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

On today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Matthew Phelan - Co-Founder of The Happiness Index, an employee engagement and happiness platform.

From working on a farm at a young age, to creating a business plan in Wetherspoons, and founding a business with friends - Matthew’s career journey is certainly unique.

In this episode, Matthew shares the key moments which have led him on his own path to happiness and other fantastic insights and lessons including:

* What working on a farm from a young age taught him.
* Why chaos and uncertainty in the world is better for a start-up.
* The inspiration and story behind The Happiness Index.
* His experience and the benefits of being in business with friends.
* The importance of allowing yourself to feel emotions.
* Surrounding yourself with people of all ages and knowledge.
* Why freedom is a top 4 driver of happiness.

Matthew Phelan:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewphelan
The Happiness Index: https://thehappinessindex.com/
Website: https://mattphelan.co.uk/

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 podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Karina Murray – Founder and CEO of Aunua Global.

Karina’s mission with Aunua Global is incredibly inspiring and in this episode, she shares how the business came about and why she’s so passionate about helping young people.

She also shares many valuable lessons including:
•Finding your purpose and people who understand it.
•Her global community initiative for young people.
•Building up your credibility.
•Not being afraid to pivot if what you’re doing isn’t working.
•The importance of having conversations and asking for help.
•Why you need to connect and believe in what you do.
•Challenging yourself and realising your capabilities.

Karina Murray:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karina-murray-169361161
Aunua Global: https://aunuaglobal.org/
Email: karina@aunuaenterprise.eu

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 delighted to be joined by the brilliant Solomon Thimothy - Co-Founder and CEO of OneIMS – Integrated Marketing Solutions and Clickx.

He’s helped businesses increase their revenue using his 10X Framework and is also an expert in lead generation and customer acquisition.

In this episode, Solomon’s passion is clear through his positivity and energy. He shares many valuable lessons including:

•The importance of experimenting.
•The power of going local.
•Why sacred days to focus on one thing are essential.
•Being disciplined in what you do.
•Risking a lot to make a lot.
•Being comfortable with not making it.

Solomon Thimothy:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/solomonthimothy
OneIMS: https://www.oneims.com/
Clickx: https://www.clickx.io/

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

As entrepreneurs, it’s essential to have resilience but until we face certain challenges, we often don’t recognise how resilient we truly are.

Joining us this week is someone who’s resilience shines through – the brilliant Kelly Gilmour-Grassam, Founder and Director of Making You Content.

Kelly had a passion for writing from an early age and rather than going straight into a job working with others, she decided to set up her own business.

In this episode, Kelly shares the incredible journey of starting Making You Content at only 21 years old, what’s contributed to its success over the last 10 years and the lessons she’s learnt on the way.

Kelly also discusses:
•Why you can’t ‘copy and paste’ yourself when recruiting others.
•The importance of staying curious and being agile.
•Being able to think on your feet.
•Why you need to be resilient.
•The value of a good support network both personally and professionally.
•Why running a business can be hard, but also remembering it’s a privilege.

Kelly Gilmour-Grassam:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellygilmourgrassam
Website: www.makingyoucontent.co.uk
Email: kelly@makingyoucontent.com

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

On today’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mark Goyder, Founder of Tomorrow’s Company – “a not-for-profit think tank that exists to inspire and enable business to be a force for good.”

In this episode, Mark details his early career, particularly the four people who inspired him during this time. He also shares the story of how Tomorrow’s Company came to be and how the company has evolved over the years.

Mark also discusses:
•Why failure is a great teacher and can be a great door opener.
•Why the concept of stewardship is absolutely vital when considering how to regulate a business.
•The importance of building up reserves.
•Why both internal and external partnerships are essential.

I learnt a lot from hearing Mark’s journey and I’m certain that if you listen to the episode, you will too.

Mark:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-goyder-72713827
Tomorrow’s Company: https://www.tomorrowscompany.com/
Website: https://markgoyder.com/

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