North Kent Is Changing | What it Means for Local Business
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North Kent Is Changing | What it Means for Local Business

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South East Business Show – The Voice of Business Across the South East 
What’s really happening in business across the South East?
 
North Kent is changing and for businesses across Medway, Gravesham and Dartford, now could be the right time to start exploring the benefits.

Sian Murphy is joined by co-host Adelle Martin, Executive Resilience Coach, and returning guest Sean Henry, Economic Development Manager at Medway Council. Together they make sense of the proposed North Kent authority, what a more joined-up region could mean for business support, and why the Lower Thames Crossing matters far beyond the road itself.

They also get honest about grants. What makes an application stand out? Why is a list of polished buzzwords no substitute for a clear idea? And, most importantly, what happens to the project when the funding runs out?

The conversation covers the Medway Together Fund, shopfront improvements, Partners for Growth, the new Pride in Place programme and changes to Medway’s business-support service. Along the way, Sean shares practical examples of the small investments that can turn a kitchen-table venture into a credible, growing business.

Join us for a candid conversation about navigating change, asking for the right support and spotting the bigger opportunities taking shape across Medway and North Kent.


Thanks to our show sponsor The Executive Resilience Coach. Visit https://www.executiveresiliencecoach.co.uk for more information.

Creators and Guests

Adelle Martin
Host
Adelle Martin
Adelle Martin is an Executive Resilience Coach, speaker, author, and co-founder of Stronger Together Through Cancer. After a 30-year corporate career in financial services and HR, she now helps women stay strong in business and leadership when life becomes challenging, combining resilience, wellbeing, and real-world experience into practical support and coaching.
Sian Murphy
Host
Sian Murphy
Sian Murphy is a businesswoman, broadcaster, publisher, and event organiser known for bringing together business growth, wellbeing, and community connection. She is the founder of initiatives including Café in the Calm, Stepping Out, and the Women in Business Big Show, and hosts business and wellbeing radio shows and podcasts across the South East. Through events, training, publishing, and media, Sian supports people to grow both personally and professionally in a practical, grounded, and approachable way.
Executive Resilience Coach
Producer
Executive Resilience Coach
I am an Award-Winning Executive Resilience Coach and CEO & Co-Founder of Stronger Together Through Cancer CIC. My work focuses on one critical leadership challenge: How do businesswomen remain economically active when life disrupts everything? Through coaching, speaking, research, and advocacy, I am redefining resilience as a structured leadership system that protects women’s agency, leadership capacity, and economic participation during sustained disruption. My work bridges the gap between health realities and business leadership, ensuring women are not forced to choose between their well-being and their professional future.
Sean Henry
Guest
Sean Henry
Sean Henry is an experienced economic development professional dedicated to driving sustainable growth and prosperity across Medway. As Economic Development Manager at Medway Council, Sean leads strategic initiatives to attract investment, support local businesses, and foster innovation within the region. With a strong background in economic policy and place-based development, Sean works closely with stakeholders from the public and private sectors to deliver projects that create jobs, enhance infrastructure, and strengthen Medway’s position as a thriving hub for enterprise. His focus includes inward investment, skills development, and regeneration programs that align with Medway’s long-term vision for inclusive economic growth. Passionate about collaboration and community impact, Sean champions initiatives that empower businesses and residents alike, ensuring Medway remains competitive and resilient in a rapidly changing economy.