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Episode 22: Sean Dirrane

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May 22, 2025
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*Trigger Warning* - This podcast episode contains themes of Domestic Violence.

In Episode 22 of The Purpose Playbook Podcast, Brian is joined by Sean Dirrane, founder of Cosmos Engagement Ltd, a social entrepreneur and education disruptor with a passion for levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people.

Sean’s journey hasn’t been easy. From a childhood marked by poverty, domestic violence, foster care, and homelessness, he knows first-hand the barriers that hold young people back. But against all odds, he’s rewritten his own story. He became an elite athlete, a university graduate, a business owner, and now, a changemaker in the world of education.

At Cosmos, Sean and his team are building tech-driven platforms that go beyond traditional education. They’re focused on developing tools that build resilience, confidence, and life skills - things young people often need most, but are rarely taught.

In this episode, Sean shares the highs, the hurdles, and the heartfelt moments that shaped his mission. From finding purpose in personal growth, to the power of social capital and saying no to what doesn’t serve you. This is a powerful episode: a practical conversation about building a life with meaning.

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Founder of Cosmos Engagement Ltd
Sean Dirrane

Cosmos Engagement Ltd is a social entrepreneur and education disruptor with a passion for levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people.

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Rich Williams
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Brian Murphy

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