Business of Possibility Podcast
A podcast series hosted by Wendy Austin and brought to you by Ulster University Business School. Taking a deep dive into the world of business in Northern Ireland, Wendy explores key themes and the latest research in business today with a host of dynamic business leaders, industry experts and leading academics. Through thought leadership, stories and conversations this podcast offers valuable insights and guidance on topics such as leadership, future of work, skills, resilience, innovation and entrepreneurship. Make sure you subscribe to the series wherever you get your podcasts and keep an eye on Ulster University Business School’s social media channels for updates.
Episodes
23 episodes
S4: Episode 4 | Staying Relevant in a Changing Workplace
Wendy Austin chats to Professor Gillian Armstrong, Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean, UUBS, Suzanne Wylie, CEO, NI Chamber of Commerce and Gavin Nelson, Chief Operating Officer, Third Sector Connect about NI’s changing skills landsca...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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42:23
S4: Episode 3 | Wellbeing at Work: Building Healthier Workplaces
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, Actin...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:02:36
S4: Episode 2 | AI in Business: Balancing Mind and Machine
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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53:34
S4: Episode 1 | Entrepreneurship: A local and global perspective
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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47:08
S3: Episode 6 | Skill Up for the Future
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:43
S3: Episode 5 | Leading the Charge for Business Sustainability
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:11
S3: Episode 4 | Empowering Talent
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 Re...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:58
S3: Episode 3 | Degree Apprenticeships: Unlocking Tomorrow's Talent
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:10
S3: Episode 2 | Leadership Development: Trends and Future Outlook
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:05
S3: Episode 1 | What is the future for a sustainable higher education?
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, Rog...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:25
S2: Episode 5 | Demystifying Degree Apprenticeships
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:43
S2: Episode 4 | Accelerate your Career with Postgraduate Study
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:45
S2: Episode 3 | So She Did - Championing Female Entrepreneurs
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:03
S2: Episode 2 | Planning for a more resilient future
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:36
S2: Episode 1 | Building a Highly Skilled Workforce for Economic Recovery
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 S...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:30
Episode 7 | Brexit Special
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, ...
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Episode 7
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40:13
Episode 6 | Unlocking Creativity
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 ...
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Episode 6
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35:54
Episode 5 | The Future of Tourism & Hospitality
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 ...
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Episode 5
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43:01
Episode 4 | Women in Leadership
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...
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Episode 4
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45:53
Episode 3 | Adapting skills in a changing environment
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...
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Episode 3
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39:09
Episode 2 | Innovate to Survive
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...
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Episode 2
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43:54
Episode 1 | Leadership in a Virtual World
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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Episode 1
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31:47