On Irish people doing business abroad:

I think Irish people generally have the ability to adapt to different cultures. Our history is full of emigration and adaptation and new cultures.

Being a managing director:

I had a leadership role where people management was the key aspect. That was the challenge that I wanted.

The attraction of travel:

The novelty has long worn off.

Communicating to small groups:

While it is time consuming, it pays dividends in the long term. In changing people's mindset, it helps them understand why that change is happening.

Learning from mistakes:

If I had not made the mistakes, I probably would not be in the position I am in now.