Beyond Just Business

Beyond Just Business is a podcast for people who know there’s more to life – and work – than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Paul and Andrew, it dives into the deeper questions behind success, fulfilment, and what it really means to thrive.

Through honest, thought-provoking conversations, they explore the mindsets, habits, and turning points that shape both our personal and professional lives. It’s about rethinking the rules, challenging assumptions, and discovering what matters most – beyond just business.

This isn’t about hustle culture or corporate clichés. It’s about the messy, meaningful space where real growth happens. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or simply figuring out your next step, you’ll find stories, insights, and ideas that speak to the heart of modern life.

Expect deep dives into the psychology of growth, the changing world of work, and how to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk – for real people, building real lives.

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Beyond Just Business

Gut vs Ego vs Intuition

December 02, 2025 • Paul Davis & Andrew Rhatigan • Season 2 • Episode 8

In this episode of Beyond Just Business, we unpack the difference between gut, ego, and intuition - and why mixing them up leads to poor decisions. We start with a fun detour into the TV show The Traitors, where “my gut says…” is nearly always wrong, then use it to highlight confirmation bias and snap judgements we mistake for wisdom.

We contrast that with intuition - the quiet, unexpected inspired thought that arrives when you’re not forcing it - and explore how to hear it more clearly in the noise of everyday business. We also reframe ego (not the blustery persona, but the authentic, aligned self) and discuss how unchecked personality triggers can derail deals, strategy, and relationships.

Practical takeaways include simple ways to develop intuition (short daily meditation, handwriting/journaling to activate the executive centre, and capturing inspired thoughts as they land), plus how to sanity-check decisions without smothering insight. It’s a grounded, useful conversation about making smarter choices, leading with clarity, and trusting yourself without going “full woo.”