What happens when you’ve built the business, earned the money, and achieved the success — but still feel unfulfilled?

In this powerful bite-size episode, science-based spiritual coach Gaia Ferreira joins Paul to explore the moment many entrepreneurs inevitably face: the wake-up call.

Whether triggered by burnout, a life crisis, or just the quiet voice inside saying, “this isn’t it”, this episode reveals why success without self-connection is never enough.

Gaia breaks down her Total Intelligence Method — integrating body, mind, heart, and purpose — and explains why entrepreneurs must stop chasing more and start living aligned.

• Why high-achieving entrepreneurs often feel empty at the top

• The 4 D’s of crisis and how they trigger transformation (Death, Divorce, Disease, Disaster)

• Why your body always knows the truth — even when your mind lies

• The real reason you're stuck in “more mode”

• The simple practice to reconnect with yourself in under 5 minutes

• How to stop chasing significance and start living with meaning

“Your body never lies — but your mind will tell you all sorts of stories. Most of us are living from who we’re not.”

Website: GaiaFerreira.com

Links to Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-intelligence-method-7-steps-to-living-your/id1712661051?i=1000684380892

https://youtu.be/tVWzcMt5Ryo?si=QFuE3cMkeSsHN-XA

In this episode, Adie McGinnis shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from humble beginnings to building one of Ireland's most successful recruitment businesses, Sigmar Recruitment.

Adie opens up about leadership, company culture, building trust with his team, and navigating two major business collapses. He also reflects on the importance of humility, luck, and finding purpose beyond financial success.

This conversation is a masterclass in building lasting businesses while staying grounded.

Key Topics Covered:

• The early days of Sigmar Recruitment
• How to build company culture
• Leadership through crisis: 9/11, 2008 crash, and COVID-19
• The power of trust, loyalty, and goodwill in business
• When (and when not) to take on external investors
• Why most entrepreneurs ultimately crave freedom over money
• Finding purpose and peace after financial success
• The deeper conversation around aging, purpose, and giving back

Notable Quotes:

"Most entrepreneurs don’t actually chase money — they chase freedom."

"Culture isn't a mission statement. It's how you show up for your people every single day."

"Humility keeps you out of trouble. Arrogance leads you into it."

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adie-mcgennis-b28204/

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Connect with the host:

https://www.theonehourceo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Show Notes:

In this bite sized episode, Mike Kelly shares how his successful corporate career nearly cost him everything — his health, his marriage, and his peace of mind. Working 16–17 hour days, disconnected from his true self, Mike spiraled toward complete burnout. But what happened next became the catalyst for profound personal change.

If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or high-performer, this conversation is a wake-up call.

Key Topics:

• The real reason leaders burn out

• How work addiction destroys personal leadership

• The cost of ignoring your own well-being

• Mike's personal breakdown story

• Links to full Episode #70

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-what-the-best-leaders-know-in-conversation/id1712661051?i=1000682402041