The Inner Entrepreneur

What if your body was designed to thrive — and longevity was less about genetics and more about your daily habits?

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Bite-Size, Dr. Otto Janke shares simple foundations of long-term health — and why most people only focus on them when it’s almost too late.

We explore:

• The daily rituals that unlock your body’s natural health blueprint
• How great sleep, clean food, and consistent movement o...

Scaling with Purpose | Brendan McGurgan on Mindset, Leadership & Growing a 9-Figure Business IE#100

Guest:

Brendan McGurgan — Co-founder of Simple Scaling, host of the ScaleX Insider podcast, and former CEO who scaled a business from 15 people to 700+, exporting to 100+ countries and generating over £100 million in revenue.

Overview:

In this inspiring episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Brendan shares the powerful story behind...

What happens when you’ve built the business, earned the money, and achieved the success — but still feel unfulfilled?

In this powerful bite-size episode, science-based spiritual coach Gaia Ferreira joins Paul to explore the moment many entrepreneurs inevitably face: the wake-up call.

Whether triggered by burnout, a life crisis, or just the quiet voice inside saying, “this isn’t it”, this episode reveals why success without self-con...

In this episode, Adie McGinnis shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from humble beginnings to building one of Ireland's most successful recruitment businesses, Sigmar Recruitment.

Adie opens up about leadership, company culture, building trust with his team, and navigating two major business collapses. He also reflects on the importance of humility, luck, and finding purpose beyond financial success.

This conversation is a...

Show Notes:

In this bite sized episode, Mike Kelly shares how his successful corporate career nearly cost him everything — his health, his marriage, and his peace of mind. Working 16–17 hour days, disconnected from his true self, Mike spiraled toward complete burnout. But what happened next became the catalyst for profound personal change.

If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or high-performer, this conversation is a wake-up...

Show Notes:

In this Bite-Size episode, Steven Twohig and I unpack one of the most difficult parts of transformation: why most people never change, even after powerful breakthrough experiences.

We discuss:

• The illusion of instant transformation.
• Why breakthrough events (like UPW) often aren’t enough.
• The brutal 2-year period I personally went through after my own wake-up moment.
• The fear that keeps most people from facing the w...

Chris O’Connell built a €25 million business. Then he lost it all—his company, his marriage, his home, and almost his life.

In this raw and powerful episode, Chris opens up about the pain behind the public success, the collapse that nearly broke him, and the long road back to purpose, mental health, and self-worth.

This isn’t just a story of business failure—it’s a story of rebuilding from the inside out.

 What You’ll Learn:

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Summary:

In this soul-baring episode, Paul sits down with author and creative voice P. Lister to explore what it really means to grow through emotional pain. From the depths of Vipassana meditation to the vulnerability of writing a deeply personal book, P. shares how facing pain — instead of fleeing from it — became her path to healing and creative freedom.

This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn’t always feel like progr...

Episode Summary:

In this transformative conversation, Paul Ryan is joined by trauma specialist Laurel Wiers to unpack why so many of us overreact — and how emotional triggers formed years ago may still be silently shaping our lives, relationships, and leadership.

Laurel shares her groundbreaking MINT Method, which blends neuroscience, somatic therapy, and memory integration to help entrepreneurs, high performers, and everyday indiv...

Awaken Your Inner CEO: Shane Cradock on Mental Clarity, Purpose & Leadership  #92

In this powerful follow-up episode, I reconnect with Shane Cradock — executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Inner CEO — to dive even deeper into the mental and emotional foundations of great leadership. Shane shares fresh insights on cultivating clarity, navigating stress, and unlocking your full potential by shifting how you think, l...

From Brain Injury to SuperHuman: Dan Metcalfe’s Journey of Reinvention and Purpose

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, host Paul welcomes Dan Metcalf, a former professional footballer and lead actor in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express. Dan shares his incredible journey, which includes a life-altering accident that led him to re-evaluate his life and inspired him to write his book 'Superhuman.'

Dan discus...

Bitesize -  Discovering Your Inner Wisdom with Philip McKernan #90

In this Bite-size episode (links to full episode below), Philip McKernan recounts his personal journey of self-discovery and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. Sharing a humbling experience of being rejected for a car sales job despite his confidence in his skills, he reflects on life's way of leaving clues for those willing to listen. He narrates an unexpe...

The Maverick Entrepreneur: Aiden Corcoran on Risk, Reward the Realities of Business

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast is a candid conversation with entrepreneur Aiden Corcoran about entrepreneurship's highs and lows of life as an entrepreneur. Aiden shares his evolution from a mechanical engineer to an inadvertent entrepreneur, culminating in his founding of multiple successful businesses, including the cosmetics ...

The Mindset Shift: Why Comfort Kills Growth with Bob Molle

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, we chat to Bob Molle, former Olympian and pro-football player. Bob shares his journey from being an energetic youth to excelling in multiple sports and eventually transitioning into a successful career in business consulting. Emphasizing the importance of passion, persistence, and relationships,

Bob discusses how these ...

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast Brian Keegan shares his entrepreneurial journey, after experiencing significant setbacks.

Brian highlights the importance of mentorship, the challenges faced during business growth, and the significance of planning for a business exit. He also discusses his current work in helping other entrepreneurs plan their exits and find purpose post-sale. The episode is filled with personal an...

The JOY Method Redefining, Success, Joy & Fulfillment with Jen Gomez

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the challenges of modern hustle culture, societal definitions of success, and the necessity of finding balance between professional ambition and personal fulfillment.

Jen Gomez discusses her JOY Method and the impact of joy on our personal and professional lives. Key discussions include redefining success bey...

Sales Alchemy: The Power to Influence with Sean Weafer # 85

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, we interview Sean Weafer, the CEO and founder of Selling Is Life, a business development and sales coaching company. Sean shares his journey from an engineer with a family seafaring history to an internationally acclaimed business and sales coach.

Sean breaks down how his engineering training helped him develop structure...

Unlocking the Secrets & Science of Vibes with Jason Del Gandio #84

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, host Paul welcomes Jason Gandio, a college professor at Temple University, to discuss the concept of 'vibes.' Jason shares his 30-year study of vibes, which he terms 'bodily emanation.'

The conversation explores what vibes are, how we experience them, their importance in human interaction, and how individu...

Surviving The Miracle on The Hudson –  Dave Sanderson on Leadership, Survival and Growth Through Adversity

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, Paul chats with Dave Sanderson, a survivor of the 'Miracle on the Hudson' crash landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009. Dave shares his gripping story of the crash, his subsequent survival, and the pivotal life lessons he learned. Emphasizing the importance of mentorship,...