Cut Through the Noise with Aisling O' Rourke

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.In this week’s episode, I am joined by tech journalist and co-host of For Tech Sake, Elaine Burke, for a deep dive into AI security, data protection, and the hidden risks behind your favourite AI tools.We explore:What you should never upload to AI platformsWhy free AI tools often mean you are the productReal-world examples of data leaks and how to avoid them)How to protect client confidentiality when using generative AIIf you rely on AI in your work, this episode will help you do it more safely, securely, and responsibly.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, Elaine gives her top tips for managing your confidentiality and security when using AI day-to-day.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedInConnect with Elaine:LinkedInInstagramElaine’s Podcast: For Tech Sake

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.In this week’s episode, I was delighted to chat to everyday innovations specialist Julie Creffield, about how you can harness AI to really excel in your everyday innovation.We talk about:Debunking the fear around innovation.How to strategically use AI to be innovative, not just using it for the sake of it.How to ask better questions, and take real-world action.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, Julie gives her top tips if you want to take your innovation and your business as a whole to that next level.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedInConnect with Julie:LinkedInInstagram

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to chat to Liz Hardwick of DigiEnable. She shared her insights into how we can really be productive, and build long-lasting habits that will help us reach our full potential.We talk about:How you can leverage AI to improve your productivity.How to conduct a digital review.The importance of your own self-awareness and trust in yourself. In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, Liz gives her top tips for leveraging AI to enhance your productivity for 2026.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedInConnect with Liz:LinkedInWebsite

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.Welcome to series 10! In this season, we’re focused on a topic that’s transforming how we work, how we create, and how we connect  – Artificial Intelligence.We talk about:The practical, real-world ways to use AI in your communications and marketing.How tools like ChatGPT, Canva’s Magic Studio, and Descript can help you save time, generate ideas, and refine your messaging.The importance of including trust, warmth, and authenticity in your messaging, after all, building strong relationships can’t be automated.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, I talk you through how I use my chosen AI tool to leverage my communications and marketing, without losing that human touch.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedIn

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.We have reached the final episode of Series 9, and what a series it’s been. We have had such insightful conversations with incredible guests, all about the power of social media, and how you can leverage it to allow you and your business to thrive.In this episode, we look at the key takeaways from the series, including:The do’s and don’ts for social media advertising.How to get comfortable showing up on camera.The power of the hook.Leveraging influencer marketing for your business.This season has also been jam-packed with exclusive YouTube bonus content, with practical steps on how to achieve your goals using social media.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedIn

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.In the penultimate episode of series 9, I had the pleasure to speak with Conor Cochrane from Icon Management, a bespoke management company helping influencers and businesses work together for mutual benefit and business success.We talk about:How a content creator becomes an influencer.Micro influencers vs bigger influencers, and their impact.How to leverage influencers for business success.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, we delved into the ongoing issue of negativity towards influencers. We discuss why this negativity exists, and how we can steer away from this and instead leverage influencers’ reach and talent for business success.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedInIcon Management:WebsiteInstagramConor Cochrane:LinkedIn

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.In this week’s episode, I was delighted to be joined by TikTok coach Lana Kearney.We talk about:The power of your hook.Getting comfortable in front of the camera.How to leverage social media marketing to make your business a success.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, we talked all about finding your niche, and how you can make your social media content stand out in a sea of sameness.Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedInLana’s Socials:Website TikTok InstagramLinkedIn

Welcome to Cut Through the Noise, your go-to podcast for mastering the art of communication in your business!I’m your host, Aisling O’Rourke, the communications coach. With nearly twenty years in the Irish media landscape, I use my experience to advocate for communication as the cornerstone of business success.In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to be joined by The Chief Executive of the Irish Advertising Standards Authority, Orla Twomey.We talk about:The rules and regulations of social media advertising.How to use advertising to build trust with your audience, not lose them.How to advertise products and services that align with your brand values.In this week’s bonus content, available exclusively on YouTube, we delved into the risk associated with advertising your brand under a particular identity, and the potential consequences you could face. Make sure to check out our YouTube so you don’t miss out: YouTubeIf you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: hello@thecommunicationscoach.ieEditing is by Amanda FitzgeraldAisling’s Socials:Website Email InstagramLinkedInThe Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland:ASA