This week, I am joined by Adrian Moorhouse MBE - Entrepreneur and Consultant, co-founder and former Managing Director of Lane4 - and of course an Olympic Gold Medallist.

Following a hugely successful swimming career as an individual, Adrian decided that he wanted to be part of something bigger in building a business. So, in 1995, he co-founded leadership development consultancy Lane4.

In this interview, Adrian takes us on his incredible journey from world-beating sportsman to business success.

In this episode, Adrian also shares many brilliant insights including:

• His desire for control and being in charge of his destiny
• Being open to feedback
• Why values must guide your decision making
• Keeping things simple as the business grows

…and much more!

What struck and impressed me the most in this conversation with Adrian was how he transitioned from a career where he had significant control to one over which he enjoyed less – and how he worked how to succeed in both.

So, whether you’re just starting out or changing direction, or already an entrepreneur, this episode is filled with valuable lessons to help you keep growing and adapting in the face of new change and new challenges.

Adrian Moorhouse:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianmoorhouse
Email: moorhouse67@gmail.com

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk

On this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Anne Fulton, Founder and CEO of Fuel50, the business that helps clients create career pathways for their employees.

She’s led the firm’s rapid growth to more than 100 employees – or “Fuellies” as she likes to call them – in supporting a number of world-class brands.

A single moment, at the age of 14, led Anne on a lifelong journey to create a career test which allowed everyone to find and create their futures. Since then, she’s been a self-confessed ‘serial entrepreneur’.

Over the course of her career, Anne has set up numerous successful businesses including Fuel50.

Anne likens being an entrepreneur to white-water rafting – something I can relate to. Her drive, passion and commitment to entrepreneurship is obvious throughout our conversation – it’s difficult to not feel inspired.

In this episode, she shares valuable insights including:
•Why entrepreneurship was – and always will be – her calling.
•Seeing AI as an opportunity.
•Building and maintaining an experimental mindset, particularly as a new entrepreneur…

…and much more!

Anne Fulton:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annefultonfuel50
Fuel50: https://fuel50.com/
Email: anne@fuel50.com

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk

On this week’s episode of The Merri-Cast, I’m joined by my good friend, the brilliant Simon Shepard - Founder and CEO of Optima-Life.

Simon is a physiotherapist by training but has turned into a fantastic entrepreneur. In this episode, he shares his unique career journey and the lessons he’s learnt along the way. He’s also in the middle of an exciting new venture, which you’ll hear more about at the end of the interview.

What inspired me about Simon’s journey is his deep-seated passion for curiosity and progress - something we can all learn from. He also offered other valuable insights including:

• Embracing new opportunities and what’s possible if you have a go.
• The value of a good support network and being trusted by colleagues.
• Being driven by progress and finding solutions.
• Understanding and listening to the people you help.
• The importance of networking and marketing.
• Being confident in asking questions and learning from others.

Simon Shepard:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simon-shepard-a9868a16
Optima-Life: https://optima-life.com/
Email: simonshepard@optima-life.com

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk