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 leaders and employees often juggle multiple roles, tight resources, and constant change. There is pressure to sound confident and professional while also staying true to personal values and the realities of the business, which can lead to overly cautious or generic communication.

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver and guest speaker Chris Wilson on 15th January, as they discuss how to speak with impact and authenticity, embracing the true you to connect emotionally with your audience - be it your team, your customers, or your peers.

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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 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 podcast in 2025, and what they hope to achieve with their businesses and the podcast in 2026.

Mike and Romesh draw on the huge experience, expertise and journeys of their many excellent guests in 2025.

LinkedIn Event: ​https://www.linkedin.com/events/s-tepisode27-whatinsightscansme7407503696307105792/theater/
YouTube stream:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ua05j74gUU
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Subscribe and follow us for more Strive & Thrive content at Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.​
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strive-and-thrive/id1814865101​
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@striveandthriveseries?feature=shared​

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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. ​

AI, storytelling, and marketing intersect in powerful but challenging ways. While AI can analyze audiences and generate content at scale, it often struggles to capture the emotional nuance and authenticity that compelling storytelling requires.

Marketers must balance efficiency with creativity, ensuring AI-generated narratives still feel human and aligned with brand identity.

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver, and guest speaker David Sloly as they discuss the power of storytelling, staying abreast of AI developments, and how we should remain authentic.

LinkedIn Event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/strive-thriveepisode26-storytel7406395151855595520/theater/
YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbHzQvWglo
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Subscribe and follow us for more Strive & Thrive content at Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.​
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cEcnsZUk8pQFPbP6wrT33​
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strive-and-thrive/id1814865101​
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@striveandthriveseries?feature=shared​

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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. ​