Business

Business communications and the new norm during Covid-19

During the past few weeks, I have been tuning into webcasts and webinars to gain and share industry insights from around the world in these unprecedented times. Each time, I’ve observed a sense of community on a global scale that has emerged from the Covid-19 crisis, as experts are openly sharing opinions and advice on best practice when it comes to corporate communications. Those who, … Continue reading Business communications and the new norm during Covid-19

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Lights, camera, action at AmCham Hackathon 2020

Photo Credit: Miriam O’Keeffe, Programmes Director at AmCham I’m on the train back to Cork after the 2020 American Chamber Emerging Leaders Development Programme Hackathon in Dublin City University (DCU). 120 participants from 100 companies across Ireland attended and competed over three days. Thursday  We listened, we learned, we negotiated, we collaborated, and we pitched. 15 teams competed and I was one of six on team … Continue reading Lights, camera, action at AmCham Hackathon 2020

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New Year, Same You – 2020 Resolutions for Professionals

This is my third year writing a New Year’s resolutions article for professionals in the context of their professional profiles and brands. It’s that time of year again where we are constantly confronted with tips and tricks to improve our lives after the overindulgence at Christmas.  There’s a lot to be said for taking stock and sometimes making less change and, instead, recognising and continuing to … Continue reading New Year, Same You – 2020 Resolutions for Professionals

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Introducing Connect – the Spearline magazine

During the past couple of months, I collaborated with my colleague Kevin Corcoran, Senior Graphic Designer at Spearline, on a creative and interesting project: Connect, the Spearline magazine. Connect gave me the opportunity to collate Spearline’s recent achievements, review telecoms industry insights and interview some of my colleagues. I also combined my longtime passions of editing and writing. In his Connect foreword, Kevin Buckley, Co-Founder … Continue reading Introducing Connect – the Spearline magazine

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Network Ireland West Cork, Networking, PR

Being PRO of Network Ireland West Cork far exceeded my hopes for professional growth

Back in March 2018, I had the good fortune to attend the launch of Network Ireland West Cork, a branch of Network Ireland, in The Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen, Co Cork.  Over 200 West Cork businesswomen listened to guest speaker Dee Forbes, Director-General at RTÉ, and by the end of the evening I was hooked. Not long after, I contacted the newly appointed president of … Continue reading Being PRO of Network Ireland West Cork far exceeded my hopes for professional growth

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Why Spearline’s footprint is global in more ways than one

This week, I attended Capacity Europe in London with my Spearline colleagues Liam Dunne, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Mark Rohan, Head of Enterprise Solutions. Capacity Europe is Europe’s largest event uniting the global connectivity industry. We were among 150 exhibitors and over 60 global connectivity leaders with 90 countries represented. As Spearline is a niche technology company, Capacity Europe is a platform for us … Continue reading Why Spearline’s footprint is global in more ways than one

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Network Ireland West Cork, Networking, PR

Network Ireland West Cork hosts ‘Powering Fearlessness and Digital Transformation’ event

Network Ireland West Cork held an event titled “Powering Fearlessness and Digital Transformation” in Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre on Monday evening.  The guest speaker, West Cork’s Marie Davis, Head of Google Customer Solutions at Google, shared invaluable insights on machine learning, while Louise Bunyan, Founder of SmartFox.ie, gave tips on a winning LinkedIn profile. Speaking at the event, Marie Davis said: “Local businesses are … Continue reading Network Ireland West Cork hosts ‘Powering Fearlessness and Digital Transformation’ event

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