Wendy sits down with Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Government and Non-Executive Director Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Greg McCann, Executive Director of FinTrU North West and Dr Shirley Barrett, Acting He

S4: Episode 2 | AI in Business: Balancing Mind and Machine

Feb 29th, 2024 53m 34s

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a common thread in our daily life, revolutionising how we work, live, and interact. Wendy Austin sits down with leading academics and industry experts to explore how AI is transforming industries, and

S4: Episode 1 | Entrepreneurship: A local and global perspective

Nov 14th, 2023 47m 8s

Stimulating entrepreneurship remains an important challenge for Northern Ireland. In this episode, the first in a brand new series, former BBC broadcaster and journalist Wendy Austin is joined by a diverse panel of experts; Marie Doyle, Partner

S3: Episode 6 | Skill Up for the Future

Jul 10th, 2023 43m 43s

In this episode, we explore how SKILL UP, a fully funded skills programme, is helping thousands of people across Northern Ireland take their career and business to the next level – featuring Graeme Wilkinson, Director of Skills, Department for

S3: Episode 5 | Leading the Charge for Business Sustainability

Jun 13th, 2023 39m 11s

In this episode, we hear best practice and guidance from leading experts and practitioners on the front line of sustainable business in Northern Ireland - featuring Chris Martin, Head of Sustainability UK, Danske Bank, Brian Reid, CEO, Deli lit

S3: Episode 4 | Empowering Talent

May 2nd, 2023 38m 58s

Accessing and keeping the right talent is one of the most challenging issues currently facing businesses today. Join our special guests to explore the strategies leaders can use to build more engaged and energised workforces. Featuring René Ca

S3: Episode 3 | Degree Apprenticeships: Unlocking Tomorrow's Talent

Mar 7th, 2023 32m 10s

Recorded live at Ulster University’s new Belfast campus, in this episode Wendy Austin explores how Degree Apprenticeships are being used by local employers within the services sectors to attract, engage and upskill talent. Featuring Andy McKibb

S3: Episode 2 | Leadership Development: Trends and Future Outlook

Nov 24th, 2022 36m 5s

In this episode, Wendy Austin sits down with Justin Urquhart Stewart, Co-Founder of Seven Investment Management and Business Commentator, Professor Gillian Armstrong, Associate Dean, Development and Partnerships (Domestic), Ulster University Bu

S3: Episode 1 | What is the future for a sustainable higher education?

Oct 19th, 2022 46m 25s

What is the future for a sustainable higher education?In this episode recorded live at the new Academy Restaurant (Ulster University), Wendy Austin speaks to Stephen Spinelli, President of Babson College, Tina Mc Kenzie, Chair, FSB, Roger Polle

S2: Episode 5 | Demystifying Degree Apprenticeships

Dec 9th, 2021 43m 43s

From bridging higher level skills gaps to improving organisational productivity, Degree Apprenticeships provide valuable opportunities to recruit new talent and upskill in key sectors of the economy. In this episode, host Wendy Austin speaks to

S2: Episode 4 | Accelerate your Career with Postgraduate Study

Sep 10th, 2021 41m 45s

From spotting gaps in our skills and knowledge to reinventing our careers entirely, the pandemic has prompted many of us to hit the pause button and reflect on our futures. Host Wendy Austin is joined by a number of remarkable UUBS alumni who h

S2: Episode 3 | So She Did - Championing Female Entrepreneurs

Jul 20th, 2021 37m 3s

Whilst positive strides have been made in new business creation in Northern Ireland in recent years, studies show that entrepreneurial activity is typically lower for females than males, with men three times more likely to start their own busin

S2: Episode 2 | Planning for a more resilient future

Apr 22nd, 2021 38m 36s

It's no secret that small-medium sized businesses form the backbone of the Northern Ireland economy, with family-run enterprises making up seventy-four percent of businesses across the region and contributing significantly to employment opportu

S2: Episode 1 | Building a Highly Skilled Workforce for Economic Recovery

Apr 1st, 2021 40m 30s

In the first episode of series two, Wendy Austin is joined by Diane Dodds, Minister for the Economy, John Healy (OBE), Vice President & Managing Director, Allstate NI and Professor Mark Durkin, Executive Dean at Ulster University Business Schoo

Episode 7 | Brexit Special

Dec 18th, 2020 40m 13s

In this special edition podcast, hear sector-specific perspectives from NI business leaders; Stephen Kelly (UUBS Visiting Professor and Chief Executive, Manufacturing NI) Seamus Leheny (Policy Manager, Logistics UK), Aodhán Connolly (Director,

Episode 6 | Unlocking Creativity

Dec 2nd, 2020 35m 54s

The pandemic has challenged businesses across all sectors to think differently and create new value in imaginative ways. In this episode, Wendy Austin speaks to Natalie Nixon, President Creative Strategist at Figure8 Thinking and Author of the

Episode 5 | The Future of Tourism & Hospitality

Nov 5th, 2020 43m 1s

Wendy Austin is joined by Ian Yeoman, Tourism Futurologist and Visiting Professor of Ulster University Business School, Marianne Hood, Chair of Institute of Hospitality NI and Una McMahon-Beattie, Head of Department for Hospitality and Tourism

Episode 4 | Women in Leadership

Oct 22nd, 2020 45m 53s

In this episode, Wendy Austin is joined by Professor Karise Hutchinson, UU Provost Coleraine (Professor of Leadership at UUBS) and a host of Northern Ireland’s most influential and innovative female business leaders; Roseann Kelly, CEO of Women

Episode 3 | Adapting skills in a changing environment

Sep 9th, 2020 39m 9s

Wendy Austin speaks to Jackie Henry, Senior Partner, Deloitte and UU Visiting Professor, Professor Gillian Armstrong, Director of Business Engagement at UUBS and Maneeza Aminy, CEO and Founder of Marvel Marketers about the profound impact the p

Episode 2 | Innovate to Survive

Aug 6th, 2020 43m 54s

Even during a global pandemic, businesses are still innovating and demonstrating their entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, Wendy Austin speaks to Dr Kristel Miller, Senior Lecturer at Ulster University Business School, Ciaran Doherty, Gene

Episode 1 | Leadership in a Virtual World

Jul 16th, 2020 31m 47s

In this series, Ulster University Business School are diving deep into the world of Business in Northern Ireland and looking at how businesses are staying afloat in the current climate. In the inaugural Business of Possibility podcast, Wendy Au

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Business of Possibility Podcast - Trailer

Jul 7th, 2020 36s

A podcast series hosted by Wendy Austin and brought to you by Ulster University Business School. Wendy will be diving deep into the world of Business in Northern Ireland and looking at how businesses are staying afloat in the current climate.

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