The Hidden Currents Podcast

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Caelan Grant, founder and CEO of Terivo, about challenging the traditional broadband industry through a customer ownership model that prioritizes service quality, transparency, and shared success. Caelan explains how empowering employees, encouraging open communication, and creating strong relationships with customers and partners are central to his vision, including a commitment to share 50% of the company's post-tax profits with customers once profitable. He also discusses the challenges of launching a disruptive business, the importance of aligning stakeholders around shared values, and how accountability, collaboration, and innovative thinking can create sustainable long-term 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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Rohan Khanna, Head of Operations at AM Best, about the importance of relationships, communication, and understanding people when managing teams across different cultures and regions. Rohan shares why effective management requires treating people as individuals, adapting to cultural differences, creating opportunities for people to be heard, and providing teams with a clear sense of direction. He also discusses making decisions without having every answer, learning from mistakes, remaining open and transparent when circumstances change, and developing the resilience to navigate the inevitable challenges of leadership.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Paul Maturure, CEO of Maturure Capital, about the lessons he has learned from his career as a chef, entrepreneur, and investor. Paul shares how timing, consistency, teamwork, transparency, and resilience have shaped his approach to relationships, including lessons from running his own restaurant and progressing from kitchen porter to head chef. He also discusses his move into investing through Maturure Capital and why competence, credibility, and a strong reputation are essential when developing successful business relationships.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Ibraheem Mohy-Ud-Din, Founder & CEO of Ethos Learns, about the importance of strong relationships between students, parents, and educators in achieving better academic outcomes. Ibraheem shares how his own dramatic turnaround at GCSE inspired him to start Ethos Learns and explains why delivering results and maintaining clear communication are central to his approach. He also reflects on lessons from difficult personal experiences, leadership roles, and networking, and how these have shaped his approach to growing the business and developing meaningful partnerships.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Dave Keir, Head of Operations at Oxygen Conservation, about the role relationships, diverse perspectives, and open communication play in delivering ambitious conservation projects. Dave shares how Oxygen Conservation works with investors, communities, specialists, and landowners across its UK estates, using data and transparency to navigate competing priorities while pursuing long-term environmental goals. He also discusses preserving a high-performance culture as the company grows, giving talented people autonomy, and how professionals can transfer their existing skills into purpose-driven careers in conservation.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Geoff Roberts, owner of Developing Minds, about the role of trust, relationships, and listening in creating successful organizational change. Geoff shares lessons from decades of leadership and change management, including the importance of keeping commitments, creating safe environments, empowering people to use their expertise, and addressing relationship breakdowns with openness and honesty. He also reflects on earning the right to lead, helping people navigate uncertainty, learning through experimentation, and focusing on how challenges can be overcome rather than questioning whether they can be solved.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Sadia Hamid, founder and owner of Wizard Teacher, about the role of trust and relationships in creating a platform designed to support students pursuing international education. Sadia explains how Wizard Teacher aims to make exam preparation and university decision making more accessible through gamified learning, personalized guidance, and affordable support while reducing the emotional and financial pressures students face. She also shares lessons from nearly two decades of international experience, the importance of staying close to the people you serve, and her plans to use technology and AI to help more people turn their ideas into action.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Maura Jackson, founder of The Feather Fixer, about the role trust, consistency and integrity play in effective leadership. Maura shares lessons from leading and scaling charities supporting vulnerable people, including the importance of autonomy, clear expectations, difficult conversations and staying grounded in an organisation’s purpose. She also reflects on helping leaders develop stronger judgment, let go of control, build healthier cultures and lead with compassion without compromising standards.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Dion Angove of SJB Global about the importance of authenticity, strong relationships, and clear communication in international financial planning. Dion explains how educating clients, simplifying complex financial information, taking responsibility for mistakes, and developing a strong professional network help create lasting client relationships rather than transactional ones. He also discusses his work in UK exit planning, the value of collaborating with trusted professionals across different jurisdictions, and why being human, transparent, and true to yourself is essential when helping clients make informed financial decisions.

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.

In this episode of the Hidden Currents Podcast, Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Sue Poppelwell, CEO of Poppelwell Digital Transformation Consultancy Limited, about the role relationships play in successfully guiding people through digital transformation and organizational change. Sue draws on 26 years of NHS experience to explain why understanding resistance, reassuring people of their value, adapting your approach, and helping teams recognize the benefits of change are essential to successful transformation. She also discusses launching her own consultancy, where she aims to help organizations improve existing systems and processes, develop their own capabilities, and achieve lasting improvements without unnecessary technology or long term dependency on consultants.

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.