This week, I am joined by Felicity Cowie – Founder of Cowiecom, Business Consultant, International Communications Trainer, Author, and an award-winning former BBC, ITV, and Panorama journalist.

As a former journalist turned entrepreneur myself, I could resonate with a lot of what Felicity had to say and I’m sure you will as well.

In this episode, Felicity discusses 6 questions that can work for businesses as well as journalists, the art of forgiving yourself, and why confusion can be a good thing to feel in business if you handle it properly.

She also shared the interesting journey of writing her latest book 'Exposure: Insider Secrets to make your business a go-to authority for journalists’ - which was recently nominated at The Business Book Awards!

Felicity:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/felicitycowie
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: FelicityCowie
Website: https://www.cowiecom.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exposure-business-go-authority-journalists/dp/1788603397 

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected] 

Entrepreneur or not, it’s important to know the value in what you do and for our latest guest on ‘The Merri-Cast’, it’s no different.

Joining me today is the fantastic Jude Jennison – Founder of Leaders by Nature, Founder of AskOpus Ltd, Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. 

In this episode, Jude discusses:

• Having a thirst for knowledge at a young age
• Looking for value in what you do
• Being led by your intuition
• Having a solution that’s fit for purpose
• Dealing with doubt
• Giving things a go. 

Jude:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/judejennison
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.judejennison.com
'Innovating Humanity' Podcast: https://www.leadershipacademy.online/podcasts/innovating-humanity
'Leading through Uncertainty' Podcast -  https://www.leadershipacademy.online/podcasts/leading-through-uncertainty

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected] 

Being connected to your purpose and your ‘why’ is important for any entrepreneur and for my brilliant guest Zoe Walters, it’s absolutely integral.

Zoe is the Founder & CEO of The OutPlacers, a self-employed Coach & Consultant at ‘Zig Zag Consulting Ltd’, and Founder & Head Coach of ‘The Coach House Club’.

In this episode, Zoe discusses knowing yourself well enough that your intuition is your GPS, discerning what’s truly right for you and trusting yourself implicitly.

She also explains why comprehension is one of her top values and why her decisions will never be made in money again.

So, whether you’re just starting your business or your 20 years down the road, this episode is full of important lessons and inspiration that you won’t want to miss.

Zoe:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zoewalters
The OutPlacers: https://www.theoutplacers.com/
Website: https://www.zoewalters.com/
Email:  [email protected]
 
Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

Today, I am joined by the brilliant Bob Quick - CEO of Blue Light Global Solutions and Executive Director of Global Secure Accreditation. 

Previously, Bob had a hugely successful 30+year career as a detective in the police force. 

In this episode, he discusses:

• Being resilient to disappointment
• The two vital qualities you need as an entrepreneur
• Learning from your mistakes
• Why you need people around you who challenge you
• Being prepared to try different things
• How following your vision and pursuing it, even if it's wrong, will help you find the right answer.

Bob:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robert-bob-quick
Blue Light Global Solutions:  https://uk-bgs.com/
Global Secure Accreditation:  https://www.gsaccreditation.com/
 
Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

On today's episode, I am joined by the insightful Andrew Armes – Cultural Architect, Coach, and Leadership Development Expert and Founder of The Purposeful Practice Ltd. 

Previously, Andrew was a self-employed Leadership Development Consultant, Head of Talent Acquisition at 'Roche', and also co-founded The Spring Project. 

In this episode, he discusses: 

• A life changing experience 
• Inner needs vs purpose
• Applying entrepreneurial principle within larger organisations
• Embracing your identity and who you truly are
• The importance of knowing why you do what you do
• Asking for help
• Unhelpful humility

Andrew:
LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/andrewarmes 
Email:  [email protected]

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

After a short break, The Merri-Cast podcast is back and I’m thrilled that my next guest is the brilliant David Mellor – Founder of David Mellor Publishing.

David has had a fantastic career. Previously, he was Director of David Mellor Mentoring for 14 years, Director of Azure Partners limited for over 15 years, and also has 25 years’ experience in commercial and investment banking. He has also published “The Crew to Captain” series of books focusing on the different stages in a business life journey.

In this episode, he explains:

• Why he’s a relationship guy and not a deal maker
• The darkest time of his life
• Identifying ‘wrong’uns’
• What gave him his entrepreneurial buzz
• One of the biggest lessons he learnt early on in his career

David:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidwmellor
Books: https://www.davidmellorpublishing.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

On today’s episode, I am joined by Mac Attram – World-Class Business Trainer & Coach, #1 International Bestselling Author, International Speaker, and Founder & CEO of MindSpace Coaching. 

This episode is filled with incredible wisdom and advice from Mac. He discusses passion vs purpose, why you can’t improve what you don’t measure, and why your business and success can only grow to the extent that you grow.

He also shares his lowest point and how the experience helped him realise what does and doesn’t work in business.

Mac:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/macattram
MindSpace Coaching: https://www.macattram.com/MindSpace-Coaching
Email: [email protected]

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

On today's episode, I am joined by Steve Jack - Owner and Managing Director of Gem Cable Solutions.

Over the course of his career, Steve has been no stranger to taking risks – whether it’s moving to London with £50 in his pocket, spending his redundancy money on toys to open a toy shop, or putting himself outside his comfort zone.

In this episode, he discusses having an engineering mindset, taking a risk, and letting go. Steve also shares why self-belief is important and making decisions for the greater good. 

Steve:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/steve-jack-2981642
Gem Cable Solutions: https://www.gemcable.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected] 

Knowing where you fit in and where you don’t is difficult, but according to our upcoming guest on The Merri-Cast, it’s an essential part of your entrepreneurial journey. 

On today's episode, I’m joined by Peter Winick – founder and CEO of @Thought Leadership Leverage.

A self-confessed information junkie, Peter constantly wants to learn more and has always felt like an entrepreneur at heart - from washing cars as a young kid, to starting his first real corporation at the age of 22, before starting @Thought Leadership Leverage almost 15 years ago.

Peter lives his entrepreneurial life to the full and in this upcoming episode, Peter discusses his entrepreneurial roots. He also explains the importance of having your mission, vision, and values aligned when you have a business partner, why there’s never been a better and easier time to launch anything, plus much more.

Peter:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/peterwinick
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterWinick
Thought Leadership Leverage: https://thoughtleadershipleverage.com/
Podcast: Thought Leadership Leverage

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected] 

Some people would say that starting a business with friends or family is risky, but for Matt Rogan it was a no-brainer.

In September 2011, Matt, alongside his wife Claire and friend, Gareth Balch, set up Two Circles – a successful data driven sports agency that helps sports organisations build direct relationships with sports and fans.

After selling the company twice, Matt is now the Founder and Director of Rogan sport – a portfolio career he has built and is also a Non-Executive Director at the English Institute of Sport.

In this episode of The Merri-Cast, Matt explains what it was like to start a business as part of a team, the importance of having an outlet, playing “hard to get” with clients and much more.

Matt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrogan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattrogansport
Rogan Sport: https://mattrogansport.com/
Matt's Book: All to Play for: How sport can reboot our future

Trevor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]