EE 413 - “WIN”: Gerry Hussey’s Formula for Mastering Life, Business & the Mind
Release Date: 05/01/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox is joined by Gerry Hussey - performance psychologist, author, and founder of Soul Space- for a raw, profound conversation on mindset, mastery, and meaning. From coaching Olympic athletes to filling the National Concert Hall with nothing but belief and vision, Gerry shares the ignition moments that shaped his life's work.
He opens up about overcoming debilitating anxiety as a teenager, how his mother’s unconditional love set him on a path of purpose, and why real change doesn’t start with tactics - it starts with truth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or someone simply searching for clarity and courage, this episode will leave you rethinking how you show up for yourself and the world around you.
Show Notes
In this episode, we cover:
💥 The “ignition moment” that set Gerry on his life’s mission
🧠 How he rebuilt his mindset after early trauma and self-doubt
🥊 Lessons from working with Olympic boxing teams and elite athletes
🎯 The "WIN" Mindset: What's Important Now
🧘♂️ Building daily habits of personal excellence
💬 The power of saying no, and living with integrity
🏛️ Booking out the National Concert Hall during lockdown - with zero notes
🔄 Reset triggers: why emotional mastery starts with micro-decisions
🔍 Why most people fall short: the missing “why” behind their goals
👨👩👧 The true measure of success (hint: it’s not money or medals)
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Gerry Hussey’s New Book: I Am, I Can, I Will: https://amzn.to/3YSf6vK
Soul Space – Gerry’s wellness and performance platform: https://soulspace.ie/
Joe Dispenza – Inspiration behind Gerry’s live event transformation
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl