Business Spotlight Harrogate – in conversation with Mike Moss, ActionCOACH

I was recently interviewed by Mike Moss from ActionCOACH for Business Spotlight Harrogate, talking honestly about the realities of running a business.

One part of the conversation that really landed was around asking for help. Like many business owners, I’ve spent years head down, getting on with it, believing I should be able to figure everything out myself. In truth, that mindset nearly held me back.

We talked about how surrounding yourself with the right people — those who support you but also challenge you — can be transformational. Not just for business growth, but for confidence, clarity, and wellbeing too.

The conversation then opened up into my wider journey and the work we do at MJH ArtStudio, including:

• What led me to start the studio
• How abstract art and creative workshops can energise teams and workplaces
• Why creativity isn’t a luxury, but a genuine leadership tool
• The role of connection, community, and collaboration in building a sustainable business

It was a relaxed, honest discussion about business, creativity, and doing things in a way that actually feels human. Well worth a watch if you’re running a business and questioning whether there’s a better way to do it.