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Off the Fence with Purpose

Off the Fence with Purpose

By: Jim Walsh
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A podcast for those seeking purpose in their work, whether staying in their current job or considering a career change.

Hosted by communications expert Jim Walsh and Mettacomms data prophet Ellen Gunning

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

    In conversation with Gavan O'Brien, managing director, gradireland
    May 6 2025

    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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    45 mins
  • Episode 5 with Conor Lynch

    Episode 5 with Conor Lynch
    Apr 21 2025

    Conor Lynch an award winning digital business innovator and educator talks to Jim and Ellen about a career which has moved through the various waves of information technology communications, from the internet, through digital and social media and now AI.

    The conversation also covers building a personal brand plus learning and earning in a world where it has been suggested that up to 50% of workers may be freelancing in 10 years.

    Conor says that success at work has never been more complex in this era of juggling jobs, side hustles and going solo. He also says that while there is such complexity most advice remains anchored in traditional linear careers. And this overlooks the unstoppable rise of self-employment and blended careers.

    His new book Multi-Me is the definitive call to action for ambitious workers of today who seek a long-term career plan.

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    46 mins
  • In conversation with Carmel Doyle

    In conversation with Carmel Doyle
    Apr 7 2025
    The guest in this episode of Off the Fence with Purpose is Carmel Doyle who was recently conferred with the honour of a Life Fellowship from the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII). Carmel has had a varied career since leaving school at 17. Having started her career in research with NCB Stockbrokers, She then worked in corporate PR with Heneghan, Edelman, Keating & Associates and Text 100 before setting up her own communications training business.. Carmel is a graduate of both the Marketing Institute of Ireland and the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a former president of PRII and has won several awards for excellence in fundraising, communications and good governance. She has been Communications Director and CEO of the national charity, The Jack and Jill Foundation and is currently CEO of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund. Carmel talks about her mentors including Dermot Desmond at NCB Stockebrokers and Jonathan Irwin at the Jack and Jill Foundation. The key lessons from her career she says is always have a go, be confident and don’t be afraid to ask for advice.



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    45 mins

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