The Inner Entrepreneur

The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions: David Robson #133

Episode Summary

Award-winning science journalist David Robson joins Paul to explore the big ideas behind his three books — The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection. We get practical about intellectual humility, how beliefs shape physiology and performance, and why most of us underestimate how much other people like us. Fro...

Most people think “trauma” means war, abuse, or catastrophe. In this Inner Entrepreneur Bite-Size clip, Laurel Wiers (trauma therapist and creator of the MINT Method) explains why that’s incomplete — and how little-t experiences can quietly shape your personality, decisions, and success until you learn to reset back to your truest self.

This isn’t just theory. We dig into Gabor Maté’s definition of trauma (“not the event, but the...

Most of us picture a “matchmaker” as a village elder with a little black book. Amber Lee flips that script. As co-founder of Select Date Society, she runs a boutique, white-glove matchmaking firm for high achievers and ultra-high-net-worth clients — pairing deep psychology with ruthless vetting to protect time, energy, and hearts.

In this conversation, Amber shares how a near-death cardiac arrest became the wake-up call to launch h...

We’re all born with extraordinary potential — but life tests us with obstacles that shape our character and reveal what we’re truly capable of.

In this Inner Entrepreneur Bite-Size episode, Dan Metcalfe shares a remarkable journey: from youth footballer scouted by Crystal Palace to an unlikely leap into West End dance — then a devastating on-stage spinal injury in Las Vegas that forced a total reinvention. What followed wasn’t the ...

Rushing through life isn’t the same as living it. In this conversation, Paul sits down with author and speaker Carl Honoré—often called the evangelist of the Slow Movement—to unpack how “doing things at the right speed” unlocks better work, deeper relationships, and a saner mind. They explore monotasking vs. multitasking, why walking is a superpower, simple rituals that calm a frantic nervous system, and the surprising link between...

In this bite-sized episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul sits down with Olympic medalist, pro football player, coach, entrepreneur, and author Bob Molle to explore the secret to living with energy and purpose.

Bob shares why he’s always chased what excites him—from wrestling in the Olympics to coaching, business, writing, and speaking—and how this zest for life has kept him happy, fulfilled, and resilient. He reveals why doing wh...

In this episode Paul sits down former social worker turned performance pioneer Jack Black (MindStore).

Jack has spent 35+ years training founders and leaders to use both sides of the brain — pairing vision and intuition with rigorous execution — to create outcomes (including multi-million exits) without sacrificing health, family, or soul. Jack is a renowned international speaker, corporate consultant, author and coach and has shar...

In this bite-sized episode, Paul sits down with entrepreneur Brian Keegan to unpack the wild swing from “Park Lane Paddy” highs to receivership lows—and the gritty rebuild that followed. Brian shares how a perfect storm (9/11, the dot-com crash, Enron/WorldCom) halved his business in months, pushed him to the High Court, and nearly into personal bankruptcy.

He explains the turnaround: swapping ego for humility, refusing to “sign it...

In this episode Paul sits down with Liz Hartke—founder of Luminary Leadership, creator of the Overflow CEO Mastermind, and host of Your Big Next—to explore what it really means to build with integrity. Liz shares the moment a trusted mentor told her she was “drastically underperforming” her potential (despite major wins), how that wake-up shifted her from forcing growth to leading from overflow, and why how you build is as importan...

In this bite-size episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, we dive deep into the hidden cost of hustle culture, the sacrifices many high achievers make, and the redefinition of what true success looks like.

From the raw honesty of rushing back to work after childbirth to stories of children craving time over material success, this conversation explores the tension between ambition and presence. We discuss how society’s narrow definition ...

Guest: Joey Klein — author of The Inner Matrix and Relationship Alchemy; founder of Inner Matrix Systems.

Topic: Rewiring your “inner matrix,” emotional mastery, and the fundamentals of thriving relationships.

Summary

Paul and Joey dig into how unconscious emotional conditioning drives our thoughts, choices, and results—and how to retrain it. Joey outlines a practical path: awareness → nervous-system regulation → conditioning fu...

In this bite-size episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, we explore the psychology and practice of selling with Sean Weafer —and why it’s the foundation of every successful business. Sean breaks down complex ideas into practical steps, weaving together lessons from engineering, psychology, and spirituality.

We discuss why being an expert isn’t enough, why most professionals struggle to sell themselves, and how rejection in childhood of...

What if the goal isn’t retirement—but living better now?

Author Derek Coburn explains why extending your work horizon—or keeping a small, enjoyable income stream—can radically reduce savings pressure today and increase fulfillment. We cover post-exit blues, mini-retirements, the Two Tony's math, redefining success around family and freedom, and Derek’s “$50,000 moments” lens for presence.

Derek joins The Inner Entrepreneur to chall...

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Bite-Size, we dive into the fascinating world of vibes — what they are, how we experience them, and why they matter.

Our guest, Jason Del Gandio, a professor of communication studies, explains how vibes show up in everyday life — from the instant connection (or disconnect) we feel with someone, to the electrifying atmosphere of a live concert or sporting event.

We explore:

• The link be...

What does it really take to achieve financial freedom? Is it strategy alone, or does your money story matter just as much?

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, Paul sits down with Laura Tynan – known as The Witch of Wall Street – to explore the powerful intersection of wealth creation and personal transformation. Laura shares her journey from corporate finance to founding a movement that blends practical money strateg...

Moments Matter: Surviving the Hudson River Plane Crash #118

On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River. 155 passengers and crew survived what came to be known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” In this bite-size conversation from The Inner Entrepreneur, you’ll hear a first-hand account from a passenger who lived through it.

We explore:

• The mindset and preparation that shaped his re...

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Paul Ryan sits down with Seamus Fox — speaker, coach, and mentor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. This is a  story of transformation: from growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, to hitting rock bottom after a near-fatal car crash, to rebuilding his life through fitness, values-based living, and coaching.

Through his journey, Seamus has discovered that the key to las...

In this bitesize episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, we dive into a game-changing approach to leadership and execution with renowned business leader and COO expert Cameron Herold.

Cameron shares how a lesson from Olympic sports psychology transformed the way he—and countless entrepreneurs—approach vision setting in business. From the "vivid vision" process to the crucial role of the COO, he explains why most entrepreneurs fail to re...

In this episode, Paul sits down with serial entrepreneur Damion Lupo — founder of nearly 80 companies, author of 12 books, and co-founder/CIO of FrameTec, closing in on a $1B valuation.

Damien shares the raw truth about starting (and ending) dozens of businesses, losing $20 million in 12 months, going homeless, and rebuilding from scratch. Together, we explore:

• Why “failure” is just feedback and how redefining it will change y...