O'Connors

S1, E4: My Life in Sport - James Robinson, Team Owner, CEO & Team Principal at Invicta Racing, Co-Founder at Pace Six Four

In this episode, Phil Bowers, our Sport Sector Lead here at O'Connors, talks to James Robinson, Team Principal and CEO of Invicta Racing and co-founder of Pace Six Four. With nearly two decades in motorsport, James shares how sport has defined his career, from early internships and Formula 1 commercial roles to taking the leap into entrepreneurship and building one of the largest motorsport-focused agencies in the industry.  James unpacks the realities of running a business in racing, why he thrives in smaller, fast-moving environments, what it takes to scale a consultancy, and the key ingredients behind a successful merger.  A must-listen for anyone interested in motorsport, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the fast-evolving business of sport.

S1, E3: My Life in Sport - Phil Radley, former Director of Football Strategy at FC Nordsjælland and former Group Legal Counsel at Right to Dream Group

In this episode, Phil Bowers of O'Connors talks down with Phil Radley, former Director of Football Strategy at FC Nordsjælland and former Group Legal Counsel at Right to Dream Group. Phil shares his unconventional journey from studying geology and practising law in the UK to transforming youth football pathways across Africa and Europe. He reflects on the courage it took to leave his legal career behind with no job lined up, the challenges of working at the intersection of business and football, and what it means to help players rise from a challenging environment in Ghana to the Premier League. Phil also unpacks what a Director of Football does beyond transfers, how Right to Dream’s model is reshaping talent development, and why, after 15 years, he’s decided to move on to a new chapter. This conversation is an honest, insightful look at the realities of working in the global football industry, the power of purpose-driven projects, and the risks worth taking in your career.

S1, E2: My Life in Sport - Nick Britten the  Co-founder of Global Sports Podcast Network

In this episode, Phil Bowers, Legal Director and sport sector lead at O'Connors interviews Nick Britten, Co-founder of the Global Sports Podcast Network, a network delivering over 20 fan-led football podcasts every day. Nick shares his fascinating journey from rugby pitch reporting in Scotland, to national journalism, and eventually into top-level club communications with Derby County during one of its most turbulent eras. Nick discusses how podcasting has transformed the way fans engage with football and why fan-led media matters. Nick also gives insight into the challenges of content rights, social media moderation, and what it really means to be transparent in sports communication.

S1, E1: My Life in Sport - Nicola Palios the Co-owner & Vice Chair of Tranmere Rovers Football Club

Phil Bowers talks to Nicola Palios, Co-owner and Vice Chairman of Tranmere Rovers Football Club. Nicola shares her story of why her and husband, Mark Palios, decided to purchase the Birkenhead club in 2014 after years of underinvestment and when the club's survival was in jeopardy. Nicola talks about their journey over the last ten years - her highs, her lows and her 'wish I'd known's'.