Orlaith Carmody facts for kids

Orlaith Carmody is an Irish businesswoman and author. She is also a former news reporter. Orlaith helped start a company called Gavin Duffy and Associates. She founded this company with her husband, Gavin Duffy. He is known for being an investor on the TV show Dragons' Den.

Orlaith Carmody's Career

Orlaith Carmody worked as a newscaster and reporter. She reported for radio stations like LMFM and Century Radio. She was also a director at Aerga Productions. This company makes media content. She received a special award to attend a program about media leadership.

Speaking and Leadership Roles

Orlaith is a popular speaker. She gave talks at TEDx events. These events share "ideas worth spreading." She spoke at TEDxTallaght in 2013. She also spoke at TEDxDCU in 2015. In 2014, she spoke at a big meeting for small and medium businesses. This event was in Naples, Italy.

Orlaith was a member of the board for RTÉ. RTÉ is Ireland's national public broadcaster. She served on their board from 2010 to 2015. She was also on the board of Ablevision Ireland. This group helps people with intellectual disabilities. Orlaith helped start the Irish part of the International Entrepreneurs' Organization. She was its president from 2014 to 2015. This group helps business owners.

She is also the chairperson of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). This organization helps people get care at home. Orlaith is a respected member of the Irish Institute of Training and Development. She is also part of the Institute of Directors.

Books by Orlaith Carmody

Orlaith Carmody has written two books. These books share her knowledge and experiences.

• Perform As A Leader. This book was published in September 2015. It helps people learn how to be good leaders.
• Without You, Living With Loss. This book came out in April 2018. It offers support to people dealing with loss.