancel last minute in 2020 due to Covid. In our chat she outlines the full itinerary for the festival. We need people like Amy who take on such brave initiatives motivated simply by her passion for her craft. Enjoy the show!      Click here to listen to a previous episode with Amy where we chat about her life and career. This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In part two of this two part podcast I chat with journalist and author, Ralph Riegel. We chat about the important role of journalism, the challenges the industry faces and the huge need to battle "fake news", delivering truth that people can have faith in. We also chat about the ethics of the role, the personal impact of the job from some of the stories that must be covered, and some fantastic stories along the way. Enjoy the show!  This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In part one of this two part podcast I chat with journalist and author, Ralph Riegel. Ralph has been a journalist for nearly 30 years and he has lived through huge changes in the profession, with one of his friends calling him the "Blacksmith of this Generation"  We chat about Afghanistan, his American father who served in the navy during WW2, his book writing and the quality of life we are lucky to enjoy in Ireland. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie   

When Anthony Quigley took a job with an unknown company in 1992 called Microsoft, did he have any idea the career path ahead! This is a really interesting conversation about the evolution of digital, entrepreneurship, seizing opportunities, taking risks and some insights into his ventures including the (DMI) Digital Marketing Institute, the Code Institute and his latest venture the Corporate Governance Institute. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter 

In this special episode I chat with colourful and passionate, renowned Irish artist Elisabeth Cope at her home in Shankill Castle, Co.Kilkenny. I was privileged to experience a sneak preview of her "9,000 babies ?" exhibition which features her work and work by guest artists. It is shocking, thought provoking and even uplifting, inspired by the deep scar on Irish society, that is the Magdalene Laundries.  The exhibition runs until August 22nd, 2021. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In this episode I chat with one of Cork's most fantastic ambassadors, John Coleman, aka "Concierge John", Concierge Manager of Fota Island Resort,  John has a great story complete with some big personal bumps along the way and at the tender age of 48 he decided to follow his dream and became a concierge at the Metropole Hotel. He talks about the importance of finding Teddy, why we need human signposts in our cities, what makes a great concierge and the prestigious awards that he has won. Enjoy the show!    This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In this episode I chat with Aideen Quirke of Cork Printmakers about her career, this special members organisation and some of the fantastic work that is happening including by an interesting group of young people from the migrant community. She talks about art as a "precarious career choice", the importance of making art more accessible and the role of art in culture, in therapy, in communicating big issues and in our cities and country. Enjoy the show!   This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

I chat with a huge nature advocate, Shirley Clerkin, Heritage Officer with Monaghan County Council about her role and more importantly how we can all get back to nature this summer! She speaks of Richard Louv's book "Last Child in the Woods" and what he refers to as "nature deficit disorder" and the effect it has on our children. Shirley suggests some really practical and  fun ways to get children back into nature and reawakening all of their senses and maybe ours as well! Less screen time and more green time.. Enjoy the show This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie   

In this episode I chat with Brian Bowler, General Manager of the Montenotte Hotel and President of the Irish Hospitality Institute. Brian chats about his Dingle hospitality roots, the fantastic career opportunities in the sector and the role the IHI plays in encouraging people within this diverse industry, that comes with an international passport. He also chats about the ongoing transformation of the fabulous Montenotte Hotel, the challenges posed by Covid and some exciting new developments. Enjoy the show!  This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

In this special episode I chat with Elizabeth Adeyemo, an incredibly impressive and powerful young woman and host of the "Forget the walls" podcast. She has a big story that shines a spotlight on Direct Provision, race, humanity and survival and the special friends that are there for you when you are at your lowest ebb. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

Who better to talk to about the brutal unsolved murder of the beautiful, 39 year old French woman, Sophie Toscan du Plantier nearly 25 years ago in a beautiful, rugged spot in West Cork, than the author of "A Dream of Death" a book about the tragic case that still intrigues to this day. In my chat with the author Ralph Riegel, a journalist with the Irish Independent, who covered the case extensively, he provides huge detail about the case and unique insights into the many characters who are involved including Ian Bailey, Jules Thomas, Marie Farrell and Sophie's family. Sophie RIP This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie      

A great company or organisation needs a great board. Kieran Moynihan, CEO of Board Excellence explains that to have a great board you need good governance, a strong chair and the right mix of independently minded non executive directors who are willing to challenge, ask the right questions and provide real support and direction to the executive team. A typical dangerous scenario is when a Chief Executive overpowers the board and there is no oversight. I talk about this and much more in this big conversation with Kieran. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie     

We celebrate our LGBT community and PRIDE month by having a big conversation about the topic with special guests, Singer/Songwriter, Jack O'Rourke, former Rose of Tralee and MEP, Maria Walsh and Ciara Jordan, Head of Communications with Fuzion. Is there still a need for Pride month and who is it actually for, were our big questions and the answer is a resounding YES! All you need is love, and that starts with self love. This episode also features two fantastic songs from Jack: Silence and Opera on the top floor Enjoy the show and Happy Pride!  This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

Our good friend, Brendan Murphy of the band THE 4 OF US shares his experience of this crazy Covid period. Surprisingly, instead of being despondent he was really positive and enthusiastic as he has grabbed the opportunity to jump off the comfortable treadmill to learn new tricks, get closer to the fanbase and even invite them into the song writing process for the new album! Enjoy the chat and some of these new songs! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie 

On this podcast I chat with successful entrepreneur, Joanne Hession who talks about her life, her career and what brought her to her latest venture, the non-profit training organisation, LIFT. Joanne says leadership is a muscle that can be trained and everyone, regardless of what they do in life can be a great leader. An early experience in Rwanda taught her that no one can steal education from you and this set her on this special path. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg’s blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie