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 could explain why certain conversations energize you while others shut you down, why stress brings out patterns you don’t recognize, and why people who care about each other still miss each other completely.

In this episode, we introduce the Process Communication Model, a powerful framework originally developed in a therapeutic setting to improve human connection and outcomes.

It has been used quietly for decades, helping millions of people better understand themselves and others, yet many people have never heard of it.

This model reveals the patterns that run us, the lenses we use to interpret the world, and the predictable ways we respond when things go well and when they don’t.

Many describe it as a secret owner’s manual for being human.

In this episode, you’ll hear why self-awareness is the starting point for real change, how this model improves communication and influence, and why understanding yourself is the fastest way to improve relationships at work and at home.

This episode sets the foundation. In the next two episodes, we’ll go deeper into the six personality types within the model and how they show up in everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt confused by people, including yourself, this is where it starts.

All growth starts with self awareness.

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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 senior leaders, being busy, capable, and not fully present.

The CEO in the story wasn’t burned out or disengaged. Results were strong. Meetings were full. Decisions kept moving. And yet, something felt off. Jeff uses this moment to explore how leadership can slip onto autopilot through habit and efficiency, especially as responsibility and pace increase.

Grounded in behavioral science and decades of real-world work with executives, the episode introduces the idea of high altitude blindness and why autopilot often feels productive while quietly reducing awareness, feedback, and clarity.

You’ll hear a handful of simple, intentional interruptions leaders can use to regain presence without changing everything about how they work. Small pauses. Better questions. Moments of attention that change how leaders show up and how teams respond.

This is a shorter episode than our typical 30–40 minute conversations, a focused check-in and reminder. We’ll be back soon with our usual long-form discussions.

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 take care of the one thing that makes everything else work: our capacity.

In this episode, Shaun Dyke and Jeff Miller break down why exhaustion is showing up for so many of us, why skills and effort stop mattering when you’re burned out, and how a few simple daily habits can help you feel more grounded and in control of your day.

You’ll take a closer look at your self-care habits, see how early ideas about productivity show up in your day, and learn why ignoring yourself never works for long.

More importantly, you’ll learn what actually helps; practical, repeatable habits that support your energy, attention, and overall well-being.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or stuck in old patterns, this conversation will help you reset your mornings, your energy, and the way you move through your day.

All growth starts with self awareness.

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