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ProfileTree // 15th May 2024
Irish Tourism Leaders have played a vital role in promoting the recovery and future growth of tourism across Ireland. As the country aims to rebound from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the innovation, resilience and optimism displayed by key organizations and figures within the Irish tourism industry will be instrumental to its success. From […]
ProfileTree // 2nd April 2024
Without branding, businesses would struggle to make a connection with their customers. They wouldn’t be able to grab their attention, let alone build the relationship that’s needed to create brand loyalty. Despite this, many businesses fail to invest in their branding. In our latest Business Leaders interview, we sat down with Gareth Tipping, Sales Director […]
ProfileTree // 21st January 2024
By using consultancy services, business owners can unlock new skills, opportunities and potential. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we sit down with Brendan Murphy, owner of Ghost Consultancy in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. During our conversation with the business expert, we learn all about the benefits business consultancy can bring. To gain fascinating insights on […]
ProfileTree // 21st January 2024
How Hospitality Management Has Benefited Fundraising for Cancer Fund For Children We sat down with Joan Burden, hospitality manager at Cancer Fund for Children to learn more about what Daisy Lodge offers families that are affected by cancer, her experience in hospitality management and how holding conferences and events for businesses at the facility supports […]
ProfileTree // 16th April 2024
Is There A Need for Digitising Sports Facilities? Entrepreneur and sports lover Fearghal Campbell sat down with ProfileTree CEO Ciaran Connolly and revealed the inspiration behind starting Pitchbooking, the online booking system for sports facilities. Campbell provided an insight into his background and his business journey that led him to Pitchbooking. Coming from a background […]
ProfileTree // 24th April 2024
We’ve picked out some highlights of our award-winning Business Leader Series which give us hope for the future, this time focussing on last year’s interview with AviaDev’s Jon Howell around event marketing and the future of the aviation industry.
ProfileTree // 6th May 2024
In the world of trade and business, a guiding principle has driven workplace policy and account management principles for decades – ‘the customer is always right’. Indeed, under the current global circumstances, customer satisfaction and client retention have never been so important. Fortunately, we got the chance to sit down with Warwick Brown, Owner of […]
Miranne Khaled // 5th May 2024
Travel is the very word that conjures images of distant lands, exotic cultures, and adventures waiting to be had. Throughout history, it has been a catalyst for personal growth, a key driver of cultural exchange, and a vital cog in the global economic engine. But within this vast world of exploration, two distinct categories reign […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
For many women, exploring the world and feeling empowered is not easily accessible. The opportunity to travel can inspire people in many ways, like Sophia Khalid, Founder of Girls Group Holiday, who left her career in law to create her own business. Through her own time travelling, Sophia was inspired to fill a gap in […]
ProfileTree // 22nd April 2024
Business Networking unlocks significant potential for businesses across all industries. But how do we get started? And what can we really get from it? Our host Ciaran Connolly chats with Grant Powell, CEO of Central Working, a collection of co-working spaces scattered across the UK. In Grant’s career, he has led several co-working spaces, housing […]
ProfileTree // 29th April 2024
Transforming a traditional business to an online one sounds like the norm. But believe it or not – even businesses that first date back to the 1930s are still in the process of being fully digitised. Without moving traditional businesses online, there is a risk of being left behind by their customers and the world […]
ProfileTree // 15th May 2024
This week, as part of our Business Leaders series, ProfileTree Director Michelle Connolly explores the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland. This episode features Ruth Chocron, owner of Titanic Guest, a boutique bed and breakfast in east Belfast. In the interview, they discuss how the Argentinian fashion designer found her way to Belfast, and built her […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
Sparking and supporting young people’s interest in technology is how our future economy will thrive. But how is this done? This week, as part of our Business Leaders series, our host Ciaran Connolly speaks with Roger Warnock, Director of The Bytes Project in Belfast. In the interview, the pair discuss how the charity and technology […]
ProfileTree // 18th January 2024
How account management can drive your business revenue and customer retention with Warwick Brown. Do you have challenges regarding account management and the efficiency of your business? In this interview, we sat down with Warwick Brown, owner of Account Manager Tips. Starting off his professional life, Brown has a background in corporate travel. Doing this, […]
ProfileTree // 4th February 2024
Nowadays, technology rules significant portions of our lives. But how can technology be used to boost the employability of vulnerable young people? Roger Warnock from The Bytes Project explains.
ProfileTree // 30th April 2024
As news of the coronavirus continues to dominate the headlines, questions around mental health awareness continue to rise to the fore. With this in mind, we’ve selected one of our favourite interviews, which primarily deals with this subject. We sat down with Scott Stevenson, founder of The Stevenson Way, to discuss mental health support strategies […]
ProfileTree // 1st May 2024
The Covid-19 outbreak has thrusted the world of work & business into a period of deep uncertainty, with lockdown restrictions continuing to close office doors across the UK, Ireland and wider European continent. However, for ProfileTree’s award-winning Business Leader series, it’s ‘business as usual’. In the first of our remote interviews, we sit down with […]
ProfileTree // 25th March 2024
Funding and investing in early stage technology companies always carries a high degree of risk. Indeed, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has made the world of funding and investment more precarious, with efforts such as fundraising, scaling and project management presenting more challenges than ever before. For an informed understanding on the subject, we […]
ProfileTree // 30th October 2024
Talking Money With Nick Lawlor The importance of financial Planning? Find out first-hand from financial planning specialist Nick Lawlor of Dublin and Cork-based financial specialists, New Beginning. Nick explains how the right approach to income and money can help people to stay well-prepared for a range of eventualities at every stage of life. During a […]
ProfileTree // 29th August 2024
Talking Outsourcing With Hew Campbell A Retired Site Lead from a global legal services provider has given insights into a fascinating career and shared some of his legal sector expertise. Hew Campbell, formerly of Axiom, began by outlining a career path which led to working in Belfast as part of a team delivering innovative approaches […]
ProfileTree // 16th January 2024
Talking Governance With Emily Hill, Qualsys What is compliance technology? And how can innovation be used to deliver good governance? A representative of the software company Qualsys, providers of a business management solution with governance, risk and compliance (GRC) at its core, has explored these topics and many more. Marketing Manager Emily Hill, speaking during […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
Ever heard of a mastermind group? In short, it is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. This type of peer support is endorsed and mastered by specialist Miceál O’Kane of 7th Venture Consulting. In our latest Business Leaders episode, Miceál gives […]
ProfileTree // 16th January 2024
How could executive coaching help you, and your business, to grow? How can transformational change be achieved through the right life coaching? Specialist Fiona Molloy of FM Coaching explored these topics, and more, during a ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview. Could Executive Coaching Help Your Business? She began by introducing her own expertise and the […]
ProfileTree // 29th August 2024
A tourism specialist who develops destinations on a global scale has shared some valuable insights into how locations, including Dubai and Pakistan, are promoted to help grow their visitor numbers. Tourism strategist Sumaira Isaacs explored these topics and many more during a ProfileTree Business Leaders interview. International Tourism Development and Tourism Strategy, Lessons From Dubai […]
ProfileTree // 16th January 2024
Could a membership business model help your business? Find out how membership has been used with great success by a major London hotel. Sam Riches, Director of Sales at Marketing at The Curtain in Shoreditch, has explained how membership is used as one element of the five star hotel’s offer. The Curtain also offers a […]
ProfileTree // 16th January 2024
How to grow a business? A County Tipperary-based entrepreneur has described how his cleaning company expanded from providing general cleaning services to being a prominent, large-scale festival and event cleaning specialist. During a ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview, Pat Ryan explained how his company’s client list initially grew after services were provided for some major […]
ProfileTree // 16th January 2024
Starting a food business? An experienced food business development consultant has revealed a number of essential insights for food producers. Dreaming of taking your cherished family recipes or time-honed cooking capabilities to market? You’re not alone. The rise of ghost kitchens, delivery apps and changing consumer palettes accelerated by the pandemic has fueled surging interest […]
ProfileTree // 14th February 2024
Sinead started Mums At Work to provide a supportive community for women who are both working and mothers. Image credit: Mums At Work
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
Ever heard of ACT training? Firstly, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful tool that encourages people to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them. In our latest installment of ProfileTree’s Business Leaders series, we chat with specialist Julie Allen, who helps people unlock behavioural change, and “live […]
ProfileTree // 21st April 2024
Smarter Compliance With Ann-Marie McSorley A specialist who helps companies with digitalisation of their compliance and quality data visited the ProfileTree studio to explain the benefits of a smarter approach to data governance. Ann-Marie McSorley, who is Founder and CEO of Veri, also outlined how better use of the data involved in the likes of […]
ProfileTree // 15th July 2024
What’s the secret to creating a happier workplace? In our recent Business Leaders episode, we chat to employee engagement specialist Claire Loftus on how to unlock the potential of team members in a business. Claire is Director of Evolve, a consultancy built around HR and employee engagement. She brings over a decade of professional experience […]
ProfileTree // 14th April 2025
Whether you are buying, selling or investing in a property, property management is at the heart of these big financial decisions. However, the property ladder is a complex field that always requires expertise and guidance. In a recent of our Business Leaders series, we sat down with a renowned property expert to learn more about […]
ProfileTree // 14th May 2024
The world of advertising is changing – and fast. Consumers now expect to be targeted with engaging content on the devices they love to use. However, TV advertising has remained consistent over the years, with millions of UK viewers watching their screens on a daily basis. We caught up with Nicola McLoughlin, Business Development Manager […]
ProfileTree // 29th April 2024
It’s easy to buy mass-produced, cheap clothes. But have you considered how that impacts the environment? Irish fashion designer Jennifer Rothwell certainly has.
ProfileTree // 15th March 2024
An expert who helps drivers find and fund the right car, van or fleet for their needs visited the ProfileTree studio to explore the future of the car industry as well as discuss vehicle leasing, vehicle technology, cross-border business and much more. Traction Finance Director Paul McGuire also gave his insights into the highly topical […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
There’s an app for everything these days, but there’s a reason for it. Apps create convenient solutions to problems we didn’t even know existed – but where do these entrepreneurs get their innovative ideas from? In our recent Business Leaders episode, discover how a Dublin business owner has used innovation and app development to build […]
ProfileTree // 15th January 2024
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ProfileTree // 22nd April 2024
Our mental health is of the utmost importance when it comes to our everyday lives. It affects how we interact, how we work and how we feel. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we explore expert insights into mental health accessibility and online innovation with Lochlann Scott, Founder and CEO of Helplink Mental Health. Helplink […]
ProfileTree // 14th January 2024
An authority on Sustainable Development and Tourism Management has shared some specialist hospitality and tourism insights as well as an expert overview of voluntourism. Dr Jan Louise Jones, a University of New Haven Lecturer, also gave an introduction to her fascinating work and career during a ProfileTree video interview. What is Voluntourism? Dr Jones outlined […]
ProfileTree // 22nd April 2024
We live in strange times, and for a lot of people, that would be quite the understatement. The coronavirus pandemic continues to see restrictions in force worldwide, with doors remaining shut on offices, shops, businesses and workplaces across a range of industries. However, business never stops with ProfileTree TV. This week, we conducted a remote […]
ProfileTree // 26th March 2024
Remote working is the new norm. Recent months have transformed everyday life and work for thousands of businesses and their employers, with Covid-19 restrictions continuing to keep trading doors shut across the world. Creating a productive remote working team and ensuring staff welfare has never been more important. With this in mind, we sat down […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
An essential business topic was explored by a visitor to the ProfileTree studio; support for businesses to help deliver upskilling and growth. Economic Development Manager Nuala Kilmartin of Belfast Metropolitan College discussed access to funding and explored the integration of education and industry. She introduced her own career path and outlined the work of her colleagues by […]
ProfileTree // 8th September 2024
Insights from Consultant Jude Franks An Australian consultant with a diverse range of experience across tourism and marketing has shared a range of fascinating insights covering both disciplines. Jude Franks began by outlining her substantial professional expertise in the tourism sector. Tourism Marketing, Ecotourism Marketing, Culture & Heritage Tourism Plus Sustainable Tourism With Jude Franks […]
ProfileTree // 14th January 2024
Are you thinking about using Instagram to promote your business? Or about stepping up your efforts on Instagram? What role should an Instagram content strategy play in your plans? Our video interview with entrepreneur and Instagram specialist Sarah Stenhouse is a great starting point for companies weighing up the potential of Instagram. Sarah is CEO […]
ProfileTree // 15th April 2024
Whether you are customer or client-focused, user experience can be applied to any sector. In our recent Business Leaders episode, our host Ciaran Connolly chats to Business Development Consultant Martha Greenlee about all things UX. The Florida-based expert is responsible for developing communities, by combining user experience with marketing, anthropology, real estate and tourism for […]
ProfileTree // 14th January 2024
Damson Cloud help businesses to leverage the most from their Cloud investment. Image credit: Damson Cloud
ProfileTree // 22nd March 2024
Personal and business development are separate, yet intertwined. When you choose to invest and nurture one, this can have a positive knock-on effect of the other. But how can we leverage both into ensuring career success? In our latest instalment of our Business Leaders series, we speak with Sam J Webb, a business development consultant […]
Maha Yassin // 5th May 2024
In the bustling business world, where intuition and risk often tango, a robust partner emerges: business statistics. Far from dry numbers confined to spreadsheets, these statistical tools weave a vibrant tapestry of insights, guiding crucial decisions at every turn. Imagine navigating intricate financial landscapes with predictive models, optimising operations with precise data analysis, or unearthing […]
ProfileTree // 28th April 2024
Scale Business Overseas as part of your long-term plan. Here’s an opportunity to learn from an entrepreneur who grew an Irish company into a global operation in just a few years. Andrew Mackin, of environmental health and safety specialists Mackin Consultancy, took part in a video interview in our Belfast studio. The entrepreneurial spirit craves […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
Selazar is a tech start-up providing eCommerce solutions to its customers. Image credit: Selazar
ProfileTree // 9th September 2024
Startup business help is essential for giving new entrepreneurial ventures the highest probability of success in an extremely competitive environment. Over 90% of new startups inevitably fail, often due to lack of business resources and guidance in critical developmental areas. From fleshing out viable business plans to building minimum viable products (MVPs) to raising funding […]
In the world of business, strong leadership is the key to driving success, fostering innovation, and inspiring teams to reach their full potential. By studying the strategies, insights, and experiences of the world’s most successful business leaders, you can gain valuable lessons and inspiration to help guide your own leadership journey and take your organisation to new heights.
Successful business leaders share several common traits and approaches that set them apart, including:
To learn from and emulate the world’s top business leaders, consider the following approaches:
By drawing inspiration and wisdom from the world’s most successful business leaders, you can elevate your own leadership skills, make better decisions, and create a strong, thriving organisation. Remember, leadership is a journey, not a destination, and by continually learning, growing, and adapting, you can join the ranks of the business leaders who are shaping the future and driving success on a global scale.
