Dan Murray-Serter 🧠

Girl Dad | Co-Founder of Heights I Angel Investor In 90 Startups I Follow For Daily Posts on Health, Business & Personal growth from UK's #1 ranked health creator (apparently)

Serial entrepreneur and Angel investor in 100+ startups with over 10 years experience starting, scaling and failing multiple startups.

Co Founder of Heights - Europe's leading brain and gut health company.

I also started and help run Foundrs - A not for profit community of the best, most ambitious and compassionate founders in UK.

I recently stepped away from Leaders Media - A media company making the top business podcasts in Europe, Secret Leaders - at the top of the charts, to focus on much more important things with my time - being a dad to 2 awesome daughters.

Angel/Advisor

Beam (www.beam.org)
ATAI Life Sciences (https://www.atai.life)
Allplants (www.allplants.com)
Humanity (https://humanity.health)
BYP (www.byp-network.com)
Goss (https://www.goss.media)
Tribe VR (www.tribevr.io)
Thrift (www.wearethrift.com)
THIS (www.this.co)
The Sports Edit (www.thesportsedit.com)
Faction (www.factionskis.com)
Runway East (http://runwayea.st/)
London Union/Dinerama (http://londonunion.com/)
Neardesk (https://www2.neardesk.com/)


Tailored.to (https://tailored.to/)
Motivii (http://motivii.com/)
Earlybird (https://earlybird.fm/)
Upshot (http://www.upshotapp.co/)
Togethera (www.togethera.com)
Repairly (www.repairly.co.uk)
Zaboo (www.zabooapp.com)
Lissom (www.lissom.com)
Bloom (www.hellobloom.io)

Dan Murray🧠

90% of jobs can be taught. Give people a chance.

The hiring world is full of contradictions.
We demand 3+ years of experience in tools that have only existed for 18 months.

We label entry-level jobs with requirements that look like mid-level careers.
We filter out people who could actually become the best hires-because they don’t “tick every box.”

Here’s the truth:

- Most skills can be learned on the job
- Most tools can be mastered in weeks
- Most experience is only gained once someone gives you a shot

What you can’t teach is character.
You can’t teach resilience.
You can’t teach curiosity.
You can’t teach integrity or grit.

Those are the things you should be hiring for.

Every “top performer” today started as someone who had no clue what they were doing. Someone once gave them a chance. That opportunity is what allowed them to become who they are now.

When companies gatekeep potential by clinging to outdated hiring criteria, they don’t just miss out on talent-they miss out on loyalty, fresh ideas, and long-term leaders.

If someone has the right values and the hunger to learn, invest in them. Train them. Mentor them. Watch how fast they rise.

Because the best teams aren’t built by finding unicorns. They’re built by betting on people’s potential.

Question is: are you hiring for perfection-or for possibility?

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Girl Dad | Co-Founder of Heights I Angel Investor In Over 100 Startups I Follow For Daily Posts on Health, Business & Personal growth from UK’s #1 ranked health creator (apparently)

One thing I’ve learned after building multiple teams: the most valuable people are rarely the loudest.

They’re the ones who quietly upskill when no one’s watching.

You can’t teach that level of internal drive.
You can’t force someone to care about their growth more than the company requires.

That has to come from within.

And from a neuroscience perspective, people who self-educate build something incredibly powerful:
a plastic brain.

Every new skill, every book, every online course, it all strengthens their neural pathways for adaptability, problem - solving, and creative thinking.

Those traits compound.

They become faster learners.
Better decision-makers.
More resourceful under pressure.
And over time, they outgrow people who rely only on formal training.

When I hire, I look for curiosity.
Not credentials.
Not polished answers.
Curiosity.

Because someone who reads, experiments, builds, tinkers, or studies on their own time will eventually outpace almost everyone else.
They don’t wait to be told what to learn.
They choose it.

And that choice is what makes them dangerous, in the best way possible.

If you’re that person, keep going.
Even if no one notices right now.
Your effort is compounding quietly.
You’ll feel the gap before anyone else sees it.

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20 Pieces of Advice I Wish I Knew at 20
For career. And for life.

If I could go back, I wouldn’t tell myself to “work harder” or “dream bigger.”
I’d tell myself the truth no one around me was saying.

That *discipline beats talent*.
That *mental health is strategy*.
That *freedom doesn’t come from money. it comes from control of time.*

At 20, I thought success was about acceleration.
Now I know it’s about direction.

I’ve learned that no one really knows what they’re doing. we’re all figuring it out in real time.
And that the people who seem furthest ahead are usually just the ones who started earlier and stuck with it longer.

Here’s what I wish I’d known sooner:

- No one’s coming to save you
- Most people mistake busyness for progress
- Your environment shapes your ambition
- Hard work matters less than clarity
- Being respected will take you further than being liked
- Your health is your leverage
- Money amplifies who you already are. not who you wish to be
- Systems beat motivation
- Learning to sell changes everything
- Your 20s are not a waiting room, they’re the gym for your future self

If you can internalise that early, you’ll spend less time doubting and more time building.

Because the truth is - your 20s aren’t a test run.
They’re the foundation.

Lay it with intention.

To better mistakes,
Dan

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20 Pieces of Advice I Wish I Knew at 20

Every week people DM me asking, “How did you do X?” or “Can you help me with Y?”

I genuinely want to help, but with a full schedule, I can’t say yes as often as I’d like.

So here’s the solution…

I’m excited to share that I'm in the Launch Creator cohort of Skillstore, a new learning platform built for actionable skills taught by real creators, entrepreneurs, and educators. 

I’m creating short, practical lessons you can learn in minutes, and you can even request a personalised custom video for specific advice you may have. 

If you want direct, actionable skills from me, you can now get it all in one place on Skillstore.

(Oh, and you can also share your skills too, just click the link on my profile)

Head to www.skill.store/danmurrays to get started ♥️ 

PS congrats to Aydan Al-Saad 👊🏽 on a slick launch 👏

#1 Female Creator Worldwide 🌎 | CEO & Founder of BetterMe, Health Coach, Harvard Guest Speaker, Forbes 30 Under 30. On a mission to create an inclusive, healthier world

With an Executive Program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, my journey has led me to become the CEO & Founder of BetterMe. At BetterMe, we've achieved global recognition by focusing on inclusive, affordable, and fun wellness solutions. My competencies in analytical skills, strategy, and market research have been pivotal in driving our mission.

The BetterMe team is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle that is accessible to all, from individual users to entire organizations. Driven by my belief in the transformative power of inclusive wellness solutions, we’ve developed innovative programs like anywhere pilates, yoga, and stress relief workouts. 

BetterMe now extends these solutions to workplaces, empowering companies to foster healthier, more productive teams. We are committed to transforming lives and building a culture that values diverse perspectives and empowers our community to lead healthier, more balanced lives!

Victoria Repa

Most people stay in “good enough” jobs for years.

And I used to be one of them:

I used to have a stable 9-to-6 office job. 
With a good salary and comfortable conditions.

Nothing was pushing me to change jobs.
Except my desire for something more.

So, I left a great job for a risky startup with no guarantees.

Sometimes, the hardest part is letting go of what’s familiar.
But starting over can lead to something more fulfilling.

Here’s why:

1) New Beginnings = Fresh Perspectives

Letting go allows you to approach challenges with renewed energy and a clear mind.

2) Resilience Over Perfection

Reinventing yourself strengthens resilience and adaptability.

3) Embrace Change

Every new chapter is a chance to redefine what success and happiness mean to you.

99% of people never leave “good enough” jobs for risky dreams.
But it’s never too late to become who you want to be.

Your next story might be the one you love the most. 🙏

♻️ If this resonates with you, share this post.

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Only about 36% of people in the world are emotionally intelligent.

But that’s what turns an employee into a leader.

We often think it’s about staying calm or being empathetic.
But it’s much more than that.

Here are 12 small but powerful steps to strengthen your emotional intelligence every day:

1/ Pause before you react.
The space between impulse and action is where wisdom lives.

2/ Name what you feel.
Emotions lose power when they’re recognized, not suppressed.

3/ Listen to understand, not to reply.
Most people hear. Few truly listen.

4/ Ask for feedback.
Growth begins where your blind spots end.

5/ Practice gratitude daily.
It trains your brain to focus on abundance, not lack.

6/ Take responsibility, not blame.
Owning your part builds trust. Shifting blame breaks it.

7/ Set boundaries.
That’s how you protect your energy and self-respect.

8/ Learn to say “no” calmly.
Peace often begins with a confident “no.”

9/ Be curious about others.
Take a genuine interest in your teammates, not just in their tasks.

10/ Regulate your stress.
You can’t think clearly when your nervous system is in chaos.

11/ Celebrate others genuinely.
Insecure people compete. Emotionally intelligent people uplift.

12/ Keep learning about yourself.
Self-awareness is a lifelong practice, not a destination.

We are what we repeatedly do:

↳ Emotional intelligence is a result of habit.
↳ Our development is a result of habit.
↳ Success is a result of habit.

And companies no longer seek the smartest. 

They hunt the most emotionally intelligent.

♻️ Save this cheat sheet with daily practices to help you become a top performer.

📌 For more valuable insights, follow me — Victoria Repa | BetterMe CEO & Founder.

Friendly Reminder:

No matter your title or salary — be kind!

People won’t remember your title.
They’ll remember how you made them feel.

Here’s the thing:

Kindness doesn’t weaken your authority.
It strengthens it.

But too many leaders forget this.

They confuse success with power.
Control.
Ego.

But real success?

↳ It’s about trust.
↳ It’s about inspiration.
↳ It’s about showing compassion, even when you don’t have to.

Leadership isn’t just about hitting targets.
It’s about helping others reach their potential.

And it all starts with one thing:

Kindness.

♻️ Share this with your network to spread the importance of kindness in the workplace.

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Confidence isn’t about knowing everything.

It’s about trusting that you’ll figure it out.

Early in my career, I was deeply insecure.
I shut down whenever:

– I didn’t know the “right” answer.
– I lacked experience in something.
– I didn’t understand certain terms.

But over time, I realized something important:

Everyone starts their business from zero.
You can’t have all the answers or experience from day one.

But what you can do — is figure it out.

Real confidence looks different:

↳ It’s showing up even when you’re unsure.
↳ It’s asking questions instead of pretending to know.
↳ It’s trying, failing, and trying again — without letting doubt define you.

The leaders who grow the fastest aren’t the ones who “know it all.”

They’re the ones who stay curious and adaptable.

So next time you’re doubting yourself, remember:

You don’t need every answer to move forward.
You just need the courage to start.

Confidence isn’t built by certainty.
It’s built by progress.

What’s one thing you’ve learned by figuring it out as you went?

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No matter your title or salary, be kind.

90% of managers ignore this superpower. 
And they lose their best people because of it.

Kind leaders don’t just inspire performance.

They create psychological safety:
the space where people feel seen, trusted, and motivated to grow.

Here are 7 traits that define them:

1) Calmness 
They bring clarity when things get chaotic.

2) Gratitude 
They recognize effort, not just outcomes.

3) Boundaries 
They’re kind, but never at the expense of integrity.

4) Humility 
They celebrate others more than themselves.

5) Patience 
They let people grow at their own pace.

6) Respect 
They treat everyone equally, no matter the title.

7) Empathy 
They understand before they judge.

The world doesn’t need more loud leaders.

It needs more kind ones:

↳ who lead with consistency, not control,
↳ who leave a mark that heals, not a scar,
↳ who build trust before they demand performance.

Because kindness in leadership isn’t weakness.
It’s emotional strength in action.

Which of these traits do you value most in a leader?

♻️ Share this list with your network to spread kindness.

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Some bosses will sacrifice a win…

just because they fear winners on their team.

Let me explain.

Not every boss is a leader. 
Some hold authority, but lack confidence.

And when insecurity hides behind power… 
it doesn’t lead, it controls.

Insecure bosses don’t fear bad employees. 
They fear the strong ones.

Here are the types they fear most:

1/ The one who speaks truth.

2/ The one who takes initiative.

3/ The one who knows their worth.

4/ The one who stays calm.

5/ The one who asks questions.

6/ The one who sets boundaries.

7/ The one who values growth.

8/ The one who leads without the title.

9/ The one who owns mistakes openly.

10/ The one who learns fast.

11/ The one who asks “why?”.

12/ The one who can walk away.

Confident leaders don’t fear confident people.

They build them. 
They nurture them.

And they’re proud to have the smartest, 
most skilled people on their team.

Which type of leader have you worked with: 
the one who fears strength or the one who multiplies it?

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Kindness in leadership isn’t weakness.

It’s smart leadership, the kind 90% of bosses still ignore.

(And I used to be one of them)

Because no matter your title or salary:
people always remember how you made them feel.

Here are 12 simple ways to bring kindness into your workplace every day:

1/ Send a thank-you email to a helpful colleague.

2/ Compliment a coworker’s effort or work.

3/ Offer to grab coffee for someone working hard.

4/ Praise someone’s idea in a meeting.

5/ Invite a new coworker for lunch or coffee.

6/ Share a useful resource with your team.

7/ Highlight a colleague’s expertise in public.

8/ Check in on a stressed coworker.

9/ Thank your manager for their support.

10/ Write a quick LinkedIn recommendation.

11/ Bring in a small treat for your team.

12/ Simply smile and greet everyone warmly.

Kindness costs nothing,
but it can change everything.

Teams don’t just follow strategy.
They follow culture.

And culture is shaped by the small things you do daily.

Be the leader who makes kindness the norm.

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Kindness isn’t soft.

It’s smart leadership.

Because no matter your title or salary:

people always remember how you made them feel.

Here are 12 simple ways to bring kindness into your workplace every day:

1/ Send a thank-you email to a helpful colleague.

2/ Compliment a coworker’s effort or work.

3/ Offer to grab coffee for someone working hard.

4/ Praise someone’s idea in a meeting.

5/ Invite a new coworker for lunch or coffee.

6/ Share a useful resource with your team.

7/ Highlight a colleague’s expertise in public.

8/ Check in on a stressed coworker.

9/ Thank your manager for their support.

10/ Write a quick LinkedIn recommendation.

11/ Bring in a small treat for your team.

12/ Simply smile and greet everyone warmly.

Kindness costs nothing,

but it can change everything.

Teams don’t just follow strategy.

They follow culture.

And culture is shaped by the small things you do daily.

Be the leader who makes kindness the norm.
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Victoria Repa
BetterMe

Motivation can get you started. 

But only discipline keeps you going.

We all love the rush of new beginnings. 
That spark of motivation that makes everything feel possible.

We buy the planner. 
Start the project. 
Set the goals…

And then reality hits:

↳ Energy drops. 
↳ Motivation fades. 
↳ Excuses grow louder.

That’s where 90% of people stop.

But those who keep going, 
they don’t rely on motivation.

They rely on discipline.

Because discipline means:

➤ Doing small things right, over and over again. 
➤ Trusting consistency more than inspiration. 
➤ Keeping promises you made to yourself. 
➤ Choosing progress over perfection.

Motivation is emotion. 

Discipline is structure.

So if you want lasting growth, in business, health, or leadership…
build systems that don’t depend on how you feel.

Because the goal isn’t to stay motivated. 
It’s to stay committed. 
Daily.

One quiet disciplined step at a time.

What helps you stay disciplined when motivation fades?

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Motivation can get you started.
But only discipline keeps you going.

Victoria Repa
BetterMe

Most managers fear losing their best people.

And that’s exactly what drives them away.

 → They avoid investing in learning,
worried their employees might outgrow their role.

 → They criticize but rarely praise,
afraid their team might realize they deserve more.

 → They lead with control and manipulation,
hoping shame will keep people from leaving.

But here’s the truth:

If you’re afraid to grow your people,
you’re already losing them.

Great leaders focus on building the best, not holding them back.

↳ They invest in their team’s growth.
↳ They celebrate progress, not just results.
↳ And they lead with trust, not fear.

Because when you give your team your best,
they show up with their best.

And that’s a win-win.

Train people well enough so they can leave.
Treat them well enough so they don’t want to.

The best leaders aren’t afraid of losing top talent.
They know how to grow more.

Let them rise.
Make them feel safe to stay.

Loyalty isn’t bought. 
It’s built!

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People won’t remember your title.

They’ll remember how you made them feel.

90% of managers ignore this superpower.
And they lose their best people because of it.

But the other 10%?

Those who lead with genuine kindness.
They know how to grow and keep great talent.

Here’s the thing:

Kindness doesn’t weaken your authority.
It strengthens it.

But too many leaders forget this.

They confuse success with power.
Control.
Ego.

But real success:

↳ It’s about trust.
↳ It’s about inspiration.
↳ It’s about showing compassion even when you don’t have to.

Leadership isn’t just about hitting targets.
It’s about helping others reach their potential.

And it all starts with one thing:

Kindness.

♻️ Share this with your network to spread the importance of kindness in the workplace.

☝️ For more valuable content, follow me Victoria Repa | BetterMe CEO & Founder.

Someone still remembers you for your kindness. Always stay kind.

Victoria Repa
BetterMe

70% of employees feel their bosses need to get the memo on keeping work-life upbeat. (Deloitte Report)

It's a wake-up call to stop the burnout culture.

For many years, it was okay, 
even commendable.

Now it's 12 signs of burnout culture that we need to address:

1) Pushing oneself to the limit to maintain high productivity.

2) Regularly working overtime, including weekends.

3) Always being available, even during off-hours.

4) Downplaying stress as just “part of the job.”

5) Striving for perfection in every task, big or small.

6) Saying “yes” to every request or project.

7) Feeling guilty for taking breaks, vacations, or prioritizing self-care.

8) Battling imposter syndrome and feeling like a fraud.

9) Isolating oneself from social interactions due to work commitments.

10) Constantly seeking approval and recognition from others.

11) Overidentifying with work or career success.

12) Losing passion for work that was once fulfilling and enjoyable.

Burnout is NOT a sign of hard work and productivity.

It's a sign that you've lost balance and need to restore it.

Keep your fire burning bright in your work,
but never at the cost of your well-being.

♻️ Share this important message with your network to help end the tolerance of burnout culture.

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Feedback isn’t scary.

Not asking for it is.

Most people think growth comes from more experience, 
more responsibility, more time in the role.

Real growth?
It comes from asking better questions.

Because feedback isn’t just something you receive.
It’s something you invite.

And the quality of your questions determines the quality of your growth.

Here are 7 questions that turn feedback into real transformation:
(for you, your team, and your leadership)

1/ What’s working well that I should do more of?
If you want to identify your strengths and amplify their impact.

2/ What’s one thing I could do differently to make a bigger impact?
If you need to know which small shifts could multiply your results.

3/ How does my communication make you feel: supported or pressured?
If you want to lead with emotional intelligence.

4/ What strengths do you see in me that I might overlook?
If you want to unlock your full potential.

5/ What’s one habit I should unlearn to be more effective?
If you want to remove the patterns that hold you back.

6/ What do you need from me to perform at your best? 
If you want to understand what support your team needs to succeed.

7/ What’s one thing I can start doing tomorrow to grow as a leader? 
If you want to turn feedback into a small daily action.

The best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers.

They’re the ones who ask the questions that open doors.

Invite feedback.
Make it safe.
Act on it.

And you’ll grow faster than you ever expected.

Which of these questions would you add to your next feedback conversation?

♻️ Share this to help others grow through better questions.

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7 Questions That Turn Feedback Into Growth 1. What’s working well that I should do more of? 2. What’s one thing I could do differently to make a bigger impact? 3. How does my communication make you feel: supported or pressured? 4. What strengths do you see in me that I might overlook? 5. What’s one habit I should unlearn to be more effective? 6. What do you need from me to perform at your best? 7. What’s one thing I can start doing tomorrow to grow as a leader?

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