The Inner Edge with Shane Cradock

171: A Key Element Of The Inner CEO Model

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our thinking has an incredibly important impact on our actions and results. But something else has a massive impact on the quality of our thinking and...

170: Balanced Success And Better Productivity

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two recent experiments with clients sparked the idea for today's episode, which explores our ideas of balance and productivity when it comes to succes...

169: Your Story And Self-Esteem

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Self-esteem is a key variable in success as it massively impacts your confidence, resilience and courage. The story you tell yourself massively impact...

168: Tight Thinking

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A fun activity with some clients at a golf range and simulator resulted in getting some advice that I believe has surprisingly broad relevance to impr...

167: Getting Out Of A Slump

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode was sparked by a conversation I heard between two great English soccer players, Gary Linker and Alan Shearer. They were sharing their ...

166: What Are You Thinking From?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered what you're thinking from? Or that you can think from different parts of yourself? - With very different impacts and outcomes...

165: The Power Of Good Distraction

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We live in the age of distraction, where people's minds are busier and noisier than ever - making it harder to concentrate and be present. But some di...

164: Your Conditional Thinking

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking to make positive changes in any area of your work or life, you have to consider how to get your unconscious mind on your side - othe...

163: Your Unconscious Mind Is Always Working

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking to make positive changes in any area of your work or life, you have to consider how to get your unconscious mind on your side - othe...

162: Talking To Yourself Out Loud

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you speak to yourself out loud? I do, in fact I always have. But my approach has changed over the years as I learned more and more about how our in...

161: What Will You Change Inside This Year?

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you really want to change things, don't fall for the big mistake most make - trying to change things outside. Instead, go to where real change star...

160: Coping With ‘The Fear’

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interviews with a couple of journalists about 'the fear' of going back to work post holidays inspired today's episode.    Show Notes: A Calm, Clear ...

159: Clarity Is Real Power

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are three main types of clarity but one of them is the most important. That's what I explore in today's episode.   Show Notes: A Calm, Clear Mi...

158: A Big Inner Trap

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are many 'inner traps' that can catch us out. Today I explore one trap which is a BIGGIE - one that catches everyone out at various times. What'...

157: Can You Win In All Aspects Of Life?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A question posed to me after a recent talk was the inspiration for today's episode. It was this: Do people exist that have managed to win at the game ...

156: Getting Stuck In Your Mind

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you be stuck without feeling stuck?  It's way more common than you might think and that's what I delve into a little today.   The Inner CEO:...

155: Be Careful What You Say To Yourself

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your mind is always listening - and we need to be careful with what we tell it and also what it tells us. That's what we explore in today's episode.  ...

154: The Inner Edge Of Sleep with Tom Coleman

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holistic health and sleep expert, Tom Coleman, joins me today for a special episode of The Inner Edge which drills into sleep and specifically into de...

153: The Blind Spot Challenge

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What hurts you is what you can’t see. Welcome to the world of blind-spots which is what I explore a little in today’s episode. The Inner CEO is av...

152: Activating The Leader Within

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I share some more excerpts from my new book, The Inner CEO, and I also share a simple but very powerful exercise for starting your ...

151: The Danger & Beauty Of Your Imagination

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your inner world has some amazing capacities. I explore one of them today, your imagination, and share some related content from my new book, The Inne...

150: Unleashing The Inner CEO

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The day I'm recording this episode is a special day in my world. It marks the official launch date of my new book The Inner CEO. In this episode I sha...

149: A Different Solution To Over-Thinking

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over-thinking is at an epdiemic level and is robbing people of clarity, peace of mind and much more. Today I explore some unexpected angles on how you...

148: Interview With The Soulful Psychologist, Niamh Hannan

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I explore aspects of the inner edge with a dear friend and colleague, Niamh Hannan.  Niamh ran her own psychology practice for many years befor...

147: Cultivating Courage In Your Life

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Courage is a trait we all admire. My experience tells me that this is because it's inside every one of us. Yet some are able to use it more than other...

146: A Different Take On Anxiety

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling anxiety is a very human experience. But how we handle that feeling varies hugely from person to person. Even the best of the best will be hind...

145: Everything you think is a magnet to your life

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live on a planet with a strong magnetic field which has massive benefits some of which we can harness by understanding their nature. Our inner worl...

144: A Different Take On Listening

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think they're good listeners, but that isn't true. In today's episode I explore a different understanding of this critical leadership, coa...

143: The Warning Lights Within

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When your car has a problem, it lights up a warning light so you can address it. But what about you? What inner warning lights should you be aware of?...

142: Stop Faffing Around

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have something you'd really like to do, but for whatever reason you're just not doing it? You might be falling into the 'Faffing Trap'. That's ...

141: How To Improve Business Without Focusing On Business

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In my experience, at a certain point the best way to improve your business is not to focus on it, but on something else. What that is, is what I explo...

140: The Streaming Service Inside You

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incredible streaming services now available to us have nothing on the inner streaming service inside you. But how much are we using it for our ben...

139: Fall in love with the process, not the outcome.

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working a process consistently is recognised as being key to better performance. But our inner approach to how we take on that process is vitally imp...

138: A Different Take On Insecurity

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you felt insecure? Insecurity comes in all sorts of disguises, not just the obvious ones. And it's wayyyyy more common than you...

137: When You Have No Vision

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with a client was the inspiration for this episode. They were down and felt stuck. As we got into it, one of the 'inner blocks' was the...

136: Your Imagination Is A Gift And A Curse

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our imagination is an incredible asset if we use it wisely - but it can also imprison us in our minds without realising it. We need to use our imagina...

135: The Lies We Believe

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What did you believe before, that you don't now? A lot of what we believe are lies and if we don't open ourselves up to questioning them, we often inh...

134: Coming 100% Into The Moment

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a slightly longer than normal episode, I explore some angles on being more present, more in the now, more in the moment. Why does it matter, what d...

133: The Civil War Within

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

War is pain. War is dangerous. But what about the civil war within? Today I explore a little about the war that matters most - the one inside. Show No...

132: The Trap Of Dependency

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dependency is a major thinking trap that blocks us reaching better and higher in our work and lives. Today I explore some angles on a topic that affec...

131: The One Vital Leadership Trait You Can’t Train

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So much money and time is invested in leadership development. In my experience, there is one trait that really determines the quality of a leader - an...

130: The Only Thing Standing Between You And Happiness

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness is something we all desire. Yet so much of what we think will bring happiness ends up being empty. Today I explore what I've discovered is a...

129: The Key Enabler To Peak Performance

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peak Performance is a very topical area of interest - especially in business and sport.  In many ways I think a lot of the information in this space ...

128: The Power Of Sleeping On It

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People talk about making money while you sleep - but what about using your mind while your sleep?    Get Inspired Every Monday Morning & Join The Co...

127: Your Ego Isn’t The Enemy

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your ego is very useful - IF you understand it's nature and it's role and you work on one key aspect of yourself. That's what I dig into today.   Get...

126: Using Thought More Constructively

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered ways to use thought more constructively? Or that your thinking could be using you in destructive ways? That's a little of wha...

125: Being Quick Vs. Being Hurried

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I explore an important distinction when it comes to achievement and peace of mind: the difference between quickness and hurriedness. There is an...

124: Dealing With Difficult People

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share some angles on a popular question: How do you deal with difficult people? The angle I take is of course from the inner side of things  ...

123: Leveraging Your Memory

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share something that elite sports people are tapping into more and more. It's very powerful, easy to do (if you do it!) and best of all, c...

122: The Calming Power Of Nature

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode while on a hike in one of my favourite places on the planet, Glendalough, County Wicklow Ireland. I used the opportunity to sh...

121: Why Are You Great When You’re Great?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the key variable that determines you being at your best? There's lots of information out there bout this subject but today I explore what for ...

120: Drive To Survive & The Engine Of You

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drive To Survive has been a huge hit for Netflix and is the source of inspiration for today's episode which is about the real driver of success and ha...

119: Why You Should Slow Your Podcast Down...

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you speed up your listening speed with podcasts or audio books? Today I share one reason why that might not be the best thing for you, in terms of ...

118: Bringing More Good Into Your Life

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we explore a little bit about The G Word - Gratitude. I share some interesting research that will surprise you and I also share a common mistake...

117: Creating A Better Future

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with a group of people I'd worked with over 20 years was the inspiration for today's episode - recognising that we have an incredible, ...

116: The Wisest Words Ever Spoken

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The actor Tom Hanks inspired today's podcast as it reminded me of a story about the wisest words ever spoken. See what you think...   Show Notes: For...

115: The Power Of An Insight

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A weird, unheard sound is the inspiration for today's episode about the incredible ability we all have - the power to gain an insight.   Show Notes: ...

114: Ideas & Clarity: Making or Mining?

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A throwaway comment from Adele at The Grammys, combined with the intensity of the last few weeks in my own life inspired today's episode.  Show Notes...

113: The Challenge Of Inner Erosion

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A walk by the sea was the unexpected inspiration for today's episode, as there is aggressive erosion happening on a local walkway. It made me think o...

112: The Achiever’s Achilles Heel

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of focus in recent years about the psychology of achievement but not so much about the unseen dangers of staying in that mindset. That'...

111: Leveraging The Entrepreneurial Mind - Part 2

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part of a 2-parter, I explore something very good entrepreneurial minds do well - ignore the VOF, the voice of fear.   Show Note...

110: Leveraging The Entrepreneurial Mind - Part 1

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the entrepreneurial mind and how can we leverage it? I could talk for hours bout this subject as it's at the centre of my work for the past 2...

109: Don’t Let This Get In Your Way

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is one particular thing that gets in the way of our success - yet it's usually unseen. Today, I explore some angles on this.   Show Notes: For ...

108: Opening Yourself To Possibilities

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is really possible for you? How open are you? As we go along in life, it's easy to shut down our innate sense of being open to anything. The trut...

107: A Merchant Of Hope_ An Interview With Professor Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was fortunate to have time with one of the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, coaching and the application of clinical psychology to individu...

106: Are You Over Indulging In Information?

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people are aware of the consequences of over-indulging in food. But what about over-indulging in information? Today's episode will make you think...

106: The Calm Warrior

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a warrior spirit is a good thing from my perspective. But you can be a calm warrior instead of a busy one or indeed a busy worrier! That's what...

105: Is There Something Wrong With You?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people often think that at times there's something wrong with them - but they won't tell anyone. The problem is that it can fester and worse stil...

104: Parenting Screenagers - An Interview With Richard Hogan

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk with Richard Hogan - Author of Parenting The Screenager, clinical director of the award-winning psychotherapy and counselling service The...

103: The Pain Progress Formula

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is huge value in pain - if we approach it in a certain way. Today I explore the value of pain through a simple but profound formula.    Get In...

102: Getting Through Terrible Times

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode points to something deep inside us - an inner strength that can shock us with it's power and often it emerges when we find ourselves i...

101: You, Your Mind & Your Thinking - Part 3

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the final part of an episode trilogy, I get into 'You' - and explore something that is at times confusing but if you're willing to be open, incredi...

100: You, Your Mind & Your Thinking - Part 2

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of a 3-parter, I get into 'Mind' - this incredible aspect of ourselves that it largely untapped in terms of it's potential. Show Notes: ...

99: You, Your Mind & Your Thinking - Part 1

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a 3-parter, I explore an essential aspect of how we create our experience of life from the inside out - Thought. Show Notes:  My boo...

98: The Way We Think About Ourselves

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was inspired by something I read from the sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella. The one mindset that matters most is our self-concept i.e....

97: The Mindset Performance Loop

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a slightly longer than usual episode, I share some aspects of a model I created over 12 years ago called The Mindset Performance Loop. It highlight...

96: A Different Definition Of Thriving

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all encounter setbacks. But sometimes a setback can knock us off track or worse stop us. How do you get over setbacks? Even life changing ones. As ...

95: Getting Over SetBacks

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all encounter setbacks. But sometimes a setback can knock us off track or worse stop us. How do you get over setbacks? Even life changing ones. As ...

94: 2 Key Modes Of Leading, Working And Living

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In my experience there are two primary modes we can be in as people. One of those modes is usually the default for most which creates other problems. ...

93: Is Self-Concept Your Destiny?

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you have limiting beliefs that hold you back? Or wonder why there might be 1 or 2 areas in your life you just can't seem to get to work...

92: The Inner Side Of Your Energy

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your energy is vital to your sense of wellbeing but also your ability to make an impact in all areas of your life. But the inner side of your energy i...

91: Awareness is the enemy of change

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't awareness essential for change? Maybe not. In my experience, it can get in the way of transformational change. Jump in with me and explore.   G...

90: Dealing with Inner Damage.

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share some insights and thoughts around inner damage - what is it? the types of inner damage and how it affects your performance and wellbeing...

89: The Rough Is Only Mental

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is inspired by a golf story but whether you're into golf or not is irrelevant, as the insight I explore today is very relevant to ...

88: Two Key Elements To Real Confidence

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is key to creating real confidence?  Most people never realise that confidence can be dramatically improved in any area IF you understand the in...

87: How To Be A Catalyst For Change

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share some insights on how best to activate your inbuilt catalytic powers for change.   Connect With Me:  Have you been inspired f...

86: Managing Your Emotional Temperature

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world is struggling with increases in temperature but what about the impact of our inner temperatures?  Join me for an episode of inner explorati...

85: The Shackleton Mindset

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shackleton is renowned for his bravery and commitment to exploration - for me he is a symbol of resilience but that mindset is not unique to him or a ...

84: A Mind Unquestioned Is A Very Dangerous Thing

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I learned many years ago something that was so simple, so obvious and very profound.  But it took time for it to really sink in and I've since discov...

83: What To Do When Your Mood Drops - Part 2

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the second of two where I share some insights on what is usually the unseen variable in your success, performance and levels of fulfil...

82: 81: What To Do When Your Mood Drops - Part 1

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share some insights on what is usually the unseen variable in your success, performance and levels of fulfilment and clarity - your mood. Show...

81: Flipping Your Inner Script

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have inner scripts that determine how we see ourselves but these scripts can limit us without realising it.  In today's episode I share a stor...

80: The Inner Journey Of Leadership - An Interview With Joseph Jaworski

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of The Inner Edge is a recording of an interview with the remarkable Joseph Jaworski.   Joseph has devoted much of his life to explo...

79: The Key To Winning More Often

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't take much to affect a winning mindset - in the positive or negative.  In fact, there is one thing that is usually THE difference between w...

78: The Hidden Depths Of Your Clarity

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh back from hosting my 2 day Clarity Retreat, in today's episode I share some insights around accessing a deeper level of clarity, the kind that i...

77: The Power (&Value) Of Your Attention

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the biggest companies in the world make money from your attention - but how much do you value it?  What if you could increase your focus, con...

76: The Real Block To Creating Meaningful Success

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Too many people compromise on 'better' in their work and lives because of an unseen inner blocker - the killer of many dreams.  That's what I explore...

75: Learning From An Interview With Champion Jockey, Rachel Blackmore

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a rare event to be given the opportunity to speak with a living legend.  I was very fortunate to be given such an opportunity a few days ago wit...

74: Transforming Lives Through The Science Of Colour - An Interview With Helen Irlen

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of The Inner Edge, I interview a remarkable woman who made an incredible discovery over 40 years ago.  This discovery has the...

73: The Most Valuable Human Ability

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A visit to my home city, Kilkenny, the medieval capital of Ireland, was the spark for today's episode which is about something that we all have within...