Strive and Thrive – Details, episodes & analysis

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 intimidation, or overtly, in toxic leadership or cutthroat competition. Left unchecked, it erodes trust, stifles innovation, and drives talented people away. 

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Frances Holmes as they discuss the challenges with bullying in businesses.​

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

Women entrepreneurs often face significant challenges including securing funding due to biases in venture capital, navigating a male-dominated business network which can limit mentorship and opportunities, and balancing intense professional demands with persistent societal expectations for domestic responsibilities. 

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Debbie Gilbert as they discuss women in business - the challenges they face and how it can be overcome.​

Check out Debbie and her work!
Instagram: @bestbusinesswomenawards @businesswomenunltd   
Facebook: @bestbusinesswomenawards @businesswomenawards   
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debgilbert/  
Websites: 
www.bestbusinesswomenawards.com 
www.businesswomenunltd.co.uk 
www.vivabusinesssupport.co.uk 
https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver, and Alexander Preece as they discuss how founders and business leaders can turn their expertise into opportunity-driving personal brands.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam and Mike Oliver as they discuss with guest speaker Kimberley Abbott about her experience founding and running her impact-led business, Vested Impact, the challenges she's faced and what she's learned on the journey.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

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 complexities and maintaining their core vision amidst rapid growth. Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver, and guest speaker Kate Mercer as they delve into the key challenges SME founders face when trying to scale their businesses and offer actionable insights and strategies to overcome them.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

The entrepreneurship journey is a deeply personal and human experience, shaped by the interplay of individual drive and the supportive or challenging presence of others. The human element, with its inherent complexities and connections, is what ultimately defines the highs and lows of building a business.
Join Mike Oliver and Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam as they discuss the human element of entrepreneurship.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

Many founders exiting a business grapple with preserving their legacy and ensuring the well-being of their employees. An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) offers a compelling alternative to a traditional sale, addressing these concerns. EOTs are a form of indirect employee ownership where a trust holds the shares on the employees' behalf. This trust ensures the business's continued independence, maintain its culture, look out for employees' interests, and reward loyal employees.

Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker Chris Maslin as they explore the nuances of EOTs - who it is for, how it can benefit entrepreneurs, employees, and businesses, and how to build one effectively.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

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 specific business context, navigating ethical considerations, and identifying the intersection between humans and AI. Entrepreneurs can no longer afford to ignore AI, or they risk falling behind.Join Mike Oliver (Founder of Easol), Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam (Founder of The FD Consultant), and guest speaker John Sandall (Founder of Coefficient) as they explore how entrepreneurs can understand and leverage AI to better strive and thrive in both the present and the future.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

Businesses today face a complex and dynamic future. Rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and increasing competition require businesses to be agile, adaptable, and forward thinking.

Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker Matthew Mullan as they explore how entrepreneurs can look to the future to shape the present, enabling businesses to better strive and thrive in both the present and the future.

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​

Building the right network is a game-changer for founders. Strong networks can open doors to new opportunities, help overcome challenges, and ultimately, increase a startup's chances of thriving in a competitive market.

In this episode, Mike Oliver and Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam will talk to guest speaker ⁠Stefan Thomas⁠, Founder of The Networking Retreat and the author of the book “Business Networking for Dummies” about his networking experiences and how founders can build the right network and ecosystem to support them and their business.​

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Strive & Thrive is a series of live 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, Romesh, and their amazing guests, as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world. ​