Most physicians rise through their careers believing that self-reliance is the key to success — until the moment it no longer works.

In this candid conversation, Dr. McNamara recounts:

• The rejection that forced her to confront her fear of asking for help.
• How mentorship transformed her belief about what makes a strong leader.
• The emotional cost of compartmentalization — and the freedom she found in integration.
• Why building genuine relationships, not perfection, is what inspires lasting leadership.
• The two tools that reshaped her leadership mindset: “above the line” thinking and “who, not how.”

This episode reveals the hidden truth: real leadership starts when you stop pretending you can do it all alone. Dr. Erin McNamara, a pediatric urologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares how early academic success created an identity rooted in self-sufficiency — and how her first major failure shattered that illusion.

Dr. Jeffrey Albert had all the traditional markers of success—multiple leadership roles, decades of experience, and a deep commitment to healthcare. But beneath the surface, he felt stuck, disillusioned, and quietly burned out. In this episode:

• Dr. Albert reflects on how leadership began to feel hollow, even as he rose in influence and responsibility.
• He describes the creeping realization that knowing more wasn’t solving the deeper sense of powerlessness.
• A pivotal moment came when he recognized how often he defaulted to “fixing” others, while avoiding his own internal work.
• Through a powerful coaching engagement, he uncovered how he had been playing out old patterns—chasing external success to avoid inner discomfort.
• He shares how slowing down, getting quiet, and tolerating uncertainty helped him begin leading from a place of presence, not performance.
• The episode dives into how true integration—not information—created a sustainable, fulfilling shift in how he shows up as a leader.

Today, Jeff is an executive leader committed to growing others in deeply authentic ways.

Most physicians assume that success in medicine means working harder—but what if that’s the very mindset keeping them stuck?

Dr. Nneka Unachukwu (Dr. Una) shares her incredible journey from a shy, introverted physician to a thriving entrepreneur and business leader. She opens up about the deep shame and imposter syndrome she faced when launching her business school, the fear of marketing as a new private practice owner, and the key mindset shifts that helped her break through.

In this episode, Dr. Una and Sandy Scott dive into:

• The moment Dr. Una realized her fear wasn’t a stop sign—it was a sign of growth.
• How she overcame the belief that doctors aren’t “business people.”
• Why building a dream business isn’t about talent—it’s about surrounding yourself with the right people.
• The underestimated power of gratitude, long walks, and faith in sustaining high performance.
• This conversation is a must-listen for any physician who’s ever felt stuck, uncertain, or hesitant to take their next big step. Dr. Una proves that success isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about taking messy, imperfect action anyway.

Dr. Una, pediatrician, serial entrepreneur, founder of the EntreMD Business School.

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