Ruth O'Leary - Talks about her new book "The Last Week of Him"

Ciarán Casey - Author of 'Leadership In Tune'

Yvonne's guest this week is Ciaran Casey and we discuss his new book, 'Leadership in Tune', a fresh and deeply human approach to leadership in today’s complex world. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Ciaran explores why connection, trust and emotional intelligence matter more than hierarchy and control. In this conversation, he shares insights from his Conscious Relational Impact Model™ and explains how leaders can create environments where people feel valued, empowered and inspired to contribute fully. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gerry Creighton - Author of 'Raised By The Zoo'

Gerry Creighton is an Irish Global Elephant & Animal Care Consultant and an author. His memoir Raised by the Zoo tells the remarkable story of growing up in Dublin Zoo, where his father worked as a zookeeper. Part childhood memoir and part social history, the book offers a vivid and often humorous look at an unconventional upbringing in Dublin surrounded by animals, alongside a deeply personal reflection on family and his life. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Siobhan Maher

Siobhan Maher is a Dublin-based writer, poet and photographer whose work combines nature, reflection and wellbeing. Originally trained as a scientist, she moved into creative work later, developing a distinctive style that blends her own photography with poetry - photopoetry. Her books, including Journeying and Dawning, are all about slowing down, noticing more and finding a bit of calm and clarity in the middle of everyday life. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Domhnall O'Donoghue

Domhnall O'Donoghue is an actor, author and travel journalist whose work appears regularly in titles like The Irish Times, The Sunday Times and the Belfast Telegraph. He’s received multiple awards for his travel writing. Alongside his journalism, he writes dark comedy novels - including Colin and the Concubine, Crazy for You and The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire. His debut book, Sister Agatha: the World’s Oldest Serial Killer, was published in 2016, with its sequel out now.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Maria Colgan

Maria Colgan is an Irish author and creator of the Just for Today affirmation series, a collection of empowering, easy-to-digest books designed to support self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being. Through simple daily messages like “I will be brave” and “I will love myself,” Maria’s work focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves in a gentle, practical way. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.