CEO Corner by Sarah McGrath

About CEO Corner by Sarah McGrath

Each month, we deconstruct world-class industry leaders, asking them about their leadership style, the psychological drivers behind their success and how they became who they are today. This platform is for those who want to gain tips and insights from the best of the best and for those who enjoy hearing other success stories. Sarah McGrath is a Partner and Co-Owner at 360 Search Recruitment Service in Ireland and the UK and a Co-Owner of Vy Nutrition. Sarah helps ensure senior professionals get access to their employer of choice and obtain their desired objectives while building their careers. She works with some of the most prolific entrepreneurs within Financial Services. Sarah holds a Degree in Business, a Four-Year Diploma in Nutrition and a Degree in Psychology. She is passionate about organisational psychology and corporate well-being, advising and speaking at many industry associations.

Publisher

Sarah McGrath

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jul 2023

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   From CFO at 27 to CEO of an €800m Business | Lorna Conn, CPL | CEO Corner

   “I might not have all the qualifications, and there might be gaps. But I will die trying.” What does it take to lead one of Ireland's largest talent businesses, and to back yourself into the room before you feel ready? In this episode of CEO Corner, Lorna Conn, CEO of CPL (the €800m talent solutions group employing 14,000 people) joins Sarah McGrath for a rare, honest conversation between two people who know recruitment from very different ends of the scale. From CFO at 27 to CEO, Lorna shares how she has grown CPL through centralisation, culture, and a relentless focus on building a better business:→ backing yourself into roles bigger than your experience→ why psychological safety is the real foundation of performance→ how private equity can be a growth partner, not a cost-cutter→ the grit the recruitment industry actually demands→ asking for what you are worth, and the homework to do first An essential listen for founders, leaders, and anyone building a career with ambition. Sponsored by 360 Search. Your career, our expertise. www.360search.ie 0:00 Intro1:47 Inside CPL: the €800m talent group5:35 Always wanted to be an accountant9:36 Taking a CFO seat at 2712:27 No shame in not knowing13:00 “Don't make that decision for her”15:33 Having it all, and what it costs17:00 Succeeding Anne Heraty after 31 years20:00 Delisting, Japan and Bain Capital24:00 Private equity as a growth partner26:00 40% profit growth: centralisation30:00 Three principles of a business that succeeds33:11 The grit recruitment demands39:41 Leadership style and autonomy45:00 The three foundations of psychological safety48:20 Embracing AI51:59 The 30% Club and the “broken rung”58:50 Asking for what you're worth1:03:40 Upbringing and drive1:09:10 Legacy

2. 

   8 Apr 2026

   “Most Heart Disease Is Preventable” – Executive Health, Stress & Longevity with Dr. Robert Kelly

   “If you don’t look after the engine, you can’t expect to perform.” What happens when ambition, pressure, and performance come at the expense of your health? In this episode of CEO Corner, Associate Professor Dr. Robert Kelly –Consultant Cardiologist, Lifestyle Medicine expert, and creator of the Heart Reset Method – joins Sarah McGrath for a powerful conversation on the hidden health risks facing CEOs, founders, and senior leaders. From chronic stress and poor sleep to silent plaque build-up and missed warning signs, Dr. Kelly explains why so many high-performing individuals ignore the very risks that matter most, and why prevention is the real performance advantage. This is a masterclass in executive health, longevity, and sustainable performance: → why heart disease often develops silently for decades→ the warning signs leaders consistently ignore→ how stress, sleep, diet, and alcohol impact heart health→ why high achievers struggle to turn knowledge into action→ the link between heart health, decision-making, and performance→ and how small behavioural changes can transform long-term outcomes All without waiting for a crisis to force change. Dr. Kelly shares insights from nearly 20 years in cardiology, working with patients at both acute and preventative stages—and how his approach has evolved to focus on helping people stay well, not just treating illness. Listen Now! An essential listen for CEOs, founders, and ambitious professionals who want to build success without sacrificing their health—and actually enjoy the results. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague or leader who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more leadership, performance, and real-world insights from CEO Corner. Connect With Us Dr. Robert Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/associate-professor-dr-robert-kelly-1111051a/Sarah McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mcgrath/ Sponsored by 360 Search — Your career, our expertise.www.360search.ie

3. 

   3 Mar 2026

   “You Don’t Need All the Answers to Lead” — Authentic Leadership with Marguerite Brosnan, CEO of AXA Insurance Ireland

   “You can be authentic and powerful at the same time.” What does real leadership actually look like behind the title? In this episode of CEO Corner, Marguerite Brosnan, CEO of AXA Insurance Ireland, joins Sarah McGrath for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, career pivots, and building high-trust teams that outperform. From growing up between Tipperary and Kerry to becoming one of Ireland’s top CEOs, Marguerite shares the defining moments that shaped her leadership philosophy including leaving a secure teaching career, being championed by a sponsor early in her career, and learning why authenticity builds more trust than authority ever could. Inside this episode:→ why ambition doesn’t need to be loud→ the difference between mentoring and sponsorship→ how to lead experts who know more than you→ why flexibility builds trust instead of weakness→ staying close to the frontline to stay grounded→ how insurance is evolving from protection to prevention Key takeaways include • Why steady self-improvement beats competitive ambition• How discomfort builds confidence and career momentum• The leadership habit that creates psychological safety• Why breadth of experience increases long-term career value• How great leaders share credit and take responsibility Memorable moments • “A leader casts a long shadow.”• “If you want to climb a mountain, you have to climb it.”• “When you do the right thing, you’re never wrong.” An essential listen for leaders, founders, managers, and anyone building a meaningful career. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who leads a team or wants to. Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping modern leadership. _ Connect With Us Marguerite Brosnan: linkedin.com/in/marguerite-brosnan-baabb865/Sarah McGrath: linkedin.com/in/sarah-mcgrath/ _ Sponsored by 360 Search: Your career, our expertisewww.360search.ie

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YouTube views

12,359

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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