The Inner Edge with Shane Cradock

265: The Hidden Cost of Taking Your Thinking Seriously

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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264: The Vital Leadership Skill Nobody Trains You For

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
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263: When Things Don’t Go The Way You Want

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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262: You Don’t Always Need a Vision. You Need This

It’s uncomfortable not knowing what’s next, especially when you’re ambitious, capable, and used to clarity.
In this episode, I explore why not having a clear vision isn’t a failure, but often a natural (and necessary) phase of growth.
What if mental fog is a transition, not malfunction and what if forcing vision under pressure usually leads you away from what’s true.
If you’re between chapters, feeling uncertain, or questioning your direction, this episode will help you slow down, steady yourself, and trust what’s quietly emerging.
Sometimes the fog isn’t blocking the path. It is the path.
Without realising it, most people try to plan their future from a noisy mind. But clarity doesn’t come from speed, it comes from space - inner space.
In this episode, I share a quieter and more effective way to think about the year ahead, using a simple rhythm I call the 3Rs.
Because the best decisions don’t come from pressure, they come from a clear mind and clarity emerges from presence.
 
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261: Before You Set Goals, Do This Instead

Without realising it, most people try to plan their future from a noisy mind. But clarity doesn’t come from speed, it comes from space - inner space.
In this episode, I share a quieter and more effective way to think about the year ahead, using a simple rhythm I call the 3Rs.
Because the best decisions don’t come from pressure, they come from a clear mind and clarity emerges from presence.
Show Notes:
CREATE: Join me for my first in-person year kick off event in 8 years. This will be an enjoyable and high value day for you to take structured time out and allow space for real and meaningful clarity in your life - personal and professional. Friday 16th January in Dublin.
Registration closes cob Tuesday 13th January 2026. Details here.
 
 
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260: The Value Of Focusing On Progress, Not Perfection

As the year comes to a close, the mind is quick to focus on what didn’t happen. But growth isn’t built on perfection, it’s built on progress.
In this episode, I explore why recognising real progress matters more than self-criticism, and how to reflect on the year in a healthier, more honest way.
Because momentum comes from meaningful progress, not pressure.
 
Show Notes:
The Inner Advantage Audio Series: Full details here. 
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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259: The Assumptions Quietly Running Your Life

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 Advantage Audio Series: Full details here. 
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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258: Gratitude Isn’t Soft, It’s A State Shift (The Neuroscience of Better Performance)

Your mind is either in threat mode or leader mode - gratitude is the switch.
This episode uncovers the hard neuroscience behind one of the most underrated performance tools. Learn how top researchers map gratitude in the brain and why it boosts clarity and resilience.
A state-first shortcut every ambitious person should know.
 
Show Notes:
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
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257: Stop Staring at the Pain. Start Moving the Result.

When life gets tough, most people stare at the pain and wonder why they feel stuck. This episode shows you the simple shift that reduces suffering and restores momentum.
One idea, one pivot, and everything opens up again.
Listen in - this is clarity you can use today.
 
Show Notes:
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
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256 Adversity: The Accelerator No One Wants but Everyone Needs

Most people fear adversity but it’s often the very thing that builds them - in many cases, transforms them.
In this episode, I explore why the toughest seasons can become the greatest accelerators for growth, clarity, and capability.
You’ll hear stories, insights, and questions that help you reframe your own challenges in a more powerful way.
Because adversity doesn’t block the path - weirdly, it builds it.
Show Notes:
Limitless 2026: Expand your mind in an easy way. Details here.
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
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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