The Inner CEO: Transform Your Mental Health and Discover Your Inner CEO with Shane Cradock EP73

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur podcast, host Paul interviews Shane Craddock about the concept of the 'inner CEO', a metaphor for managing one’s inner world in the same way a CEO manages a business.

Shane explains how the lack of inner leadership led him into a spiral of depression and how an encounter with a counsellor changed his life. They discuss the importance of mental and emotional well-being for entrepreneurs, the evolution of mental health paradigms, and practical habits for maintaining mental clarity and resilience.

Shane emphasizes creating inner space and using physical and mindfulness practices to reconnect with oneself, highlighting that true success goes beyond external achievements.

00:00 Introduction to the Inner CEO Concept

01:08 Welcome to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast

02:51 A Personal Story of Struggle and Recovery

06:25 The Journey to Mental Health and Inner Leadership

13:13 Exploring Positive Psychology and Learned Optimism

22:46 The Emergence of Mind 3.0

31:14 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

32:47 The Role of Spirituality in Personal Development

34:13 The Inner CEO Concept

36:30 The Importance of Inner Peace for Entrepreneurs

45:21 Gratitude and Daily Practices

47:32 Practical Tools for Lasting Change

49:42 The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness

58:16 Physical Well-being and Mental Clarity

01:01:52 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendation: The Inner CEO is now available on Spotify and Audible.  Full details on the book at theinnerceo.com

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

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Website: Pauljryan.net

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