The Hidden Currents Podcast

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Arun Vijayakumar, director of the Indian Culinary Legacy Foundation, about his mission to preserve India's traditional recipes, culinary heritage, and healthier cooking practices for future generations. Arun shares how his 20 years of experience as a chef inspired him to establish a nonprofit organisation dedicated to documenting forgotten recipes, educating young people about traditional cooking, and developing plans for an Indian food museum. He also discusses the importance of dedication, hard work, and earning trust through consistent action, demonstrating how passion and personal commitment can create a lasting cultural legacy even with limited resources. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Jadis Tillery, Founder and CEO of IKWE, about how trust, transparency, and collaboration between leadership teams, investors, and departments drive sustainable business growth. Jadis shares her experience advising private equity-backed businesses, explaining how breaking down silos between sales and marketing, aligning teams around shared commercial goals, and encouraging honest communication can improve organisational performance. She also explores the role of AI in transforming business operations, highlighting how effective governance, employee involvement, and trust can unlock efficiencies, strengthen relationships, and create new revenue opportunities. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Graeme Kerr, Co-Founder and CEO of Tethered, a company providing personalised sleep and wellness solutions for hotels and consumers, about the importance of trust and relationships in entrepreneurship and business growth. Graeme shares how his experiences in digital marketing, corporate leadership, and previous business ventures helped shape Tethered, which uses culturally meaningful storytelling and personalised content to improve sleep and create deeper connections with users. He also discusses the challenges of building relationships with hotel partners, using AI to improve operational efficiency, and finding investors who share the company's values and long-term vision. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with David Eve, founder and CEO of Evermark Advisory Limited, about the critical role of trust, transparency, and strong stakeholder relationships in delivering major infrastructure projects. Drawing on his extensive experience with projects such as HS2, David explains how honest communication, managing competing interests, and maintaining commitments to local communities can help overcome resistance, reduce delays, and improve project outcomes. He also shares valuable leadership lessons on taking ownership, aligning teams with different priorities, and building credibility through consistent actions, highlighting why the human dynamics behind complex projects are often more challenging than the engineering itself. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Julian Ball, CEO of MNK International North America, about the importance of building trust, developing strong relationships, and creating high-performing teams when expanding a business into new markets. Julian shares insights from his extensive leadership experience in the insurance industry, explaining how recruiting the right people, delivering exceptional client service, and aligning different parts of an organisation are essential for sustainable growth. He also discusses the challenges of establishing a new business division, highlighting why collaboration, clear communication, realistic ambitions, and empowering employees are critical to creating a successful and unified organisation. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Hemant Joshi, founder and CEO of Agentic AI Amro, about the importance of trust, strong relationships, and effective communication in developing innovative technology solutions. Drawing on decades of experience in software development and technical architecture, Hemant explains how understanding customer needs, aligning business and technical teams, and maintaining human oversight are essential when implementing AI-powered systems. He also shares insights into his growing suite of agentic AI tools for sales, customer support, content creation, and education, highlighting how artificial intelligence can transform business operations while emphasising the importance of reliability, accountability, and continuous innovation. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Ben Evans, Executive Manager at Supreme Financial Solutions and former professional rugby player, about how teamwork, accountability, and strong relationships contribute to success in both sport and business. Ben shares lessons from his transition into financial services, explaining how the discipline, performance standards, and coaching techniques he developed through rugby have helped him build and lead a growing team of financial advisors. He also discusses the importance of honest communication, adapting leadership styles to individual personalities, and creating an environment where people feel supported, take responsibility, and develop the confidence to pursue new career opportunities. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Inderpreet Johal, Founder of Johal 360 Advisory, about the importance of transparency, accountability, and strong relationships in financial services and business leadership. Indy shares insights from over 20 years of experience, explaining how honest communication, managing client expectations, and making informed decisions have helped her navigate complex business challenges, improve operational efficiency, and rebuild confidence among stakeholders. She also discusses the risks of relying too heavily on AI and automation, highlighting the importance of human oversight, ethical decision-making, and effective leadership in protecting businesses and creating sustainable growth. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Kevin Barry, Area Sales Manager at CES Power and founder of ServiceSor, about how trust, strong relationships, and consistently delivering on promises drive business success. Kevin shares how his experience across sales and operations has shaped his approach to leadership, emphasizing open communication, collaboration between departments, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable raising challenges and finding solutions together. He also discusses his ambition to expand CES Power's presence across Ireland and Europe, alongside his entrepreneurial journey developing ServiceSor, a digital platform connecting customers with trusted service providers through transparent, two-way reviews. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Founder and CEO of SOLiD Inspire, about the role trust, authenticity, and relationships play in leadership, culture, and business growth. Mrinmoy shares his perspective on how leaders can create stronger organizations by focusing on truth, consistent behavior, meaningful value exchange, and a culture where people work toward shared outcomes rather than competing against one another. He also explains how SOLiD Inspire is using AI and genomic strategy to help organizations create, implement, and monitor strategies that are tailored to their unique needs rather than relying on generic frameworks. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com