Tell Me, Dad!

In this episode I ask Dad what having fun looked like in his childhood — long before screens and smartphones. He shares stories about stealing lilacs from gardens, playing endless games of soccer, and riding his bike everywhere with his friends. He also talks about building a homemade cannon just for the thrill of it, and the short-lived attempt to start a band together.

It’s a playful and nostalgic conversation about simple joys, childhood freedom, and the kind of adventures that stay with you for a lifetime.

In this episode I ask Dad what dating was like when he was young — long before smartphones and social media. He tells stories about the disco era, Saturday Night Fever, dancing the Disco Fox, and going out for milkshakes on Saturday nights.

We talk about what dating meant back then — the excitement, the nerves, and the effort it took to actually meet someone and ask them out. It’s a fun and nostalgic conversation about youth, confidence, and how dating has changed (and in some ways, hasn’t) over the years.

In this episode I ask Dad how he liked Dublin when he visited me recently. We talk about his first impressions of the city, the places he enjoyed, and his experience exploring it for the first time.

The conversation then turns deeper when I ask about the similarities between him and his father. He reflects on traits like sharing, helping others, and valuing craftsmanship — qualities that were central to his father’s life and that he sees in himself today. We talk about the lessons his father passed down, how they shaped the way he approaches work, family, and relationships, and why certain values feel timeless. It’s a personal look at legacy, the bonds between generations, and the small but meaningful ways a parent influences who we become.

In this episode I ask Dad about the things he still dreams of doing. From getting his pilot license to owning a sailing boat, he shares the adventures he still wants to experience. Most importantly, he talks about his passion for travelling more and exploring the world. It’s an inspiring conversation about curiosity, chasing dreams, and making time for the things that truly excite you.

In this episode I ask Dad how you can forgive someone who has truly hurt you. He opens up about his first marriage and how finding distance helped him reach closure and move on. We also talk about forgiveness beyond personal relationships — how to deal with people in your professional life who let you down or treat you unfairly. It’s a raw and thoughtful conversation about pain, perspective, and the strength it takes to let go.

In this episode I ask Dad how he handled failure throughout his life. He shares three stories that shaped the way he thinks about setbacks. The first two are about moments when colleagues tried to create intrigues against him and how he managed to navigate those situations with calm and integrity. The third story takes us to the United States, where he initially struggled to impress his boss and had to prove himself step by step. It is an honest conversation about resilience, self-belief, and the lessons that come from falling short and getting back up again.

In this episode I ask Dad how he knew Mom was the person he wanted to spend his life with. He shares their love story, the moments that made her stand out then and still make her special today, and how she has been his partner not only in life but also in building his company and raising me. It is a heartfelt conversation about love, partnership, and the quiet ways two people build a life together.

In this episode I ask Dad what he believes is the biggest lie about growing older. He shares that for most of his life he hardly thought about aging at all, almost as if it would never really happen to him. Looking back, he now sees that belief as an illusion. We talk about how this realization changed the way he views time and priorities. Today he thinks in shorter time frames, lives each day with more intention, and places far less importance on money than he once did. It is a thoughtful conversation about time, perspective, and what truly matters as the years pass.

In this episode I ask Dad what he wishes he had known about money when he was younger. He shares memories of collecting paper as a kid to earn a few coins, and how that early hustle shaped the way he thought about work and value. We talk about his journey from those small jobs to becoming a CEO and leading successful companies, and how his view of money and its real importance evolved along the way. It is a conversation about ambition, perspective, and what wealth truly means.

In this episode I ask Dad what becoming a father taught him. It turns into a heartfelt conversation about family, responsibility, and the way life changes when you hold your child for the first time. Dad also opens up about my difficult birth and the moment when we almost lost my mom. It is an honest and emotional discussion about fear, gratitude, and what it truly means to be a parent.