The Merri-Cast

Matthew Phelan: ON Finding his Own Happiness

July 10, 2024 Trevor Merriden Episode 45
Matthew Phelan: ON Finding his Own Happiness
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The Merri-Cast
Matthew Phelan: ON Finding his Own Happiness
Jul 10, 2024 Episode 45
Trevor Merriden

On today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Matthew Phelan - Co-Founder of The Happiness Index, an employee engagement and happiness platform.

From working on a farm at a young age, to creating a business plan in Wetherspoons, and founding a business with friends - Matthew’s career journey is certainly unique.

In this episode, Matthew shares the key moments which have led him on his own path to happiness and other fantastic insights and lessons including:

* What working on a farm from a young age taught him.
* Why chaos and uncertainty in the world is better for a start-up.
* The inspiration and story behind The Happiness Index.
* His experience and the benefits of being in business with friends.
* The importance of allowing yourself to feel emotions.
* Surrounding yourself with people of all ages and knowledge.
* Why freedom is a top 4 driver of happiness. 

Matthew Phelan:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewphelan
The Happiness Index: https://thehappinessindex.com/
Website: https://mattphelan.co.uk/

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk

Show Notes

On today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Matthew Phelan - Co-Founder of The Happiness Index, an employee engagement and happiness platform.

From working on a farm at a young age, to creating a business plan in Wetherspoons, and founding a business with friends - Matthew’s career journey is certainly unique.

In this episode, Matthew shares the key moments which have led him on his own path to happiness and other fantastic insights and lessons including:

* What working on a farm from a young age taught him.
* Why chaos and uncertainty in the world is better for a start-up.
* The inspiration and story behind The Happiness Index.
* His experience and the benefits of being in business with friends.
* The importance of allowing yourself to feel emotions.
* Surrounding yourself with people of all ages and knowledge.
* Why freedom is a top 4 driver of happiness. 

Matthew Phelan:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewphelan
The Happiness Index: https://thehappinessindex.com/
Website: https://mattphelan.co.uk/

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk