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Strive and Thrive
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Strive & Thrive is a series of discussions with the aim of enabling and empowering entrepreneurs in building businesses that achieve success – whether it be in people, planet, and profit – or all three. Join founders Mike and Romesh as they, and their amazing guests, discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world.
Episodes
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Budget Special: What does the Budget mean for my business? | S&T 49
On Wednesday 28th October, Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget - and the very next day, we’ll be recording and releasing our take on what it…
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Mental Health Special: Do You Need Therapy? - ft. Grace Chan | S&T 48
A lighter moment in a serious discussion about mental health and leadership. Grace is what you'd call a 'multi-hyphenate' - therapist, coach, consultant…
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Nobody Thrives Alone - ft. Peter Lynagh | S&T 47
Peter Lynagh has built a career across sales, marketing, senior leadership, entrepreneurship, business transformation, and executive coaching. After…
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Have We Made Hiring Too Hard? - ft. Reyhana Jano | S&T 46
Reyhana Jarno is an organisational psychologist and strategic HR advisor with over 30 years of experience helping businesses navigate their toughest people…
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The Balance between Family & Business - ft. Leah Clarke | S&T 45
Leah Clarke is the co-founder of the Barney Bears children’s nursery group. She is also a coach, chair, and director of various networking groups and a podcast…
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Nobody Cares as Much as Founders Do - ft. Paul Shaw | S&T 44
Paul Shaw is a professional business coach and mentor, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Prior to that, Paul worked in the Ticketing…
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Marketing: The Race to the Middle - ft. Kayla Kerr | S&T 43
Kayla Kerr build a career in Marketing, as VP and Head of Content before moving on to become a freelance content strategist and copywriter. Specialising in B2B…
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Entrepreneurship: Lonely but Free - ft. Alex Brooker | S&T 42
Join co hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Alex Brooker for our latest podcast/youtube release as they talk about building a…
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The Hard Yards - ft. Tom Ahmad | S&T 41
Tom Ahmad is a business recovery and insolvency professional, entrepreneur, and adviser to business owners navigating pressure, change, and uncertainty. As…
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The Turning Points on the Journey - ft. Jon Anthony | S&T 40
Jon Anthony is a technology founder, operator and AI strategist. He founded Adappt in 2011 and has grown it into a 200+ person global software, AI and…
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The Entrepreneurial Tightrope - ft. James Stockdale | S&T 39
James Stockdale has over 25 years of experience in IT support and services in both the public and private sectors, including several years at Apple. Following…
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AI will create more Entrepreneurs - ft. Sarat Pediredla | S&T 38
Sarat Pediredla is a technology entrepreneur and founder. Sarat co-founded Hedgehog Lab in 2007 and led it as CEO for 19 years, building it into a globally…
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Wired Differently, Leading Boldly - ft. Gillian Jones-Williams | S&T 37
Gillian Jones-Williams is an inspirational business leader, author, and motivational speaker who exemplifies how neurodiversity can be a driver of innovation…
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Are Entrepreneurs Born or Built? -ft. David Bell | S&T 36
David Bell is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, and technology consultant, helping ambitious organisations grow, scale, and innovate. As…
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The Human Side of Business Development - ft. Dan Davies | S&T 35
Dan Davies is an SME champion, innovation specialist, a problem solver and a hands-on business development manager helping companies to develop and bring in…
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What’s Your Story Worth? - ft. Fiona Scott | S&T 34
Join co-hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Fiona Scott for our latest podcast/YouTube release - dropping on 31st March - as they…
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Is the system failing Domestic Abuse? - ft. Nikki Kelly | S&T 33 | Podcasthon 2026
We are proud to announce that Strive & Thrive is joining podcasters around the world in raising awareness for causes that we care about - and the organisations…
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Creating a World of Possibility - ft. Alan Evans | S&T 32
Creating a world full of possibility in a business means constantly balancing vision with reality. Leaders must inspire bold thinking while navigating…
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How to get off the Hamster Wheel - ft. Lambros Photios | S&T 31
It becomes difficult to step back and work on the business rather than in it, especially when revenue depends directly on your time and energy. Fear of slowing…
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From Apprenticeship to Buying a Global Business - ft. Alun Tribe | S&T 30
Moving from an apprenticeship to buying a global business is a leap that comes with steep challenges, from closing massive knowledge gaps to managing financial…
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Amplifying Founders - ft. John Diack | S&T 29
Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker John Diack as they discuss how to amplify a founder in growing with their company, and remove stuff…
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How to Speak with Impact - ft. Chris Wilson | S&T 28
We are excited to announce that our guest speaker for episode 28 is Chris Wilson !!! Speaking with authenticity and impact in an SME can be challenging because…
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What insights can SME business leaders take into 2026? - ft. Mike & Romesh | S&T 27
Join co-hosts Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam and Mike Oliver on 1st January, as they discuss the many insights and key learnings they gained from the Strive & Thrive…
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Storytelling, AI and Marketing - ft. David Sloly | S&T 26
AI, storytelling, and marketing intersect in powerful but challenging ways. While AI can analyze audiences and generate content at scale, it often struggles to…
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Are You An Entrepreneur or a Business Owner? - ft. Peter & Sarah Mols | S&T 25
The challenges that arise from the differences between being an entrepreneur and being a business owner often come from mindset and goals. Entrepreneurs…
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The Best Leaders have Social Intelligence - ft. Geoff Bird | S&T 24
The best leaders often face the challenge of balancing authority with connection, and social intelligence is key to navigating that tension. They must read…
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What Does The Budget Mean For My Business? - ft. Mike & Romesh | S&T 23
The UK government has just released its much-anticipated budget, and every business leader is holding their breath. In this episode, we’ll be diving deep into…
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Riding the Scale Up Rollercoaster - ft. Raj Thiruchelvarajah | S&T 22
Scaling a business often feels like riding a rollercoaster, thrilling, but full of sharp turns and emotional highs and lows. Leaders face the challenge of…
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AI Alone Won't Grow your Sales - ft. Maggie Sarfo | S&T 21
AI alone won’t grow your sales. Technology is a powerful enabler, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Yes, AI can streamline operations, uncover data-driven…
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The Hard Truth About Bullying in Your Business - ft. Frances Holmes | S&T 20
Bullying in business is a hard truth that often goes unspoken, yet its impact is profound. It can show up subtly through exclusion, manipulation, or…
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Women in Business - ft. Debbie Gilbert | S&T 19
Women entrepreneurs often face significant challenges including securing funding due to biases in venture capital, navigating a male-dominated business network…
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The Value of Time in Your Business - ft. David King | S&T 18
Businesses struggle to pinpoint the true value of time because it's often an abstract concept tied to opportunity cost and a complex web of interconnected…
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Good Processes, Good Business - ft. Claire Butcher | S&T 17
Good processes in business often face the challenge of balancing efficiency with adaptability. While structured processes can drive consistency, scalability…
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Entrepreneurship v Regulation - ft. Callum Conde | S&T 16
Innovating in safety-critical industries, such as aerospace, healthcare, or nuclear energy, presents significant challenges due to the high stakes involved…
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Why Middle Management Sucks - ft. Lisa Robyn Wood | S&T 15
Many have either had a bad experience with a middle manager, or had a bad experience being a middle manager - or both. Middle managers are often sandwiched…
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Redefining Entrepreneurship - ft. David Jarman | S&T 14
Finding alignment between the individual and the idea can be challenging because it requires honest self-reflection, clarity of purpose, and sometimes…
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From Solopreneur to Entrepreneur: Lessons from Latin America - ft.Jose Trujillo | S&T 13
Transitioning from a solopreneur to an entrepreneur comes with several challenges, the most significant being the shift from doing everything alone to building…
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Key Learnings as a Founder - ft. Mike & Romesh | S&T 12
Strive & Thrive co-host Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the founding of The FD Consultant! Join Romesh and Mike as Romesh…
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An Investor's Perspective - ft. Sid Vasili | S&T 11
Securing investment for startups and SMEs is highly individualised. Angel investment, venture capital, loans, and grants - there's no "one size fits all." The…
Strive and ThriveTurning Expertise into Opportunity - ft. Alexander Preece | S&T 10
Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver, and Alexander Preece as they discuss how founders and business leaders can turn their expertise into…
Strive and ThriveBusiness and Impact: The Startup Experience - ft. Kimberley Abbott | S&T 9
Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam and Mike Oliver as they discuss with guest speaker Kimberley Abbott about her experience founding and running her impact-led…
Strive and ThriveHow Grown Up is Your SME? - ft. Kate Mercer | S&T 8
Founders and leaders in SMEs often grapple with a unique set of hurdles, from securing the right funding and building a robust team to navigating operational…
Strive and ThrivePeople and the Entrepreneurship Journey - ft. Mike & Romesh | S&T 7
The entrepreneurship journey is a deeply personal and human experience, shaped by the interplay of individual drive and the supportive or challenging presence…
Strive and ThriveExiting a Business: Employee Ownership Trusts - ft. Chris Maslin | S&T 6
Many founders exiting a business grapple with preserving their legacy and ensuring the well-being of their employees. An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) offers…
Strive and ThriveAI: Staying Ahead in a Changing World- ft. John Sandall | S&T 5
As entrepreneurs delve into the world of AI, they face a complex web of challenges such as understanding AI's true potential and limitations within their…
Strive and ThriveNavigating into an Unknown Future - ft. Matthew Mullen | S&T 4
Businesses today face a complex and dynamic future. Rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and increasing competition require…
Strive and ThriveThe Power of Networking - ft. Stefan Thomas | S&T 3
Building the right network is a game-changer for founders. Strong networks can open doors to new opportunities, help overcome challenges, and ultimately…
Strive and ThriveHow to Successfully Exit a Business - ft. Andy McNulty | S&T 2
Exiting a business, often the ultimate goal for many entrepreneurs, is a complex journey fraught with challenges. From finding the right buyer to navigating…
Strive and ThriveFinance: A Key to Success - ft. Mike & Romesh | S&T 1
Finance is a very polarising topic amongst entrepreneurs. Some place it front and centre in their business, counting every penny and converting every action…