ScaleX™ Insider Podcast

In this episode, Natasha Hawker — leading people strategist, workplace culture expert, and author of From Hire to Fire & Everything in Between — joins Brendan McGurgan on ScaleX Insider to explore how purpose-driven leadership, people-first practices, and courageous conversations drive sustainable business growth. With over 25 years of HR experience and as founder of Employee Matters, Natasha brings a wealth of knowledge on building compliant, high-performing teams. She shares hard-won insights on how entrepreneurs can scale with purpose while balancing the demands of business and family. From modelling leadership at home and in the workplace, to understanding the hidden costs of poor people practices, Natasha unpacks the real-world strategies that enable business owners to lead with impact, integrity, and intention. You’ll hear how Natasha navigated entrepreneurship while raising a young family, why giving back to your team and clients is essential, and how to stop being “unconsciously incompetent” when it comes to people management. 💡 Key topics: Scaling with purpose Modelling leadership in business and life Building strong people practices Balancing entrepreneurship and family Courageous conversations in the workplace Compliance and culture as growth tools Can Small Businesses Win with AI? 🔎 About Natasha Hawker: Natasha Hawker is a leading expert in people management, workplace culture, and HR strategy. With over 25 years of experience in senior HR roles across global firms and as the founder of Employee Matters, she helps businesses unlock their potential through better people practices. Her bestselling book, From Hire to Fire & Everything in Between, is a practical guide for business owners and managers on how to hire, manage, and exit staff legally and effectively. Natasha’s approach is grounded in deep expertise, commercial insight, and a passion for changing workplaces for the better. Website: https://www.natashahawker.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashahawker Book: From Hire to Fire & Everything In Between 📈 About Simple Scaling: Simple Scaling helps SME leaders achieve exponential growth through expert coaching, masterclasses, and peer communities. Website: https://simplescaling.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling Email: mailto:hello@simplescaling.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ helps SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast shares insights from top entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you’re an SME leader looking for a proven plan to scale, here are two ways to work with us: 👉 Join the Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme (2026) For CEOs, founders & MDs of SMEs (£2m–30m revenue) ready to scale leadership, teams, and value. Join the waitlist: https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com/ 👉 Join ScaleX Elevate (£750k–2m businesses) A digital learning community with weekly training, support, and expert sessions — designed to give you a roadmap to 2x your revenue and talent within 2 years. Register your interest: https://scalexinsights.simplescaling.com/elevate #LeadershipImpact #MultipliersMindset #ScaleUpSuccess #SimpleScaling #SMEGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership

In this episode, Chad Jenkins — collaboration strategist, entrepreneur, and author of Friction Fuel and Just Add Zero — joins Brendan McGurgan to explore how visionary leaders unlock growth through purpose-driven collaboration. Chad shares the powerful frameworks behind SEEDSPARK CoLAB, including his signature models like Collaboration Currency, the IC3 formula, and Vision + Capability × Reach. With insights from guiding 300+ collaborations, Chad reveals how to think bigger, scale with purpose, and build a high-impact network of vision partners. You’ll discover how to apply “just add zero” thinking, the daily GRACE routine for mindset, and the vital role of a collab architect in designing scalable partnerships — all grounded in Chad’s deep experience helping entrepreneurs move beyond friction and into exponential success. 💡 Key topics: Collaboration currency, exponential growth, visionary leadership, scaling with purpose, partnership design, mindset routines, entrepreneur breakthroughs, the power of thinking bigger. 🔎 About Chad Jenkins: Chad is a growth strategist and the creator of SEEDSPARK CoLAB. Through his groundbreaking frameworks like ICM and icVCR, and a portfolio of 300+ high-impact collaborations, Chad helps entrepreneurs transform how they solve challenges and seize opportunities. Website: https://seedspark.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadtjenkins/ Books: Friction Fuel and Just Add Zero 📈 About Simple Scaling: Simple Scaling helps SME leaders achieve exponential growth through expert coaching, masterclasses, and peer communities. Website: https://simplescaling.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling Email: mailto:hello@simplescaling.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ helps SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast shares insights from top entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you’re an SME leader looking for a proven plan to scale, here are two ways to work with us: 👉 Join the Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme (2026) For CEOs, founders & MDs of SMEs (£2m–30m revenue) ready to scale leadership, teams, and value. Join the waitlist: https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com/ 👉 Join ScaleX Elevate (£750k–2m businesses) A digital learning community with weekly training, support, and expert sessions — designed to give you a roadmap to 2x your revenue and talent within 2 years. Register your interest: https://scalexinsights.simplescaling.com/elevate #LeadershipImpact #MultipliersMindset #ScaleUpSuccess #SimpleScaling #SMEGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership

In this episode, Liz Wiseman — bestselling author of Multipliers and global leadership expert — joins Brendan McGurgan to explore how leaders scale teams, multiply impact, and unlock performance in fast-growing businesses. Liz shares insights from her work with Apple, Google, and Netflix, explaining how “diminisher” vs. “multiplier” behaviors impact business growth. You’ll learn practical strategies to lead with curiosity, delegate for scale, and build resilience in leadership teams. 💡 Key topics: leadership impact, scaling teams, multiplier mindset, executive development, avoiding burnout, high-performance culture, leadership transformation. 🎙 About Liz Wiseman: Website: https://thewisemangroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwiseman Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wisemanl Book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter 📈 About Simple Scaling: Simple Scaling helps SME leaders achieve exponential growth through expert coaching, masterclasses, and peer communities. Website: https://simplescaling.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling Email: mailto:hello@simplescaling.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ helps SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast shares insights from top entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you’re an SME leader looking for a proven plan to scale, here are two ways to work with us: 👉 Join the Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme (2026) For CEOs, founders & MDs of SMEs (£2m–30m revenue) ready to scale leadership, teams, and value. Join the waitlist: https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com/ 👉 Join ScaleX Elevate (£750k–2m businesses) A digital learning community with weekly training, support, and expert sessions — designed to give you a roadmap to 2x your revenue and talent within 2 years. Register your interest: https://scalexinsights.simplescaling.com/elevate #LeadershipImpact #MultipliersMindset #ScaleUpSuccess #SimpleScaling #SMEGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, Brendan McGurgan speaks with Richard Harpin, founder of HomeServe and author of How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps. Richard shares his extraordinary journey from childhood entrepreneur to building a multi-billion-pound global business. Discover: ✅ The brutal lessons from near-bankruptcy ✅ How to copy, pivot, and find your magic business model ✅ Why hiring local talent is the key to global success ✅ How to build resilience, persistence, and entrepreneurial grit ✅ The real power of a “Not To Do” list for scaling ✅ Why mentoring and hiring your replacement can transform your leadership If you’re an SME leader, this episode is packed with practical steps and inspiring insights to help you scale with purpose. 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: 👉 Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m–30m annually.) Since 2020, we've run a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders, and MDs of SMEs who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams, and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you and devise a plan to achieve limitless business. 🌐 Richard Harpin Contact Details Website: https://harpin.com Business Leader: https://businessleader.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-harpin-5123a723/ Instagram: (no public profile found — recommend just using LinkedIn and website) Newsletter sign-up (coming soon via harpin.com) Book: How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps (check site for updates) 🌐 Simple Scaling Contact Details Website: https://simplescaling.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ Email: hello@simplescaling.com #Entrepreneurship #ScalingBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #RichardHarpin #ScaleXInsider

In this heartfelt and high-value episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan sits down with sibling co-founders Clare and Paul Vallely of Kukoon, a global e-commerce business born out of humble beginnings in Northern Ireland. What started as a side hustle selling leftover rugs on eBay has transformed into a powerhouse business shipping 8,000+ rugs weekly to over 60 countries, generating £16.5M in revenue and £2M in profits in 2024 alone. The Vallelys are now scaling toward £20M turnover, while building a purpose-led team of 55, developing strategic partnerships, and entering retail. This is more than a story of growth — it’s a journey of resilience, family, purpose, and belief. Graduates of the ScaleX Accelerator, Clare and Paul open up about their pivotal mindset shifts, the power of intentional scaling, and the risks they took when no one was watching — including putting £100K of credit card debt on the line with the help of their mum. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: What scaling with purpose really means — and how to apply it Why intentionality is the secret ingredient to sustainable growth How the Vallelys went from taking photos of rugs in their living room to managing 40ft shipping containers What it takes to build trust, engagement, and resilience in your team How belief — both self-belief and support from others — is often the biggest catalyst for scaling Why Kukoon’s story resonates with SME leaders trying to scale without losing who they are ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Kukoon: The Story Behind the Brand 03:12 – What Scaling With Purpose Means (Claire) 06:40 – The Role of Values and Community Impact (Paul) 10:15 – Humble Beginnings: From eBay Course to Startup 14:28 – The Power of Grit, Curiosity & Trading DNA 18:20 – Our First Trade Show & The 40ft Container Gamble 21:45 – £100K in Credit Card Debt — and Mum’s Unshakable Belief 26:10 – The Impact of Family Support on Our Scaling Journey 29:55 – Sliding Doors Moments: Paul’s Pivot Toward Entrepreneurship 32:50 – Why We Still Scale With Intention Today 🔗 Connect with Kukoon: 🌐 Website: https://www.kukoonrugs.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clare-vallely-62980a21/?originalSubdomain=uk| linkedin.com/in/paulvallely-kukoon/ 🔎 Learn More About ScaleX™ and Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to follow to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: 👉 Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m–30m annually.) Since 2020, we've run a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders and MDs of SMEs who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you right now and devise a plan throughout the rest of the programme on how you can achieve limitless business. If that sounds good to you, click here to join our waitlist for 2026 📢 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to Scale with Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/@scalexinsider #ScalingWithPurpose, #SMELeadership, #PurposeDrivenBusiness, #FounderMindset, #EthicalEntrepreneurship

In this reflective and uplifting episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan is joined once again by Claire Colvin — strategic advisor, leadership coach, and longtime friend of the ScaleX community — to recap the standout moments, lessons, and voices from Season 16. From climbing 26 peaks across Ireland to raising £1.4 million for children affected by cancer, Claire brings her own personal stories into the fold, offering vivid metaphors for leadership, team alignment, and scaling with heart. Whether you're navigating uncertainty, building your team, or questioning what success really means, this episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to keep moving with intention. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why scaling alone is meaningless—and how to bring your team with you What climbing 26 mountains taught Claire about leadership and resilience The power of bold goals and a shared purpose to move people How to course correct when the path no longer feels right Why intentionality beats perfection in life and business What emerging female leaders brought to this season How reflection can fuel the next phase of your journey ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Thanking our global audience and contributors 03:10 – Claire’s summer mission: 300-mile cycle for charity 06:40 – Climbing 26 peaks in 9 days: A metaphor for real leadership 14:00 – The journey matters more than the view 17:45 – Reflections on purpose-led fundraising and vision 22:20 – Highlights from our female guests and their wisdom 25:10 – The rising theme of intentionality and course correction 33:00 – Encouragement for young leaders and second acts 36:00 – Claire’s personal journey of self-questioning and decisive chang 🎧 Tune in now to discover why the greatest change you'll ever lead… is the one within yourself. Connect with Claire Colvin: 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/?originalSubdomain=uk 🔎 Learn More About ScaleX™ and Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to follow to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: 👉 Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m–30m annually.) Since 2020, we've run a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders and MDs of SMEs who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you right now and devise a plan throughout the rest of the programme on how you can achieve limitless business. If that sounds good to you, click here to join our waitlist for 2026 📢 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to Scale with Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/@scalexinsider #ScalingWithPurpose, #SMELeadership, #PurposeDrivenBusiness, #FounderMindset, #EthicalEntrepreneurship

How Navy SEAL Larry Yatch Trains Elite Leaders to Stay Calm Under Fire In this high-impact episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan speaks with Larry Yatch — retired Navy SEAL officer, elite leadership strategist, and founder of SEAL Team Leaders. After leading hundreds of critical missions, Larry now trains business leaders to think and operate under extreme pressure — with the calm and clarity of a SEAL. For SME leaders navigating high-stakes growth, complex teams, and fast-changing markets, Larry brings powerful tools and mindset shifts grounded in military precision — and real-world business application. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your nervous system might be sabotaging your leadership How to stay calm, clear, and focused in chaos The difference between authority and trust — and how to build both Why discipline beats motivation — every time Tactical tools to increase team alignment and performance What business leaders get wrong about pressure How to build a team that thrives when things go wrong ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome and Larry’s background 06:20 – What the SEALs taught Larry about leadership 11:45 – The neuroscience of high-pressure decision-making 17:30 – How to train calm in chaos 24:10 – Trust, autonomy, and control 31:55 – How to scale leadership systems 39:00 – Founder fatigue and how to reset 45:25 – Three takeaways for SME leaders 🔗 Connect with Larry Yatch: 🌐 Website: https://www.sealteamleaders.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryyatch/ 🔎 Learn More About ScaleX™ and Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to follow to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: 👉 Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m–30m annually.) Since 2020, we've run a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders and MDs of SMEs who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you right now and devise a plan throughout the rest of the programme on how you can achieve limitless business. If that sounds good to you, click here to join our waitlist for 2026 📢 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to Scale with Purpose: https://www.youtube.com/@scalexinsider #ScalingWithPurpose, #SMELeadership, #PurposeDrivenBusiness, #FounderMindset, #EthicalEntrepreneurship

How Susie Ma Scaled Tropic Skincare With Purpose, Resilience and Profit In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan sits down with Susie Ma, founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare, one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty brands and a shining example of purpose-led entrepreneurship. From launching Tropic at age 15 to turning it into a multi-million-pound business, Susie shares the highs, lows and deep personal insights behind building a truly values-driven company — one that’s scaled profitably, sustainably, and without compromising its ethical roots. This episode is essential listening for SME business leaders who want to scale without selling out, and build businesses that are not only commercially successful, but deeply aligned with personal values, impact, and purpose. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to scale a business without compromising your values ✅ The secret to Tropic’s growth: customers as co-creators ✅ Why resilience matters more than strategy in tough moments ✅ How to embed sustainability into your business model from day one ✅ What Susie learned from rejection on The Apprentice ✅ The power of radical transparency in building brand trust ✅ How Tropic made purpose its competitive advantage ✅ Susie’s personal mindset tools for clarity and confidence ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Susie’s story of building Tropic 06:40 – Growing a purpose-led business from £200 10:30 – Being values-led under pressure 15:10 – When growth tests your convictions 21:45 – Empowering customers in your strategy 26:00 – What sustainable leadership looks like 33:20 – Hiring for integrity and belief 38:00 – The real costs of misalignment 43:15 – Susie’s tools for staying focused 47:00 – 3 timeless takeaways for scaling with purpose 🔗 Connect with Susie Ma 🌐 Website: https://www.tropicskincare.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-ma/ 📺 The Apprentice Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQFSfwZq_ug About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to follow to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m-30m annually.) Since 2020, we've ran a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders and MDs of SME's who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you right now and devise a plan throughout the rest of the programme on how you can achieve limitless business, If that sounds good to you, click here to join our waitlist for 2026 - https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com/ 📢 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to Scale with Purpose: /@scalexinsider #ScalingWithPurpose, #SMELeadership, #PurposeDrivenBusiness, #FounderMindset, #EthicalEntrepreneurship

In this unmissable episode of ScaleX Insider, host Benny McGurgan sits down with serial entrepreneur and HelpBank founder Simon Squibb to unpack the myths of hard work, the lies we inherit about success, and the power of rediscovering your dream. You’ll Learn: · Why most business owners don’t scale (and what to do instead) · The real reason your team isn’t engaged · How purpose—not hustle—is your biggest growth lever · How to remove limiting beliefs that are sabotaging your success · Whether you're stuck in your business or seeking to re-ignite your passion, this conversation will shift your mindset and strategy. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Vision of ScaleX 01:36 – Early Life & Entrepreneurial Roots 05:59 – The Passion Myth 17:03 – Purpose in Business 36:19 – Storytelling & SME Growth 41:25 – Misconceptions About Hard Work54:26 – Redefining Success 01:01:18 – Building a Personal Brand 01:10:57 – Work-Life Balance & Culture 01:12:41 – Power of Listening 🔗 Connect with Simon Squibb: 🌐 Website: https://purposefulproject.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonSquibb 🎧 Podcast: The Good Luck Club – https://purposefulproject.com/podcast 📲 TikTok / IG: @simonsquibb 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsquibb/ 📘 More from Simon: The Purposeful Project: Free tools, courses & mentorship to help you start a business – https://purposefulproject.com 📍 Find out more: Simon’s platform: https://www.helpbank.com Simon’s book: What’s Your Dream? – available now About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to follow to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m-30m annually.) Since 2020, we've ran a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders and MDs of SME's who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you right now and devise a plan throughout the rest of the programme on how you can achieve limitless business, If that sounds good to you, click here to join our waitlist for 2026 - https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com 📢 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to Scale with Purpose:https://www.youtube.com/@ScaleXInsider

In this energising episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Alisa Cohn — executive coach, former CFO, and author of the highly acclaimed book From Start-Up to Grown-Up. Named the #1 Startup Coach in the world by Thinkers50 and a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Alisa has coached the leadership teams of companies like Venmo, Etsy, and Dell — and countless first-time founders navigating the scale-up journey. In this episode, we go deep on the inner game of scaling. Alisa shares personal stories, proven techniques, and hard-won wisdom to help founders stop getting in their own way and start growing into the leaders their companies need. We explore: ✅ Why Clarity of Vision Beats Clarity of Path ✅ The Shift from Founder to CEO ✅ How to Build Confidence Using a “Highlight Reel” ✅ Why So Many Founders Struggle to Let Go ✅ How to Motivate Without Burning Out ✅ The #1 Trap Holding Scale-Up Leaders Back Whether you're leading a 5-person start-up or a 500-person team, this episode is a powerful reminder: your business can’t scale until you do. 🎧 Tune in now and find out how to move forward — even if the path isn’t clear. Connect with Alisa Cohn: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ 🌐 Website: https://www.alisacohn.com 📘 Download scripts for difficult conversations: https://www.alisacohn.com/scripts About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🚀 Ready to Scale with Purpose? If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to follow to get there, here are two ways you can work with us: 1. Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026 (For SME leaders generating £2m–£30m annually) Since 2020, we’ve run a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders, and MDs who want to scale their business, their leadership, and their teams. 📌 Join the waitlist: https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com 2. Join ScaleX Elevate (For SME leaders generating £750k–£2m) A fully digital learning community for scaling leaders — featuring weekly training, support sessions, and guest speakers to give you a roadmap for success. 📌 Register interest here: https://scalexinsights.simplescaling.com/elevate

In this powerful episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m deeply honoured to welcome Marshall Goldsmith — world-renowned executive coach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most influential business thinkers of our time. For nearly 40 years, Marshall has coached over 150 CEOs and their leadership teams, helping them navigate behavioural change, scale impact, and lead with intention. He pioneered the use of 360-degree feedback in leadership development and has been recognised as the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 awards in London — every year since 2011. With bestselling books like Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall shares timeless, practical tools that help leaders build better habits, higher-performing teams, and more fulfilling lives. In this deeply insightful and thought-provoking conversation, we explore: ✅ Be Happy Now — Or Regret It Forever ✅ The One Habit That Builds High-Performing Teams ✅ Why Founders Fail When They Cling Too Tight ✅ This Is What Meaning Really Looks Like ✅ The #1 Mistake Small Business Owners Make Whether you're a founder, CEO, coach, or leader-in-progress, this episode is an essential guide to living and leading with purpose, perspective, and joy — today, not someday. 🎧 Tune in now to discover why the greatest change you'll ever lead… is the one within yourself. Connect with Marshall Goldsmith: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/ 🌐 Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m honoured to welcome Caspar Craven—seasoned entrepreneur, leadership expert, and author of Be More Human and The Big Bold Mindset. Caspar learned first-hand that success isn't about avoiding challenges — it's about embracing them and harnessing their power. Having started as an entrepreneur at 14, he’s since built and led teams across global corporations, start-ups, struggling businesses, and high-growth ventures. With five years at KPMG Corporate Finance and multiple roles as CEO, CFO, and Board Advisor — including several successful exits — Caspar brings hard-won wisdom to every conversation. Oh, and did we mention? He’s sailed around the world twice — once as a crew member on the BT Global Challenge, dubbed the world’s toughest yacht race, and again with his wife and three children under ten in tow. In this exhilarating and deeply insightful episode, we explore: ✅ Why 5 Years Is Closer Than You Think ✅ Discomfort Is the Door. Will You Walk Through It? ✅ Rock Bottom Saved My Life ✅ Stop Letting Life Happen. Start Leading It. ✅ Want a Strong Team? Start With This Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, leading transformation, or daring to dream bigger, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to develop the mindset and momentum to turn the impossible into the possible. 🎧 Tune in now and discover why true leadership begins with choosing to lead yourself first. Connect with Caspar Craven: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casparcraven/ 🌐 Website: https://www.casparcraven.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m honoured to welcome Dr. Sherry Walling—clinical psychologist, founder of ZenFounder, and one of the most important voices on the mental health of entrepreneurs. Author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sht Together* and Touching Two Worlds, Dr. Sherry combines clinical insight with lived experience to guide founders through burnout, trauma, grief, and the deep inner work of leadership. She helps high-achieving individuals scale their businesses without losing themselves in the process. In this deeply human and illuminating conversation, we explore: ✅ Being the Boss Is Lonely — Here's Why ✅ Don’t Scale Your Business Until You Hear This ✅ The Silent Killer of Entrepreneurial Dreams ✅ Your Childhood Is Running Your Business ✅ Your Business Isn’t Your Identity Whether you’re building, exiting, or leading through crisis, this episode offers vital wisdom for entrepreneurs who want to scale with clarity, compassion, and emotional resilience. 🎧 Tune in now and learn why true scaling starts from the inside out. Connect with Dr. Sherry Walling: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-walling-phd/ 🌐 Website: https://www.sherrywalling.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling ScaleX Accelerator NI 2026 Waitlist - https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com ScaleX Elevate Waitlist/Sign-Up Page - ScaleXElevate 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Gay Hendricks—renowned psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author of over 40 transformative books, including the personal growth classic The Big Leap. With over four decades of experience in relationship transformation and mind-body integration, Gay has helped countless individuals and leaders move beyond self-imposed limits and step fully into their Zone of Genius. As the founder of The Hendricks Institute, his work empowers people to live and lead with deep authenticity, creativity, and joy. In this heart-opening and thought-provoking conversation, we explore: ✅ Are You Making an Impact—Or Just Staying Busy? ✅ The Peace You Seek at Work Begins With Self-Love ✅ What Lights You Up? Why That’s the Path to Genius ✅ Stop Doing What You're Bad At—And How to Let Go Gracefully ✅ Life Gets Better When You Stay Teachable, Curious, and Open Whether you’re leading a business, building a team, or simply looking to live with more clarity and joy, this episode offers deep wisdom on how to move beyond upper limits and create from a place of true purpose. 🎧 Tune in now and discover why your greatest growth begins the moment you choose to live in your genius. Connect with Gay Hendricks: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gay-hendricks-195a90/ About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Chris Yeh—writer, investor, entrepreneur, and co-author of the groundbreaking book Blitzscaling, written with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. From garage-dwelling startups to Fortune 50 giants, hundreds of companies have turned to Chris for his insights on how the internet has radically transformed the way we build organizations. His work helps founders, VCs, corporate leaders, and policymakers navigate the chaotic journey of hypergrowth—and thrive through it. In this high-impact conversation, we explore: ✅ How AI is Rewriting Business Models as We Know Them ✅ CEOs, You’re More Isolated Than You Think – and what to do about it ✅ Growth Isn’t Just Expansion—It’s Transformation ✅ Scaling Without Purpose Is Just Noise – why clarity of mission is the real multiplier ✅ What It Really Takes to Lead Through Rapid Transitions ✅ The Mindset Shift Required at Every Stage – from family to tribe, village, city, and nation ✅ Why Infinite Learning Is the Superpower of Successful Leaders Whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy business into the future, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, learning, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts. 🎧 Tune in now and discover why scaling is more than a strategy—it’s a mindset. Connect with Chris Yeh: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/ About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Sam Smith, trailblazing entrepreneur, board advisor, and co-founder of The SuperScalers. As the first female CEO of a City stockbroking firm, Sam led finnCap from a management buyout to a £50m+ revenue investment bank, supporting hundreds of high-growth companies along the way. Her groundbreaking leadership journey is defined not just by numbers—but by purpose, empathy, and a relentless drive to build better businesses from the inside out. Now a board advisor across tech, private equity, and commodities, Sam helps organisations scale with strategy, good governance, and inclusive leadership. She’s also championing underrepresented founders through The SuperScalers, a global initiative helping entrepreneurs grow from £1m to £50m+ in revenue. In this energising conversation, we explore: ✅ Why Belonging Is Your Business Advantage – and how to scale culture alongside revenue ✅ Why Purpose-Driven Businesses Win – and what that looks like in practice ✅ How We Built an Investment Bank From Scratch – lessons from the frontline ✅ Why You Should Never Let the World Decide Who You Are ✅ The Secret Sauce for Employee Loyalty – and what most leaders get wrong ✅ How to Scale With Empathy – without sacrificing commercial ambition ✅ Why You Shouldn't Scale Without Purpose – and the power of doing business your way Whether you’re a founder, a leader, or a change-maker, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you scale—and who you bring with you. 🎧 Tune in now and discover why culture, courage, and clarity are the real accelerators of growth. Connect with Sam Smith: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-smith About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Caroline Adams Miller, one of the world’s foremost authorities on goal setting, grit, and positive psychology. A best-selling author, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Caroline has spent decades helping individuals and organisations unlock their highest potential. Her groundbreaking work blends science-backed strategies with practical tools to empower leaders and teams to pursue Big Goals—the kind that drive real, lasting success. Caroline has worked with global powerhouses like Morgan Stanley, lululemon, and The Wharton School, and her insights have been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and beyond. Her latest book, Big Goals, challenges conventional thinking on achievement and reveals why grit—not just talent—is the true differentiator in today’s world. In this high-energy conversation, we explore: ✅ Want Success? Start with Happiness – and how your well-being drives achievement ✅ Want to Scale? Start with You – the mindset shift every ambitious leader needs ✅ Why Checklist Goals Won’t Get You to the Next Level – and what to focus on instead ✅ Why Daydreaming Can Destroy Your Goals – and how to visualise effectively ✅ Why Grit Isn’t Just a Buzzword – it’s the fuel for long-term impact ✅ Why Hard Goals Win—Every Time – and how to set them with purpose ✅ Why Purpose Drives Peak Performance – and how to find yours Whether you’re a founder, leader, or visionary entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to ditch mediocrity, embrace hard goals, and lead with grit and purpose. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how setting the right goals can transform not just your business—but your life. Connect with Caroline Adams Miller: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineadamsmiller/ 🌐 Website: https://www.carolinemiller.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Dr. John Demartini, a world-renowned human behaviour specialist, educator, international bestselling author, and founder of the Demartini Institute. With decades of experience in unlocking human potential, Dr. Demartini has empowered millions across the globe to live inspired, purpose-driven lives by aligning their actions with their highest values. His unique value determination process has transformed the way entrepreneurs and leaders understand themselves, make decisions, and scale with clarity. In this enlightening conversation, we explore: ✅ What You Think… You Become – and how your inner dialogue shapes your destiny ✅ What You Tell Yourself Shapes Your Life – and how to shift from duty to inspiration ✅ Scaling Success Starts With THIS Alignment – the key to building a business that matches your deepest values ✅ The #1 Sign You’ve Found Your True Purpose – and why your energy reveals everything ✅ Want to Know Who’ll Succeed? Ask THIS! – a powerful tool to unlock human potential ✅ Authentic Leaders Have THIS in Common – and how to cultivate it within yourself and your team ✅ Struggling? You’re Just Prioritising Wrong – how to master your time, space and energy for growth Whether you’re a founder, leader, or visionary entrepreneur, this episode is packed with transformational insights to help you scale your business and live a life aligned with who you truly are. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how living in congruence with your highest values unlocks limitless potential—personally and professionally. Connect with Dr. John Demartini: 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjohndemartini 🌐 Website: https://drdemartini.com/about/dr-john-demartini About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!

Host: David Jenyns, Creator of SYSTEMology Guest: Brendan McGurgan, Co-Founder & Director at Simple Scaling, Host of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast In this powerhouse episode, we are flipping ScaleX Insider on its head. This week Brendan McGurgan is interviewed by David Jenyns. Brendan McGurgan is a globally recognised scaling expert and the architect behind the ScaleX™ Framework. From leading CDE Global through 25x revenue growth to co-founding Simple Scaling, Brendan shares battle-tested insights from over two decades scaling businesses across six continents. David and Brendan go deep into the 10 key principles of the ScaleX™ framework, designed specifically to help SME leaders scale with purpose. If you’re serious about growing your business without losing your soul—or your sanity—this episode is a masterclass in clarity, vision, and execution. What You’ll Learn: Why scaling is an inside job and how your mindset could be the greatest bottleneck. The difference between a founder CEO and a scaling CEO—and how to know which you are. How to build a vision and purpose that excites top-tier talent to join your mission. The crucial role of systems, people, and culture in building a scalable business. How AI is shaping modern SME scaling—and where it actually fits in the framework. Why your proposition needs to solve real problems (hint: your customers don’t care about your baby’s latest feature). How to delegate up, out, and down—to people and machines. Brendan’s ScaleX™ 10 Principles: Psyche Purpose People Plan Processes Performance Proposition Place Partnerships Positive Growth Culture Whether you're just starting out or well on your scaling journey, this episode will help you think bigger, plan better, and lead with clarity. Grab the Book 📖 Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business 👉 https://simplescaling.com/book/ Connect with Brendan McGurgan 🌐 Website: https://simplescaling.com/ 🎧 Podcast: https://simplescaling.com/podcast/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmcgurgan/ 📩 Reach out via LinkedIn DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmcgurgan/ About the Host – David Jenyns David Jenyns is the creator of SYSTEMology, a proven method to free business owners from daily operations by turning chaos into clarity with systems. He’s the author of the bestselling book SYSTEMology and founder of systemHUB. With a background in digital marketing, business development, and process design, David has helped thousands of business owners systemise and scale successfully—without becoming the bottleneck. 🌐 Website: https://www.systemology.com/ 📘 Book: https://www.systemology.com/book/ 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SYSTEMology 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjenyns/ 📩 Contact: https://www.systemology.com/contact/ 💬 Final Thought “Scaling isn’t a solo sport. It’s about inspiring others with a vision so powerful, they help you build the plan, deliver the results, and bring it to the world.” — Brendan McGurgan

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Philip McKernan, an internationally recognised speaker, mentor, and thought leader known for his unapologetic approach to helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and athletes connect deeply with their purpose and unlock their true potential. Philip has dedicated his career to guiding people toward courageous living, helping them uncover their unique gifts, and empowering them to make a meaningful impact. His pioneering philosophy, SoulSet™, challenges conventional thinking around success, pushing individuals to look beyond talent and align with their deeper calling. From building an orphanage in Peru to restoring a 500-year-old castle in Ireland’s Celtic rainforest, Philip’s journey is a testament to the power of purpose-driven living. In this conversation, we explore: ✅ What If Your Story Actually Matters? – and why understanding it can change everything ✅ Why Entrepreneurs Feel Trapped—And How to Break Free! ✅ Clarity Doesn’t Come First—Courage Does! – and how to take the first step ✅ The Hidden Excuse Holding Leaders Back – and how to break free from it ✅ Can’t Be Alone Without Music? Here's What It Means! – and what it reveals about your inner world ✅ Want to Win? Start With This! – the key mindset shift for success ✅ Your Past Is Controlling You—Here’s How to Take It Back! ✅ The Decisions You Make Today Shape Everything! – how to create a meaningful legacy Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone seeking greater clarity in life, this episode is packed with powerful insights to help you scale with impact—without losing yourself in the process. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how to build a life and business that truly matter! Connect with Philip McKernan: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mckernan/ 🌐 Website: https://philipmckernan.com/ About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast: ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com 🎙 Podcast Episodes: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast 📩 Newsletter Signup: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 🎵 Spotify: https://spotify.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleScaling 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!