Money Ball and Mindfulness with Kirk McCarley

In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris Angell sits down with executive coach and leadership sage Kirk McCarley to explore what happens when driven professionals trade burnout for inner alignment. Kirk shares the pivotal moment that moved him from the treadmill of performance to a deeper calling rooted in rest, reflection, and listening. Together, they unpack the myth of productivity and offer a countercultural framework for leaders who crave purpose over pressure. If you’ve ever felt the tension between ambition and soul, this conversation will leave you nourished and reoriented toward your truest work.

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1. [00:00] Welcome + Intro to Kirk’s story

2. [02:48] Early career and the performance-driven trap

3. [08:30] When success feels like failure: Kirk’s turning point

4. [13:15] Listening beyond the noise of ambition

5. [19:40] Rest, sabbatical, and the importance of stillness

6. [26:05] How Kirk reframed his identity outside of work

7. [31:12] Coaching from a place of presence, not pressure

8. [36:50] Final thoughts: Wholeness as a leadership principle