In this episode, Paul sits down with former Navy pilot and entrepreneur Mike Brown to redefine what “wealth” actually means—beyond money, status, and the endless chase for more. Mike shares how a wildly successful business exit didn’t deliver the happiness he expected, and how an “all-in” investment mistake later (losing $100k per month) forced him into a deep personal debrief: how did I get here, and what does a rich life really look like? Together, they explore the entrepreneur’s “never enough” story, the fear of losing your edge through inner healing, and why true wealth is ultimately about freedom—health, relationships, time, mind, and soul. The conversation also touches privilege with real honesty, including the stark contrast between visiting a prison and then stepping into a life of extraordinary abundance—and what that reveals about freedom, choices, and the starting hands we’re dealt. Key discussion points: • Why a big exit can trigger an existential crisis instead of relief• “Never enough” as the hidden operating system behind high achievement• The difference between pain vs. suffering—and why it matters• Achievement = love: how early conditioning can fuel success (and later suffering)• The fear of “losing your edge” if you heal—dirty fuel vs. clean fuel• Why entrepreneurs pursue money but are really pursuing freedom• Mike’s 5 pillars of freedom: health, relationships, time, mind, and soul• Why time is the only non-renewable resource—and how money is meant to serve it• The trap of being “wealthy on paper” while having no liquidity or peace• “If I can’t access it, it’s not real money”: liquidity as optionality• Defining your “enough number”: escape loss, stability, and escape velocity• The ideal day/week exercise—and why most people are closer than they think• Privilege, perspective, and what prison reveals about freedom and circumstance• Why the richest lives are often built through simplicity, connection, and service• Why “retirement” is the wrong word—and what work-optional really means   About the Guest — Mike Brown Mike Brown is a former Navy pilot and entrepreneur who now helps founders and high achievers build what he calls “unbreakable wealth”—a richer definition of success rooted in freedom, alignment, and inner wellbeing. After selling his company in 2019, Mike’s own post-exit challenges led him into deep study, coaching, and inner work—shaping his framework around values, presence, service, and financial clarity. He writes a long-form weekly newsletter on what makes a rich life and hosts the Money Stories podcast, where he explores money, meaning, and fulfilment with successful founders. Find Mike:unbreakablewealth.comTwitter/X & Instagram: @mbrownco About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8-figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code programs. As a CEO, Paul brings deep real-world experience of what it takes to succeed in business without losing yourself in the process. Work With Paul If you’re ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The 1-Hour CEO — mentoring, frameworks, and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs who want peace, purpose, and freedom alongside success. 📞 Book a Discovery Call with Paul:https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan Connect with the host:Pauljryan.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/  

This bite-size conversation challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in modern life: that we work hard now so we can finally start living later. Derek Coburn argues that the traditional idea of retirement—grinding for decades and then stopping abruptly at a fixed age—is not only outdated, but often damaging. Many people sacrifice time with family, health, and meaning in pursuit of a future that may never deliver the fulfillment they expect. Instead, Derek re-frames the conversation around designing a life you wouldn’t want to retire from. By extending how long we stay engaged in meaningful work—often in lighter, more flexible ways—we reduce financial pressure, reclaim time in the present, and preserve the sense of purpose and connection that so many people lose after stepping away from work entirely. The deeper message is clear: happiness isn’t something you chase directly. It’s a by-product of contribution, meaning, and staying engaged with life—on your own terms.   About the Guest Derek Coburn is a financial advisor, speaker, and the author of Retire Retirement. With more than 25 years of experience advising clients, Derek challenges conventional thinking around money, work, and retirement. His work focuses on helping people design lives centered on meaning, contribution, and flexibility—rather than deferring fulfillment to some distant future. Derek is also known for his work on happiness versus meaning, and the psychological impact of purpose on long-term well-being.   About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and podcaster. As host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, he explores the inner game of entrepreneurship—purpose, identity, emotional intelligence, well-being, and conscious success. Through conversations with founders, thinkers, coaches, and spiritual teachers, Paul creates space for deeper reflection on what it really means to live and lead well, beyond metrics and money.   Work With Paul If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs.  https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan   Connect with the host:www.pauljryan.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/  

In this episode, Alan Gregerman challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in business and leadership: that more knowledge always leads to better outcomes. Drawing on decades of experience working with organisations around the world, Alan explains why expertise can sometimes trap leaders inside old assumptions—and why real breakthroughs often come from not knowing. Rather than glorifying failure, he reframes innovation as a process of learning: testing ideas early, listening to customers, refining quickly, and staying humble enough to adapt as the world changes. The discussion explores why most innovation isn’t about originality, but about paying attention—connecting existing ideas in new ways and adding something authentically human. From Uber and Apple to boutique hotels and small local businesses, the message is consistent: being different only matters when it’s different in a way customers truly value. For entrepreneurs and CEOs, this episode offers a practical and refreshing lens on innovation—one rooted in curiosity, learning, and the courage to question what we think we already know.   About the Guest Alan Gregerman is an innovation expert, speaker, consultant, and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance. He works with leaders and organisations worldwide, helping them stay relevant in fast-changing markets by rethinking how they learn, innovate, and create value.   About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and podcaster. As host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, he explores the inner game of entrepreneurship—purpose, identity, emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and conscious success. Through conversations with founders, thinkers, coaches, and spiritual teachers, Paul creates space for deeper reflection on what it really means to live and lead well, beyond metrics and money.   Work With Paul If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs. Connect with the host:www.pauljryan.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/  

In this conversation, Seamus Fox reframes the idea of values in a deeply practical way. Rather than treating values as something to be intellectually defined or chosen from a list, he explains that your values are already visible — they’re revealed by what your life consistently demonstrates. Where you spend your time, energy, and focus shows what truly matters to you, regardless of what you believe should matter. Many people feel unfulfilled because they judge their lives against societal expectations instead of honestly observing their own habits, behaviours, and energy patterns. Seamus explores how motivation, burnout, and fulfilment are directly linked to value alignment. When we spend extended periods doing low-priority, low-value work, energy drains and burnout follows. When we operate in line with what’s highest in our values, energy rises and motivation becomes effortless. A key insight is learning to link lower-priority actions (such as health, admin, or certain work tasks) to higher values like family, freedom, or contribution — so change is driven by meaning rather than pressure. Drawing on principles commonly taught by John Demartini, this episode highlights how clarity, gratitude, and self-awareness allow us to stop living by external “shoulds” and start designing a life that genuinely fits who we are.   Links to full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oEf2MwIokR3MsPkUmhcO6?si=WakL8IblT0CiIV_sadnxsw https://youtu.be/kycQR0eWojc?si=e9oD_QHSCusvQi1a   About the Guest Seamus Fox is a high-performance coach who works with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high achievers to help them gain clarity, align their lives with their values, and operate with greater energy, purpose, and authenticity. His work integrates mindset, values-based living, and physical wellbeing to support sustainable success.   About the Host Paul Ryan is the host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, where he explores the inner game of entrepreneurship—purpose, identity, emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and conscious success. Through conversations with founders, thinkers, coaches, and spiritual teachers, Paul creates space for deeper reflection on what it truly means to live and lead well, beyond metrics and money.   Work With Paul:  If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs. Connect with the host: www.pauljryan.net  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/    

In this deeply reflective conversation, Paul sits down with inner wellness mentor Gosia Wojciulewicz to explore what real inner wellness looks like beneath the surface. Gosia shares her powerful personal journey—from leaving Poland at 21 with no money, no English, and deep childhood trauma, to building a life and business rooted in holistic wellbeing. Together, they unpack how environment shapes identity, why so many people stay stuck in denial until pain forces change, and how awareness is the true starting point for transformation. The discussion moves through Gosia’s simple but profound four phases of change—denial, resistance, exploration, and acceptance—highlighting how even small daily steps can compound into radical life shifts. A central theme of the episode is emotional intelligence. Gosia explains how emotions are not obstacles but guidance systems, showing us our boundaries, values, and unmet needs. Paul and Gosia explore the link between thoughts, emotions, decisions, and results, and why learning to pause—rather than react—can fundamentally rewire how we show up in life and business. From the STOP technique for emotional regulation, to the importance of mentors, environment, and integration over “information hoarding,” this episode is a grounded, practical exploration of how inner work creates outer change. It’s a conversation for anyone who senses there is “more,” feels called to live differently, and is ready to lead their life from awareness rather than autopilot.   About the Guest Gosia is an inner wellness mentor, facilitator, and founder of Inner Wellness Now. Her work integrates physical, mental, emotional, and energetic wellbeing, combining tools from mindfulness, emotional regulation, nervous system work, meditation, movement, and holistic coaching. Gosia works with individuals and groups through 1:1 mentorship, workshops, retreats, and training programmes, helping people reconnect with their inner guidance, process emotions, and create sustainable change from the inside out. Learn more at www.innerwellnessnow.com   About the Host Paul Ryan is the host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, where he explores the inner game of entrepreneurship—purpose, identity, emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and conscious success. Through conversations with founders, thinkers, coaches, and spiritual teachers, Paul creates space for deeper reflection on what it truly means to live and lead well, beyond metrics and money.   Work With Paul:  Helping the wildly successful achieve True Wealth If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs. Connect with the host:   www.pauljryan.net   https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Bite-Size Episode Show Notes In this bite-size episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul sits down with wealth strategist and author Garrett Gunderson to explore the idea of “sacred cows” in money — the widely accepted financial beliefs that rarely get questioned, yet quietly shape how people save, invest, and think about wealth. Garrett shares the unlikely origin of his work: a grassroots study group built on one simple principle — question everything, and don’t try to be right, just try to find out what’s right. That mindset led him to challenge conventional retirement planning, hidden fees, and the myths embedded in systems like pensions and 401(k)s. The conversation moves beyond financial products into mindset, identity, and value creation. Garrett explains why the wealthy don’t see money as a zero-sum game, why playing not to lose keeps people stuck, and why investing in skills, relationships, and financial intelligence compounds far more powerfully than chasing returns alone. He also reflects on personal loss, burnout, and how stepping back to realign with family and purpose ultimately gave rise to his bestselling book and long-term. About the Guest Garrett Gunderson is a wealth strategist, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. He is best known for challenging conventional financial advice and helping entrepreneurs and high-income professionals build wealth through value creation, financial intelligence, and personal alignment. Garrett is the author of Killing Sacred Cows, What Would the Rockefellers Do?, and The Algebra of Wealth, and has advised thousands of business owners on building wealth that supports a meaningful life.   About the Host Paul Ryan is the host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, where he explores the inner world behind entrepreneurial success — purpose, mindset, wellbeing, and the deeper questions that surface as businesses and careers evolve.   Work With Paul To learn more about Paul’s mentoring, programs, and frameworks — including The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — visit:pauljryan.net  

Why Success Breaks Entrepreneurs and What to Do About It – Sherry Walling #151   Episode Summary In this episode, Paul sits down with clinical psychologist and entrepreneur Dr. Sherry Walling to explore what really happens after the big business exit. They discuss why a financial windfall often triggers an identity crisis, how over-identifying with your company fuels loneliness and burnout, and why presence—not provision—is what our families truly want from us. Sherry also shares simple practices for emotional steadiness, including journaling, free-writing, and gratitude, along with her personal journey through grief, MDMA-assisted therapy, and ayahuasca. From stress habituation to heart-centred leadership and plant medicine, this conversation digs into what it means to stay human while building big things. Key discussion points: Why exits often trigger depression, disillusionment, and relationship strain How fusing identity with your business sets you up for an existential crash The loneliness that comes with extreme success or high achievement Why many entrepreneurs unconsciously delegate the family to their partner Burnout as a repetitive-strain injury of the mind Habituation: how chronic stress becomes invisible Journaling, Morning Pages, and seeing yourself on paper The neuroscience behind gratitude and why it matters Building a company without martyrdom or 70-hour weeks The role of humility in leadership and delegation Sherry’s clinical work with trauma and the promise of MDMA-assisted therapy Her personal story of grief and how plant medicine supported her healing What ayahuasca actually is—and why it feels like medicine, not recreation   About the Guest — Dr. Sherry Walling Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, author, and founder of ZenFounder, where she supports entrepreneurs through burnout, emotional resilience, trauma, and life transitions. She is also the author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sht Together*, Exit Strategy (co-authored with her husband Rob Walling), and Touching Two Worlds, and integrates creative movement and aerial arts into her work. Learn more at zenfounder.com and touchingtwoworlds.com.   About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.  Connect with the host: Pauljryan.net  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/                

In this bite-size episode, Damion Lupo dismantles one of the most dangerous myths in entrepreneurship: that failure is something to be avoided. Drawing on decades of experience across more than 70 businesses — including losing everything and starting again — Damion reframes failure as the tuition fee for wisdom. He explains why most businesses don’t survive, not because of bad ideas, but because of a lack of real commitment. There is no “trying” in entrepreneurship — only deciding, persevering, and learning fast. Those who succeed are not luckier or smarter; they are more resilient, more decisive, and willing to move before everything feels certain. Damion also explores the deeper evolution required to build lasting wealth and freedom. He argues that true financial security isn’t about accidentally reaching a number, but about becoming the person capable of recreating it. From knowing when to persevere versus when to quit, to understanding why environment, mentorship, and vision shape outcomes more than tactics, this conversation is a masterclass in long-term thinking. It’s a powerful reminder that almost nothing in business is fatal — and that growth comes from action, not waiting for perfect conditions.   Links to full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/599FJBEVZyGGbhAazhSqD6?si=GsbLxGN0Rja0GVkqdR-8wA https://youtu.be/N0r-qol9MU4?si=Gija1CEUNzE2c71s   About the GuestDamion Lupo is an entrepreneur, investor, and financial educator who has founded and operated over 70 companies. After experiencing both extreme success and complete financial collapse, including a period of homelessness, Damion rebuilt with a deep focus on resilience, decision-making, and sustainable wealth creation. He is the creator of the Turnkey Retirement framework and is known for helping entrepreneurs think differently about money, risk, and long-term freedom. About the HostPaul Ryan is the host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, where he explores the inner world behind entrepreneurial success — mindset, resilience, purpose, and personal growth. Through candid conversations with founders, investors, and thought leaders, Paul helps entrepreneurs build businesses that support a meaningful, well-lived life. Learn more at pauljryan.net.  

In this episode, Paul explores the real truth about procrastination with Professor Fuschia Sirois — one of the world’s leading researchers in the field. Far from being a time-management issue or a character flaw, procrastination is revealed as a behavior rooted in emotional regulation. Professor Sirois explains how delaying tasks may offer temporary relief, yet creates long-term stress, undermines confidence, and quietly damages both our health and performance. Together they examine how avoidance reshapes our nervous system, drives anxiety, and increases the mental load we carry each day. They discuss why self-criticism makes procrastination worse, why high achievers often hide it behind productivity, and how early emotional patterns carry into adulthood. What emerges is a deeper understanding of procrastination as a well-being problem — one that drains potential and prevents people from becoming who they know they could be. This conversation invites you to look beneath the surface: What are you really avoiding — and what is the emotional cost of delaying it? About the Guest – Professor Fuschia Sirois Professor Fuschia Sirois is an expert in social and health psychology whose research on procrastination, emotion regulation, and wellbeing spans more than 20 years. She is the author of Procrastination: What It Is, Why It’s a Problem, and What You Can Do About It. About the Host – Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. As the creator of The One-Hour CEO and The Life Code, Paul works with elite entrepreneurs trapped in their businesses, helping them break free and design lives they really want. Work With Paul To explore Paul’s coaching, The Life Code, or programmes such as The One-Hour CEO, visit pauljryan.net.

In this bite-sized episode I chat with Laura Tynan –The Witch of Wall Street – to explore the powerful intersection of wealth creation and personal transformation. We dive into: Why financial empowerment requires both strategy and mindset. The “ostrich effect” – why most people avoid looking at their finances. Simple steps to take control of your money (even if you’ve been ignoring it). How fear, scarcity, and inherited money stories silently sabotage wealth. Why wealthy people often still feel poor — and how to heal self-worth. The science and practice of intentional creation (beyond “woo-woo” manifestation). How to pass on a healthy money mindset to the next generation. The power of persistence, focus, and belief in creating long-term success. This is a grounded, practical, and inspiring conversation about building not just wealth in your bank account — but richness in your life.   About Laura Tynan Laura Tynan, known as The Witch of Wall Street, is a former finance professional turned entrepreneur who helps people, especially women, break free from money blocks and build true financial independence.  Links & Resources Connect with Laura: lauratynan.com Follow Laura on Instagram: @lauratynanofficial Links to Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VZ2xwXN6J7hY63mjVpvqN?si=k-CYUtxeSymxsA9zDfleGg https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VZ2xwXN6J7hY63mjVpvqN?si=k-CYUtxeSymxsA9zDfleGg About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.  Connect with the host: Pauljryan.net  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/            

About Jerry Colona: Jerry is a coach, writer, and speaker who focuses on leadership, business, and the practice of radical self-inquiry. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io, a company born from the rallying cry that work does not have to destroy us. Work can be the way in which we achieve our fullest self. In this deeply reflective conversation, Jerry Colonna — former VC, author of Reboot and Reunion, and one of the world’s most respected CEO coaches — explores the inner journey every entrepreneur must eventually face. What begins as a discussion about his now-famous out-of-office message becomes a profound exploration of peace, equanimity, grief, identity, and the universal human impulse to return to our true selves. Jerry shares how the high-flying identity of “Prince of New York” once overshadowed the quieter, truer part of him — the poet, the contemplative, the man seeking wholeness rather than achievement. Through stories of depression, breakdown, meditation, ancestors, and impermanence, he illustrates how inner turbulence and outer success often coexist — and why the real work is learning to return, again and again, to what matters. https://www.reboot.io/about/coaches   About the Host: Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. As the creator of The One-Hour CEO and The Life Code, Paul helps business owners design lives of fulfilment, clarity, and balance. His work blends entrepreneurship, personal growth, and purpose. Work With Paul: If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs. Connect with the host: www.pauljryan.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

In this Bite-Size episode, Paul explores the powerful turning point in Seamus Fox’s life — growing up in Derry during the conflict, navigating poverty, and drifting into destructive paths before a near-fatal car crash forced him to confront who he was becoming. Waking in a blood-stained flat after a night in a cell became the moment that pushed him back toward what had always grounded him: sport. From bodybuilding to personal training to building multiple thriving fitness businesses, Seamus uncovered the deeper thread running through his life — mindset, purpose, and human behaviour.   About the Guest Seamus Fox is a mindset and human-behaviour coach with over 20 years of experience. His journey began in the fitness industry, where he built multiple successful businesses while helping people unlock their potential.   About the Host – Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. As the creator of The One-Hour CEO and The Life Code, Paul works with elite entrepreneurs trapped in their businesses, helping them break free and design lives they really want.   Links to full episode: https://youtu.be/kycQR0eWojc?si=iLguOMNDNgcLiplc https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oEf2MwIokR3MsPkUmhcO6?si=E5hr-POVT2y3oouD_NGM8w

In this conversation, I sit down with high-performance coach Enda McNulty to explore what it really means to perform under pressure – not just on the pitch in front of 80,000 people, but in the boardroom, in a hospital corridor, or at your kitchen table having a hard conversation with someone you love. Enda shares the story of walking into the 2002 All-Ireland semi-final with his confidence “in his socks” and how tools like meditation, breathwork, affirmations and what he calls incantations helped him shift from panic to presence. We talk about the “inner game” of entrepreneurs – how daily rituals, mental toughness, gratitude and purpose compound over time so that, when life blindsides you (like flying to Houston to say goodbye to a dying cousin), you have something solid to lean on. We also go deep into what peak performance means for “ordinary” lives: the teacher who quietly shapes thousands of kids, the local leader who regenerates a community, the parent who shows up with presence for their family. Enda challenges the idea of scaling for the sake of scaling and instead makes the case for scaling impact, not ego – defining your own scorecard for success and building a life and business around what you truly care about. Along the way we touch on mentors, meditation, finding your tribe, the unseen impact of great teachers, and why passion and purpose matter far more than revenue charts if you actually want to sustain high performance over a lifetime.   About Enda McNulty Enda McNulty has over 35 years of experience coaching elite performance in sports, business. https://mcnultyperformance.com/   Work With Paul Explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — frameworks and mentoring for designing a successful life with purpose, alignment, and humanity. www.pauljryan.net  

In this bite-size episode, we revisit my conversation with Pat Falvey: adventurer, entrepreneur, expedition leader, and the first Irish man to summit Everest not once, but twice. Pat’s story reaches far beyond the mountains. He speaks to growing up in poverty, building and losing fortunes, standing at the edge of suicide, and finding purpose through contribution, courage and self-belief. This conversation reminds us that every one of us has a personal Everest to climb. The mountain isn’t the point. The person you become along the way is. Pat’s journey shows what happens when resilience meets meaning, and how the greatest victories are the ones won inside ourselves.   Links to full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FGMSKmgNpk8wGHmV8UEZ3?si=K-EGnj90QuOOC2aYxW3RbA https://youtu.be/LkRDhI75Auk?si=6IYEMbgHD7VPse_f  

In this episode, Paul sits down with author and coach Karolina Rzadkowolska to explore our everyday relationship with alcohol—not from the perspective of addiction, but from the socially accepted drinking habits most adults consider “normal.” Karolina shares how a simple Dry January experiment transformed her confidence, creativity, sleep, mood, and sense of purpose, ultimately leading her to build a global alcohol-free movement. Together, they unpack the beliefs we inherit about alcohol—confidence, relaxation, sociability—and why many of these assumptions simply aren’t true. They discuss how alcohol often numbs the very signals that point us toward change, meaning, and a more fulfilling life. This conversation isn’t about judgment—it’s about possibility, self-awareness, and what might open up when you give yourself permission to explore life without the weekend buzz.   About the Guest – Karolina Rzadkowolska Karolina Rzadkowolska is the author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You and the founder of Euphoric AF, where she helps people explore an alcohol-free lifestyle without labels or shame. After leaving her corporate career, she now coaches, writes, and speaks globally on sober curiosity, mindset, and building a life filled with clarity, purpose, and joy. https://euphoricaf.com/   About the Host – Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur. As the creator of The One-Hour CEO and The Life Code, Paul helps business owners design lives of fulfillment, clarity, and balance. His work blends entrepreneurship, personal growth, and purpose—challenging listeners to create success that genuinely feels good.   Work With Paul If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs. Connect with the host:   www.pauljryan.net   https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/                                    

Bite-size: AI, Reshaping Society & The Future of Being Human with Dr. Lollie Mancey In this bite-size episode, I chat with Dr Lollie Mancey to explore how AI is changing society at every level: how we work, how we connect, how we find meaning, and who gets included or left behind. Dr. Mancey shares a compelling example from a Dutch supermarket — where customers can choose between fast self-checkout, traditional tills, and a “slow lane” designed specifically for people who want to talk and feel seen. This becomes a wider discussion about entrepreneurship, culture, loneliness, inequality, the limits of upskilling, and why universal basic income may prevent hunger but will not create purpose. We also examine how algorithmic decision-making can unintentionally filter out people with life experience — and how echo chambers distort our understanding of reality. At the heart of this episode is a critical truth:Technology should serve humanity, not replace it. And we all have a role in shaping what comes next.   Links to full episode: https://youtu.be/eAywpaMAHnk?si=IW13dcqju9ixQJOd https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JTLCKMSqv0iQPqOhpWp0x?si=6WBw7UpNTNmoTZAIucCL5A   About Dr. Lollie Mancey Anthropologist, educator, and futurist exploring how society adapts to technological change. Lollie helps individuals and organisations think critically, design intentionally, and build futures that support human flourishing. Work With Paul Explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — frameworks and mentoring for designing a successful life with purpose, alignment, and humanity. www.pauljryan.net

Many leaders today are surrounded by data, tools, and metrics, yet feel increasingly disconnected from themselves. In this conversation, Dr. Diana Dimitrova and I explore why high performers often suppress intuition, how emotional disconnection shows up in leadership, and the real cost of building companies while losing connection to our inner compass. We discuss why intuition is not “soft” or irrational, but a form of intelligence we all have—and how it becomes even more valuable as AI accelerates. We talk about the emotional masks leaders wear, why vulnerability enhances credibility, and how to design cultures where people feel safe to speak up, learn, and grow. We also introduce regenerative leadership: helping organisations replenish people rather than exhaust them. Because in a world where AI can replicate knowledge and efficiency, the leader’s differentiator is humanity, presence, and wisdom—not more data. What You’ll Learn Why intuition strengthens decision-making (not replaces it) How high achievers become disconnected from their inner world The link between emotional suppression and burnout How to build speak-up cultures that learn fast and avoid silent failure Practical ways to rebuild intuition as a daily leadership tool Why your humanity becomes your competitive advantage in the age of AI About Dr. Diana Dimitrova Diana blends strategic consulting experience with deep personal transformation work, helping leaders reconnect to their inner guidance and build regenerative cultures that support both people and performance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diana-dimitrova Work With Paul If you're ready to build a business and life that’s aligned, intentional, and deeply fulfilling, explore The Life Code and The One-Hour CEO — coaching and tools for high-performing entrepreneurs. About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.   Connect with the host:   www.pauljryan.net   https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

  In this bite-size episode, Paul speaks with Marc O’Dwyer, former CEO of Big Red Cloud, about the emotional reality of selling a business after more than three decades of ownership. Marc shares why he was determined to avoid an earn-out, how he held firm for a clean exit with 100% payment upfront, and the role that clarity, focus, and daily mental rehearsal played in making that outcome possible. He talks openly about the surprising emotional impact of stepping away — the relief, the sudden spaciousness, and the awareness that while the financial pressure is gone, a new question emerges: What now? Marc reflects on how identity is tied to business ownership, how freedom is often misunderstood, and why many business owners unintentionally swap one form of pressure for another. He also discusses the importance of not rushing into the next commitment after an exit, giving yourself time to adjust, and allowing space for purpose to naturally evolve. This is a grounded, honest look at the part of entrepreneurship that most people think they want — and what it actually feels like when it arrives.   Links to full episode: https://youtu.be/Sot6gCuUAYA?si=DEtcq790mZoRjrZ6 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1D0WHiD5lZ6XQMmFFyTEuf?si=I-lVe7c0QQG01iVIn7v8wQ   About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.   Connect with the host:   https://www.pauljryan.net/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/                              

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur,  Paul sits down with Niall O'Murchu , one of Ireland’s leading wellness and breathwork experts. With over 23 years’ experience in mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, Niall is a Level 3 Wim Hof Method Instructor and the first Irish person to teach at the Wim Hof Academy. We explore how modern life keeps our nervous systems stuck in stress mode — and how simple practices like coherent breathing and cold exposure can reset your body and mind in minutes. Niall explains: Why stress quietly rewires your breathing The “in for six, out for six” breathing pattern that instantly restores calm How kids learn to self-regulate through breathwork in schools Why short, 1–2-minute ice sessions are more powerful than long, punishing plunges How the cold becomes a teacher of resilience, focus, and emotional control This conversation is for founders, leaders, and anyone who wants more calm, clarity, and control — without slowing down their ambition. Quotes: “How you breathe is how you feel.”“You don’t have to win the cold — you have to respect it.”“The calm is already in you. You’re just remembering it.” #Breathwork #ColdExposure #WimHof #Mindfulness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Calm #Focus #TheInnerEntrepreneur #PaulRyan   About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.   Connect with the host:   https://www.theonehourceo.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

  Welcome to The Inner Entrepreneur Bite Size, where we pull the most powerful clips from some of our best conversations. You’ll find links to the full episodes below — and if you’re enjoying the show, please hit subscribe and join nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs on a journey to grow, lead, and live with purpose. If this episode resonates, please share it. It really helps us continue to grow and bring you great conversations. Thank you — now let’s jump in.   Brian Bosche: Purpose, Delusion & Financial Reality – Finding What You’re Truly Meant to Give the World In this powerful clip, we explore: What purpose really is: “The best of what I have, given in service to others.” Why true fulfilment is always tied to contribution. The difference between passion and proficiency (and why some people are passionately bad). The danger of defining purpose as a job title. The myth of overnight success. Why purpose must connect both fulfilment and financial sustainability. How rejection, often rooted in childhood experiences, stops us from claiming our purpose. People-pleasing, perfectionism, and procrastination as fear-based behaviours rooted in rejection.   Key Insight: “Look at fulfilled people — they are giving away the absolute best of who they are to help other people. Purpose is contribution—but contribution must also create value, or it won’t be sustainable.”  Full Episode: 👉 Link to full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33uXSSqL4uvxlyPp9HYQtF?si=Npwv-i1OQpCpehvSUGygOg https://youtu.be/6YdH1NyhPAI?si=lXcLMnQKyzxPUAjl   About the host: Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.   Connect with the host:   https://www.theonehourceo.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/