The Inner Edge with Shane Cradock

Shane Cradock
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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

  1. 1d ago

    284: Stop Fighting Your Mind

    When life feels overwhelming, our instinct is usually to try harder, think harder, and hold on tighter. But what if that's the very thing keeping us stuck? In this episode, I explore a remarkable lesson from a pilot training exercise that may change the way you think about stress, overthinking, and mental resilience. Often the mind doesn't need more effort. It needs less interference. What if the clarity you're looking for is already there, waiting for you to stop fighting it?   Show Notes: Get 3 Long Form Audios (3 for the price of 2) to Reset Your Clarity & Performance. Details here.  Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible  ABOUT THE INNER EDGE Weekly insights from leadership advisor, speaker, and author Shane Cradock, exploring the inner side of performance, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Each episode offers practical perspectives to help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and navigate life with greater presence, perspective, and peace of mind. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT SHANE CRADOCK Shane Cradock is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and creator of HERE (Human Empowerment & Resilience Engine). For nearly three decades, he has worked with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, helping them develop the inner clarity and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Inner CEO and Inspire Me: Life Wisdom To Pass On, and host of The Inner Edge Podcast. 🌐 www.shanecradock.com 📚 Books: www.shanecradock.com/books 🎧 Podcast: https://shanecradock.com/inner-edge-podcast/ 📩 Weekly Insights on Substack 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    #ShaneCradock #TheInnerEdge #Leadership #MentalClarity #HumanPotential

    13 min

  2. Jul 6

    #283: The Strange Skill of Letting Go

    We've all been told to "just let it go." But what if letting go isn't something you force... it's something that happens when you see things differently? In this episode, I explore why we hold on to worry, resentment and pressure for far longer than we need to, and how an easier mind often reveals more wisdom, clarity and freedom than a harder-working one. Sometimes the greatest breakthrough isn't adding something new. It's finally putting something down.   Show Notes: Get 3 Long Form Audios (3 for the price of 2) to Reset Your Clarity & Performance. Details here.  Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible  ABOUT THE INNER EDGE Weekly insights from leadership advisor, speaker, and author Shane Cradock, exploring the inner side of performance, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Each episode offers practical perspectives to help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and navigate life with greater presence, perspective, and peace of mind. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT SHANE CRADOCK Shane Cradock is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and creator of HERE (Human Empowerment & Resilience Engine). For nearly three decades, he has worked with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, helping them develop the inner clarity and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Inner CEO and Inspire Me: Life Wisdom To Pass On, and host of The Inner Edge Podcast. 🌐 www.shanecradock.com 📚 Books: www.shanecradock.com/books 🎧 Podcast: https://shanecradock.com/inner-edge-podcast/ 📩 Weekly Insights on Substack 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    #ShaneCradock #TheInnerEdge #Leadership #MentalClarity #HumanPotential

    13 min

  3. Jun 29

    282: The Power of an Unburdened Mind

    We're often told that our greatest asset is our knowledge, experience, or hard work. I'm not so sure. In this episode, I explore why one of the greatest untapped advantages in life and leadership is an unburdened mind - and why our best ideas, clearest decisions, and deepest creativity often appear when psychological pressure begins to fall away. What if clarity isn't something you need to create? What if... it's something you uncover.   Show Notes: Meet me on Substack here. Get 3 Long Form Audios (for the price of 1) to Reset Your Clarity & Performance. Details here.  The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible  ABOUT THE INNER EDGE Weekly insights from leadership advisor, speaker, and author Shane Cradock, exploring the inner side of performance, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Each episode offers practical perspectives to help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and navigate life with greater presence, perspective, and peace of mind. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT SHANE CRADOCK Shane Cradock is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and creator of HERE (Human Empowerment & Resilience Engine). For nearly three decades, he has worked with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, helping them develop the inner clarity and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Inner CEO and Inspire Me: Life Wisdom To Pass On, and host of The Inner Edge Podcast. 🌐 www.shanecradock.com 📚 Books: www.shanecradock.com/books 🎧 Podcast: https://shanecradock.com/inner-edge-podcast/ 📩 Weekly Insights on Substack 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    #ShaneCradock #TheInnerEdge #Leadership #MentalClarity #HumanPotential

    13 min

  4. Jun 22

    #281: The Hurry Habit

    Most people think hurry comes from having too much to do. I'm not so sure. In this episode, I explore why hurry is often less about your schedule and more about where your attention is. If you've been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or like life is constantly one step ahead of you, this conversation may help you see things differently. Because you can have a full life without having a hurried mind. Show Notes: Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible  ABOUT THE INNER EDGE Weekly insights from leadership advisor, speaker, and author Shane Cradock, exploring the inner side of performance, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Each episode offers practical perspectives to help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and navigate life with greater presence, perspective, and peace of mind. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT SHANE CRADOCK Shane Cradock is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and creator of HERE (Human Empowerment & Resilience Engine). For nearly three decades, he has worked with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, helping them develop the inner clarity and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Inner CEO and Inspire Me: Life Wisdom To Pass On, and host of The Inner Edge Podcast. 🌐 www.shanecradock.com 📚 Books: www.shanecradock.com/books 🎧 Podcast: https://shanecradock.com/inner-edge-podcast/ 📩 Weekly Insights on Substack 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    #ShaneCradock #TheInnerEdge #Leadership #MentalClarity #HumanPotential

    10 min

  5. Jun 15

    #280: The New Leadership Bottleneck

    For years, the leadership bottleneck was information. Today, AI is making information abundant, answers instant, and expertise increasingly accessible. So where does the real edge come from now? In this episode, I explore why the next leadership advantage isn't more intelligence - it's the quality of mind using that intelligence. Show Notes: Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible  ABOUT THE INNER EDGE Weekly insights from leadership advisor, speaker, and author Shane Cradock, exploring the inner side of performance, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Each episode offers practical perspectives to help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and navigate life with greater presence, perspective, and peace of mind. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT SHANE CRADOCK Shane Cradock is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and creator of HERE (Human Empowerment & Resilience Engine). For nearly three decades, he has worked with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, helping them develop the inner clarity and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Inner CEO and Inspire Me: Life Wisdom To Pass On, and host of The Inner Edge Podcast. 🌐 www.shanecradock.com 📚 Books: www.shanecradock.com/books 🎧 Podcast: https://shanecradock.com/inner-edge-podcast/ 📩 Weekly Insights on Substack 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    #ShaneCradock #TheInnerEdge #Leadership #MentalClarity #HumanPotential

    11 min

  6. Jun 8

    279: The Fastest Way To End Procrastination

    Most people believe they need more confidence, clarity, or motivation before they begin. But what if the very act of waiting is what's keeping them stuck? In this episode, I explore why procrastination is often less about discipline and more about psychological weight - and how movement frequently creates the clarity we’re waiting for. A simple shift that can help you stop analysing and start moving.   Show Notes: Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible  ABOUT THE INNER EDGE Weekly insights from leadership advisor, speaker, and author Shane Cradock, exploring the inner side of performance, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Each episode offers practical perspectives to help you think more clearly, lead more effectively, and navigate life with greater presence, perspective, and peace of mind. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. ABOUT SHANE CRADOCK Shane Cradock is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and creator of HERE (Human Empowerment & Resilience Engine). For nearly three decades, he has worked with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, helping them develop the inner clarity and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world. He is the author of The Inner CEO and Inspire Me, and host of The Inner Edge Podcast. 🌐 www.shanecradock.com 📚 Books: www.shanecradock.com/books 🎧 Podcast: https://shanecradock.com/inner-edge-podcast/ 📩 Weekly Insights on Substack 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    #ShaneCradock #TheInnerEdge #Leadership #MentalClarity #HumanPotential

    13 min

  7. May 25

    #278: Mental Freedom Starts With This

    Most people believe the problem is their anxiety, self-doubt, or overthinking. But often the deeper issue is the relationship they have with those thoughts. In this episode, I explore what mental freedom actually looks like - not controlling every thought, but learning which thoughts deserve authority and which don’t. A simple shift in perspective that can dramatically reduce psychological pressure. Show Notes: Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible    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

    11 min

  8. May 18

    277: Your Mind Is an Experience Machine

    Most people believe they’re experiencing life as it is. But what if you’re actually experiencing your thinking about life? In this episode, I explore how your mind acts as an experience machine - constantly shaping how reality feels from the inside out. Once you see this, something shifts. You stop taking every thought so seriously… and real clarity returns.   Show Notes: Meet me on Substack here. The Inner CEO book: Details here: https://theinnerceo.com/ Inspire Me Audiobook: Now Available on Audible    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

    10 min
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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

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