In this episode, I explore why it’s not pressure, doubt, or insecurity that trips leaders up. It’s the moment we start treating our thinking as authoritative.

I unpack how the same thoughts can be harmless in one context and limiting in another.

You’ll hear why clarity doesn’t disappear under pressure... it gets deferred.

This is a practical reframing for leaders and performers who want to stay grounded when the stakes rise.

Less effort. More presence. Better decisions.

Show Notes:

• The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/

• Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible and Spotify

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My bestselling book The Inner CEO: The Inner CEO is available to buy in ebook, paperback, hardback and audio formats. All details are here: www.theinnerceo.com

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In today’s episode, I share the leadership skill nobody ever trained us for yet it shapes everything.

I explore why leadership is emotional before it’s intellectual, and how people respond to your state long before your words.

You’ll hear why trying to control outcomes often backfires, and what actually creates steadiness and influence.

This episode is for anyone leading under pressure who wants to reduce friction instead of creating it.

Real leadership doesn’t start with what you say - it starts with how you show up, inside.

Show Notes:

• The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/

• Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible and Spotify

Get Inspired Every Monday Morning & Join The Community: For free delivery of my weekly email join my mailing list at www.shanecradock.com

My bestselling book The Inner CEO: The Inner CEO is available to buy in ebook, paperback, hardback and audio formats. All details are here: www.theinnerceo.com

Connect With Me: Have you been inspired from something you've heard on my podcast or do you have a question? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at support@shanecradock.com

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Things don’t always go your way and that’s not a mistake.

In this episode, I explore why resistance to reality creates more suffering than the events themselves.

I share how moments that look like failure, loss, or disappointment often become the doorway to something better.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, change, or frustration, this episode will help you respond with maturity instead of reactivity.

Sometimes the path forward only appears when you stop fighting where you are.

We rarely question the assumptions that feel most true. Yet they quietly shape our behaviour, decisions, and stress levels.

In this episode, I break down how to recognise these hidden drivers and test them cleanly. A practical reset for clearer and cleaner thinking.

Show Notes:

• The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/

• Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible and Spotify

Get Inspired Every Monday Morning & Join The Community: For free delivery of my weekly email join my mailing list at www.shanecradock.com

My bestselling book The Inner CEO: The Inner CEO is available to buy in ebook, paperback, hardback and audio formats. All details are here: www.theinnerceo.com

Connect With Me: Have you been inspired from something you've heard on my podcast or do you have a question? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at support@shanecradock.com

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