Unbound | Conversations Without Limits

Stephen McDonnell

English Business Education Entrepreneurship Management Self-Improvement

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Episodes 71

Avg. Duration 52m

Activity Sporadic

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Dec 2022

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Open to Sponsors

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Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

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About This Podcast

Discover how the highest performers push beyond limitations in this up-and-coming no. 1 Irish podcast. Host and high-performance consultant Stephen McDonnell, speaks deeply with world-class performers, revealing secrets to their success. The podcast features several series across high-performing industries, including business, sports, entertainment and more. These conversations are real, honest, courageous and great fun. Each episode is designed to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you to achieve the impossible. Previous guests include Jordan Harbinger, Damian Browne, Mark Divine and many more.

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Recent Episodes

Unbound Tool #17 Harvest your learnings from last year with Rupal Patel

Jan 01, 2026 3m Bonus

Rupal Patel, a former CIA intelligence analyst, has developed an annual tradition called the "Capture Your Year" exercise. This method helps to recognise unacknowledged achievements and identify…

Business Series Ep 6: Ann Kelleher | The Emotional Bank Account & The Road Less Travelled

Dec 03, 2025 56m Bonus

With decades of leadership in technology and innovation, Ann Kelleher shares practical strategies for navigating challenging environments, leveraging culture, and building lasting impact whether in…

Business Series Ep 5: John Gilley | Building Cultures Where People and Performance Thrive

Nov 26, 2025 54m Bonus

Stephen McDonnell sits down with John Gilley, CEO of Kent, for a raw and inspiring look at leadership and building a culture that scales. From his roots in Cobh, County Cork, to leading…

Business Series Ep 4: Noella Gabriel | Uncompromising Standards with Instinct, Creativity and Heart

Nov 19, 2025 1h 1m Bonus

Noella Gabriel, co-founder and Global President of ELEMIS, shares how vision and resilience built a world-leading skincare brand. From West Cork to the world stage, Noella Gabriel’s journey is one of…

Business Series Ep 3: Tommy Kelly | Values-Based Leadership, Global Impact & Building Businesses That Endure

Nov 12, 2025 1h 7m Bonus

Renowned entrepreneur and business leader Tommy Kelly shares how he built a billion-dollar company, created high-performance cultures and led change.From his roots as a farmer to scaling global…

Business Series Ep 2: Lorna Conn | Values-Driven Leadership in a Changing World

Nov 05, 2025 54m Bonus

As CEO of one of Ireland’s biggest private employers, Cpl, Lorna Conn takes us inside her journey, from early ambitions and formative experiences to leading a global organisation through radical…

Business Series Ep 1: Dave Kirwan | Leadership That Unites Performance and Humanity

Oct 29, 2025 1h 14m Bonus

With over 30 years of navigating the toughest energy transitions, Dave Kirwan has seen what leadership really takes. In this episode, he strips back the boardroom façade to reveal the human side of…

#48: Rita McGrath | Seeing Around Corners: Leading Through Uncertainty

Oct 07, 2025 48m

Rita McGrath, top global transformation strategist, shares how to spot inflection points, manage risk and futureproof your business in disruption.She isn’t just a Columbia Business School professor –…

Unbound Tool #16: The Deeper Meaning Behind the All Blacks Haka with Kieran Read

Oct 01, 2025 3m Bonus

Rituals rooted in culture unite and empower teams at every level. For fans fascinated by the haka, Kieran Read, a former Crusaders and All Blacks captain, gives an inside look at its meaning, not as…

#47: Andrea Garfield | From Burnout to Regenerative Leadership

Sep 24, 2025 51m

Executive coach Andrea Garfield shows how leaders unlock resilience and impact by addressing root causes, not quick fixes.A pioneer in integral coaching and founder of Awesome Institute, Andrea…

Unbound Tool #15: The Observer Mind with William Trubridge

Sep 17, 2025 5m Bonus

In freediving, anxiety can be the difference between breakthrough and blackout. As a 7x World Champion freediver, William Trubridge learnt how to train his mind to remain calm and present, using…

#46: Matthias Herter | Loss, Leadership, and the Art of Crisis Negotiation

Sep 10, 2025 1h 17m

With over two decades of negotiation experience, including multinational hostage crises and police operations, Matthias Herter shares the power of communication, team dynamics, and inner strength. He…

Unbound Tool #14: Winning with Mindset, Not Just Skill with Niall Horgan

Aug 28, 2025 2m Bonus

Former Gym+Coffee CEO Niall Horgan sits down with Stephen McDonnell to explore the growing importance of mental toughness in sports. Niall shares his insights on how early mental coaching helps young…

#45: Michael Watkins | Navigating Leadership and Identity in a Disrupted World

Jul 31, 2025 48m

IMD Professor and author of The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins, joins the show to break down what most leaders get wrong during transitions and how to turn change into growth. Learn about his…

Unbound Tool #13: The Person Effect – Leading Through Connection, Not Control with George Kohlrieser

Jul 24, 2025 2m Bonus

Hostage negotiator, clinical psychologist, and leadership expert, George Kohlrieser, explains the ‘Person Effect’, the emotional impact we have on others through our presence, mostly communicated…

#44: All-Ireland Preview | Tipp, Cork, and the Final Showdown

Jul 18, 2025 45m

In this special episode of Unbound, hurling champions Noel Conners (former Waterford captain) and John “Bubbles” O’Dwyer (Tipperary All-Star) join host Stephen McDonnell (former Cork Captain) as they…

#43: Eline Meijer | How to Lead With What Makes You Strong

Jun 25, 2025 51m

Strengths-based leadership specialist Eline Meijer unpacks how to move beyond "weakness fixing" and use your strengths for ultimate growth.Eline draws on her decade of experience with…

Unbound Tool #12 How to Show Up When You Don't Feel Like It with Eímear Noone

Jun 04, 2025 3m Bonus

How do you push through your toughest days when the pressure is on and it feels like everything is going wrong? Eímear Noone, Irish composer and conductor, shares her approach to overcoming personal…

#42: Alex Hutchinson | Seeking the Unknown

May 15, 2025 52m

Science journalist Alex Hutchinson explores risk, reinvention, and what drives us to seek the unknown – in sport, life, and beyond.With a rare mix of elite athletic experience and academic insight,…

Unbound Tool #11 Fighting Disease Through Visualisation with Patrick Sweeney

May 07, 2025 4m Bonus

In this Unbound Tool, best-selling author and entrepreneur Patrick Sweeney shares his journey of battling a rare form of leukaemia, using mental performance techniques from the Olympic Training…

Frequently Asked Questions

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Unbound | Conversations Without Limits has published 71 episodes since December 2022, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Unbound | Conversations Without Limits is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.

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