The Inner Edge with Shane Cradock

By Shane CradockBusiness Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

The Inner Edge with Shane Cradock episodes

September 22, 2025247: Two Hidden Questions That Sabotage You
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.

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12 min
September 15, 2025246: Elite Mental Health: The New Currency of Performance And Leadership
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.

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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 [email protected]
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14 min
September 08, 2025245: The Stochastic Mindset: Thriving in a World of Uncertainty
Most leaders crave certainty—but the world doesn’t work that way. In this episode, Shane unpacks the idea of a stochastic mindset—a way of thinking that embraces randomness, probabilities, and adaptability.
Discover why letting go of guarantees reduces stress, sharpens decisions, and unlocks freedom in a fast-changing world.
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 [email protected]
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13 min
September 01, 2025 244: The Narrow Road to Real Fulfilment
Most people chase success on the wide road — full of recognition, results, and admiration — only to discover it doesn’t bring the fulfilment they expected.
In this episode, Shane explores the lesser-travelled narrow road: one that is harder, less glamorous, but ultimately leads to freedom, contentment, and peace.
Discover how to shift from chasing applause to living with purpose — and why real fulfilment is always an inside job.

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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 [email protected]
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14 min
August 25, 2025243: Mental Velocity - The RPM of Your Mind
Most leaders don’t burn out from lack of capacity—they burn out from running their mind too fast for too long.
Join me for a powerful episode where I unpack the RPM of your mind and show you how choosing the right speed changes everything.

Show Notes:
Get a free listen here to part of the first audio in my Audio Club monthly series: The Hidden Drive Of Elite Performance.
Check out the complete Audio Club Series 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 [email protected]
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17 min
August 18, 2025242: Alive, Aware, and Unstoppable: The Real Advantage in Life
Most people wait for success to feel alive. In this episode, I flip that idea on its head — showing why aliveness is the ultimate advantage in leadership, business, and life.
Discover how to boost clarity, creativity, and connection by tapping into the one thing that makes everything else possible: being fully here, right now.
Show Notes:
Get a free listen here to part of the first audio in my Audio Club monthly series: The Hidden Drive 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 [email protected]
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16 min
August 11, 2025241: Kirk vs. Spock: Why Humanity Beats Logic in the Age of AI
In leadership—and in life—it’s tempting to rely solely on logic, rules, and analysis. But in a world increasingly dominated by AI-level intellect, the leaders who will stand out are those who know when to trust something deeper.
In this episode, inspired by a classic Captain Kirk vs. Spock moment from Star Trek, I explore why your gut, your heart, and your human instincts are often your most valuable assets. You’ll learn how to balance intellect with intuition, make braver decisions, and lead in a way no machine ever could.

Show Notes:
Get a free listen here to part of the first audio in my Audio Club monthly series: The Hidden Drive 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 [email protected]
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14 min
August 04, 2025240:The Myth of Outside-In: Why Your Circumstances Aren’t Causing Your Stress
What if your stress isn’t coming from your circumstances—but from your thinking?
In this episode, I challenge one of the most common (and costly) myths in leadership and life:
***that your feelings are created by what’s happening around you.***
Discover the powerful shift that puts you back in control of your inner world—without needing your outer world to change first.

A practical, liberating listen for anyone navigating pressure, people, and performance.

Show Notes:
Get a free listen here to part of the first audio in my Audio Club monthly series: The Hidden Drive 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 [email protected]
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14 min
July 28, 2025239: Creating Better With Less Stress
What if you could create more… with less stress?
In this episode, I share one of the most powerful truths I’ve learned in the 30 years since my personal breakdown:
You don’t need pressure to progress.
You can lead, build, and thrive — without burnout.
A better life is possible. And it doesn’t have to hurt to get there.

Show Notes:
Get access to my new monthly audio club, The Inner Advantage, here.
Check out my latest audio book, Inspire Me, on Audible 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 [email protected]
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14 min
July 21, 2025238: 30 Years Since the Breakdown: What I Know Now For Sure
30 years ago, I hit breaking point — and it changed everything.
In this deeply personal episode, I share the hard-won insights that have shaped my inner game ever since.
From suffering to resilience, from fear to freedom, from breakdown to breakthrough.
If you're navigating challenge or chasing clarity, this one's for you. Because what I now know for sure... might just help you find your next level.

Show Notes:
Get access to my new monthly audio club, The Inner Advantage, here.
Check out my latest audio book, Inspire Me, on Audible 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 [email protected]
Follow: Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
24 min