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Business Answers
The Business Answers Podcast

Episode 2 · 6 July 2026 · 30 min 10 sec

Stop Letting Business Own You with Dr. Pádraig Ó Céidigh

Dr Pádraig Ó Céidigh, Entrepreneur, author and former senator. Hosted by Tommy Boyle.

Dr Pádraig Ó Céidigh

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Dr Pádraig Ó CéidighEntrepreneur, author and former senator
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Pádraig Ó Céidigh talks about remortgaging his home to buy an airline, the pressure that followed and the point where commitment to a business can become damaging. He explains why owners need a secure base, trusted advice and an identity outside the company.

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  • Remortgaging his home to buy an airline
  • The difference between business success and business ownership
  • Why owners need mentors when pressure builds
  • Separating your identity from the company
  • Preparing properly before a sale

About Dr Pádraig Ó Céidigh

Dr Pádraig Ó Céidigh transformed Aer Arann and was named EY Irish Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002. He is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Galway and author of The Purposeful Decision Maker.

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