{"podcast":{"title":"ScaleX™ Insider Podcast","slug":"scalex-insider-podcast-5948037","podcast_index_feed_id":5948037,"rss_url":"https://scalexinsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://simplescaling.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/9/0/1/e901047d1ad6d32316c3140a3186d450/1346_Brendan_McGurgan_Podcast_Cover_V1_0_1400px.jpg","author":"Brendan McGurgan","episode_count":337,"summary":"My name is Brendan McGurgan and I am immersed in the world of scaleup businesses. In 2020, myself and business partner Claire Colvin co-founded Simple Scaling with the sole purpose of inspiring and enabling millions of ambitious leaders to scale with purpose. Over the past two years we have researched and examined our success and the success of those who have 'been there and done it' to create the 10 Principles of Scaling which is enshrined in our ScaleX™ Framework. As an extension of this we have created the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast. Every week I will be having fascinating conversations with authors, change makers and business leaders on one or more of the ScaleX™ Principles to support you on your journey to success. I believe passionately in business scaleup and most importantly the wellbeing of you - the aspirational scaleup leader. New episodes on Wednesdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate, review and share the podcast if you enjoy it. For more information go to: www.simplescaling.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T12:18:05.228501+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scalex-insider-podcast-5948037"},"episode":{"title":"[REPLAY - from the archive] Wim Hof Explains How Leaders Can Stay Calm Under Pressure","slug":"replay-from-the-archive-wim-hof-explains-how-leaders-can-stay-calm-under-pressure","published_at":"2026-07-15T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scalex-insider-podcast-5948037/replay-from-the-archive-wim-hof-explains-how-leaders-can-stay-calm-under-pressure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scalex-insider-podcast-5948037","url":"https://simplescaling.com/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/scalexinsiderpodcast/SXP2011-wim-hof-replay.mp3?dest-id=2822267","summary":"Wim Hof Method, stress management and breathing techniques can transform the way leaders perform under pressure. In this episode of the ScaleX Insider Podcast, Brendan McGurgan sits down with Wim Hof to explore how breathing, cold exposure and mindset can help entrepreneurs, business owners and SME leaders build resilience, improve focus and stay calm in high-pressure situations. Together they discuss the science behind the Wim Hof Method, why stress management is essential for business growth, and how leaders can train themselves to respond rather than react when the stakes are high. Whether you're scaling a business, leading a team or simply looking for practical ways to improve your mental resilience, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on performance, leadership and personal growth. In this episode: Why controlled stress can build resilience The science behind the Wim Hof Method How breathing techniques affect focus and decision-making Practical ways leaders can stay calm under pressure Why mindset plays a critical role in business performance Building resilience through daily habits Leadership lessons from embracing discomfort Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Why stress is essential for growth 09:30 The science behind the Wim Hof Method 18:10 Breathing techniques for leaders 29:20 Managing fear and high-pressure decisions 39:15 Mindset, resilience and business performance 50:00 Practical daily habits 57:20 Wim Hof's timeless leadership lessons Connect with Brendan McGurgan & Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business ScaleX Elevate (under £3M revenue): https://simplescaling.com/solutions/scalexelevate-scale-up-coaching/ ScaleX Accelerator (over £3M revenue): https://simplescaling.com/solutions/accelerator-programme/…","meta_description":"Wim Hof Method, stress management and breathing techniques can transform the way leaders perform under pressure. In this episode of the ScaleX Insider Pod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3149,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scalex-insider-podcast-5948037/episodes/replay-from-the-archive-wim-hof-explains-how-leaders-can-stay-calm-under-pressure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scalex-insider-podcast-5948037/replay-from-the-archive-wim-hof-explains-how-leaders-can-stay-calm-under-pressure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}