As Pinnacle HR turns 10, I’m reflecting on our journey so far and why now feels like the perfect time for a rebrand.

Inclusive leadership can't be reduced to a policy. It's a mindset. Key takeaways from my conversation with Shena Brien, CEO at IP Telecom, and Deirdre Connaughton, Site Head at Takeda Ireland.

The Traditional Performance Review For decades, the annual performance review has been a staple of workplace performance management. A formal meeting, a rating, a discussion about objectives and another date in the diary for next year. But the workplace has changed significantly. Organisations are moving faster, employees expect more regular support, and performance is no longer something that can be assessed through a single annual conversation. So, many employers are beginn

If you're a senior leader eyeing your next market, here's an uncomfortable truth: the biggest risk to your global expansion probably isn't overseas. It's at home. That was the standout message from a recent conversation with Denise Dunne, a commercial and growth executive who's helped scale businesses like Paddy Power, Betfair, Ding, and SimLocal. Global Expansion: Fix your foundations before you fly Organisations need to focus on getting the current operations system and mo

AI is transforming recruitment, but where should technology end and human judgement begin? Explore the opportunities, risks and the right balance for modern hiring.

Executive coaching helps business leaders improve performance, navigate change, and strengthen leadership capabilities. Discover why executive coaching matters and how it supports long-term organisational success.

A reflection on a conversation with Clodagh Logue, EMEA HR Director at Eaton Energy Solutions, and Ryan Shanks, Director of Strategic Growth & Partnerships at the IMI. We're operating in a world of compounding complexity. AI, geopolitical shifts, competing priorities, and the relentless pressure to perform. All at once. So when I sat down recently with two leaders I deeply respect, I wasn't surprised that our conversation kept circling back to one core question: how do next-g

Learn how to build a scalable hiring framework that supports business growth, improves hiring quality, and creates a strong, future-ready talent pipeline.

In this episode of Big Meaningful Life, I join the conversation on what really happens after you reach senior leadership, when performance is strong, yet influence becomes the real differentiator. Listen to the episode today.

Give, gain, grow: a new blueprint for leading with purpose

Technical skills alone are no longer enough to guarantee that promotion. Here's what you need to understand to make it to the next level

The cost of a bad hire goes far beyond recruitment fees. Learn the true impact on productivity, morale and revenue, and how to avoid costly hiring mistakes.

Four trends experts predict will set HR leaders apart in 2026

Employee engagement is an all time low. What strategies are HR leaders using in a world where hybrid work and wellbeing play a bigger role than ever before?

Why you should use an executive search expert when hiring your next senior leader.

What does it really mean to hire strategically, and how can organisations set themselves up for scalable, sustainable success?

Why agility, resilience and emotional intelligence (EQ) have become mission critical for modern-day leadership

Eóin, Patrick and I sat down to discuss the power of EQ-Driven Leadership and why emotional intelligence is a crucial part of today’s employee hiring and retention strategy. There were so many illuminating lessons in this conversation but I have noted down the key learnings that really stood out to me.

Five trends to keep you and your business ahead in the executive search race in 2025

Three life lessons from women who have built successful careers