Mentors for Military Podcast
374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 424 ratingsImagine a bunch of veterans sitting around a living room with their favorite adult beverage and someone brings up a topic that takes the conversation down a rabbit hole. That's our show. Grab a chair and your favorite beverage and join in on an awesome topic. Our hosts are military veterans and our guests are real people with a message to share. Real Talk. Real People. (aka Mentors4Mil)
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EP-125 | How to Combat Vices - From A Green Beret
February 22, 2018 03:50 - 58 minutes - 133 MBHave you found yourself resorting to alcohol because of combat or certain stresses that has caused you to be in a state of depression? Alcohol and depression are by-products of combat stress. Learn how to be a better you. In this episode Scott Garrett joins us. Scott is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Warrant Officer and he joins Robert, Scott Kinder, Kat Kaelin, and Scott Johnson for this episode. Ten minutes in, you'll learn how to build a better you. Robert is a retired U...
EP-124 | Triple Amputee's Story: From Adversity Comes Opportunity | Mark Ormrod
February 14, 2018 23:54 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBIn the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Ch...
EP-123 | From SEAL Team 6 & British Operations to Everence.Life DNA
February 07, 2018 03:54 - 54 minutes - 125 MBBoyd Renner is a USN retired CW04 with 28 years as a Navy SEAL and 23 of that was with NSWDG (aka DEVGRU). He was part of the second extraction team to search for Marcus Luttrell after the first attempt failed known as Operation Red Wings. In 2005, then Senior Chief Renner was the senior enlisted member of the team that recovered the bodies of his fellow SEALs killed during Operation Red Wings. They recovered SEALs and their TF-160 brothers as well. Bob Snee is a former Royal Marine who spen...
EP-122 | Apply Lessons Learned & Avoid Mistakes From Combat | Damian Jungermann
January 31, 2018 20:01 - 43 minutes - 101 MBWe've all had times where we could have learned from others mistakes and the fix is usually a simple one. Damian Jungermann, former Navy EOD tech, has a wealth of knowledge on this subject and joins Robert, Scott Kinder, Scott Johnson, and Kat Kaelin to talk about how to share the lessons learned from combat to help train and mentor others. Damian and the team share stories from several combat experiences. “I’ve rarely been in combat situations and seen what people would consider fail, e...
EP-121 | Remi Adeleke | Former SEAL | Actor | Author
January 25, 2018 03:27 - 47 minutes - 109 MBRemi Adeleke joined Robert, Brian, Scott Kinder, and Scott Johnson on this episode. He shared his journey from Nigeria to the Bronx, to the elite SEAL teams, and to the movie screen. His determination, never quit attitude, and his faith has helped him be successful. Remi’s passion is to share his story to others. “Work hard. I mean, Anything is possible if you put your mind to it. If you grind. If you don’t quit. Life is hard. Life is very hard, you guys can all attest to that. But, you just ...
EP-120 | Reintegration & Creating Your New Path | Scott Johnson
January 18, 2018 03:39 - 56 minutes - 130 MBScott Johnson served 8 years as an engineer in the British Army with most of that time in EOD. He served in many deployments, including time in Afghanistan during the early GWOT days following the tragedy of 9/11. He joins Robert and Brian Cole (Breachpen & KCSL) to discuss the difficulties of returning home following combat and the transition out of the military - especially in the UK. After separation, he founded Veteran Owned UK, an organization with a focus of helping veteran entrepreneur...
EP-119 | Gain A Competitive Edge When You're Not The Main Effort | Nick Smith | CEO, Geo Owl
January 11, 2018 02:17 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBIntelligence on the battlefield provides leaders the information they need to make informed decisions. Geo Owl serves alongside special operators in combat and shares analytical data from drone video feeds to catch the bad guys and achieve the objective. Nick Smith is the CEO of Geo Owl and he sat down with Robert to talk about the work they do, how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape, how the enemy uses technology and cyber attacks to try to gain the competitive edge, and Nick'...
EP-118 | Find Your Purpose By Serving Others | John Krotec | CEO, GreenzoneHero |
January 04, 2018 19:31 - 55 minutes - 127 MBJohn Krotec is a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of Greenzone Hero, a company that works to connect active duty military and their families to corporate organizations who service their needs. John joins Robert, Kat, and Scott Kinder on this episode. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentors...
EP-117 | Nate Weber | 10th Special Forces Group | Team USA Olympic Bobsled
December 21, 2017 03:12 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MBIn this episode Scott Kinder and Robert are joined by Paul Martinez (former US Army 3rd BN, 75th Ranger Regiment sniper) and we welcome Nate Weber to the show. Nate is an active duty 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldier that is currently competing on the Team USA Olympic Bobsled Team. We talk about having the "Never Quit" attitude and he shares how taking a dump while he was attending the Special Forces "Q" Course changed his life! He also shares awesome stories of training for the Ol...
EP-116 | The Reasons You Haven't Been Promoted
December 14, 2017 02:47 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBStop talking; start doing. Scott Kinder joins Robert for this episode and the two talk about the reasons why some people will never be promoted. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.
EP-115 | Competitive Excellence | SOF | Life
November 30, 2017 03:10 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBYou should strive to raise your ceiling everyday by competing at the highest levels. Scott Kinder joins Robert, Mike, and Brian. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.
EP-114 | Continuous Improvement & A Balanced Life
November 21, 2017 01:40 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBThe team discusses the importance of continuous improvement and living a balanced life. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.
EP-113 | Regret | Broken Warrior Stigma | No Joy
November 09, 2017 02:38 - 48 minutes - 111 MBRegret is not something openly discussed in the veteran or military community, yet many do feel a since of regret about something. David Rose, author of "No Joy", joins Robert, Drew (Baer Solutions), Scott (IPM), and Kristian (Seastate21)to talk about this topic and the broken warrior stigma that is displayed in Hollywood and the media. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www...
EP-112 | Respect
November 02, 2017 01:31 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBRespect is earned over time. It's the cornerstone of great leadership. Show others respect, you'll earn respect. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.
EP-111 | Stress
October 25, 2017 02:34 - 46 minutes - 106 MBGeorge Briones III of SOFlete joins the team again and we discuss stress in the military, in combat, at home, and how to manage it. A special Veterans Day offer! Until 11 Nov 2017 you can use code Mentors4mil30 to receive 30% off Skeleton Optics Decoy Multi-cam and Decoy Patriot sunglasses. The code Mentors4mil will provide you a 10% discount on all pairs. Visit www.skeletonoptics.com and use your code today! Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.sound...
EP-110 | Mindset, Prioritization Management
October 12, 2017 00:47 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBGet your priorities straight. Drew (Baer Solutions), George (SOFlete), and Brian (KCSL) join Robert on this episode to discuss how prioritization management can help you in stressful combat situations or everyday life in the civilian world. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.c...
EP-109 | No Boundaries
October 05, 2017 02:10 - 38 minutes - 89 MBWhat happens when you invite a Marine Recon, an Air Force PJ, and an Army Green Beret to a podcast? George from SOFlete, Brian from KCSL, and Drew from BAER Solutions join Robert on this episode to discuss the No Boundaries attitude - to life within the military and outside. A special Veterans Day offer! From 1 Oct 2017 - 11 Nov 2017 you can use code Mentors4mil30 to receive 30% off Skeleton Optics Decoy Multi-cam and Decoy Patriot sunglasses. The code Mentors4mil will provide you a 10% dis...
EP-108 | Unconventional Policing - SOF Lessons Learned | Baer Solutions
September 27, 2017 02:51 - 49 minutes - 113 MBDrew served in the U.S. Army Special Forces as an 18B and joined Jason and Robert to talk about unconventional policing and the SOF lessons learned from combat. Baer Solutions provides training to law enforcement by using lessons learned on the battlefield. You can follow Baer Solutions at www.baersolutionsllc.com or at www.instagram.com/baersolutions Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4m...
EP-107 | Focus | SOFlete | KCSL
September 19, 2017 01:52 - 52 minutes - 119 MBGeorge Briones III is the Head of Human Performance with SOFlete HQ and is a former Recon Marine. He joins Brian from Keep Calm & Save Lives (The Movement), Robert, and Jason Dickinson to discuss the importance of having the right focus in everything you do. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.me...
EP-106 | Humility: Post Combat, In Life, As A Leader | Damian | US Navy EOD
September 09, 2017 14:33 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBIn this episode Brian and Sean from Keep Calm & Save Lives (The Movement) join Robert as hosts and the three welcome Damian back to the show. Damian is a medically retiring US Navy EOD who served multiple tours in combat and lost a good friend during one of the tours. Damian received a Bronze Star and when he returned from combat his grandfather taught him a valuable lesson. Follow KCSL, The Movement, on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/k.c.s.l Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://appl...
EP-105 | Beyond Average
August 24, 2017 01:28 - 43 minutes - 100 MBBrian of Keep Calm & Save Lives (KCSL) joins Robert as a host and the two discuss what it takes to go beyond whats expected and how leaders should recognize these individuals. Do you think you are badass? Then don't stand out from the crowd too much, but yet strike a balance. Give of yourself. Follow KCSL, The Movement, on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/k.c.s.l Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.co...
EP-104 | Taking the First Step | Jon M.
August 16, 2017 01:40 - 45 minutes - 105 MBWhether you are thinking about being a badass and entering into special operations forces, you are transitioning from the military, or you are exploring a new career path as a civilian, you need to listen to this episode. Having a Never Quit attitude will be critical no matter what choice you make in life. Jon M. is a USAF Reserve C17 (Globemaster) pilot and he joins us on this episode. You can follow Jon on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/theglobemaster Follow Mentors for Military: iT...
EP-103 | Combat Situational Awareness | Leadership & Team Training
August 09, 2017 01:00 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBMike, Kat, and Robert discuss combat situational awareness and how that also applies to the private sector. They also discuss the best learning methods to help leaders train their teams. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to r...
EP-102 | Keep Calm & Save Lives | The Movement | Active Duty USAF Pararescuemen (PJ) Brian and Sean
August 01, 2017 00:10 - 56 minutes - 129 MBBrian and Sean from Keep Calm and Save Lives or KCSL are active duty USAF Pararescue (PJs) and they answer the question: "How good looking is too good looking for special operations?" - We find out today with Brian and Sean! Seriously though, we discuss what it takes to be a PJ, how and why they became pararescue, and the medical advances from situations experienced on the battlefield and in civilian trauma centers. A great episode with two badass and humble guys who really have a passion fo...
EP-101 | Nick Benas | USMC | How Leaders Can Recognize & Handle Mental Health Crisis
July 27, 2017 03:15 - 47 minutes - 36.1 MBNick Benas, QMHA is a Qualified Mental Health Associate and a former United States Marine Sergeant as well as Iraqi Combat Veteran. Nick is the former Director of Business Operations for Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare, a private non-profit mental health agency, located on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. He is also a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Behavioral Health, teaching adults, and youth modules. He travels around the United States training ...
EP-100 | From Soldier to Entrepreneur: How to Build Businesses Using Military Experience
July 19, 2017 01:58 - 50 minutes - 33.9 MBPhil Hayes-St. Clair is a former soldier in the Australian Army and current entrepreneur. He has experience building and selling companies and has also previously held leadership roles with ASX top 20 companies including AMP, and Suncorp-Metway. In this episode Phil joins Robert and the two discuss how the education and experience from the military enable service members for a career path as an entrepreneur. Great information shared on how to be successful in business ventures and some key st...
EP-99 | 82nd ABN DIV | Airborne Leadership
July 12, 2017 22:00 - 45 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, LTC Joe Buccino, Public Affairs Officer for the 82nd Airborne Division, America's Guard of Honor, and host of the All American Legacy Podcast for the 82nd ABN DIV, joined Mike Pritts and Robert Gowin to discuss the differences between leadership in airborne units versus the conventional Army. Follow the All American Legacy Podcast at iTunes at http://bit.ly/2tfECJE The Mentors for Military Podcast is sponsored by Skeleton Optics. Skeleton Optics is a veteran owned company th...
EP-98 | Beating the Law of Averages - Going from Good to Great
June 28, 2017 02:03 - 50 minutes - 31.7 MBIn his book The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff, Andy Andrews wrote how he believes the reason most people can't achieve extraordinary results is because "everybody wants to make a difference, but nobody is willing to be different." In this episode Jason Dickinson joins Robert and the two discuss how you can achieve extraordinary results (or success) by evaluating how successful people do it. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: ...
EP-97 | Battlefield Stories on How To Make the Best Decisions
June 18, 2017 16:11 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode KC Finnegan (US Army Special Forces) and Jason Dickinson (US Army Special Forces) join Robert and they discuss the importance of having sufficient data to make informed decisions. Jason and KC share battlefield stories to relay the importance of receiving good information and how to use that as a leader, while Robert talks about how the same is true in the private sector. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil I...
EP-96 | KC Finnegan | US Army Special Forces | Emotional Intelligence Leadership
June 11, 2017 17:42 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBKC Finnegan is a US Army Special Forces officer. He is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and was initially a mechanized infantry officer before attending Special Forces selection. In this episode, we talk about how without emotional intelligence, a person can have the best training in the world, an incisive, analytical mind, and an endless supply of smart ideas, but won't make a great leader. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.sound...
EP-95 | New Leader In A Seasoned Unit | Guest Host Jason Dickinson
June 04, 2017 19:46 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJason Dickinson and Robert talk about arriving into a seasoned unit as a new leader. The things to think about so that you build team cohesion and effective teams. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com
EP-94 | Resilience & Ranger School | Facing Failure
May 21, 2017 20:24 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB"It seems like everyone is stating the importance of being resilient, especially in the business world. The trouble is, not many people talk about how to build resiliency." Jason Dickinson recently separated from the US Army as a Major in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In this episode we talk with Jason about his many failed attempts (beginning with recycling 2nd grade!) throughout his life and career and how that has helped him be a better person and a better leader. We hope to wel...
EP-93 | Being A Young Leader | Learning Through Mistakes
May 17, 2017 15:02 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAt some point in your career you may become a leader. You may already be a young leader and are currently struggling through it. It's not easy being a leader and, trust us, you'll make plenty of mistakes along the way! But, that's all part of being a leader. You have to be willing to humble yourself and remain teachable, because leadership is a process and you should never stop learning how to be a better leader. In this episode we talk about being a young leader and some of the things you sh...
EP-92 | John Fenzel | US Army Special Forces | Author | Leadership in the military
May 08, 2017 18:06 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBJohn Fenzel is a retired senior Army Special Forces officer who has served on battlefields throughout world. He has served on the personal staff of the Secretary of Defense, as a Special Assistant to the Vice President, as a strategic planner for the Chief of Staff of the Army, and as a White House Fellow during the Clinton and Bush administrations. He commanded a Special Forces Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and an Army brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In the wake of the 9-11 attack...
EP-91 | Nick Hamm | USMC First Sergeant | Warrior Built Foundation | Helping Combat Veterans
May 01, 2017 16:21 - 45 minutes - 31 MBCombat veterans now have a place to go to reconnect with like minds and to assist them with the transition back to the private sector. Nick Hamm created the Warrior Built Foundation to honor the service and sacrifice of combat veterans and wounded service members who served our country by providing vocational and recreational opportunities. Vocational and recreational opportunities break through walls and foster an environment of healing, where great memories are born and new support systems ...
EP-90 | Margaret Smith | Army Officer | Running For Her Life
April 24, 2017 16:17 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBImagine finding that you are genetically predisposed for the genetic mutation BRCA2. According to the National Cancer Institute, BRCA2 (Breast Cancer 2, Early Onset) is "a gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to suppress cell growth. These proteins help repair damaged DNA and, therefore, play a role in ensuring the stability of the cell's genetic material. When either of these genes is mutated, or altered, such that its protein product either is not made or does not function correctly, D...
EP-89 | World Events | History | Current Affairs | Sammy Durrani
April 17, 2017 15:29 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, Sammy Durrani joins Robert and Mike to discuss her military background, her heritage, and the history that has shaped much of what we've seen in current events. Sammy is a former enlisted soldier and now an officer in the U.S. Army and she hails from 3 generations of British Army soldiers. She has a B.A. and an M.S. from Boston University. She spends much of her time as a philanthropist aiding causes supporting women and children. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://...
EP-87 | Why Wouldn't You Want To Hire A Veteran?
April 02, 2017 18:33 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBToo often we see companies who are not able to see the value that separating military bring to their organization. Bram and Robert discuss the values, ethos, skills, leadership, and other tangible benefits that veterans bring to any organization after their service. As veterans, you should consider the benefits you offer and learn how to package that into a resume as well as learn how to communicate it during an interview. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundClo...
EP-86 | Brad Genereux | US Navy SEABEE | Camino De Santiago | PTSD
March 26, 2017 22:30 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBBrad Genereux spent 22 years serving in the USN as a SEABEE. As a career military man, Brad Genereux deployed eleven times around the globe. Deployment demons pursued him until Brad confronted the inner darkness stalking his days and nights while walking the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage in northern Spain. During his own pilgrimage on the “Camino de Santiago” in Spain, he found self-discovery, healing, and redemption as he trekked the 500 miles to the end of the earth. Recently he...
EP-85 | Tom Moore | Australian Army | With You With Me
March 19, 2017 17:44 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThis episode is socked full of great tips for anyone making a career change as well as active duty military considering transition within the next few years. Tom Moore is the cofounder and Managing Director of WithYouWithMe based out of Australia. WithYouWithMe is a veteran owned tech start up that solves the problem of effectively transitioning personnel from the ADF to the Australian private sector. This organization will soon be available to U.S. Military transitioning from service. Like A...
EP-84 | Fiona Heloise | U.S. Army Officer to Warrant Officer | Changing Careers
March 13, 2017 17:13 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBFiona Heloise was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Military Police branch who recently decided that she needed to make a career change in order to match her passion and to ensure she developed enough experience in her career for a future military transition. She chose to go into the criminal investigation division (CID) and it meant that she would have to leave her commission and become a warrant officer. We talk about her career, but primarily about how life throws curves balls at us ...
EP-83 | Unlocking the Elite / Unbreakable Mindset | Guest: George Briones III | USMC Recon
March 05, 2017 20:27 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBGeorge Briones III is the founder of GB3 Athletics and Team Head Coach at SOFlete. He served 8 years in the USMC with part of that in Recon and as a BRC instructor. In this episode, he is joined by Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Don Fox. Don was a US Army Ranger Instructor at 4th RTB and Mike Pritts was a command sergeant major (CSM/E-9) at SWCC. This group discusses what it takes to have an elite / unbreakable mindset. Whether a person is wanting to achieve higher personal or professional go...
EP-82 | Eric DeVries | Retired U.S. Air Force | Performance Psychology | Military Transition
February 27, 2017 16:35 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBEric DeVries retired from the U.S. Air Force Dec 2012. He earned a master degree in sport and performance psychology. Since his military separation, he's been working in several civilian roles but also in partnership with a large veteran's charity, training veterans in mental resilience. He recently established a Performance Coaching service, where it's not "therapy" and re-living trauma, but just focusing on strengthening mental ability on what will happen now and in the future. We recently ...
EP-81 | Mike Maloney | USN "Top Gun" Pilot | KOTA Longbards | Entrepreneur
February 17, 2017 17:21 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBKOTA Longboards founder, Mike Maloney, and Mentors for Military founder, Robert Gowin, have similar experiences of serving their country and also of climbing the corporate ladder to become executives. In this episode, Mike and Robert talk about the current economic situation and possible trend, becoming an entrepreneur, and the approach to building a successful company. Mike Maloney served in the U.S. Navy as a F-14 Tomcat and Top Gun fighter pilot. Following tours in Iraq and Somalia, in 201...
EP-80 | Nick Yates | U.S. Army Aviator | Stoicism | Obstacles
February 10, 2017 17:01 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBNick is a UH-60M U.S. Army aviator who joined the Army for the purpose of following his passion; to serve his country, live in the sky, and aid others. He shares his outlook on practices of stoicism in the workplace, approaching problems in new ways, and the journey of following ones passion. He joined Robert Gowin and Kat Kaelin on this episode. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Tw...
EP-79 | Taylor Drescher | USMC Officer | Crossfit Athlete | Leader | Mentor | Valkyrie Performance
February 03, 2017 19:58 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBTaylor Drescher is a 1LT in the U.S. Marines and is currently serving as the battalions Logistics Officer, Uniformed Victim Advocate Officer, Safety Officer, and Logistics Company Executive Officer for the 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion. While attending college at Univ. of Louisville, she was a competitive crossfit athlete and a UL cheerleader. Upon graduation from UL she attended the Marines TBS. She also volunteered to serve as one of the first 19 female Marine Officers to participate ...
EP-78 | Adapting to Change Around Us
January 29, 2017 18:30 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBChange is all around us and will continue to occur. How we adapt to the change is so important. We discuss steps to help you adapt to the changing environment - both on a macro level and micro level. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com
EP-77 Scott Kinder | 18X Special Forces | Entreprenuer | Success Takes Hard Work
January 15, 2017 17:30 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBScott Kinder served in differing roles on an Operational Detachment – Alpha (A-team) in the US Army Special Forces before transitioning to civil service and helping stand up the newly operationalized Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). This service spanned more than a decade at differing command levels of Special Operations Forces. He entered the U.S. Army in the 18X (Special Forces Candidate) program. Following his active service, he became an entrepreneur and an author. We talk abo...
EP-76 Willaim Oatis | U.S. Army Special Forces | Open Fire Cooking | The Asador
January 03, 2017 17:03 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWilliam Oatis is a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (Green Beret) that in the Spring of 2012 began the VETERAN FIRE COOKING PROJECT, a one person mission to travel the world figuring out the best way to reintroduce Mankind to the dying Craft of cooking with fire. In all, he has traveled to six continents and roughly 70 countries researching how we’ve cooked for more than 200,000 years. The intent behind his 5-year journey was to provide us with the most comprehensive series of live-fire book...
EP-75 Manager versus Leader | Is There A Difference?
December 29, 2016 18:11 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBRobert discusses some of the differences between a manager role and a leader role in both the military and in the private sector. From an enlisted member of the U.S. Army to an executive within a $60 Billion company, Robert shares his experience of the differences between these two roles. There are many overlapping characteristics and traits, but a leader begins to see things beyond that of the manager role. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundc...