The Hidden Currents Podcast

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. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

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. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

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. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

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. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

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. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com