Sheer Business Inspiration: Recent Episodes
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Sheer Edge a hospitality and events award-winning agency. It's important to us to share advice and guidance from individuals who have experienced highs and lows.
At this time, some of the primary elements that we must have in abundance is resilience, grit and determination.
Our bi-weekly podcast will bring you some truly inspiring business owners, Directors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and individuals who have faced difficulties and overcome them.
Our guests will be sharing their thoughts and advice on the best way to bounce back. Please listen in and hear what our experts have to say!
Join Jo Ferreday as she chats with Brad Smith, CEO and Founder of Stellar Insight Inc. a business growth consulting and coaching company. Brad has been a chemist, production plant and equipment designer, a business manager, a business consultant, and an executive coach for CEOs and business owners among other things.
In his words, “Everything is a theory until you experience it and can consciously repeat the experiment.” He has coached CEOs, business owners, and legislators for organizational growth and excellence for more than twenty five years.
We're sure you'll enjoy this episode!
Andrew Perolls is not only CEO and Founder of Greengage Travel and Event Solutions, but an essential advocate in making sure we consider our carbon footprint in everything we do; our travel, our events, our day to day running of business.
Andrew having worked in the travel and events business spanning over the last three decades, will share the highs and lows in his career to date and some useful pointers to consider whether you are an experienced business owner or someone starting on a new venture.
Olly Magnus is not only CEO of Magnus Group, he has also become a beacon of light for those who struggle with imposter syndrome and feelings of self doubt. No stranger to heartbreak, Olly has had to face his challenges head on this is an episode not to be missed.
In this episode Jo Ferreday chats with Alex MD and founder of Mintridge Foundation. A charity she set up at the age of 24 over 5 years ago. Mintridge supports over 50,000 young people throughout the UK.
Understandably, Alex was given recognition for her efforts and awarded the 2018 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year in the Grassroots Category, along with the Women of the Future Sport Award in 2017.
This is another inspiring chat, we hope you enjoy!
Josh Quigley is not just any cyclist. After surviving a suicide attempt, he shared his story and embarked on a huge challenge to cycle around the world. But last year this challenge had to be stopped abruptly in Texas, America when he was hit by a car at 70 mph while continuing his round the world challenge.
But proving his sheer determination and spirit, Josh pushed his rehabilitation to the endth degree and in September 2020 he set a NEW NORTH COAST 500 WORLD RECORD!!!
Tune into this episode and hear from Josh Quigley, his amazing journey so far and what the future holds!
Our guest for episode 3 is Mark Wilkinson
Mark has come from being an International house music DJ and record producer (having been a resident DJ at the world famous Ministry of Sound in London, playing music in 65 different countries across the world and achieving a UK Top 10 hit!).
To facing one of the most challenging and life changing times in his life.
Thankfully he managed to re-mix his life and is now;
A multiple business owner, coach, motivational speaker and author.
This episode definitely has motivation and inspiration in abundance, enjoy!
In this episode Jo Ferreday chats with Wesley Mendy, who is not only CEO of Prestige Events, Magazine, Cool Venue Awards, 20/20 Networking, he is also the co-founder of Savile Row masks and one of the Founding directors of Hospitality Titans, Wesley has worked in the hospitality and events industry for almost 3 decades, this is definitely an episode not to be missed.
Welcome to the first episode of season 2, in this episode Jo Ferreday chats with Lorraine Lewis, CEO and co-founder of multi-award winning Charity The Lewis Foundation.
Lorraine Lewis is most definitely a force to be reckoned with, as well as doing what she can to support so many. She is also a Public Speaker, Coach & Trainer- inspiring and empowering not for profits to build communities that change the world/ Lawyer - Crown Prosecution Service
This will definitely be an episode not to miss!
In this season finale Jo Ferreday chats with Big Ian Donaghy, they chat all about being an award winning Keynote speaker, author of The Missing Peace, Dear Dementia, the most recent A pocket full of kindness.
Ian is a passionate fundraiser leading campaigns for older people in York; founder of 'Xmas Presence', 'A Night to Remember' and 'All Together Now Festival’.
In 2020, as his usual Xmas Presence was not possible, he pulled together an outstanding The Big Christmas Care Singalong so no one would feel alone this Christmas.
Do let us know what you've enjoyed about this season and ideas and thoughts for Season 2, everything is in the melting pot right now, we look forward to sharing with you very soon!
In the meantime, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.
In this episode Jo Ferreday chats with Kevin Rogers, they chat all about being an award winning Solicitor, Partner for an award winning law firm Wilson Browne Solicitors.
Being President of Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, his excellent fundraising for Help for Heroes with fellow Northamptonshire businesses and personalities.
Not forgetting the brilliant #singingsolicitor if you are not following this hashtag you are definitely missing out!
In this episode Jo Ferreday talks with Lucy Brazier about her time as Marcham Publishing CEO and her mission to support every single Administrative Assistant globally.
This episode definitely inspires and gives lots of food for thought.
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In this episode Jo Ferreday talks with Penny Power OBE about her life experiences not only as one of the first entrepreneurs to run a social media business Ecademy with her husband Thomas Power. But also the difficult experience of having to walk away from a business and handle an extremely difficult period in her life. If you are looking for an inspiring and motivational chat, this is definitely one not to miss!
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In this episode Jo Ferreday talks with Liam about his time as a professional footballer and how his career was cut short.
His time as a DJ and working with some amazing hospitality venues such as Cafe De paris, then onto his fabulous business Posh Cockney. Liam is a force to be reckoned with, working on many projects and supporting others. We talk about how important self-care is and mental health awareness.
We chat about his success with Posh Cockney TV, London after Lockdown, his exciting imitative Hospitality Titans and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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In this episode Jo Ferreday talks with Pete about his awards, accreditation's his experience with comedy improvisation and pulling together a team of Senior Executives in fundraising for Comic Relief and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode.
In this episode Jo Ferreday chats to Mike Michalowicz. Mike is a best Selling Author | Keynote Speaker | Founder of Obsidian Launch, Profit First Professionals, co-founder of Provendus Group. He is on a mission to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty.
In Episode Five Jo Ferreday talks to Mark Wilson, who is Senior Director Consulting Services, BMC Mainframe Services by RSM Partners at BMC Software
Almost 40 years of working within the IT industry, Mark shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, thinking positively during times of change and much more.
Join us for Episode Four, where Jo Ferreday talks with Dean Seddon. Dean is the Founder of Maverrik, a business growth training and consulting company for small to medium-sized enterprises. Dean has Supported over 150 SMEs and NGOs with marketing and strategy since 2004.
Dean's training has been delivered into over 100,000 businesses across the globe and has helped marketers, salespeople and business owners grow their revenues.
His mission is to help entrepreneurs and business leaders get the maximum out of their marketing and to grow. Encouraging business leaders to revisit their business strategy and develop a solid offering to their customers.
In this episode, we delve into Dean's background, what makes him tick, his success achieved to date, and much more.
https://deanseddon.com/
https://maverrik.io/
Join us for Episode Three, where Jo Ferreday talks with Natalie Querioz. Natalie who is a Best selling author of her debut book ‘Still Standing’, Professional Motivational Speaker, Passionate Anti-Knife Crime Campaigner and Multiple Award-Winning Charity Fundraiser.
On Friday March 4th 2016, Natalie's life and that of her unborn child would change forever.
In this episode we talk with Natalie, who is Founder of i2QB CIC and Natalie Q Inspire Ltd, about resilience, how to hold on to hope and much more.
Join us for episode 2 where Jo Ferreday will be chatting with Ninder Johal, CEO of Nachural Events Group who host the Signature Awards and the Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards , The Business Influencer Publication and is launching The Nachural Podcast very soon.
Finally, Ninder holds a number of key board positions within the West Midlands ( Wolverhampton University , Accord Housing , Black Country LEP, West Midlands 5G, Chair of the Wolverhampton Towns Fund ( 55m fund ), former President of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and was recently appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands.
We are delighted to be joined by Richard McCann for our first ever Sheer Business Inspiration Podcast.
Richard tells us about his story, his life to date overcoming many challenges but also sharing his thoughts on resilience, his 'I Can' attitude and his fantastic new initiative - Inspire the Nation.
Sheer Edge will be chatting all things business, advice, insights and inspiration with those who have the grit, determination and are involved with and running successful businesses today.
At this time, one of the primary elements that we must have in abundance is resilience.
Our bi-weekly podcast will bring you some of the most inspiring business owners, Directors, entrepreneurs and individuals who have faced difficulties and overcome them.
Working in the hospitality and events industry we know only too well how the pandemic has affected this and many sectors.
Our guests will be sharing their thoughts and advice on the best way to bounce back.
Please listen in and hear what our experts have to say!