Scott Smith, Principal Advisor

The Stoic Inner Strategy – A Leadership & Strategy Podcast

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The Stoic Inner Strategy – Leadership, Stoicism, and Decision-Making Under Pressure The Stoic Inner Strategy is a daily leadership podcast for founders, CEOs, executives, and operators navigating high-stakes decisions. Hosted by Scott Smith, Principal Advisor and founder of Akhada Consulting, this show blends Stoic philosophy with modern business strategy, executive decision-making, and leadership clarity. Each short episode explores topics like judgment under pressure, strategic thinking, emotional discipline, execution focus, authority, resilience, and founder psychology. Drawing from Stoic...

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Scott Smith, Principal Advisor

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Memento Mori – Remember You Will Die – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders 04.04.2025 1:59

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts. 🎧 Episode Summary Today’s episode is rooted in a timeless reminder: “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” This podcast is your daily space for reflection, clarity, and powerful insight—designed for leaders who want more than growth. They want alignment. Sti...

Prepare for the Worst. Lead from the Best – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders 03.04.2025 1:59

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts. Today’s episode is rooted in a timeless reminder: “He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.” This podcast is your daily space for reflection, clarity, and powerful insight—designed for leaders who want more than growth. They want alignment. Stillness. Strength. And s...

You Control the Inner, Not the Outer – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders 02.04.2025 1:41

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts. Today’s episode is rooted in a timeless reminder: “Some things are up to us, and some things are not.” This podcast is your daily space for reflection, clarity, and powerful insight—designed for leaders who want more than growth. They want alignment. Stillness. Strength. And strategy that starts wit...

The Obstacle Is the Way – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders 01.04.2025 1:44

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts. Episode Summary Today’s episode is rooted in a timeless reminder: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” This podcast is your daily space for reflection, clarity, and powerful insight—designed for leaders who want more than growth. They want alignment. Stilln...

You Could Leave Life Right Now – A Stoic Reflection for Today’s Leader 31.03.2025 2:17

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts. In today’s episode, we explore a timeless reminder from Marcus Aurelius: "You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think." This isn’t about fear—it’s about focus . When we embrace the impermanence of life, we stop wasting energy on things that don’t matter… and...

The Inner Strategy: The Strategy Begins Within 30.03.2025 3:42

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts. In this launch episode, Scott shares the "why" behind The Inner Strategy . This daily shortform podcast is for leaders, builders, and entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with clarity, stillness, and strength. Who want more than just growth—they want aligned growth. Rooted in Stoic wisdom and sh...