Leadership Roots with Mark Redmond en Redmond Coaching for Impact Ltd What lies at the root of great leadership? Mark Redmond explores the answer to this question in candid conversations with Irish leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds in sport, business, academia and beyond. Together with his guests, he explores the turning points that changed their paths; the challenges they faced, the chances they took, and the people who helped them get to the top of their chosen pursuit. Drawing on Mark's experience as a former leader in two of Ireland’s most influential business organisations and as a leadership coach at Redmond Coaching, Leadership Roots weaves practical insight with powerful personal stories offering hard-won lessons and thoughtful advice for the leaders of tomorrow in every episode. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6da68dfe-d76d-11f0-946e-1747ff7c10a1/image/e2a48ba668e853bbf5a7a434c2acd1c3.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Leadership Roots with Mark Redmond episodic Mark Redmond What lies at the root of great leadership? Mark Redmond explores the answer to this question in candid conversations with Irish leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds in sport, business, academia and beyond. Together with his guests, he explores the turning points that changed their paths; the challenges they faced, the chances they took, and the people who helped them get to the top of their chosen pursuit. Drawing on Mark's experience as a former leader in two of Ireland’s most influential business organisations and as a leadership coach at Redmond Coaching, Leadership Roots weaves practical insight with powerful personal stories offering hard-won lessons and thoughtful advice for the leaders of tomorrow in every episode. What lies at the root of great leadership? Mark Redmond explores the answer to this question in candid conversations with Irish leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds in sport, business, academia and beyond. Together with his guests, he explores the turning points that changed their paths; the challenges they faced, the chances they took, and the people who helped them get to the top of their chosen pursuit. Drawing on Mark's experience as a former leader in two of Ireland’s most influential business organisations and as a leadership coach at Redmond Coaching, Leadership Roots weaves practical insight with powerful personal stories offering hard-won lessons and thoughtful advice for the leaders of tomorrow in every episode.

]]> Mark Redmond conor@headstuff.org “Only you can plan and manage your career” with Bob Savage, one of Ireland’s most experienced corporate leaders. Bob shares the insights he has gained from his many roles including as senior multinational leader, board chair and strategy advisor. He talks about the key skills of authentic leadership, his leadership formula, showing political awareness and leading with empathy. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 7 Mark Redmond Bob shares the insights he has gained from his many roles including as senior multinational leader, board chair and strategy advisor. He talks about the key skills of authentic leadership, his leadership formula, showing political awareness and leading with empathy. Bob shares the insights he has gained from his many roles including as senior multinational leader, board chair and strategy advisor. He talks about the key skills of authentic leadership, his leadership formula, showing political awareness and leading with empathy.

]]> 2196 “They think I can do it, so maybe I can do it” with Davinia Conlan - Citi Country Officer Ireland. Davinia talks about her journey from being “the lawyer at the table to the leader at the table”. She shares her experiences on showing up and being visible, managing the inner critic, the importance of self-care and achieving balance. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 Mark Redmond Davinia talks about her journey from being “the lawyer at the table to the leader at the table”. She shares her experiences on showing up and being visible, managing the inner critic, the importance of self-care and achieving balance. Davinia talks about her journey from being “the lawyer at the table to the leader at the table”. She shares her experiences on showing up and being visible, managing the inner critic, the importance of self-care and achieving balance.


]]> 2185 “The goal was so etched in my mind that I had to finish” with Caitríona Jennings, Olympian, world-record breaking Ultra-runner and VP Aircraft Trading In this frank and inspiring conversation, Caitríona talks to Mark about running the marathon at the 2012 Olympics, breaking the 100 mile record and how she juggles her career as a senior executive in aircraft trading with her elite athletics career. She also talks about how to know when you should back yourself and when you should seek help as well as setting and achieving goals. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 Mark Redmond In this frank and inspiring conversation, Caitríona talks to Mark about running the marathon at the 2012 Olympics, breaking the 100 mile record and how she juggles her career as a senior executive in aircraft trading with her elite athletics career. She also talks about how to know when you should back yourself and when you should seek help as well as setting and achieving goals. In this frank and inspiring conversation, Caitríona talks to Mark about running the marathon at the 2012 Olympics, breaking the 100 mile record and how she juggles her career as a senior executive in aircraft trading with her elite athletics career. She also talks about how to know when you should back yourself and when you should seek help as well as setting and achieving goals.

]]> 2386 no “Leadership is a disposition and attitude, not just a role” with Prof. Daire Keogh, President of Dublin City University Daire talks to Mark about becoming President of DCU at the start of the Covid pandemic. He explains how he kept the university focussed on its mission at a time of global crisis. Daire shares his insights on building and supporting great teams, the importance of character and showing up for others. His vision for DCU graduates is that they are grounded as regards their discipline as well as being rounded as individuals without a sense of entitlement.   Explainer:  “The Woodquay Campaign” drew huge public support in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s for the preservation of an important Viking settlement site rather than the construction of a new HQ for Dublin Corporation. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 Mark Redmond Daire talks to Mark about becoming President of DCU at the start of the Covid pandemic. He explains how he kept the university focussed on its mission at a time of global crisis. Daire shares his insights on building and supporting great teams, the importance of character and showing up for others. His vision for DCU graduates is that they are grounded as regards their discipline as well as being rounded as individuals without a sense of entitlement.   Explainer:  “The Woodquay Campaign” drew huge public support in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s for the preservation of an important Viking settlement site rather than the construction of a new HQ for Dublin Corporation. Daire talks to Mark about becoming President of DCU at the start of the Covid pandemic. He explains how he kept the university focussed on its mission at a time of global crisis. Daire shares his insights on building and supporting great teams, the importance of character and showing up for others. His vision for DCU graduates is that they are grounded as regards their discipline as well as being rounded as individuals without a sense of entitlement.

 

Explainer:

 “The Woodquay Campaign” drew huge public support in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s for the preservation of an important Viking settlement site rather than the construction of a new HQ for Dublin Corporation.

]]> 2127 no “You have to have enough knowledge to be dangerous”  with Mark Cockerill, Senior Vice-President, ServiceNow and Head of ServiceNow Ireland. It’s all about knowing when to shift gears and to channel rage in this conversation with Mark Cockerill. Mark says that “AI is changing everything, every 90 days” and explains what this means for leaders and what it means for him as a leader with “… one of the fastest growing software companies in the world”. He also explains that being a compelling storyteller is what separates leaders from managers and he gives his advice on how to manage below par performance.   Explainers: “SaaS based company” means a company that provides software as a service. “Floppy disks” are removable, magnetic storage media that were a primary way to store and transfer computer data from the 1970s to the 1990’s. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 Mark Redmond It’s all about knowing when to shift gears and to channel rage in this conversation with Mark Cockerill. Mark says that “AI is changing everything, every 90 days” and explains what this means for leaders and what it means for him as a leader with “… one of the fastest growing software companies in the world”. He also explains that being a compelling storyteller is what separates leaders from managers and he gives his advice on how to manage below par performance.   Explainers: “SaaS based company” means a company that provides software as a service. “Floppy disks” are removable, magnetic storage media that were a primary way to store and transfer computer data from the 1970s to the 1990’s. It’s all about knowing when to shift gears and to channel rage in this conversation with Mark Cockerill. Mark says that “AI is changing everything, every 90 days” and explains what this means for leaders and what it means for him as a leader with “… one of the fastest growing software companies in the world”.


He also explains that being a compelling storyteller is what separates leaders from managers and he gives his advice on how to manage below par performance.

 

Explainers:

“SaaS based company” means a company that provides software as a service.

“Floppy disks” are removable, magnetic storage media that were a primary way to store and transfer computer data from the 1970s to the 1990’s.

]]> 2178 no “The most successful people ask for help” with Hilary O’Meara, Country Managing Director of Accenture in Ireland Hilary O’Meara, Country Managing Director of Accenture in Ireland, talks to Mark about harnessing self-doubt, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, showing “wise compassion” as a leader and creating space for debate by your team. She also talks about her journey to becoming a passionate advocate for inclusion and equality, how to “fill yourself back up” with self-care and an AI strategy for leaders. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 Mark Redmond Hilary O’Meara, Country Managing Director of Accenture in Ireland, talks to Mark about harnessing self-doubt, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, showing “wise compassion” as a leader and creating space for debate by your team. She also talks about her journey to becoming a passionate advocate for inclusion and equality, how to “fill yourself back up” with self-care and an AI strategy for leaders. Hilary O’Meara, Country Managing Director of Accenture in Ireland, talks to Mark about harnessing self-doubt, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, showing “wise compassion” as a leader and creating space for debate by your team. She also talks about her journey to becoming a passionate advocate for inclusion and equality, how to “fill yourself back up” with self-care and an AI strategy for leaders.

]]> 2258 “We can change things, take decisions, take action”  with Carolan Lennon, outgoing Country Leader at Salesforce Ireland It’s both a little more conversation and a little more action when Carolan Lennon talks to Mark as her leadership of Salesforce Ireland draws to a close. Caroline talks about how you stay true to your values as a leader in good times and bad, how to get people aligned around a goal, staying focussed on your north star and the plan to get you there. She also talks about the importance of sponsors and mentors on her journey, checking in with yourself to make sure you are in balance and how to remove barriers to gender equality.   Explainers: “Ohana floors” are spaces in their buildings that Salesforce dedicate to community and not-for-profit/fundraising collaborations “Examinership” is a legal process designed to help a company that is currently struggling financially but has long term viability to get back on its feet “EMEA” stands for Europe; Middle East; Africa Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 Mark Redmond It’s both a little more conversation and a little more action when Carolan Lennon talks to Mark as her leadership of Salesforce Ireland draws to a close. Caroline talks about how you stay true to your values as a leader in good times and bad, how to get people aligned around a goal, staying focussed on your north star and the plan to get you there. She also talks about the importance of sponsors and mentors on her journey, checking in with yourself to make sure you are in balance and how to remove barriers to gender equality.   Explainers: “Ohana floors” are spaces in their buildings that Salesforce dedicate to community and not-for-profit/fundraising collaborations “Examinership” is a legal process designed to help a company that is currently struggling financially but has long term viability to get back on its feet “EMEA” stands for Europe; Middle East; Africa It’s both a little more conversation and a little more action when Carolan Lennon talks to Mark as her leadership of Salesforce Ireland draws to a close. Caroline talks about how you stay true to your values as a leader in good times and bad, how to get people aligned around a goal, staying focussed on your north star and the plan to get you there. She also talks about the importance of sponsors and mentors on her journey, checking in with yourself to make sure you are in balance and how to remove barriers to gender equality.

 

Explainers:

“Ohana floors” are spaces in their buildings that Salesforce dedicate to community and not-for-profit/fundraising collaborations

“Examinership” is a legal process designed to help a company that is currently struggling financially but has long term viability to get back on its feet

“EMEA” stands for Europe; Middle East; Africa

]]> 2149 no A Flavour of Leadership Roots Peek inside to get a flavour of upcoming episodes of this new and insightful podcast on leadership featuring Irish leaders from business, academia, sport and more. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000 trailer 1 Mark Redmond Peek inside to get a flavour of upcoming episodes of this new and insightful podcast on leadership featuring Irish leaders from business, academia, sport and more. Peek inside to get a flavour of upcoming episodes of this new and insightful podcast on leadership featuring Irish leaders from business, academia, sport and more.

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