Episode 204 : AIBF Business Talk: Leadership, Legacy & Giving Back with Adrian Godwin

In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, host Elaine Carroll, CEO of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, sits down with Adrian Godwin, Managing Director of Oaktree Financial Services - a name synonymous with trust, transparency, and community spirit.

Adrian shares his journey of building a firm grounded in genuine care for clients and a culture of teamwork. From the importance of protecting your own financial wellbeing as a business owner to leading with empathy, Adrian’s insights remind us that real success is about more than profit - it’s about people.

> “It’s not just about sell, sell, sell. It’s about listening to our clients.”

“Never be afraid to ask for help. Whether it’s in business or life, that’s how we grow.”

“If you don’t take your head out of the weeds and look over the field, you could miss what really matters.”

Adrian also talks about his upcoming Charity Gala Ball supporting ARC Cancer Support House and the Eating Disorder Centre Cork - two causes close to his heart.

> “We wanted to give back on a bigger scale this year. It’s about creating comfort and care for families going through difficult times.”

💫 Listen to the full conversation to hear how entrepreneurship, compassion, and community come together at Oaktree Financial Services.

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👉 Want to support the cause?Get your tickets or raffle entries for the Gala Ball at www.oaktreefinancial.ie