The Disruptors (In Partnership With Fleet Financial)

There’s a lot of great business events going on in Northern Ireland these days. However, with so many invites making their way into our inboxes and calendars, it can be tricky deciding what to attend and whether we have the time.

In the past, Fleet Financial has hosted several mini-conferences as part of their Knowledge Network Series: quick, hour-long events for local business leaders to get together and hear from inspiring speakers. But a coffee with us got them thinking about trying something different.

We suggested that podcasting is a better way to learn as it makes use of the ‘dead time in our day.’ Time like driving to work, cutting the grass or walking the dog. (In other words, time that doesn’t eat into the critical parts of your day).

The Fleet Financial team really liked the idea of trying something different, so when it came round to organising their next Knowledge Network event, they decided to go digital. The result is ‘The Disruptors’ — an audio and video podcast series featuring six, hour-long conversations with some of the most innovative industry-leaders our country has ever seen.

With a focus on leadership, these long-form interviews dive much deeper than 15-minute speeches can deliver. Plus thanks to ‘the power of podcasting’, you and your team can tune in from the comfort of your own cars, offices, or headphones without disrupting your usual work routine.

Join the thousands of people who have benefitted from these interviews by clicking the episode links below, or by downloading the episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts to listen on-the-go.

Thanks so much for listening, and we hope these unfiltered conversations add value to your personal, and professional life.

— Matthew Thompson, Best Of Belfast and Damian Campbell, Fleet Financial

Peter Dixon: The Man Who Brought Natural Gas To Northern Ireland.

Peter Dixon is the Chairman of Lionrai Investments and Phoenix Energy Holdings. In his previous role as chief executive of Phoenix Natural Gas, he’s regarded as one of the key people in bringing natural gas to Northern Ireland.

Eleanor McEvoy: Northern Ireland’s Entrepreneurship Ambassador

Eleanor McEvoy: Chief executive of Next-Gen Power, Northern Ireland’s Entrepreneurship Ambassador and RTE Dragon’s Den star.

Philip Bain: Founder, Speaker, Philanthropist & Author

Philip Bain is the co-founder of ShredBank – a multi-award-winning on-site shredding company and the author of two business books: Start to Grow and Start to Lead.

James Leckey: Founder & CEO of Leckey Design

James Leckey is a creative engineer and the chief executive behind the internationally renowned and award-winning Leckey. A business committed to providing 24-hour postural care to children.

Carmel McKinney OBE: Chair Of NIFRS

Carmel McKinney is Chair of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and recent recipient of ‘Champion for Women’ Award in the Rising Star Awards 2019.

Colin Anderson OBE: The Godfather Of Advertising In Northern Ireland

Colin Anderson is one of the leaders in Northern Ireland advertising, and is the founder of ASG & Partners, BeSecur and many other successful businesses.

How To Listen

If you don’t have time to watch the full video, you can listen to each episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Overcast or your favourite podcast app.

If it’s your first time listening to a podcast, click here to learn how to listen and enjoy audio shows.

Thanks to everyone who made this series possible, especially Fleet Financial for partnering up with us to produce these six episode.