Episodes
Join us for the Season 1 finale of the High Performance Woman Podcast, where we bring you a masterclass in customer centricity, purposeful leadership, and career empowerment with the extraordinary Debbie Byrne. Debbie, the award-winning Managing Director for An Post Retail and Professional Woman of the Year at the Image PWC Businesswoman of the Year awards in 2022, shares her incredible journey and invaluable insights. In this inspirational and thought-provoking episode, Debbie opens up to...
Published 05/27/24
Published 05/27/24
In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of the High Performance Woman Podcast, we have the honor of hosting the dynamic and inspiring Sinead Lee. With nearly 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Sinead is a powerhouse of knowledge and motivation. She’s not just a fitness coach; she’s a beacon of resilience, strength, and dedication. Sinead shares her incredible journey from being a kickboxing champion with multiple world, European, national, and international titles to becoming a...
Published 05/20/24
Are you ready to learn how to achieve in your life, minus the overwhelm? This week on the High Performance Woman Podcast, we're joined from Manilla in the Philippines by Lisa MK Ling, JD, LL.M, a powerhouse of talent and inspiration. Dive into an engaging conversation with Lisa, whose impressive career transitions from a world karate champion to a dedicated lawyer, and a talented musician, to a transformative Human Potential Coach. Today, Lisa captivates as an author and speaker, sharing the...
Published 05/13/24
Embark on the incredible journey of Deirdre Ryan, our featured dynamo on High Performance Woman! From the thrilling heights of Olympic competition to her deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Deirdre's story is truly remarkable. As an Irish Olympian, Deirdre soared to new heights representing her nation in the high jump at the London 2012 Olympics. Get ready to dive into her world as she unpacks the mix of dedication, passion, and sacrifice that define...
Published 05/06/24
In this exciting episode of High Performance Woman, we bring you an exclusive interview with one of Ireland's most decorated Gaelic Football stars, Dublin's Siobhan McGrath. Siobhan's incredible career achievements include 4 All-Ireland titles and 9 Leinster titles with Dublin, along with various titles with her club Thomas Davis. She is also a four-time All Star award winner and was named Ladies Player of the Year in 2019. But beyond the accolades, this episode dives deep into the...
Published 04/29/24
Welcome to a podcast episode that you don't want to miss—one that could change the way you approach work, life, and everything in between. Today, we're tackling the issue of 'Toxic Productivity' with the incredible Tamu Thomas, author of "Women Who Work Too Much." This episode is a must-listen for any high-performing woman who feels caught in the relentless cycle of doing it all. Tamu Thomas has walked the walk. After battling her own tendencies toward overwork, she realised that the drive...
Published 04/22/24
In this captivating episode of High Performance Woman, join us as we sit down with the brilliant Rachel Riley! Known for her sharp mind on Countdown and her charismatic presence on TV shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Strictly Come Dancing and Friday Night Football, Rachel dives deep into her multifaceted career and the challenges she has faced along the way. From tackling online trolling and combating imposter syndrome to striving for perfection, Rachel opens up about her personal struggles and...
Published 04/15/24
Our High Performance Woman this week is the amazing Ireland Professional Rugby Player, Deirbhile Nic A Bhaird and at 28 years old, Derv is a seriously impressive, inspirational woman! In this educational, motivational and thought provoking episode, Derv chats about everything from technology, to women’s rugby to reflections on her own struggles and triumphs in her career to date, and how letting go enhanced her performance.   Playing rugby with the boys from a young age, Deirbhile had to stop...
Published 04/08/24
In episode 4, Joanne speaks to best selling author of Creative Happy Work, Kat Byles, from her home in Antigua about how after suffering burnout, she radically changed her life and left the UK for Antigua where she now lives and runs a retreat centre. Kat was working as Global Comms Director for one of the biggest names in sport when she burnout. She talks candidly about how burnout felt as well as how to identify it in yourself, and the steps people can take in everyday life to combat...
Published 04/01/24
In this episode, Aoife Clarke, the woman behind one of women's sports most groundbreaking sponsorships, Lidl's sponsorship of Ireland's Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA), speaks to Joanne about how businesses can really make a difference when undertaking sponsorships and how there is a huge opportunity for this in women's sports. Aoife Clarke is the Director of Communications at the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), and she speaks candidly about the differences and commonalities...
Published 03/25/24
In this episode, Caroline Twohig, Virgin Media news anchor, speaks candidly and bravely about overcoming postnatal depression after the birth of her first baby and about the anxiety and panic attacks that she has dealt with throughout her career in front of the camera.  Caroline Twohig has been a news anchor and reporter for the last 15 years working on various national television and radio shows. She’s currently the anchor of Virgin Media’s ‘News at 7’ and has previously delivered morning...
Published 03/18/24
In this, the very first episode of High Performance Woman, Mary Hulgraine, the Kildare goalkeeper, Two Time All Ireland winner and All-Star speaks openly and authentically to Joanne about her inspiring journey of overcoming her struggles of mental health and addiction. Mary is a certified Personal Trainer and Life Coach and works as a group facilitator in an addiction treatment center. Her inspirational videos on social media and appearances on TV shows such as The Late Late Show and Ireland...
Published 03/11/24