The Inner Entrepreneur

Why You Think You’re Not Creative (But You Are) - Fredrik Haren #183

In this episode, Paul sits down with Fredrik Haren, known as “The Creativity Explorer,” to unpack what creativity actually is—and why so many smart, capable people mistakenly think they “aren’t creative.” Fredrik shares how his work evolved from being a creativity expert (having answers) to becoming a creativity explorer (living in questions), and how travelling across 75 countries changed his understanding of where ideas come from—and what blocks them.
 
About the Guest
Fredrik Haren is a global keynote speaker and author focused on creativity, innovation, and change.  https://www.fredrikharen.com/
 
About the Host
Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.👉 https://pauljryan.net/
 
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Bite-size: Wim Hoff, Breathwork & Cold Exposure with Niall O’Murchu #182

Links to Full Episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KFPkOLRBxSgxMXfghNrMU?si=Mj7_WyevQS-ChGVtFJZuzA
 
https://youtu.be/H0WCxQWU7kY?si=cBkeGY2jlg9QwrFl
 
In this bite-size  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. ”
 
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The Inner Mentor (6): The €5 million Mistake #181

In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur – Inner Mentor Series, Paul shares the story of a decision that saved him from a €5 million mistake. At the height of Ireland’s Celtic Tiger, his profitable business was preparing to expand into a third warehouse with significant borrowing. 
The numbers made sense and advisors confirmed the deal stacked up, but a quiet moment one evening forced Paul to question why he was taking on more risk when life was already good. Trusting that instinct, he walked away from the deal — a decision that proved critical when the global financial crisis hit just months later and his revenues dropped by over 55%. This episode explores the tension between logic and intuition, and why sometimes the most valuable voice in business is the quiet one inside you.
About the Host: Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast - https://www.pauljryan.net/about/
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You Built Your Business. Imagine Losing It - Jodi Scott #180

In this episode Paul chats with Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo.
When you build something from your kitchen table, you assume the biggest risks are competition, cash flow, or scaling too fast. Jody’s journey reveals a deeper vulnerability: what happens when success itself becomes unstable. Green Goo began as a family-built, plant-based alternative to chemical-heavy first aid — a product that had to win on efficacy before it could win on values. As the company scaled into major retail, Jody evolved from hands-on founder to leader responsible for culture, distribution, and strategic growth.
About the GuestJodi Scott is the co-founder of Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and body care brand focused on efficacy and clean ingredients. With a background in health psychology, she helped scale the company from farmer’s markets to major retail distribution. After a company sale and subsequent collapse, she led the 18-month effort to buy the brand back and rebuild.
About the HostPaul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.👉 https://pauljryan.net/
Work With PaulYou can book a discovery call with Paul here:https://www.pauljryan.net/

Bitesize: How to Fix Your Sleep - Dr Chris Winter #179

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https://youtu.be/bX9Z3Z9TyOM?si=9eL8-ITA7FuUSrfX
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6teqVLqXhKyapTIqR9jHJZ?si=ZPccKlY9Qv-6vYYHOl1gmg
Guest:
Dr. Chris Winter is a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with decades of clinical experience. He’s the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast. He consults widely, including with elite athletes, on optimizing sleep for health, performance, and longevity.
Host:
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The Inner Mentor Series (5): Lessons from a Billionaire #178

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In this Inner Mentor episode, Paul reflects on his recent conversation with billionaire entrepreneur Mark Pentecost. Mark’s journey didn’t begin with a billion-dollar vision — it began with a simple goal: earning an extra $500 a month for his family. Paul explores what that small dream reveals about ambition, belief, and why dreaming is a muscle most people stop using.

The Right Way To Do Work Life Balance - Dr Travis Parry #177

In this episode, Paul sits down with Dr. Travis Parry to explore how one life-altering moment can completely reset your priorities—and your future. Travis shares how losing his father forced a deeper question: what kind of person do I need to become to live a life that truly matters? That reflection ultimately reshaped Travis’s work from traditional financial advising into a broader “legacy life planning” approach—one that integrates health, relationships, spirituality, and meaning alongside money.
 
About the GuestDr. Parry author of Achieving Balance and Marry and Grow Rich.
https://www.balancedgrowthinc.com/
About the HostPaul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 
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Bitesize: The Hidden Danger of Being Smart | David Robson #176

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kbb5crf3PObiZ8qVKUZkz?si=_ghwIkjuQLqWBL18lg6qmA
https://youtu.be/ZrzakMjeX74?si=wxuNTKO-pPO1B_B0
 
In this bite size episode Paul chats with David Robson, award-winning science journalist and author.
High intelligence feels like protection. It isn’t.
David explains how sharp analytical ability can quietly become a liability when it breeds overconfidence. IQ may measure processing power, but it doesn’t guarantee rational thinking, sound judgment, or wise decisions. In fact, the smarter you are, the easier it can be to trust your intuition in areas where you lack real competence.
The intelligence trap isn’t about ignorance — it’s about certainty. For entrepreneurs building under pressure, the edge comes from intellectual humility: the discipline to question assumptions, update beliefs, and separate expertise from ego. Engine power matters. But without perspective, you can still drive in the wrong direction.
 
About the Guest David Robson is an award-winning science journalist and author. His work explores human intelligence, cognitive bias, and the psychology of decision-making. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap and other books examining how we think — and why we often get it wrong.
 
About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/
 
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The Inner Mentor Series (4): The Most Difficult Person in Your Life #175

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In this episode of the Inner Mentor Series, Paul explores a hard but transformative idea: the most difficult person in your life is not your problem — they’re your lesson. Whether in business or in your personal relationships, the behaviours you tolerate quietly shape your culture, your standards, and ultimately your future. The tension you feel isn’t weakness — it’s information. Your nervous system often knows long before your mind admits that something is out of alignment.
 
About the HostPaul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.👉 https://pauljryan.net/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Build a Business That Doesn’t Need You – Mark Fennell #174

In this episode, Paul sits down with Mark Fennell for a deeply honest conversation about why people tolerate situations that are clearly costing them their health, happiness, and sense of self. At the heart of the conversation is Mark’s childhood experience of severe bullying, and the moment he finally stood up for himself—not because he suddenly became brave, but because the pain of staying silent became greater than the fear of change. That same pattern, he explains, shows up repeatedly in adult life and in business: entrepreneurs staying stuck in roles they hate, tolerating toxic dynamics, or running companies that are slowly burning them out.
As the conversation unfolds, the focus shifts from tactics to self-reflection, self-worth, and responsibility. Mark challenges the idea that business stress is purely operational, showing how control, micromanagement, reactivity, and difficult relationships often stem from unexamined beliefs and fear. The central insight is clear and quietly confronting: if nothing changes, nothing changes—and until the leader is willing to face themselves, neither will the business.
About the Guest
Mark Fennell is a high-performance life and business coach, author, and speaker with over 20 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams. His work focuses on self-worth, resilience, leadership under pressure, and helping people break patterns that keep them stuck personally and professionally. Mark is known for his practical, experience-led approach and his ability to translate deep inner work into real-world change.
Website: https://markfennell.ie
 
About the HostPaul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.👉 https://pauljryan.net/
 
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