Carmichael
- Episodes
- 89
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- monthly
- Latest episode
- Nov 4, 2026
About the podcast
Carmichael is a leading specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland.
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Episodes 89
Resident Spotlight Session One: A Carmichael Podcast with Andrew Mernagh from FirstLight
In this episode of the Carmichael Resident Spotlight Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Andrew Mernagh from FirstLight, Ireland's national charity supporting parents and families after the loss of a child …
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In this episode of the Carmichael Resident Spotlight Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Andrew Mernagh from FirstLight, Ireland's national charity supporting parents and families after the loss of a child. Andrew shares the inspiring work of FirstLight, the vital supports they provide, and the difference the organisation is making for families across Ireland. Join us for a thoughtful and insightful conversation about compassion, community, and the power of support during life's most challenging moments.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lead For Purpose Session One: A Carmichael Podcast with Dara Connolly from Common Purpose
Our guest today is Dara Connolly, CEO of Common Purpose Ireland. Dara is someone who truly believes that great leadership starts with understanding people and building connections. Through his work, he brings …
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Our guest today is Dara Connolly, CEO of Common Purpose Ireland. Dara is someone who truly believes that great leadership starts with understanding people and building connections. Through his work, he brings together leaders from business, public service, and community organisations to learn from each other and find new ways to create impact. It’s a thoughtful and inspiring conversation that I think you’re really going to enjoyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gráinne Madden – Protected Disclosures – “Whistleblowing”
In this podcast, we speak to governance consultant and trainer Gráinne Madden about protected disclosure better known as “whistleblowing”, what is covered by the term and implications for boards and management …
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In this podcast, we speak to governance consultant and trainer Gráinne Madden about protected disclosure better known as “whistleblowing”, what is covered by the term and implications for boards and management.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deirdre Garvey: Irish Red Cross – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast, we speak to Deirdre Garvey CEO of the Irish Red Cross about the wide range of the work of the Red Cross both locally and internationally. We also explore the approach they are taking measuring …
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In this podcast, we speak to Deirdre Garvey CEO of the Irish Red Cross about the wide range of the work of the Red Cross both locally and internationally. We also explore the approach they are taking measuring and reporting the impact it delivers and the difference it makes for the communities it serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evanne Kilmurray: ICE – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast, we speak to Evanne Kilmurray CEO of the social enterprise funder Inner City Enterprise (ICE) about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves. Hosted on …
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In this podcast, we speak to Evanne Kilmurray CEO of the social enterprise funder Inner City Enterprise (ICE) about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oisín O’Reilly: Outhouse – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast, we speak to Oisín O’Reilly CEO of the LGBTQ+ Centre Outhouse about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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In this podcast, we speak to Oisín O’Reilly CEO of the LGBTQ+ Centre Outhouse about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pat Dennigan: Focus – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast, we speak to Pat Dennigan CEO of the homelessness charity Focus Ireland about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves. Hosted on Acast. See …
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In this podcast, we speak to Pat Dennigan CEO of the homelessness charity Focus Ireland about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deirdre Mortell: Rethink – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast, we speak to Deirdre Mortell CEO of the social innovation funder ReThink Ireland about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves. Hosted on Acast. See …
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In this podcast, we speak to Deirdre Mortell CEO of the social innovation funder ReThink Ireland about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Denise Charlton: CFI – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast we speak to Denise Charlton CEO of the philanthropic hub Community Foundation Ireland about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves. Hosted on Acast. See …
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In this podcast we speak to Denise Charlton CEO of the philanthropic hub Community Foundation Ireland about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Murphy: Speedpak – Delivering impact and making a difference
In this podcast we speak to John Murphy CEO of the social enterprise Speedpak about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it serves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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In this podcast we speak to John Murphy CEO of the social enterprise Speedpak about how it is delivering impact and making a difference for the community it servesHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good Governance Awards ceremony 2025 – Keynote speeches.
In this podcast we get to hear the keynote speeches at the 2025 GGA event from Fintan O’Toole, Rosemary Keogh and Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good Governance Awards ceremony 2025 – Judges speeches.
In this podcast the judges for the 7 categories give their feedback on the shortlisted entries and what stood out for the winners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Designing Best practice board packs for nonprofit boards
We speak to Rea Walshe, governance expert and trainer on the importance of the board pack or board papers and how to design a best practice pack for your board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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We speak to Rea Walshe, governance expert and trainer on the importance of the board pack or board papers and how to design a best practice pack for your board.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to survive and thrive as a first-time board chair
In this podcast we are speaking to Brian Cavanagh, governance expert and a trusted advisor to chairs and chief executives in the public and corporate sectors on the topic of the art of chairing, particularly …
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In this podcast we are speaking to Brian Cavanagh, governance expert and a trusted advisor to chairs and chief executives in the public and corporate sectors on the topic of the art of chairing, particularly, for the first time chair.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boardroom realities - what is happening behind the boardroom door?
In this podcast were are speaking to Patrick Downes, a partner with Lionheart Management Consultants and a very experienced governance practitioner, consultant and board member on the topic of the current …
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In this podcast were are speaking to Patrick Downes, a partner with Lionheart Management Consultants and a very experienced governance practitioner, consultant and board member on the topic of the current trends and issues for boards.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Regulating charitable organisations in Ireland with Gerry Kearney
In this podcast, our CEO Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, speaks to Gerry Kearney, Chairperson of the Charities Regulatory Authority about the role of the authority and its supervisory board, the current state of charity …
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In this podcast, our CEO Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, speaks to Gerry Kearney, Chairperson of the Charities Regulatory Authority about the role of the authority and its supervisory board, the current state of charity regulation in Ireland and Gerry’s vision for the future of the sector.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What are the characteristics of an effective board member?
In this podcast were are speaking to Gerry Egan, a very experienced governance practitioner, consultant and trainer on the topic of the characteristics and behaviours that make for an effective board member …
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In this podcast were are speaking to Gerry Egan, a very experienced governance practitioner, consultant and trainer on the topic of the characteristics and behaviours that make for an effective board member.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Protecting your organisation’s reputation, communicating impact and dealing with a crisis
In this podcast were are speaking to Alan Tyrrell, Senior Managing Director of Teneo, the Global CEO Advisory Firm. The focus of our discussion on this podcast is on three very important items for both the …
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In this podcast were are speaking to Alan Tyrrell, Senior Managing Director of Teneo, the Global CEO Advisory Firm. The focus of our discussion on this podcast is on three very important items for both the boards and CEOs of third sector organisations, indeed any organisation, reputation, impact and dealing with a crisis.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ensuring your nonprofit organisation is governance compliant
In this podcast, governance specialist Marian Barnard discusses how nonprofits need to regularly assess their compliance with their governance requirements and the approaches they should adopt Hosted on Acast …
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In this podcast, governance specialist Marian Barnard discusses how nonprofits need to regularly assess their compliance with their governance requirements and the approaches they should adoptHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting ready for SORP
Andrea Shupinski, Charities SORP expert discusses the need for charities to plan and to be ready for Charities SORP and the actions that they should be taking now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Andrea Shupinski, Charities SORP expert discusses the need for charities to plan and to be ready for Charities SORP and the actions that they should be taking now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Regulating by setting standards and helping charities to meet standards
In this podcast we speak to Madeleine Delaney, the Charities Regulator about the role of the Regulator, the evolving charity landscape and her vision for the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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In this podcast we speak to Madeleine Delaney, the Charities Regulator about the role of the Regulator, the evolving charity landscape and her vision for the sector.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freeing nonprofit CEOs to Lead
In this podcast Darren gives his insights and advice on guiding non-profit CEOs to take their impact to a new level, developing a growth mindset and engaging with philanthropists. Hosted on Acast. See …
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In this podcast Darren gives his insights and advice on guiding non-profit CEOs to take their impact to a new level, developing a growth mindset and engaging with philanthropists.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ecclesiastical Ireland; not your typical financial services company
David Lane, Managing Director of Ecclesiastical, Ireland on leading a charity owned financial services company that has ambitious goals for charitable giving and community impact. Hosted on Acast. See …
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David Lane, Managing Director of Ecclesiastical, Ireland on leading a charity owned financial services company that has ambitious goals for charitable giving and community impact.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is social impact management?
Sandra Velthuis discusses why Impact Management is so important for not-for-profits and how they should go about implementing an impact management culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The implications of migraine in the workplace
In this podcast, we speak to Pascal Derrien, CEO of the charity the Migraine Association of Ireland. We discuss migraine, an invisible chronic condition, the supports the Migraine Association provide and the …
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In this podcast, we speak to Pascal Derrien, CEO of the charity the Migraine Association of Ireland. We discuss migraine, an invisible chronic condition, the supports the Migraine Association provide and the challenges of running a small organisation with a national remit.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Values led organisation with Niall Crowley
What is a values-led organisation and why are they important? A conversation with Niall Crowley, equality and human rights expert and a co-founder of the Values Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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What is a values-led organisation and why are they important? A conversation with Niall Crowley, equality and human rights expert and a co-founder of the Values Lab.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GGA 2024 Winners and Judges' speeches
Judges feedback and the winners of the 2024 Carmichael Good Governance Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI What the Board Needs to Know
In this podcast episode Michael O’Donovan, an experienced board member and strategic leader in technology companies gives his insights on the role that Boards need to be taking to ensure that there is effective …
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In this podcast episode Michael O’Donovan, an experienced board member and strategic leader in technology companies gives his insights on the role that Boards need to be taking to ensure that there is effective governance of AI in their organisations.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Complying with company law
A conversation with Fallon Judge, Director of Civil Enforcement with the Corporate Enforcement Authority about the role of the Authority and complying with company law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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A conversation with Fallon Judge, Director of Civil Enforcement with the Corporate Enforcement Authority about the role of the Authority and complying with company law.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dealing with difficult board members
A discussion with Brian Cavanagh, a highly experienced board member and governance consultant where we explore the topic of dealing with difficult and divisive board members. Negatively difficult board members …
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A discussion with Brian Cavanagh, a highly experienced board member and governance consultant where we explore the topic of dealing with difficult and divisive board members. Negatively difficult board members can present a real challenge to the cohesiveness and effectiveness of a board.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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