In this reflective and uplifting episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan is joined once again by Claire Colvin — strategic advisor, leadership coach, and longtime friend of the ScaleX community — to recap the standout moments, lessons, and voices from Season 16.
From climbing 26 peaks across Ireland to raising £1.4 million for children affected by cancer, Claire brings her own personal stories into the fold, offering vivid metaphors for leadership, team alignment, and scaling with heart.
Whether you're navigating uncertainty, building your team, or questioning what success really means, this episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to keep moving with intention.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why scaling alone is meaningless—and how to bring your team with you
What climbing 26 mountains taught Claire about leadership and resilience
The power of bold goals and a shared purpose to move people
How to course correct when the path no longer feels right
Why intentionality beats perfection in life and business
What emerging female leaders brought to this season
How reflection can fuel the next phase of your journey
⏱ Chapters:
00:00 – Thanking our global audience and contributors
03:10 – Claire’s summer mission: 300-mile cycle for charity
06:40 – Climbing 26 peaks in 9 days: A metaphor for real leadership
14:00 – The journey matters more than the view
17:45 – Reflections on purpose-led fundraising and vision
22:20 – Highlights from our female guests and their wisdom
25:10 – The rising theme of intentionality and course correction
33:00 – Encouragement for young leaders and second acts
36:00 – Claire’s personal journey of self-questioning and decisive chang
🎧 Tune in now to discover why the greatest change you'll ever lead… is the one within yourself.
Connect with Claire Colvin:
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/?originalSubdomain=uk
🌐 Website: https://www.simplescaling.com
🎙 Podcast: https://www.simplescaling.com/podcast
📩 Newsletter: https://www.simplescaling.com/newsletter
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling
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