Episode Three - Karen Knight (HAYS)

Episode Seven - Marie Power (Cartrawler)

Join us on Ahead of the Curve as we sit down with Marie Power, Director of Talent and Culture at Cartrawler*. Marie takes us through her inspiring career journey: from studying psychology to leading global HR initiatives, and shares how curiosity and lifelong learning have shaped her path. We explore Cartrawler’s award-winning AI-powered career development platform, Career Trawler, and discover how technology is transforming employee growth. Marie also opens up about the company’s bold Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategy, which has driven real change through partnerships, progressive policies, and a focus on gender equity. To wrap up, she offers practical advice for students and professionals: build data skills, embrace a growth mindset, and lean into opportunities outside your comfort zone. If you’re passionate about HR, tech, and creating inclusive workplaces, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. * Since recording this episode in 2024, Marie has moved on to new opportunities as Head of Leadership Development at Uppercut and founded or MPower Consulting. 'Ahead of the Curve' is a HRM podcast produced by the School of Management, Ahead of the Curve' is a HRM podcast produced by the School of ⁠⁠Management, People and Organisations at TU Dublin⁠⁠ [https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/business/management-people-and-organisations/] and sponsored by ⁠⁠Advanced⁠⁠ [https://www.oneadvanced.com/products/hr/]. Episode produced by Derek Dodd.

Episode Six - Sinéad Gogan (Deloitte)

In this first episode of 2025, Ciara spoke to Sinéad Gogan, Chief HR Officer at Deloitte Ireland. Sinéad discussed her professional growth within the HR field, her current role in Deloitte including the importance of community engagement, and the changing landscape of the people profession. We also spoke about the exciting opportunities in the field for current and future people professionals and the critical skills needed to succeed. 'Ahead of the Curve' is a HRM podcast produced by the School of Management, Ahead of the Curve' is a HRM podcast produced by the School of ⁠Management, People and Organisations at TU Dublin⁠ [https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/business/management-people-and-organisations/] and sponsored by ⁠Advanced⁠ [https://www.oneadvanced.com/products/hr/]. Episode produced by Derek Dodd.

Episode Five - Mícheál O’Leary (Central Bank)

In this episode, Ciara is joined by Mícheál O’Leary, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at The Central Bank of Ireland. Mícheál talked with us about his career in human resources, and his work leading the development and implementation of org-level work in the areas of diversity and inclusion, culture and values, and corporate social responsibility. 'Ahead of the Curve' is a HRM podcast produced by the School of Management, People and Organisations at TU Dublin [https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/business/management-people-and-organisations/] and sponsored by Advanced [https://www.oneadvanced.com/products/hr/].

Episode Four - Aileen Bailey (IRFU)

In this episode, TU Dublin's Ciara Nolan talks to Aileen Bailey, HR Director at Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) [https://www.irishrugby.ie/]. Aileen spoke to us about her own career path in HR, her current role as HR Director, key trends shaping the field of human resources today, and the staff-centred policies instituted by the IRFU that have seen it recognised as one of Ireland's 'Great Places to Work' for four consecutive years [https://www.irishrugby.ie/2023/01/11/irfu-recognised-as-great-place-to-work-for-fourth-consecutive-year/].

Episode Three - Karen Knight (HAYS)

In this episode, Karen Knight, Senior Recruitment Consultant at HAYS, sat down with Ann Masterson, Head of HRM Discipline in the TU Dublin School of Management, People, and Organisations [https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/business/management-people-and-organisations/#:~:text=The%20School%20of%20Management%2C%20People,%26%20Leadership%2C%20and%20Organisation%20Studies.]. Karen spoke to us about her work recruiting HR professionals, understanding what workers want, continuous learning at work, and key salary and recruitment trends and statistics from HAYS' expert market insight reports. Ahead of the Curve is a podcast from Technological University Dublin [https://www.tudublin.ie/], product and engineered by Derek Dodd and Colin Morris. Theme music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer, used under Pixabay License.