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Irish Independent

Irish Independent

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Interview

IF MICHAEL Houlihan had followed the advice of his Irish-born grandparents he would have settled for a secure, pensionable job and a fairly comfortable lifestyle – and there’s a chance we would not be sipping the near nine million cases of wine sold in Ireland...
The Pat Kenny Show

The Pat Kenny Show

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

  Michael was interviewed on The Pat Kenny show while in Dublin, Ireland. To listen to the interview, please follow the links below.   The Pat Kenny Show Part 1 (Interview starts at 54:56) The Pat Kenny Show Part 2 (Rest of the interview goes until...
How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 4: Orientation and Training

How to Get a Job in Today’s Market – Part 4: Orientation and Training

NOT JUST HOW, BUT WHY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Education, Interview

It’s your first day on the job. But now comes the most critical part: your orientation and training. This is your chance to show your new employer that you are going to work out. Here are some helpful hints we recommend to get the most out of these important first...
Facetime vs. Facebook

Facetime vs. Facebook

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

We were interviewed on Charlotte Today (NBC Affiliate station) by Colleen Odegaard about the benefits of face to face interactions over Facebook. To watch the interview, please click the play button below.  
Thinking Bigger Interview

Thinking Bigger Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

We were interviewed on Thinking Bigger’s Radio show by hostess, Kelley Scanlon. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below.
Thought Leader Life Interview

Thought Leader Life Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

  We were recently interviewed on Thought Leader Life with hosts, Mitchell Levy & Michael J Procopio. To watch the interview via YouTube, please click the play button below.      
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