The SME Community Podcast
The SME Community Podcast is the podcast for ambitious SME owners, entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders looking for practical insights to grow, adapt and innovate.
Hosted by Aisling Hurley, design-led innovation researcher, lecturer and founder of TBF Innovation Lab, each episode features honest conversations with entrepreneurs, researchers, industry experts, educators and changemakers shaping the future of business. Together, we explore innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing, leadership, sustainability, business strategy, design thinking, research and the real challenges of building successful organisations.
Whether you're starting a business, scaling an SME, leading innovation, navigating digital transformation or looking for practical advice from people who've been there, you'll discover inspiring stories, expert insights and actionable ideas you can apply immediately.
Originally created in partnership with Local Enterprise Office Tipperary, The SME Community Podcast is now proudly produced by TBF Innovation Lab, bringing together conversations with innovators, founders, academics, policymakers and business leaders from Ireland and beyond.
If you're interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence for business, SME growth, innovation leadership, design-led innovation, responsible innovation and the future of work, subscribe and join the conversation.
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The SME Community Podcast
Resilience, Mindset & Mental Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs
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Running a business can be rewarding—but it can also be challenging, uncertain and emotionally demanding.
In this episode, Aisling speaks with psychologist and author Deborah Byrne about building resilience, managing stress and developing practical strategies to support mental wellbeing as an entrepreneur. Drawing on her expertise in psychology and self-care, Deborah shares techniques for managing anxiety, maintaining perspective during difficult periods and developing habits that support both personal wellbeing and business success.
Topics include:
- Building resilience
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Mental wellbeing for entrepreneurs
- Self-care and preventing burnout
- Developing a positive mindset
- Coping with uncertainty
- Practical wellbeing strategies
Whether you're starting a business, leading a team or simply navigating a demanding period in your career, this episode offers practical advice to help you stay resilient and perform at your best.
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The SME Community Podcast is produced by TBF Innovation Lab and hosted by Aisling Hurley.
Each episode shares practical conversations on innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, research and business growth to help SMEs, founders and business leaders innovate with confidence.
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