Gay Hendricks: Why We Sabotage Success

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!