This podcast with Dr. McKinley and guest Dr. Stephen Sideroff involves a rich conversation on resilience that bridges body, mind, and soul. Drawing on physiological science, they explore how stress imprints on the body, shapes thinking, and influences well-being—while offering practical insight into restoring balance, building capacity, and strengthening resilience from the inside out through intentional awareness and daily practice.

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Read the first chapter of Stephen's book "The 9 Pillars of Resilience The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality"

The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.

Watch the episode on YouTube: Still Becoming Part 3

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What does it take to lead in one of the most intense environments in the world? In this dynamic conversation, I sit down with Emmanuel Laroche to explore leadership through the lens of the professional kitchen.

We talk about why food culture has exploded, the personality patterns of world-class chefs, and what separates ego-driven kitchens from those led with clarity and purpose. Emmanuel shares what he has learned from interviewing chefs around the globe and how great chefs lead under pressure, build trust in chaos, and demand excellence without losing their humanity.

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Check out Emmanuel's podcast: Flavors Unknown

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The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.

Watch the episode on Youtube- | www.youtube.com/@StillBecoming-e3z

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Every leader carries expectations they rarely question. In this episode, Dr. McKinley exposes seven common expectations that quietly undermine leadership when left unchallenged. Drawing from psychology and timeless wisdom, he explores how unrealistic demands erode trust and resilience and how releasing them restores clarity and influence. Healthy leadership starts with telling the truth about how people actually behave. Listen in to hear if any of these expectations may be limiting your leadership.

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Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.

Watch the episode on Youtube- | www.youtube.com/@StillBecoming-e3z

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In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Mike Harris for a candid conversation about what it really takes to start, build, and sell companies. We explore not only practical wisdom on investing in businesses, but also the often overlooked work of developing people along the way. Mike brings a simple yet rich perspective shaped by real experience, offering insight that applies to both business growth and human growth.

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Every year, our family practices a simple but meaningful tradition. Each of us chooses a single word to guide the year ahead. Not as a resolution, but as a lens. A word to pay attention to, to live with, and to let shape us over time.

Today, I am joined by my wife, Jana, our son Seth, and daughter Megan. Together, we look back on the past twelve months and reflect on how these words played out in real life. Not theory. Not polish. Just honest stories of growth, tension, and becoming.

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