Potential Squared Sun, 17 May 2026 11:11:50 -0400 https://www.potentialsquaredpodcast.com/ en-gb © 2026 Potential Squared yes ec22db09-63dd-5a61-8407-d7a2c999c685 Pete Smyth episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) potential, improvement, performance, entrepreneurship, self improvement Pete Smyth https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jzu28allyflfnr84av922g9k28pr?.jpg Potential Squared https://www.potentialsquaredpodcast.com/ Cian MacSweeny from True Tides & Danny O'Reilly from the Coronas on Confidence, Collaboration, Ego & Vulnerability Cian MacSweeny from True Tides & Danny O'Reilly from the Coronas on Confidence, Collaboration, Ego & Vulnerability An insightful chat with Lead Singers & Song writers, Cian MacSweeny from True Tides and Danny O’Reilly from the Coronas. A rare insight into the vulnerable side of song writing & understanding our ego’s. We chat about confidence, the importance of collaboration and their personal journey’s of change during Covid19. 

]]> An insightful chat with Lead Singers & Song writers, Cian MacSweeny from True Tides and Danny O’Reilly from the Coronas. A rare insight into the vulnerable side of song writing & understanding our ego’s. We chat about confidence, the importance of collaboration and their personal journey’s of change during Covid19. 

]]> Pete Smyth Buzzsprout-9651132 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 4338 2 1 full false Insights from Jerry Colonna a leading US Venture Capitalist turned Executive Coach who they call the “CEO Whisperer” Insights from Jerry Colonna a leading US Venture Capitalist turned Executive Coach who they call the “CEO Whisperer” Jerry speaks openly about his challenges along the way including his struggles with depression, and growing up as one of seven children in an impoverished 1960’s Brooklyn. Gerry’s new book "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up", has just been voted by Bloomberg as one of the best business books of 2019. He shares insights into his beliefs and philosophies, his thoughts on what is 'enough', and some key questions we need to ask ourselves.

]]> Jerry speaks openly about his challenges along the way including his struggles with depression, and growing up as one of seven children in an impoverished 1960’s Brooklyn. Gerry’s new book "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up", has just been voted by Bloomberg as one of the best business books of 2019. He shares insights into his beliefs and philosophies, his thoughts on what is 'enough', and some key questions we need to ask ourselves.

]]> Jerry Colonna Buzzsprout-2534122 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000 4291 #jerrycolonna #reboot #venturecapital #executivecoaching 1 5 full false Annalise Murphy Irish Olympic Silver medalist aiming for Gold Annalise Murphy Irish Olympic Silver medalist aiming for Gold Following her childhood Olympic dreams we discuss the pain and suffering of missing out on Gold in the London Olympics only to come fourth.  She is open about her dark days in the run up to the Rio games including her techniques for staying focused and mentally strong.  The chat provides a unique insight into the mindset of a world class athlete including her dreams, successes, fears and failures.

]]> Following her childhood Olympic dreams we discuss the pain and suffering of missing out on Gold in the London Olympics only to come fourth.  She is open about her dark days in the run up to the Rio games including her techniques for staying focused and mentally strong.  The chat provides a unique insight into the mindset of a world class athlete including her dreams, successes, fears and failures.

]]> Pete Smyth / Annalise Murphy Buzzsprout-2317796 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:00:00 +0000 4088 #entrepreneur #sailing #athlete #olympics 1 4 full false Shane Curran the 19yr old Entrepreneur who just raised $3.2m from the World's largest VCs Shane Curran the 19yr old Entrepreneur who just raised $3.2m from the World's largest VCs Age is just a number. A very insightful chat with the Irish Tech Entrepreneur who has just raised $3.2m to fund Evervault, his privacy focused startup. He talks about starting his first of many ventures at the tender age of 9. He shares his business philosophies including his beliefs in virtues over values and how he sees experience as being over rated.

]]> Age is just a number. A very insightful chat with the Irish Tech Entrepreneur who has just raised $3.2m to fund Evervault, his privacy focused startup. He talks about starting his first of many ventures at the tender age of 9. He shares his business philosophies including his beliefs in virtues over values and how he sees experience as being over rated.

]]> Pete Smyth Buzzsprout-2227613 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000 3884 #business #inspiring #finance #entrepreneur #entrepreneurism, 1 3 full false An insightful chat with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. An insightful chat with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. An insightful chat with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.  A rare insight into the man behind the role.  He talks about his private sector experience, early setbacks in politics, parallels between the public and private sectors, the importance of rhythm and agility within the institution of Government along with his 50 year vision for Ireland.  


]]> An insightful chat with Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.  A rare insight into the man behind the role.  He talks about his private sector experience, early setbacks in politics, parallels between the public and private sectors, the importance of rhythm and agility within the institution of Government along with his 50 year vision for Ireland.  


]]> Pete Smyth / Paschal Donohoe Buzzsprout-2015424 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 3665 politics, paschal Donohoe, 1 2 full false Brian O'Driscoll on Confidence, Leadership, and Teamwork. Brian O'Driscoll on Confidence, Leadership, and Teamwork. An open and honest chat with international rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll.  We discuss topics including confidence, leadership and what world class teamwork means to him.  Five years on we look at the void that retiring from playing created and his desire to continue to push himself outside his comfort zone in both business and punditry.  

]]> An open and honest chat with international rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll.  We discuss topics including confidence, leadership and what world class teamwork means to him.  Five years on we look at the void that retiring from playing created and his desire to continue to push himself outside his comfort zone in both business and punditry.  

]]> Pete Smyth Buzzsprout-1876802 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0100 5087 brian o'driscoll, teamwork, confidence, leadership, resilience, rugby, broadlake, business, performance, high-performing teams, full false Coming soon: Potential Squared Coming soon: Potential Squared Have you ever wondered if you are realising your full potential?

Do you have the appetite to learn from those that have? 

With his Podcast, Potential Squared, Pete Smyth founder of Broadlake, takes us on a journey of learning designed to help the ambitious ones to realise their potential. The podcast uncovers world class, actionable insights from leaders in business, sports, politics and the arts.

]]> Have you ever wondered if you are realising your full potential?

Do you have the appetite to learn from those that have? 

With his Podcast, Potential Squared, Pete Smyth founder of Broadlake, takes us on a journey of learning designed to help the ambitious ones to realise their potential. The podcast uncovers world class, actionable insights from leaders in business, sports, politics and the arts.

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