Brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Training. In the Purpose Under Pressure podcast, we explore people, their purpose, and the pressures that threaten to knock them off course. Each week, we’ll dive into a new story from different business leaders, each with a new perspective about why folks swing their feet out of bed each morning, and what pressures they withstand to stay on track.
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Jarlath Regan presents An Irishman Abroad, a selection of diverse weekly podcasts featuring the greatest Irish people of all time talking about their lives, politics, health, wellness and everything in between. Along with regular contributors Sonia O’Sullivan (Irishman Running Abroad) and Marion McKeone (Irishman In America), these podcasts are renowned for the depth and quality of its long form interviews. Previous guests include Brian O'Driscoll, Sir Bob Geldof, Tommy Tiernan, Aisling Bea, ...
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Garbage Flies In The Final Election Countdown - Irishman In America
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It’s squeaky bum time for America. Marion McKeone looks back on the past week of hateful rallies, botched messages and urgent pleas. What have been the biggest turning points in this incendiary election? And what does it take to move the needle in the final few days. Jarlath has had his feet on US soil this week as he tours his standup show through…
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Dr. Chad Burton: The Emergency is Now…On Purpose
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In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc of Bryan Media Strategies talk with Dr. Chad Burton, an emergency physician turned healthcare consultant, to discuss the complexities of the American healthcare system. They explore the challenges patients face in understanding emergencies, the need for proactive healthcare solutions, a…
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Last Chance For Harris & Trump - Irishman In America (Taster Pod)
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Unprecedented is a word that gets thrown around too much in relation to this election but when the military suddenly start getting involved in flagging one of the candidates as a fascist, that fits the bill. John Kelly’s comments and various pieces in the New York Times this week would have sunk a candidate in any other era. Today it seems meaningl…
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Get Coached By Sonia In 2025 - Irishman Running Abroad
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Would you like to be coached by Sonia O'Sullivan? As Jarlath Regan can tell you, it is life changing. Today on the podcast Sonia and Jar sit down to reflect on the crazy 4 year journey of this podcast and the new direction it is taking with it in 2025. The podcast is focusing the series on various hand picked races throughout the year and inviting …
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The Unexpected Journey to Purpose…Under Pressure
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In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Tristan Griffin, founder of Farming with Friends, a nonprofit community farm dedicated to employing individuals with disabilities. Tristan shares his journey from law school to coaching and eventually to establishing a farm that emphasizes r…
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Donald's Mental Decline & Harris Gloves Off - Irishman In America
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Marion takes us out on the campaign trail this week where things got very weird very fast. We look back on a week of tough questions, town halls and challenging moments for both candidates. Rumours have swirled about Donald Trumps sudden mental decline this week. Could he be facing a Joe Biden-like decrease in capacity or is he just a bored enterta…
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Sharon Johnson: Random Acts of Kindness…on Purpose
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This is Episode #1 of Season 6 of the Purpose Under Pressure Podcast! In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc of Bryan Media Strategies speaks with Sharon Johnson, the owner of Natural Soap Lab and founder of the charity Never Give Up, Never Quit. Here's the deal. We don't know what people are going through when we come up on…
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The Harris Lead Slips - Irishman In America
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Latest polls show the Harris lead narrowing ever so slightly. Is the Trump rope a dope approach working at last. Marion looks at the new Bob Woodward book and the revelations around Putin and his free COIVD test hand out from Trump. Elon Musk and Obama appeared at rallies this week. We compare both performances and preview the new Apprentice movie.…
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Marathon Myths Busted With Sonia - Irishman Running Abroad
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Not too long ago Sonia was crossing the finish line to win her first ever marathon in Dublin. Now with only a couple of weeks to go to the 2024 edition of the race, the GOAT looks back and tries to bust some myths surrounding the fabled race. Having died on heartbreak hill last year Jarlath pitches in a few of his own observations and tips. When th…
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How Do You Swing A State? - Irishman In America Podcast
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Marion McKeone asks what will move needle in the minds of American swing voters? The VP Debate definitely didn’t do it. Jack Smith damning 165 page filing on January 6th doesn’t seem to have done it? Could the impact of Israel’s attacks on Iran make the difference? If that impact is at the gas pump you can bet Americans will notice. This week on th…
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Irishman In America - 38 Days To Go! (Sample)
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Sample of this week's Patreon episode. Donald tries to convince women he is their white knight, New York City has Gotham City's problems, the Harris campaign shuns Al Smith and Marion looks ahead to the VP debate. Even the massive tech issues we had this morning with this episode couldn't stop us getting you the exclusive Patreon weekly instalment …
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Sonia's Cure For A Training Plateau - Irishman Running Abroad
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Has your progressed stalled? Are your race times flattening out? A training plateau is common and very normal even for elite athletes. Fresh off the plane from her latest trip abroad for the Sisterly retreat in Portugal, Sonia O’Sullivan advises comedian Jarlath Regan on the best way to mix things up. Changing our approach to keep our training chal…
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Eyes On Springfield 45 Days Out - Irishman In America Podcast
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As Vance & Trump double down on their false claims about what the Haitian population of Springfield Ohio have been eating the city has been thrown into turmoil. Marion McKeone examines the potential impact of this on the election. Together with comedian Jarlath Regan, she looks back on the fallout from debate 1 and the likelihood of a second debate…
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Sonia's Long Run Commandments - Irishman Running Abroad
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Sonia O’Sullivan provides her Ten Commandments for achieving your best long run with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. The greatest Irish track athlete of all time explains the importance of a longer run and how to get the most out of it. First we hear about her travels with her athletes at the top track meets around Europe. Why not become a memb…
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Trailer Trump's Mortification - Crash And Burn Debate Review
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Live reaction to last night's Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Marion McKeone and Jarlath Regan pick over the wreckage as things went off the rails fast for the former President. Hear it all on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroadAv An Irishman Abroad
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Harris vs Trump Big Debate Preview - Irishman In America
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US correspondent Marion McKeone is fresh off the road from a trip to Arizona to see JD Vance and Tucker Carlson in action. She looks back at the trip and ahead to the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and VP Kamala Harris. Will the muted mics really matter? What can we expect from both candidates? Where can we watch it live? And can a …
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Your Running Motivation Tool Kit - Irishman Running Abroad
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Motivation is not a constant. How do we grow it, regain it and survive its loss. Sonia O'Sullivan talks to comedian Jarlath Regan about the one thing your smart watch can't measure. There's no magical science to staying up but we can lean into certain habits when the going gets tough and the bed feels comfy. For an even deeper dive into this topic …
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Well Did The DNC Hope Fest Deliver - Irishman In America
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The bells, the whistles, the fanfare, the flags and an awful lot less celebrities made this year's DNC a sight to behold. Marion McKeone jetted in straight from Electric Picnic. Jarlath caught up with her just before Kamala Harris made the most important speech of her life. Did this convention pack the punch it needed to? Or did we get the Instagra…
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Aubrey and Aaron Bates: Work and Life in Balance…On Purpose
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Yes, "life" comes first. But what does that even mean? Life balance requires equal, superhuman effort to keep both sides working. Family can’t take a backseat to work. And your work can’t suffer from inattention. It’s a real problem that too many brush aside as impossible to accomplish. That’s why I’m proud to introduce you to Aaron and Aubrey Bate…
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Sonia's Olympic Review - Irishman Running Abroad Podcast
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Sonia O'Sullivan sits down with Jarlath Regan to discuss the highest highs and the lowest lows of the Paris Olympics. She was trackside to watch her daughter Sophie take part in her first games and working for RTE covering the rest of the events. Ireland broke new ground and the team captured the nation's heart but what were her standout moments wi…
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Mackenzie Rossero: A “New Day” Everyday, Live and Local…Under Pressure
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Running live television is expensive, challenging, and stressful. That’s why fewer and fewer outlets are doing it. Enter Mackenzie Rossero, of New Day Cleveland at Fox 8 in Cleveland. She’s helping put together a two-hour live show, with live guests, with a live clock, every day in one of this country's most storied local broadcasting cities. Let’s…
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Has Donald Trump Been Forced To Debate Kamala Harris - Irishman In America
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The lines have been drawn, the running mates have been selected and it now appears that a debate will take place on September 10th. Is Donald spiralling the way the polls and his latest press conference suggest or is there a lot more going on than meets the eye? Marion McKeone looks back on the past week in US politics including the over reaction b…
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Ginny Telego: Resilience, Leadership and Horses…Building a Business On Purpose.
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Sometimes, you’ve just got to get back up on the horse. Easier said than done, I think. Some people have nothing to lose. And some people have lost everything. There is a big difference, and there are big lessons to be learned. Ginny Telego, President and CEO of Collaboration Partners, shares her story of persistence in the face of devastation, and…
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Live From Paris - Irishman Running Abroad Olympic Special
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Jarlath Regan is joined by athletics writer and commentator Cathal Dennehy to get a preview of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics. He gives his predictions, medal hopes, dark horses and much much more. Sonia O'Sullivan is deep in the preparations with her daughter Sophie so Jarlath is flying solo this week. It gives him the chance to …
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Doug Reynolds: Brewing Big Dreams and Downtown Vitality…Under Pressure
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Trailblazers do one thing well. They blaze their own trail. Anyone can walk down a clear path. It takes courage, confidence, and maybe a little bit of "crazy" to pave a way where few have dared to tread. Doug Reynolds, co-owner of Uniontown Brewing Company, shares his journey of opening a brewery and restaurant in downtown Ashland, Ohio. Despite th…
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Can Kamala Harris Do It? - Irishman In America Podcast
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Joe Biden’s decision to step away along with Kamala Harris’s decision to step up has energised the USA. Is the optimism justified? Marion McKeone explains to Jarlath Regan how the new candidate has confounded GOP strategists. As endorsements and donations for Harris pour in, are Republicans panicking? Is the panic justified? Marion looks ahead to w…
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Pete and Doug Cooper: Brewing Something Good...On Purpose
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Business really can change lives. For employees, suppliers and their families in a cycle of influence. When it's about you, it's easy. When it's about others, it throws a wrench in the system. Goldberry Roasting Company in Ashland buys coffee beans from farmers in Mexico. That's not rare. They buy them for more than the farmers want to sell them fo…
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Extra Extra Podcast Announcement! After one of the most bizarre weeks in US political history Marion McKeone joins Jarlath on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for a special bonus episode to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the RNC and Biden's imminent resignation from the Presidential race. Join us a s a member to hear the whole t…
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What All Runners Need To Eat - Irishman Running Abroad
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What should every runner have in their grocery cart every week without fail? If temptation is an issue for you, having Sonia’s shopping list to keep you on the straight and narrow, it might be the difference between a diet PB and a DNF. This week she opens her cupboards and lets us see what’s inside. What foods will always work for a runner trying …
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Karin Reale: Selling Worldwide and Staying Local...On Purpose
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Family business doesn't always stay small. As you grow, the pressures rise, the expectations and opportunities multiply. If you're not careful and if you're not grounded...the pressure can take over the purpose. Karin Reale, CFO and owner of Goosefoot Acres, shares the story of Dandy Blend, a caffeine-free herbal beverage and coffee alternative, st…
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Biden Refuses To Bow Out - Irishman In America
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When your mental faculties are called into question it’s best to keep embarrassing gaffs to a minimum. In a week when President Biden was hearing it from all angles he hit two gaff homers back to back while standing at the plate after the NATO summit. Is time up for Joe? Will the dogged determination that has served him so well, be the rock on whic…
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Mark Akins: Resilience, Belief, Positivity and Determination...Under Pressure
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Mark Akins is the first "second chance" guest on Purpose Under Pressure. The first episode saw him picking himself up from the bottom after a failed suicide attempt. This episode takes place a year later, and finds Mark accomplishing the very things he said he'd do with his second chance. Mark is now a three time author, a public and motivational s…
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Sonia's Summer Sessions Guide - Irishman Running Abroad
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The Irish National Athletics Championships are here, it's drizzling outside and Sonia O'Sullivan is back in the country. It must be summer! Jarlath Regan and Sonia O'Sullivan look back on the biggest weekend at Morten Stadium, the rise and rise of Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr and Mark English's dominance, the crowds, the craic and Sophie O'Sulliva…
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Shaw Rader: Building a Future for Your Company and Your Community...on Purpose
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In a small town, everyone knows your name and your work. That is its own kind of pressure if you're the kind of guy or the kind of business that accepts the responsibility. Shaw Rader and Simonson Construction are those kinds of guys. The Purpose Under Pressure podcast is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales p…
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Biden's Disastrous Debate - Irishman In America
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They definitely were not on performance enhancing drugs. And if they were, America is in even deeper trouble than we thought. Marion McKeone and I stayed up late to watch the car crash unfold. Your crazy uncle and your feeble uncle attempted to duke it out last night. And it was not pretty. It's a night that put Donald in the driving seat and the D…
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Pt McManamon: Taking the Hard Road...On Purpose
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Starting over is never easy. It's not comfortable. It can be scary. And when you're leaving a good thing to start something new, there's no guarantees. Sounds like pressure, right? But for Pat McManamon, Senior Partner at Sandler by the Ruby Group in Jacksonville Florida, staying safe and protected in that comfortable corporate world was the pressu…
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The Recovery Key To A Fast 5K - Irishman Running Abroad
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Running your fastest 5km isn’t all about running more. As Sonia explains in today’s episode, it has just as much to do with what you do when you’re not running. Without proper recovery methods nobody gets faster. Jarlath quizzes the GOAT on what works best, drops into a Vinny Mulvey 5km Camp to get his opinion and asks Cathal Dennehy what a recover…
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Scott Harris: Leading Others to Their Purpose...On Purpose
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A near-death experience will change things. A second near-death experience changes everything. When you're living a life far from your purpose, God has a way of getting your attention. He got Scott Harris' attention in a big way, and now Scott lives his life to serve others and to lead them to find a purpose of their own. The Purpose Under Pressure…
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Sharks! The Men Who Might Decide This Election - Irishman In America
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Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post looks back on a discombobulating week for the MAGA faithful. Does Hunter Biden's conviction change anything? Should anyone running for office have to take a basic cognitive test? How has Elon Musk convinced his shareholders to pay him roughly $50 billion? Is the Washington Post doomed? The only way to hear…
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James Collins: Bringing Purpose on the Front Lines and the Home Front...Under Pressure
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You might think it would be harder behind enemy lines leading a team of Marines than it is to build a successful business and raise a thriving family. And in reality, I still think it is. But our guest James Collins has done both, and he'll tell you that Marine life is simple. It's the chaos of homeland life that provides the pressure. Learn from o…
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Sonia's Mailbag (Part 1) Irishman Running Abroad
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You asks Sonia O’Sullivan answers. The mailbag is open and no topic is left uncovered. How to train for a mile, how to recover, how to breathe, how to negotiate peri menopause, how to run back to back marathons, the best supplement right now and does she ever think about that Olympic gold that got away. Download the full episode on www.patreon.com/…
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Chris Tunnell: Standing up for Justice...Under Pressure
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Summary: When your job is public, you take a lot of heat. Especially when societal values, privacy, and the rights of others make the truth seem murky. Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney deals with these pressures every day in a quest for justice that satisfies the rule of law, and not what people think should happen, regardless of viewpoint and p…
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The Guilty Verdict Heard Around The World - Irishman in America with Marion McKeone
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Donald Trump has indeed been found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a criminal hush-money scheme to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. Were you surprised? Marion McKeone explains the implications of the verdict to me. We examine how we got to this day, how it might impact swing voters, will Eric Trump ever get a hu…
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Rick Hart: Building an Engine to Help Kids Across the Country...On Purpose
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Rick Hart, CEO and founder of Jump Start Sports, shares his journey of starting a mission-driven business that benefits the lives of children through sports. He discusses the challenges of expanding the business while staying true to the mission and the recent decision to franchise the company. Rick emphasizes the importance of finding franchisees …
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How To Undo The Impact Sitting Down Has On Your Running - Irishman Running Abroad
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Sitting down for prolonged periods is bad for everyone especially runners. For a lot of us it is unavoidable and likely to cause an injury like the one Jarlath suffered before the London Marathon. This week with the help of Sonia and Vinny Mulvey, he invested in some simple exercises to offset the impact of all that sitting making podcasts! These s…
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The Portal To Biden's Weakness & Michael Cohen's Revenge! - Irishman In America Podcast
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While "The Portal" in Dublin revealed something more than people willing to drop their pants for a cheap laugh, Donald Trump's hush money trial is revealing a lot more than who paid for what. As the former President's blushes show through his orange face paint, Marion McKeone fixes her focus on the treatment of the star witnesses. She examines Bide…
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Your Fastest 5K Made Easy with Sonia O'Sullivan - Irishman Running Abroad
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Whatever your target over the 5 kilometre distance, Sonia has the advice to get you there. Today we start the process of helping Jarlath and the listeners get their 5k experience to where they want it to be. What’s the key to setting the right goal? Why won’t one particular thing get you there? Now is the time to join in and have fun getting faster…
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Irishman In America - College Campus Chaos, Kristi The Dog Killer & Donald's Big Problem
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Marion McKeone examines the chaotic violence seen on college campuses across America this week and the bizarre tale of Trump running mate wannabe Kristi Noem animal killing past. She attempts to explain the latest happenings in Donald Trump hush money trial in New York, the overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction and much more. To hear the ful…
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London City Marathon 2024 Sights & Sounds - Irishman Running Abroad
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Run the 2024 TCS London City Marathon alongside Jarlath Regan, Sonia O'Sullivan, Vinny Mulvey and 50,000 amazing humans raising more than 1 billion pounds for charities and causes. Hear all the sounds of this massive event and let Jarlath take you inside the turmoil that unfolds at 38km. This year he was running for Kidney Care UK. If you can, plea…
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Irishman In America - Trump's Worst Week Ever, Iran, Big Bird & More
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Another jam packed episode with the Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone and comedian Jarlath Regan looking back on all the big news stories. Including Trump's jury selection conundrum, Iran's attack on Israel, RFK Jnr loses his family's support, Mike Johnson splintered aid bill and Big Bird goes on strike?To hear the second half of the episode …
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