What does leadership look like when women are fully supported to succeed?

In Episode 3 of The Human Side of Business Podcast, Louisa Meehan speaks with Dawn Leane, Founder and CEO of Leane Leaders, about confidence, resilience, and what it takes for women to thrive in leadership roles.

Drawing on her work in leadership training, executive coaching, mentoring, and consultancy, Dawn shares insights into:

👉 Building confidence and influence at work

👉 Developing resilience in challenging environments

👉 Strategic networking and negotiation

👉 Creating a professional brand that supports career growth

👉 How organisations can better support female leadership

As Chief Learning and Development Officer at Advancia, Dawn works closely with organisations committed to increasing female leadership and driving long-term cultural change.

This episode is for women navigating leadership, managers supporting diverse teams, and organisations serious about developing inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

🎙 The Human Side of Business Podcast explores the people behind leadership decisions - where ambition, identity, and impact meet.

What happens after you build a successful business?

In this episode of The Human Side of Business Podcast, Louisa Meehan speaks with Damian Connolly about business exit strategies, financial planning, and succession - and why too many founders leave these conversations too late.

Together, they explore:

• How business owners can plan a successful exit
• The role of financial planning in protecting long-term wealth
• Succession strategies for founders, families, and leadership teams
• Common mistakes that reduce business value at exit
• The emotional and identity challenges of stepping away
• How to think about legacy, not just valuation

This episode is a must-listen for founders and business owners who want to make informed decisions about their future - without sacrificing what they’ve spent years building.

The Human Side of Business Podcast looks at leadership through a human lens - where strategy, money, and people intersect.

🎙️ Ideal for business owners, founders, and leaders planning their next chapter.

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What does it really take to build a workplace where people and performance thrive?

In the debut episode of The Human Side of Business Podcast, host Louisa Meehan welcomes Farzana Maudarbaccus, a Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist, to explore leadership, wellbeing, and the psychology behind high-performing teams.

With almost two decades of experience across public, private, and non-profit organisations, Farzana shares practical, evidence-based insights into:

👉 Leadership development and emotional intelligence

👉 Workplace wellbeing that actually works

👉 Building trust, connection, and resilience in teams

👉 Using psychometric assessments to support better people decisions

👉 Why self-awareness is critical for leaders at every level

Originally from Mauritius and now based in Ireland, Farzana is also a TEDx speaker known for her work on resilience, adaptability, and neuroplasticity. Her calm, compassionate approach helps leaders create healthier, more engaged workplaces.

The Human Side of Business Podcast brings honest conversations about the realities of managing people beyond theory, trends, and corporate clichés.

🎙️ Ideal for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone interested in the human dynamics of work.