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In conversation with Gavan O'Brien, managing director, gradireland

In conversation with Gavan O'Brien, managing director, gradireland

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In this episode of Jim and Ellen chat with Gavan O'Brien who following a difficult start to his business career went on to make a success of various roles in the motor and media sectors and now manages a a leading careers platform for students and graduates in Ireland. His story demonstrates the importance of reliance and finding ways to

circumvent obstacles along the way. Among the topics touched on are relationship development, unusual customer service and battling for a role for which you have a great interest but no experience or family background to build on. Putting a young family before a successful career in media that had him travelling 5 hours each day is another challenge Gavan faced. He resigned that position just as the downturn in the economy hit and he spent 18 months out of work. He used that time to achieve an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Warwick Business School.


This is a conversation full of stories about a lived experience and a key message that your early education and business experience does not have to define what you will become or the success that will bring.

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