Rares Socaciu is Project Director with Crown. In this episode Rares explains his role and what it takes to lead large-scale builds from start to finish. He tells us how he copes with stress, how he keeps abreast of technological changes and why he believes communication is the key to getting things done.

Producer: Fergus Sweeney

Elite athletes, high achievers and business leaders can have what’s called Impostor Syndrome. This is when people doubt their own abilities, skills and achievements and they worry they’ll be “found out”. In this episode of Crown Next Level we hear from Georgina Corscadden, CEO and founder of Peak Connexxion. Georgina is a dedicated Master Coach, Master Trainer, psychologist, keynote speaker and facilitator with a particular aptitude for understanding the brain and how we can leverage our own cognitive skills.

Produced by: Fergus Sweeney

After a devastating accident in 2018 left him paralysed from the waist down, Fergus Farrell was told he would never walk again. But Fergus refused to accept that fate. Seven years later, he’s not only walking, he’s standing tall as a mental health ambassador and inspirational speaker, using his story to uplift others and prove that no setback is final.

In this episode of Crown Next Level, we share Fergus’ remarkable journey and we hear about the work he’s been doing with Crown. 

PRODUCER: FERGUS SWEENEY MEDIA

Darren Bourke is Crown’s Group Health, Safety & Environmental Director. In this episode of Crown Next level Darren talks about his career, his introduction to health and safety, how legislation has improved and the technology that is helping to keep people safe, healthy, and supported on construction sites.

PRODUCER: FERGUS SWEENEY MEDIA

Gearoid Cleere and Anne Behan from Fairstone Kilkenny are back with answers to more of your pressing financial concerns. There’s advice on how to prepare for a mortgage, we find out when is the best time to start thinking about saving for a pension and we discover which form of car finance might be best for you.

PRODUCER: FERGUS SWEENEY MEDIA

On this episode of Crown Next Level financial advisors Anne Behan and Gearoid Cleere are here to advise you on your finances. We’ll hear how coffee drinkers can save over €4000 per annum, and how parents can save €30,000 by putting away the Childrens’ Allowance every month.

Kellie Fennell is a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist, specialising in sports nutrition. Kellie talks about how to stay healthy when you're working long hours, often on the move, and under pressure. There’s advice on what to eat before and after exercising; getting the right balance between protein, carbs and fats; and the difference between cravings and emotional eating.

PRODUCER: FERGUS SWEENEY MEDIA

Darren Bourke, EHS director at Crown speaks to Ollie Coleman, a survivor of skin cancer. Ollie, a carpenter for nearly 30 years, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. He’s one of around 10,000 Irish people diagnosed with skin cancer every year.

PRODUCER: FERGUS SWEENEY MEDIA