In this edition of the "Irish Goodbye Business Podcast" Brian Pennells introduces special guest Laura Chambers, who shared insights from her career journey, starting from event management to the cosmetic surgery industry, where she quickly rose to director level. Laura then transitioned to a Fortune 50 Multinational health care company, spending 11 years in various international leadership roles, including Head of Customer Experience and Chief of Staff for the UK. This Key discussions details the importance of effective stakeholder management, the importance of clear communication, a common-sense approach to problem-solving, the "action over perfection" mindset in leadership and the power of "why"!#IrishGoodbyePodcast #BusinessPodcast #CareerConversations #LeadershipPodcast #lauraChambers

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 13 🎙️

From Chicago to the world — where deep dish meets global grit — we bring you the story of Brian Samson.

Brian’s journey is one of resilience, travel, and vision. He’s built opportunities across Latin America by championing near-shore working models and contract labor innovation, creating real impact for businesses and people alike.

This episode is about more than business. It’s about opening doors, bridging cultures, and seeing possibilities where others see limits.

Tune in and hear how Brian turned determination into opportunity:
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Episode 12: The Power of “And” with Matt ElliottOn this episode of The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Elliott — an experienced banking executive turned advisor, public speaker, and author, and all round really great guy!Matt shares insights from his years in banking, how he now helps leaders and organizations think differently, and why embracing the power of “and” can change the way you approach both business and life. We also get a preview of the new book he’s working on, available along with more of his ideas at www.bluelakeideas.com.If you’re interested in leadership, fresh perspectives, and practical wisdom from someone who’s lived it, this conversation is for you.#IrishGoodbyePodcast #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #CareerGrowth #PublicSpeaking #Banking #Advisor #Author #ThePowerOfAnd

In this edition of the Irish Goodbye Business PodCast we interview Julia Caldwell.Detective Julia "Jules" Caldwell served Ewing Township, New Jersey, for over 13 years, excelling in over 500 criminal investigations due to her strong ability to "read people" and connect clues.Key career highlights:2010: Graduated from Mercer County Police Academy; began as 911 operator, then Campus Police Officer at College of New Jersey Police Department.2012: Received Command Citation Award and Meritorious Service Award for exceptional actions.2013: Transferred to Ewing Police Department, serving three years in Patrol Division.2016: Moved to Administrative Division, managing department accreditation and conducting background investigations.Late 2017: Promoted to detective, joined Professional Standards Bureau (internal affairs, training, SOPs, accreditation).2018: Earned Exceptional Service Award.Late 2018: Joined Criminal Investigations Bureau, investigating major crimes.June 2, 2022: Suffered line-of-duty injury rescuing a dog from a burning home.2022-2023: Awarded Meritorious Service Award and Heroism Award for her actions.July 2023: Retired from police service.Julia has been a big advocate for women and continues to advocate for the unsolved 1977 murder of Sigrid Stevenson, a case featured in the July 2024 Netflix series Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 4, Episode 4. She resides in Lambertville, New Jersey, with her husband, Jeffrey, and their Belgian Malinois, Oliver. Jules holds a Bachelor of Arts from William Paterson University and plans to pursue post-baccalaureate studies in psychology.#TheIrishGoodbyePodcast #SalesLeadership #GenAI #AgenticAI #ValueSelling #CLevelConversations #BusinessPodcast #CX #DataDrivenSales #ExecutivePresence #SalesMindset #CareerGrowth #AthleteToExecutive #IrishAbroad #FromTheCourtToTheBoardroom

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 10 – Todd KlimkowskiFrom the grit of college basketball courts to the strategy rooms of Fortune 500 boardrooms, Todd Klimkowski brings the same energy, discipline, and preparation that elite athletes and top executives swear by. In this episode, Todd shares what it really takes to perform at the highest level — whether you're closing multi-million dollar AI deals or running a play in the final seconds.We get into the mindset behind consistent top 1% sales performance, what great preparation actually looks like, and how value selling at the executive level has evolved in the age of GenAI. If you've ever wondered how to hold your own in a room full of CFOs or why “the win” happens long before the pitch, this one’s for you.Tune in to hear the real conversations, the mental preparation, and the leadership lessons that separate good from great.#TheIrishGoodbyePodcast #ToddKlimkowski #SalesLeadership #GenAI #AgenticAI #ValueSelling #CLevelConversations #BusinessPodcast #CX #DataDrivenSales #ExecutivePresence #SalesMindset #CareerGrowth #AthleteToExecutive #IrishAbroad #FromTheCourtToTheBoardroom

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 9 – Dale Zwizinsky
From picking corn, to coding, to selling software at Oracle and beyond — DaleZwizinsky has lived the full arc of reinvention.
In this episode, Dale walks us through his journey from blue-collar roots tobig tech boardrooms, and eventually, to running his own consulting firm helpingcompanies map their revenue futures.

With humor, honesty, and hard-won insight, Daleshares lessons on building trust in enterprise sales, managing burnout, and howto stop chasing metrics and start solving real problems.

This one’s for the builders, the pivoters, andanyone trying to grow a career that aligns with who they really are.

Leave your thoughts in the comments, share itwith someone navigating a big career move, and subscribe for more real talk at The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast.

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The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 8 – Murray Grubb Jr.From being the trusted voice of a bank in a call center in Scotland to leading sales strategy at Salesforce for the public sector in the UK, Murray Grubb Jr.’s path is proof that grit, self-awareness, and a good sense of humor can take you further than any MBA.In this episode, Murray shares raw stories from the early grind, what it means to grow into leadership (not just land the title), and why being curious, and brutally honest, is still underrated in business. Along the way, he drops insights on coaching, the power of mentoring, and navigating career detours with humility and confidence.If there are questions you would like to see put to Murray and other, please suggest in the comments.Drop your thoughts in the comments, share it with someone on their own career climb, and subscribe for more real talk at The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast.#TheIrishGoodbyePodcast #SalesLeadership #CareerGrowth #Scottish #BusinessPodcast #RealTalkBusiness #MurrayGrubbJr #SalesforceStories #IrishAbroad #CareerJourneys #PodcastLife #LeadershipLessons

In this episode, Brian Pennells sits down with Matt Barston for a deep dive into the world of technical selling and sales leadership. Matt walks us through his unique journey—from BDR to Customer Success, Account Management, and now leading a team of Solution Engineers. Along the way, he shares real talk on what makes the AE and SE relationship click, how to coach effectively, and why curiosity is one of the most underrated traits in modern sales.Whether you're climbing the sales ladder or leading from the front, Matt’s insights on team development, morale, and defining your own version of success are not to be missed.Tune in for an honest, tactical conversation that’s packed with lessons for sellers, leaders, and anyone navigating a career in tech.🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.#TechSales #SalesLeadership #SolutionEngineering #CuriousSeller #AEandSE #CareerGrowth #SalesPodcast #B2BSales #CoachingInSales #IrishGoodbyePodcast