Leadership Discoveries

May 06 2024

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You know it best: being an executive leader can be tough. How do you stay inspired and keep moving the business forward with so much going on? Meet Dr. Shirley Kavanagh, Executive Advisor and scholar/practitioner. In each episode, hear Shirley in conversation with top global leaders and experts on leading with integrity, overcoming adversity, and developing other leaders. Presented by Shirley Kavanagh Consulting

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Strength in Diversity: Leveraging Multi-Generational Workforces with Deirdre Wafer, LinkedIn

May 06 2024 33 mins

Deirdre Wafer leads a Customer Insights team for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions across EMEA and LATAM, empowering large, global brands and media agency clients with strategic insights from LinkedIn’s unique first-party data. She’s a strong supporter of multi-generational teams and currently co-leads the “Wisdom” Employee Resource Group globally in LinkedIn, which focuses on i

Crafting Cultures of Excellence with Jess Podgajny, BW Consulting and LLUNA

Apr 07 2024 39 mins

Jess Podgajny is the Managing Director of BW Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm servicing the Pharma and Biotech industries, with a specialty in Cell and Gene Therapy. Jess is also Founder and CEO of LLUNA, a tech start-up focused on engaging teams. In this episode, listen to Jess talk about empowering teams for success, crafting enduring cultures, and activating sen

Leading Edge HR with Barry Flack, Fractional HR Executive

Mar 18 2024 38 mins

Barry Flack is a Fractional HR Executive and venture capital and private equity People Consultant. He focuses on advising CEOs on navigating the complexities of the world of work. In this episode, Barry describes the role of the Fractional Executive, how it differs from an interim role, and the value for organizations. He shares his views on leadership, the current state of HR, wha

Business Supporting the Arts with Eithne Harley, Accenture

Mar 03 2024 31 mins

Eithne Harley is a Marketing Director at Accenture, where she sits in the global team supporting Technology in EMEA, and is a Board Member of Music Network Ireland. She’s a lover of the Arts and champion of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Hear her compelling reasons for why businesses should support the Arts through their ESG budgets and the value to be gained. Eithne als

Purpose-Led Leadership with Anne Clare Wadsworth, Amica Scientific

Feb 20 2024 36 mins

Anne Clare (AC) Wadsworth is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Amica Scientific, a strategic medical and patient engagement agency. She has a proven track record of transformational leadership in the medical communications industry, building organizations to deliver best-in-class medical and patient engagement. Hear why and how she started Amica Scientific, how to build your t

Leadership in Business Development with Dean McAlister, Inizio Biotech

Jan 26 2024 50 mins

Welcome to Leadership Discoveries! In this pilot episode, hear Host Dr. Shirley Kavanagh of Shirley Kavanagh Consulting interview Dean McAlister, EVP, Inizio Biotech. Dean has spent over 35 years in Fortune 500 pharma leadership, including nearly 3 decades at AstraZeneca. Hear how Dean became passionate about leadership, how to stay current in today’s changing world, what to do w