Discover how the highest performers push beyond limitations in this up-and-coming no. 1 Irish podcast.
Host and high-performance consultant Stephen McDonnell, speaks deeply with world-class performers, revealing secrets to their success. The podcast features several series across high-performing industries, including business, sports, entertainment and more.
These conversations are real, honest, courageous and great fun. Each episode is designed to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you to achieve the impossible.
Previous guests include Jordan Harbinger, Damian Browne, Mark Divine and many more.
Unbound Tool #17 Harvest your learnings from last year with Rupal Patel
Rupal Patel, a former CIA intelligence analyst, has developed an annual tradition called the "Capture Your Year" exercise. This method helps to recognise unacknowledged achievements and identify areas for improvement. Plus, we’ll discuss the importance of sharing these insights with others for mutual growth and reinforcement. Make sure to listen in for actionable tips that can transform how you approach your yearly goals and planning.
Check the full episode here: https://www.liveunbound.com/podcasts/the-cia-toolkit-for-life (https://www.liveunbound.com/podcasts/the-cia-toolkit-for-life)
3 Dec 2025
Business Series Ep 6: Ann Kelleher | The Emotional Bank Account & The Road Less Travelled
With decades of leadership in technology and innovation, Ann Kelleher shares practical strategies for navigating challenging environments, leveraging culture, and building lasting impact whether in global organisations or local communities. From lessons learned growing up on a farm in County Cork to turning around high-stakes operations at Intel, Ann Kelleher delivers actionable wisdom for anyone seeking growth through adversity and going the road less travelled.
Join us to explore:
Why resilience is a learnable leadership skill
The “Emotional bank account”
Risk-taking for career growth and innovation
Leading high-stakes change through people
Reverse engineering team performance and culture
Being a good neighbour
The Leadership in Business Series is presented by Live Unbound (https://www.liveunbound.com/), a global leader in high-performance coaching, team effectiveness, and culture transformation.
Please email stephen@liveunbound.com (mailto:stephen@liveunbound.com) if you have any questions about what we discussed today.
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26 Nov 2025
Business Series Ep 5: John Gilley | Building Cultures Where People and Performance Thrive
Stephen McDonnell sits down with John Gilley, CEO of Kent, for a raw and inspiring look at leadership and building a culture that scales. From his roots in Cobh, County Cork, to leading billion-dollar projects across Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, John reflects on how Irish values, family influence, and a relentless drive for growth shaped his journey.
He opens up about leading through the chaos of COVID, the loneliness of the CEO role, and the tough lessons learned through Kent’s major acquisitions and cultural transformation. Packed with humility and real-world insight, John shares how to create belonging in fast-growing teams, empower people to lead, and stay grounded while driving global success.
Join us to explore:
Leading through loneliness (the unseen side of being CEO)
Why culture comes before strategy in every great business
Empowering teams by letting go of control
Building psychological safety that drives real performance
Balancing ambition with family, values, and wellbeing
The Leadership in Business Series is presented by Live Unbound (https://www.liveunbound.com/), a global leader in high-performance coaching, team effectiveness, and culture transformation.
Please email stephen@liveunbound.com (mailto:stephen@liveunbound.com) if you have any questions about what we discussed today.
Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unbound-conversations-without-limits/id1658819304). It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.
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