The Inner Edge with Shane Cradock
This is a podcast with a different take on how to lead and live a sustainable high performance life. Shane Cradock suffered a mental health crisis in his 20s and managed to turn his situation around. That difficult time became the catalyst for major change in his career and life and in the process he uncovered powerful insights to achieve better. For the past 20 years he has been working with top performers in various fields and in this podcast he shares a different take on how to lead and live a sustainable high performance life - one that is more purposeful, balanced, fulfilling and inspiring. He challenges the belief that tension, stress and struggle are essential to success and creativity. There is an easier way, a better and indeed an essential way for the times we live in. Join Shane as he shares short stories, experiences and insights with a particular focus on the Inner side of success, business and happiness. www.shanecradock.com
Podcast Description
This is a podcast with a different take on how to lead and live a sustainable high performance life. Shane Cradock suffered a mental health crisis in his 20s and managed to turn his situation around. That difficult time became the catalyst for major change in his career and life and in the process he uncovered powerful insights to achieve better. For the past 20 years he has been working with top performers in various fields and in this podcast he shares a different take on how to lead and live a sustainable high performance life - one that is more purposeful, balanced, fulfilling and inspiring. He challenges the belief that tension, stress and struggle are essential to success and creativity. There is an easier way, a better and indeed an essential way for the times we live in. Join Shane as he shares short stories, experiences and insights with a particular focus on the Inner side of success, business and happiness. www.shanecradock.com
Episodes
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
12 min
Our technological tools are speeding up but so too are our minds.
The human brain wasn’t built for this pace, and leaders and performers everywhere are starting to feel the strain.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the rise of what I'm calling HCO (Hyper Cognitive Overload) and share simple, science-backed ways to slow your mind without losing momentum.
Because in a world that’s accelerating, your real edge is learning how to stay calm, clear, and in control.
Show Notes:
Limitless 2026: Expand your mind in an easy way. 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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Nov 10, 2025
254: Is Your Mindset Still Relevant?
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
12 min
Every leader outgrows the thinking that got them here. The real question is -has your mindset kept pace with your mission?
In this episode, I share how outdated mental patterns quietly limit growth, plus a story of a CEO who discovered their team was still running a “start-up script.”
Because your best future can’t play through an old, outdated projector.
It’s time to update the reel.
Show Notes:
Limitless 2026: Expand your mind in an easy way. 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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
12 min
When life pushes back, most people retreat -but a few get stronger.
The difference isn’t the weight; it’s how you lift it.
In this episode, I explore why resistance isn’t punishment but preparation - the gym floor where your mindset grows stronger.
Because resistance doesn’t block the path. It is the path.
Show Notes:
Limitless 2026: Expand your mind in an easy way. 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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
13 min
Every relationship runs on an invisible ratio. When criticism outweighs enjoyment and appreciation, trust and energy start to fade.
In this episode, I share a simple but powerful principle that transforms how you lead, work, and live: more enjoyment than critique.
Because when appreciation leads, connection and performance follow.
Show Notes:
Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible and Spotify
The Inner Advantage Audio Series: Details here.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Oct 20, 2025
251: Stop Managing Time - Start Managing State
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
11 min
Most leaders think their problem is time - but it’s not.
The real challenge is the state they’re in while managing it.
In this episode, I explore why the next era of leadership isn’t about calendars but consciousness - and how mastering your state transforms clarity, performance, and impact.
Because when you manage your state, time takes care of itself.
Show Notes:
The Inner Advantage Audio Series: Details here.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Oct 13, 2025
250: Inspire Me - Keep Moving Forward
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
13 min
Every leader, performer and creator faces resistance - the voice that says stop, wait, you’re not ready.
In this episode, I share the real story behind my book Inspire Me and what it taught me about persistence.
Whether you’re building a business, writing a book, or chasing a dream, the lesson is the same: Keep. Moving. Forward.Because momentum, not perfection, is what makes things happen
Show Notes:
The Thrive Experience: Details here.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
14 min
Most leaders don’t fail from lack of intelligence - they fail from lack of space.
In today’s world of noise and busyness, space isn’t a luxury - it’s the master key to clarity, performance, and presence.
In this episode, I share why space matters, stories from leaders who discovered its power, and simple metaphors to bring it home.
The takeaway?
No space, no clarity. No clarity, no presence.
Most of us spend our lives firefighting problems. But lasting change doesn’t come from fixing - it comes from redesigning.
In this episode, I explore what I call Results by Design: a way of thinking that shifts you from chasing problems to creating outcomes. You’ll hear practical examples, a real-life leadership story, and a metaphor that will change how you approach recurring challenges forever.
Show Notes:
The Thrive Experience: Details here.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025
11 min
Most of us spend our lives firefighting problems. But lasting change doesn’t come from fixing - it comes from redesigning.
In this episode, I explore what I call Results by Design: a way of thinking that shifts you from chasing problems to creating outcomes. You’ll hear practical examples, a real-life leadership story, and a metaphor that will change how you approach recurring challenges forever.
Show Notes:
BluePrint Personal: Make A Solid Plan For The Year, Based On Your 3 Year Vision - Personal And Professional. Details here.
BluePrint Entrepreneur: Get Clarity & Real Momentum In Your Business And Life For The Year Ahead Ans Beyond. Details here.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Sep 22, 2025
247: Two Hidden Questions That Sabotage You
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
11 min
Even the strongest leaders face doubts after a tough period.
But often it’s not the challenge itself that weighs us down. Rather, it's the hidden questions we ask ourselves afterwards.
In this episode, I explore two of the most damaging questions that quietly undermine leaders - and how to see them for what they really are.
The result? More clarity, less suffering, and the freedom to lead with confidence again.
Show Notes:
Get a free listen here to part of the first audio in my Audio Club monthly series: The Hidden Driver Of Elite Performance.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
13 min
What if the biggest advantage in business today isn’t strategy, funding, or even talent — but the true health of your mind?
In this episode, Shane explores why Elite Mental Health is fast becoming the new currency of performance and leadership.
Discover how clarity, presence, and inner resilience create results that no spreadsheet can measure. Short, sharp, and designed to shift how you see leadership and performance forever.
Show Notes:
Get a free listen here to part of the first audio in my Audio Club monthly series: The Hidden Driver Of Elite Performance.
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
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X

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