Internal Growth Over Hustle: Why Emotional Stability Builds Real Business Success [Episode 188]

What if your burnout isn’t caused by your business… but by how you lead it? In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown interviews Ashish Gupta—former Apple executive, turnaround CEO, and founder of ScaleUpExec. They dive into the powerful mindset shifts founders must make to scale without sacrificing their sanity. From emotional intelligence to internal alignment, this episode is a masterclass in leading with intention—not just intensity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, or misaligned despite your success, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why business challenges are not failures—they're growth signals ✅ How to escape the “golden handcuffs” of success ✅ What internal stability really means—and why it fuels better decisions ✅ Why clarity and discomfort go hand-in-hand ✅ How to scale with alignment, not burnout 🎧 Prefer audio? Full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/internal-growth-human-flourishing-mindset-shifts 📈 Explore all resources: https://ceosalesstrategies.com 📩 Questions? Contact us: youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com