The Power of the Pause: Finding Authenticity and Success in Business with Gary Spencer

Do you really want a bigger business—or are you just chasing what looks like success?

In this episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself, we sit down with Gary Spencer, a seasoned UK entrepreneur, to explore what happens when you stop following the crowd and start leading from a place of authenticity. Gary shares his incredible journey of building businesses, facing failure, recovering from debt, and taking not one—but three—sabbaticals to reconnect with his purpose.

We unpack powerful themes around:

• Authentic leadership and turning up whole in your work

• Taking a pause to grow, even in high-stakes moments

• Letting go of pressure, comparison, and the myth of constant growth

• Raising over £1 million without pitching, by leading with purpose

• The difference between chasing success and building a business on your own terms

If you're an entrepreneur navigating burnout, reevaluating your goals, or seeking more self-awareness in business, this conversation will shift your mindset and leave you feeling inspired to redefine what success really means.

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