Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

Hosted by Doug McKinley, Psy.D.

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Leadership is about who you are as well as what you do. If you are interested in learning more about yourself and how to lead, follow, and connect with those you work with, tune into this podcast hosted by Psychologist and Master Certified Coach, Doug McKinley. He addresses topics such as self-awareness, emotional agility, workplace cultures, diversity and inclusion.

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June 8, 202641 min

You Can Build It

What keeps gifted professionals from building the business their impact deserves? In this episode, Dr. McKinley interviews Adam Roach, a world-class business growth expert. They discuss the hidden fears that sabotage growth: self-doubt, sales resistance, insecurity, and the exhausting need to prove yourself. Discover how identity, mindset, and courage intersect so skilled professionals can finally scale their influence, income, and meaningful contribution.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide Learn more about Adam's work: https://ilovecoachingco.com/

May 26, 202629 min

BONUS EPISODE- Still Becoming Part 5

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 full episode on Youtube: Still Becoming Part 5To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

May 11, 202640 min

Courageous Leadership

What does leadership look like when it stops being about control, performance, and proving? In this powerful conversation with frequent guest, Hendre Coetzee, Dr. McKinley discusses the hidden role fear plays in modern leadership and why courage is the pathway to authenticity. Together they address over-control, high-performing anxiety, identity gaps, and the cost of unnamed fear in teams and relationships. This episode is an invitation to lead with greater honesty, presence, and alignment so that who you are and how you lead finally become the same thing. Inspired by themes from Dr. McKinley's Lead From Identity work.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

April 27, 202633 min

BONUS EPISODE- Still Becoming Part 4

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 full episode on Youtube: Still Becoming Part 4To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

April 13, 202641 min

Your Body on Stress

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.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide Read the first chapter of Stephen's book "The 9 Pillars of Resilience The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality"

March 30, 202631 min

BONUS EPISODE- Still Becoming Part 3

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 3To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

March 9, 202637 min

Leadership Lessons from the Kitchen

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.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide Check out Emmanuel's podcast: Flavors UnknownOrder Emmanuel's book: Taste of Madagascar

February 23, 202636 min

BONUS EPISODE- Still Becoming Part 2

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-e3zTo Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

February 9, 202626 min

The 7 Expectations that Leaders Need to Let Go

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.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide

February 2, 202633 min

BONUS EPISODE- Still Becoming

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-e3zTo Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide