What do you do when everything feels like it's falling apart?

In this solo episode, Bill explores why “feeling groovy” isn’t just a quirky phrase; it’s a powerful tool for high-performing CEOs. Drawing inspiration from Simon & Garfunkel’s 59th Street Bridge Song, Bill breaks down the connection between presence, creativity, luck, and leadership effectiveness.

Topics explored in this episode:

(01:15) Why CEOs Need to Feel Groovy

*What “feeling groovy” means in a leadership context.

*You can’t inspire others if you're always in survival mode.

*Slowing down is a powerful gateway to clarity, presence, and leadership.

(03:50) The Power of Pause

*How taking breaks helps you recover physically, mentally, and emotionally.

*Even brief pauses improve your ability to make strategic decisions.

*Creating space leads to insights and better human connection.

(06:25) The “Happy People” Study

*A fascinating social study on why “lucky” people spot more opportunities.

*Presence and joy increase awareness and your luck!

*Why mindset affects what you notice (or don’t) in your environment.

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

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Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.

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What happens when the hardest workers on your team start burning out?

In this episode, Bill is joined by Paul Austin-Menear for a conversation about the unseen toll of hustle culture on your team, your operations, and your long-term performance. Together, they explore the red flags leaders often miss, from rising sick days to unchecked overachievement, and offer practical ways to build smarter, more resilient companies. You’ll hear stories about simplifying systems, protecting downtime, acting on feedback fast, and creating environments where people thrive instead of burn out.

Topics explored in this episode:

(02:45) Having Hustle Isn’t Enough

*When is too much ‘Hustle’ in your company a problem?

*More sick days, more absences; leaders shouldn’t ignore these signs!

*Things break down and you lose business when your hustlers start to burn out.

(9:50) Reframing Your Off Time

*When you rest, you perform better.

*On the weekends, everything should be OFF! Emails, messages, everything.

*For those overachievers who couldn’t help themselves, Paul would shut their emails off over the weekend. Work performance improved.

(27:30) Are You Overcomplicating Your Process?

*Bill shares a client story on how you can find ways to simplify.

*Reduce the redundancies. It might not be as hard as you think!

*Everything is trackable. You can find ways to reduce workload.

(37:50) Act on Feedback Quickly

*Engage your whole team, even from different departments, to spark innovation.

*How to structure bonuses and incentives in a smart way.

*So many times feedback sits in a folder and no one acts on it.

Thanks to Paul Austin-Menear for being on the show!

Learn more about Paul here: https://6catalysts.ca/

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwamenear/

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop

Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGall

Bill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach

Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.

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What do you do when everything feels like it's falling apart?

In this solo episode, Bill talks openly about when things just don’t go according to plan. When life hits harder than expected, and when the most reliable tools seem to stop working, there are still ways out of it. He reflects on his recent client experience and how he coaches his clients out of hardship and being stuck.

Topics explored in this episode:

(03:45) When the Tools Stop Working

*Even experienced leaders can hit moments when none of their usual tools work.

*Bill shares a client story about his brain and body shutting down, and how to navigate out of it.

*What to do when your energy is gone and your head won’t cooperate.

(06:50) Get Curious About the Breakdown

*The key question: “What do I need right now?”

*Shifting from judgment to curiosity during emotional shutdowns.

*Sometimes the fastest path forward is to stop fighting and get present.

(09:15) Rebuilding from Ground Zero

*Bill shares how he gets his clients unstuck.

*When you can’t make progress, focus on one small action.

*This process isn’t about fixing fires, it’s about listening and realigning.

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop

Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGall

Bill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach

Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.

Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.

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