In the Arena

All growth starts with self-awareness.

In the Arena isn’t just about leadership – it’s about uncovering the patterns, scripts, and beliefs that quietly shape us. Most people lead by default, but real impact comes from doing the deeper work.

Grounded in decades of behavioral science, this podcast helps you recognize what holds you back and build the capacity to live and lead differently.

Two men on a podcast set with microphones and a central black panel reading THE WRONG PATH in pink letters against a blue gradient background.
Success can look right on the outside and still feel wrong on the inside. In this episode of In The Arena, Shaun sits down with Bo Burick for an honest conversation about what happens when the life…
What if the things you’re chasing are actually making you LESS happy, and you’ve designed it that way without realizing it? Mark Kasdorf bootstrapped a mobile software company into a $25M acquisition by Accenture. Then he…
Most people can only name 2-3 people in their entire life who have truly listened to them. Not partially. Not while checking their phone. Truly listened. In this episode, DoorTwo Principal Anna Baldwin unpacks why listening…
Most ambitious professionals don’t fail because they lack goals. They fail because they’re fixing the wrong problems. Our guest is Keith Butler, President and CRO of Observe, Inc., the cloud observability company recently acquired by Snowflake in a…
Why is it so hard to communicate with people who lead with emotion when you don’t? Why do some people shut down and need space, while others take action and bend the rules to get results?…
Why do some people need a plan before they move forward, others want to convince you their plan is the right one, and others just want to have fun and see what happens? Why do some…
What if the way you think, communicate, react under pressure, and connect with others isn’t random at all? And much of your experience could actually be decoded using a very specific behavioral model. And this model…
Leadership doesn’t usually fail in obvious ways. More often, it drifts. In this brief, solo episode, Jeff Miller, Partner at DoorTwo, shares a story from his executive coaching work that captures a familiar experience for many…
So many people are exhausted, overloaded, and trying to push through each day on empty. We’re living in a culture that rewards grinding, reacting, and always staying “on”, but no one ever taught us how to…
Most people feel pulled in different directions without realizing why. In this episode, Stephanie Au joins Shaun Dyke to talk about the shift that helps you cut through the noise and live on purpose. They explore…
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