In this episode Colm and I discuss how we met, perfectionism, bullying, business, failing, influencers & being brave!

Following A very satisfying career in hospitality, a highlight of which including a stint as General Manager of Bewley's Grafton St, Dublin, Colm O’Brien stepped out of the corporate world in 1998 to begin his journey to Business Ownership. With his wife, Aideen and their three (now adult) children, they upped sticks from life in Dublin and moved to Limerick in Ireland’s Midwest to take on a Bewley's Cafe Franchise there.
It all went very well - until a perfect economic storm caused that million-euro business to fail!However, from there they went on to co-found Carambola, a now €18 million school meals company employing more than 250 staff nationwide.He is also a Published Author, a Professional Speaker and Emcee, Podcaster, and Coach and has served voluntarily on the Boards of various charities.Born in 1963, he is excited about the future, having achieved Level 61 in The Game of Life in March 2024.Colm’s energy, enthusiasm, and general joie de vivre is infectious to all who meet him whether online or in-person.I am proud to be able to call Colm my friend who has been an anchor for me in many a storm. An rare chiveralous gentleman who is a pleasure to spend time with.Enjoy listening to his wisdom!