Fitz and Moo Presents The Business End

TCA 04 - Simon Harling

Are you building a business, leading a team, or trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling out of your depth? In this episode of The Competitive Advantage, Liam Mooney and Justin Fitzpatrick sit down with performance coach and author Simon Harling for one of the most honest conversations about business failure, pressure, leadership, and identity you’ll hear this year. Simon shares the rise and collapse of his 10,000 sq ft performance facility, Elite Fitness, and the brutal lessons that came with losing it all after 15 years in business. Inside this episode, we cover: ✅ The hidden warning signs founders ignore✅ Why “working harder” can become your biggest weakness✅ The danger of scaling before you’re ready✅ How ego and status silently drive business decisions✅ The emotional reality of failure, pressure, and burnout✅ Why outside perspective and coaching matter✅ The importance of knowing “the game” you’re actually playing ✅ What Simon learned after losing everything — and rebuilding from zero This is not a polished success story. It’s a raw conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and learning how to build a business — and a life — intentionally. 📘 Simon’s book: Good Coach Bad Coach – Build a Practice Where You Belong 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from failure in business or leadership? 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on business, leadership, performance, and mindset. #podcast #business #leadership #entrepreneur #coaching #mindset #businessgrowth #founders #performance #success #failure #selfdevelopment #thecompetitiveadvantage #businesspodcast #motivation

TBE 38 - Tim Powers

Are you navigating high-pressure decisions in business, leadership, or sport? In this episode of The Business End, we sit down with Tim Powers — a leader who has spent over 30 years operating in elite environments across politics, sport, and business. In this conversation, Tim shares powerful insights on leadership, decision-making, and staying resilient when the pressure is on. ✅ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why leaders must make tough decisions — even when it costs relationships✔️ How to avoid decision paralysis and act with confidence under pressure✔️ The importance of communication when leading through uncertainty✔️ What sport teaches us about resilience, teamwork, and performance✔️ How culture, consistency, and clarity shape successful organizations 🎯 Key topics we cover: * Leadership under scrutiny and public pressure * Lessons from Rugby Canada and international sport * Politics, media, and staying credible in high-stakes environments * Building organizations from scratch * The power of instinct vs. learned decision-making 💡 By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with practical leadership tools you can apply in business, sport, and life — especially when the stakes are high and the path isn’t clear. 👉 Watch until the end for Tim’s rapid-fire leadership insights and real-world lessons you won’t want to miss. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with top leaders in sport and business.

TBE 37 - Topsy Ojo

Are you interested in what it really takes to build a long, successful career in professional sport—and life after it? In this episode of The Business End, we sit down with former England international and London Irish legend Topsy Ojo to explore the mindset, decisions, and resilience behind his remarkable journey. From 16 years at one club to international rugby, injury setbacks, relegation battles, and a transition into broadcasting and business—this conversation is packed with honest insights and powerful lessons. ✅ What it takes to stay loyal in a modern professional game✅ How to handle career-defining decisions and pressure✅ The reality behind injuries, setbacks, and missed opportunities✅ Lessons from leadership, culture, and team dynamics✅ Transitioning from elite sport into media and business✅ Building a second career after rugby By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of performance, resilience, and how to navigate change—whether in sport or your own career. 👉 Watch until the end for Topsy’s reflections on legacy, leadership, and life after rugby. 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with elite performers and leaders.

TBE 36 - Rob Henderson

Are you trying to understand what it really takes to perform at the highest level — in sport, business, and life? In this episode of The Business End, we sit down with former Ireland international and British & Irish Lion Rob Henderson to unpack the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to succeed at elite level. From missed opportunities to career-defining moments, Rob shares honest insights into how setbacks can become the foundation for future success. ✔️ The real reason talent alone isn’t enough✔️ How to turn rejection into motivation✔️ What elite performance actually looks like behind the scenes✔️ Lessons from playing at the highest level of rugby✔️ Building mental resilience and consistency over time By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to take ownership of your growth, push through adversity, and become the best version of yourself — whatever your field. 👉 Watch until the end for powerful insights on mindset, leadership, and personal development you can apply immediately. 👉 Don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 for more conversations with top performers.

TBE 35 - Craig Gilroy

Are you curious about what it really takes to succeed at the highest level of sport—and how those lessons translate into business and life? In this episode of The Business End, we sit down with former Ulster and Ireland rugby star Craig Gilroy to unpack his incredible journey—from being overlooked in school selections to becoming one of Ulster’s top try scorers. You’ll hear honest insights on resilience, performance, leadership, and handling pressure at the elite level. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why talent pathways don’t always identify future success✅ The importance of mindset, work ethic, and “late development”✅ Dealing with rejection and staying motivated when recognition doesn’t come✅ What elite sport teaches us about leadership and high performance✅ Managing pressure, nerves, and burnout in high-stakes environments✅ The reality behind international selection and professional sport Craig also shares powerful personal stories—from Heineken Cup finals to the frustrations of international selection—and the lessons business leaders can take from elite sport. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical insights on performance, resilience, and how to stay at your best—even when things don’t go your way. 👉 Watch until the end for Craig’s quick-fire answers and honest reflections on his career. 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with top performers from sport and business!