Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly

Mike Connelly was a top telecoms salesman who decided to strike out on his own. His new venture, Simple Cloud Communications, quickly landed clients thanks to Mike's sales prowess. But he struggled immensely to service those customers without strong technical operations skills.Mike learned first-hand that even star employees can falter as solo Founders if their skillsets are too one-dimensional, but by embracing the right partner to fill knowledge gaps, a business can finally find its footing.--Check out Personio - the all in one HR platform: https://personio.com/secretleaders

After winning The Apprentice, Joseph Valente expanded his plumbing and gas business to a national scale. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before the markets changes and Joseph had to rebuild his new business from the ground up.He followed in the footsteps of his mentor, became his apprentice, and has gone on to teach others how to avoid his failures and replicate his successes.--Check out Personio - the all in one HR platform: https://personio.com/secretleaders

Leading a team to peak performance begins within.In this episode, Lara Menke; business Psychologist, CEO and Co-Founder of leadership coaching firm CAIA, gives us the keys to unlock our self-awareness and reach peak performance. From feedback and coaching techniques, to the confidence conundrum, to striking the ideal inclusive yet decisive leadership balance - expect practical models you can instantly apply paired with thoughtful reflection on leading people amidst the pressures and stresses of entrepreneurship.SponsorsVorboss - get better internet: https://vorboss.com/secretleadersPersonio - all in one HR platform: https://personio.com/secretleadersVanta - get 20% off security certifications like ISO27001 and SOC2: https://vanta.com/secretleadersVertice - save on your SaaS or cloud spend ($5k off or a free benchmark) using the code secretleaders: https://www.vertice.one/l/secretleaders--NewsletterSign up here: https://secretleaders.email/.You can find our historic newsletters here: https://www.secretleaders.com/episodes.

Tom Foxley shares his journey from building a successful coaching business to realizing the importance of aligning work with personal passions. His breakdown on honeymoon prompted a radical change towards seeking meaningful ventures for a fulfilling journey to success.

Building a thriving business takes more than just getting the economics right - it requires truly understanding human psychology and what motivates people. In this episode, Paul Lindley, Founder of kids' healthy food brand Ella's Kitchen, provides a rare glimpse into the human dynamics, vision and motivation at the heart of one of the biggest success stories in the UK startup space. Paul reveals his secrets for:- Mastering company culture and the psychology behind hiring and leadership- Building an iconic national brand on a startup budget - Staying rooted in deeper values and mission even amid huge success--SponsorsVorboss - get better internet: https://vorboss.com/secretleadersPersonio - all in one HR platform: https://personio.com/secretleadersVanta - get 20% off security certifications like ISO27001 and SOC2: https://vanta.com/secretleadersVertice - save on your SaaS or cloud spend ($5k off or a free benchmark) using the code secretleaders: https://www.vertice.one/l/secretleaders--NewsletterSign up here: https://secretleaders.email/.You can find our historic newsletters here: https://www.secretleaders.com/episodes.

Sharath Jeevan, a dot-com crash survivor, discusses the importance of staying true to one's vision, seeking advice while maintaining authenticity, and navigating uncertainty as a founder. He reflects on the dot-com crash, the pillars of authenticity, connection, and excellence for founders, and the need to embrace uncertainty for long-term success.

In this episode, Sophie Scott, founder and psychotherapist, discusses the importance of mental well-being for founders, the reasons why founders need therapy, the mental health challenges faced by successful individuals, the struggle with discipline and self-care, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs after exiting a startup.

Faisal Abid, The Co-Founder of Eirene Cremations, spent two years developing the product for his first business. He thought after all of his planning and developing his company would be a hit, once it finally launched.He soon realised; building a product isn’t the same as building a company. --To get a better handle on your security, check out https://npsa.gov.uk/innovation and download their free Quick Start Guide.

Ex PayPal growth strategist Matt Lerner shares insights on how to grow your startup, including finding the 10% that generates 90% of results, prioritizing growth experiments, and hiring the right people. The podcast also covers the importance of a North Star metric, improving internet connection, building the right team, achieving security frameworks, and the role of AI in startups.

Amanda Brock, the CEO of Open UK, took a decade too long to jump from her legal career to what she really craved - the frenzy of entrepreneurship. She stayed in law too long because she’d experienced a sobering failure years ago - running an event which lost half a million pounds. What happened?--To get a better handle on your security, check out https://npsa.gov.uk/innovation and download their free Quick Start Guide.