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Sir John Kirwan

Podcast Host at Groov

Sir John Kirwan is a prominent figure in mental wellbeing and performance, currently serving as Co-Founder of Groov since May 2018, where efforts focus on integrating mental health support into workplace tools like Slack and MS Teams to enhance employee engagement and performance. As a podcast host for "Open Minded," Sir John Kirwan fosters discussions on workplace mental wellbeing with special guests, sharing insights on fostering a healthy work environment. Additionally, Sir John Kirwan is an entrepreneur with JK14 Wines, which imports wines and liqueurs from Veneto, Italy. Prior to these ventures, Sir John Kirwan achieved significant acclaim as a professional rugby player, having been named an All Black in 1984 and setting a national record with 67 tries scored during their tenure from 1984 to 1994.

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Groov

At Groov, we’re redefining the future of workplace analytics by transforming how companies understand and support their employees. Our platform closes the loop on data collection by not only gathering insights but turning them into actionable prompts for managers directly within the flow of work and tracking their success and impact. Our intelligent manager assistance delivers real-time, personalised insights to help leaders make decisions that truly impact team performance. Our data-driven approach ensures that managers receive the right information at the right time, allowing them to take immediate action on issues like focus, team alignment, burnout, isolation and low engagement. With Groov, you’ll access the next generation of employee understanding. Our insights aren’t just about data—they’re about driving measurable outcomes that add value to your business. VPs of People Analytics and Heads of Enterprise Data can get breadth of data and intelligence they’ve always wanted, enabling you to demonstrate real ROI and uplift performance across your organisation.