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Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Captain Gervy Alota, a decorated Surface Warfare Officer, Naval Academy graduate, and proud son of a Navy Chief. He shares his journey from playing Navy football to commanding multiple amphibious warships and pioneering the Navy's first LCS Mine Countermeasures Mission Package Detachment. With over two decades of service, Captain Alota reflects on the leadership lessons he's learned, the role of mentorship and family in his career, and how he stays mission-driven. Now serving as Director of Community Outreach at Navy Recruiting Command, he's focused on shaping the future force and inspiring the next generation of Navy leaders. Key Topics: • Growing up in San Diego as the son of a Navy Chief • Leadership lessons from the Naval Academy and Navy football • Life and command at sea: USS Comstock, USS Harpers Ferry, USS John P. Murtha • Standing up the first LCS MCM Mission Package Detachment • Influencing the future force from Cheyenne Mountain to Navy Recruiting Command • Building resilient teams and winning multiple command excellence awards • Balancing legacy, service, and mentorshipAwards and Recognition:Captain Alota's teams have earned the Battle “E” for excellence, Golden Anchor Retention Excellence, and the CNO Safety Award. His personal decorations include: • Defense Superior Service Medal • Legion of Merit • Meritorious Service Medals (multiple) • Navy and Army Commendation & Achievement MedalsConnect & Learn More:Stay tuned for more stories of leadership, service, and the people shaping the future of the Navy.Connect with Gervy - https://www.instagram.com/captaingerv...His previous S.O.S. episode - https://www.youtube.com/live/p9wBbr4w...Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're going to share with you how to simplify the complex and help you get unstuck, moving beyond the grind. Retired Navy Seal Thom Shea served with the US Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling books, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” Thom has trained thousands of executives around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses. Thom developed his leadership and human performance process during his military career where he trained and led Seal Teams in three wars. Thom earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and Two Combat Action Medals. He was later hand-picked to serve as officer in charge of the famed Seal Sniper course.Connect with Thom Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomshea?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://www.instagram.com/frogmanout/profilecard/?igsh=MWJsZXVtM2czbmZkcg==https://www.thomshea.com/===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Roger Wilkes Harris, 78, of Glen Allen, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Ray and Corrie W. Harris; two sisters, Ann Holland and Virginia Browder; and his son, James Scott Harris. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann Newman Harris; his daughter, Catherine Allen (Toby); and grandchildren, Claire Allen and Hayley Allen. Roger was a graduate of The Mount Berry School for Boys and Virginia Commonwealth University.  He served as an officer in the United States Army and in Vietnam where he earned two Army Commendation medals and...Article LinkSupport the show

Homer H. Hickam, Jr. was raised in Coalwood, West Virginia. He graduated from Big Creek High School in 1960 and from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1964 with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Hickam served as a First Lieutenant in the Fourth Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1967-1968 where he won the Army Commendation and Bronze Star medals. He served six years on active duty, leaving the service with the rank of Captain. Hickam has been a writer since 1969 after his return from Vietnam. At first, he mostly wrote about his scuba diving adventures for a variety of different magazines. Then, after diving on many of the wrecks involved, he branched off into writing about the battle against the U-boats along the American east coast during World War II. This resulted in his first book, Torpedo Junction (1989), a military history best-seller published in 1989 by the Naval Institute Press. In 1998, Delacorte Press published Hickam's second book, Rocket Boys: A Memoir, the story of his life in the little town of Coalwood, West Virginia. It became an instant classic. Rocket Boys has since been translated into eight languages and also released as an abridged audio book and electronic book. Among it's many honors, it was selected by the New York Times as one of its “Great Books of 1998” and was an alternate “Book-of-the-Month” selection for both the Literary Guild and Doubleday book clubs. Rocket Boys was also nominated by the National Book Critics Circle as Best Biography of 1998. In February, 1999, Universal Studios released its critically-acclaimed film October Sky, based on Rocket Boys (The title October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys). Delacorte subsequently released a mass market paperback of Rocket Boys, re-titled October Sky. October Sky reached the New York Times # 1 position on their best-seller list. While working on his writing career, Mr. Hickam was employed as an engineer for the U.S. Army Missile Command from 1971 to 1981 assigned to Huntsville, Alabama, and Germany. He began employment with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Marshall Space Flight Center in 1981 as an aerospace engineer. During his NASA career, Mr. Hickam worked in spacecraft design and crew training. His specialties at NASA included training astronauts on science payloads, and extravehicular activities (EVA). He also trained astronaut crews for many Spacelab and Space Shuttle missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope deployment mission, the first two Hubble repair missions, Spacelab-J (the first Japanese astronauts), and the Solar Max repair mission. Prior to his retirement in 1998, Mr. Hickam was the Payload Training Manager for the International Space Station Program.

Welcome to the new episode of Nurse to Nurse podcast!    We have a special guest to join us today, Kevin Stansbury, which I have to pull major strings to get him here. And we are going to have a conversation about what's happening in the healthcare setting right now and how we can navigate this situation to grow and be better nurses and create greater impact in the world.    Kevin Stansbury, MBA, BS, RN, CEN, VA-BC, is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years' experience in the medical field including critical care, emergency medicine, and infusion therapy He is currently .living and working in the Central Valley of California. He spent 13 years in the US Army as a combat medic and nurse. He also served time in Iraq and have been awarded the Army Achievement Medical, Expert Field Medic Badge, and the Army Commendation medal.   He is a Certified Emergency Room Nurse. He authored courses for Pedagogy-inc.com in Infusion Therapy and EKG's. And he is deeply involved in Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access; as well as he served as the President for the Mid-Valley ENA for the past two years.    Kevin also volunteers his expertise for several ENA committees.   His specialties are Emergency Medicine, Trauma Critical Care, Infusion Therapy, and PACU. He received his Expert Field Medical Badge while serving two tours in Korea.   Some of the topics we discuss:  The current state of healthcare What does it look like for entrepreneurship?  What does it look like for you as a nurse?  What are the things that you should be navigating right now to help you sustain within this time?   So are you all ready? Let's go!    ______________________________ Connect with Kevin:  Website: https://morethancpr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stansbury-40b66427/ ______________________________ If you're feeling inspired and ready to build your personal brand and create a premium coaching practice in 90 days, visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!   Connect with me: IG: @nursecoachstarshemaRN FB: Starshema RN Website: iamstarshema.com  

Thom retired after 23 years as a Navy SEAL where he served with distinguished valor earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and 2 Combat Action Medals. He was also hand selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course. After his career, Thom wrote the bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” I met Thom after reading "Unbreakable" and deciding to take Thom's 24hr Challenge and going to walk with him for 24 straight hours. I wasn't honoring my word. I was a quitter. I never followed through. During the 24hr hour challenge, my life changed. You'll get to hear the conversation tomorrow along with so much wisdom from Thom. I hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-darling9/support

Part 2. Thom retired after 23 years as a Navy SEAL where he served with distinguished valor earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and 2 Combat Action Medals. He was also hand selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course. After his career, Thom wrote the bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” I met Thom after reading "Unbreakable" and deciding to take Thom's 24hr Challenge and going to walk with him for 24 straight hours. I wasn't honoring my word. I was a quitter. I never followed through. During the 24hr hour challenge, my life changed. I hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-darling9/support

Thom Shea is a retired Navy SEAL. He served the US Navy for 23 years with a distinguished valor. He wrote the bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” Thom is the founder of Unbreakable Leadership. He developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There, he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course. Thom, alongside his wife Stacy, has volunteered countless hours to charity to support our warriors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center.

Join Patti Katter with Thom Shea as they talk about leadership and performance. Thom is a retired Navy SEAL who served for 23 years, a best-selling author, and founder of Unbreakable Leadership. He shares his story of becoming part of the Navy and using what he learned to teach others leadership skills needed for success. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: Surrounded by military influence in the family A book about Thom's deployment The high point in his military career Motivation for those trying to join the Navy Struggle in writing his book And so much more! ~ About Thom Shea: Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses. Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career, where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor, and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course. ”The foundation of success from - honoring your word and never giving up. The two principles build sustainable success. Honor your word and never give up are simple but not easy to learn. When you do apply them your life will change!” Thom Shea, 2014, Fanuc INC presentation. He trains leaders to lead at home, at work, and in their personal lives. In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra-marathons and, alongside his wife, Stacy, has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations that support our warriors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live with their three children in Greenville, South Carolina. ~ You can find Thom Shea on . . . Website: https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/ ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Instagram: @PattiKatter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

Lt Col Scheller is an infantry officer with an exemplary career of five deployments and multiple senior awards including a Bronze Star, Army Commendation with “V” for Valor, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Navy Commendations. With 17 years in the Corps, Stu was just a few years away from retirement with a pension and benefits awaiting him, but none of that mattered more than doing what is right – demanding accountability.Being a Veteran of War and a believer in the military code that says I have to follow direct orders UNLESS they are either illegal or immoral. This Marine is exempt from punishment because the gag order was both immoral (to keep him from appearing in court in a case AGAINST the US GOV) and illegal according the Constitution of The United States of America.#StandwithStu https://pipehitterfoundation.org/who-we-support/lt-col-scheller/I completely support LTC Scheller. Please listen in to this podcast, which also includes the parents of this brave Marine on an interview with Laura Ingraham.

Episode 176- Thom Shea! Thom is a Navy SEAL  and served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.  He has written two great books- “Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life” and “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.”  This is an eye opening and inspiring conversation! Thom's charity is @sealfuturefoundation 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:47 - Becoming a Navy Seal 0:04:22 - Hell Weeks & Never Giving Up 0:10:10 - Internal Dialogue 0:12:05 - Navy Seal Shift After Hell Week 0:13:35 - Pushing Through Physical Injuries0:16:00 - Principles of "Unbreakable" 0:18:42 - Lack of Commitment & Weakness0:20:52 - Shitty Conditions 0:22:20 - Plan Your Dive and Dive Your Plan 0:25:37 - Working as a Team 0:26:45 - Fighting Out Problems & Being a Leader 0:28:18 - Guy Talk & Toughness 0:30:07 - PTSD 0:32:47 - Making Mistakes & Other Special Forces 0:35:13 - Pushing Through Hell Week0:40:43 - Walking for 24 Hours Straight 0:43:30 - Hurt Locker Syndrome 0:47:40 - Elon Musk & Impossible Dreams 0:51:50 - Afghanistan & Taliban 0:55:53 - The United States & Division 0:57:15 - Government Leaders 0:58:40 - Seal Future Fund 0:59:43 - Wrap Up Thom Shea website:https://www.unbreakableleadership.comSeal Future Fund website:https://sealff.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)

Retired from Active Duty Army after over 20 years of service. Voluntarily deployed to iraq in 2010-2011. Recipient of five Army Achievement medals, two Army Commendation medals and the Meritorious Service Medal. Honorably discharged in May of 2019.Internationally recognized Bigfoot researcher to include numerous investigations and expeditions. Featured in more than 25 television appearances, 40+ radio and online interviews, and dozens of books and periodicals. Guest speaker at numerous conferences around the US and Canada.Writer, documentarian, and public figure.

On today's episode, on location at UPGRADE Performance Institute, Dr. Jaime interviews retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea!Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course. ”The foundation of success from - honoring your word and never giving up.  The two principles build sustainable success.  Honor your word and never give up are simple but not easy to learn.  When you do apply them your life will change!” Thom Shea, 2014, Fanuc INC presentation.He trains leaders to lead at home, at work, and in their personal lives.  In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and alongside his wife Stacy has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations that support our warriors.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live in Greenville, South Carolina with their three children. 

Simplicity is not a word that many will use to describe the world we now live in. Stress and anxiety is often what is the experience of many who allow the complex to overwhelm.  Understanding process in the key areas of life, like health, finance, relationships, and religion are just a few of the areas guest, Thom Shea discusses on this show. Thom Shea retired as a Senior Chief after serving in the SEAL teams for 23 years. Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.  Thom is the author of his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.Unbreakable WebsiteThom Shea LinkedinBooks:Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life3 Simple Things: Leading During ChaosThe Interrupted PodcastThe Interrupted Podcast WebsiteThe Interrupted Podcast Instagram PageSteve's InstagramThe Interrupted Outdoors Facebook PageInterrupted Outdoors Instagram Page

Retired from Active Duty Army after over 20 years of service. Voluntarily deployed to iraq in 2010-2011. Recipient of five Army Achievement medals, two Army Commendation medals and the Meritorious Service Medal. Honorably discharged in May of 2019.Internationally recognized Bigfoot researcher to include numerous investigations and expeditions. Featured in more than 25 television appearances, 40+ radio and online interviews, and dozens of books and periodicals. Guest speaker at numerous conferences around the US and Canada.Writer, documentarian, and public figure.website: http://www.americanprimate.org/The Vibes Broadcast Network - Podcasting for the fun of it! Thanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!! Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/into_the_p.i.t.t._/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/

Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As the founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor, and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and alongside his wife Stacy has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations like Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live in Greenville, South Carolina with their three children. http://www.unbreakableleadership.comhttp://www.thomshea.comhttp://www.instagram.com/frogmanout Intro Song - https://soundcloud.com/freemusicforvlogs/kazura-back-to-you-free-music-for-vlogs This week's sponsor is keto brick, our favorite shelf stable fat bomb. Keto bricks have great ingredients and there are both vegan and whey options. Use VEGA at checkout for a chance to win a month's supply of bricks!Http://www.ketobrick.com **Follow us!**http://www.instagram.com/fatfueledmomhttp://www.instagram.com/dannyvega.mshttp://www.instagram.com/fatfueledkidsYouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/fatfueledfamilyPlease make sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a 5-STAR RATING & REVIEW if you like our content!Please visit our blog:http://www.fatfueled.family Carnivore Keto Cut:https://carnivoreketocut.com/sales-page **PRODUCT CODES and LINKS**Amazon Store - http://www.amazon.com/shop/fatfueledmomKetoLogic 10% discount code: FATFUELEDFAMKetoLogic KETO 30: http://bit.ly/2EaqQRGKetoLogic BHB gummies: http://bit.ly/2DhgvkHFBOMB 20% discount code: FATFUELEDFAMFBOMB nut butters: http://bit.ly/2PySREs1Up Nutrition Supplements: Use code FFM20 for 20% off your order at https://1upnutrition.comSpiral Band Fitness: Use code MAURA to save 10% at https://www.spiralbandfitness.comPili Nuts: FATFUELEDMOM saves you  10% at http://www.eatpilinuts.comNeuroroast Coffee: KETOCC saves you 10% at http://www.neuroast.comSelect CBD: https://bit.ly/2AesxgyBeautycounter Safe Non-Toxic Beauty Products: http://www.beautycounter.com/mauravegaSanta Cruz Medicinals: Save $5 with code fatfueledmom

Navy SEALs know how to manage chaos better than anyone on the planet - now you can, too!     "This book will blow your mind. It is the secret sauce for success in the face of chaos!" - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, author of On Killing, On Combat, and On Spiritual Combat     Business is messy. Life is unpredictable. Leading well during turbulent times is more important than ever.   Retired Navy SEAL, Thom Shea, served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor. As a bestselling author and leadership consultant, he has trained thousands of people to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.   Thom developed his leadership process during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. He earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor, and his second Combat Action Medal. He was also hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.   "Three Simple Things is a necessary guidebook to leading during chaos." - Eric Van Lustbader, New York Times bestselling author of The Bourne Legacy In Three Simple Things, you will learn how to: * Lead like a SEAL during any type of challenge * Identify the powerful internal dialogue that makes or breaks your success * Simplify complex problems into manageable solutions * Understand how and why to lead a "non-negotiable" life * Envision what life would be like if you never, ever quit * Create peace and abundance in your health, business, and relationships   Navy SEALs know how to prevail over insurmountable odds. Now you can learn their secrets. Read Three Simple Things and discover how to triumph over obstacles and live a success-driven life.

Website: www.kwurie.com Instagram: @_kingmoko_ Facebook: @kingmoko1 Twitter: kwurie Amazon Best Selling Author of the book entitled: THE SELF-EMPOWERMENT JOURNAL; REVISED EDITION Karamokoh B. Wurie. Karamokoh Wurie was born in Free Town Sierra Leone, West Africa. After a challenging childhood, Karamokoh was moved to the United States. He lived in Alexandria, Virginia, where he attended sixth grade. Following high school, Karamokoh attended VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) before enlisting into the Army. His army duty stations include the 36th Engineer Brigade in Fort Hood, Texas. The 214th Aviation in Wiesbaden, Germany. The 16th MP and 83rd Civil Affairs in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 65th Medical Brigade in Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Karamokoh did two tours in Afghanistan in Support of “Operation Enduring Freedom,” and was also part of the detail team for “Operation Anakonda,” that took place in Poland. For his service in the military, and as of date: Karamokoh has been awarded an Army Commendation medal, three Army Achievements, three Army Good Conduct Medals, One National Defense Service Medal, Two Afghan Campaign medals, one Global War on Terrorism Medal, one National Defense, one None Commission Officer Professional Developmental Ribbon, one Army Service Ribbon, one Oversea Service Ribbon

Another great interview featuring Karamokoh B. Wurie on self-improvement, self-development, getting unstuck, being productive, COVID-19 ,his workout and nutrition regiment, discipline , his best selling book and much more! Amazon Best Selling Author of the book entitled: THE SELF-EMPOWERMENT JOURNAL; REVISED EDITION Karamokoh B. Wurie. Karamokoh Wurie was born in Free Town Sierra Leone, West Africa. After a challenging childhood, Karamokoh was moved to the United States. He lived in Alexandria, Virginia, where he attended sixth grade. Following high school, Karamokoh attended VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) before enlisting into the Army. His army duty stations include the 36th Engineer Brigade in Fort Hood, Texas. The 214th Aviation in Wiesbaden, Germany. The 16th MP and 83rd Civil Affairs in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 65th Medical Brigade in Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Karamokoh did two tours in Afghanistan in Support of “Operation Enduring Freedom,” and was also part of the detail team for “Operation Anakonda,” that took place in Poland. For his service in the military, and as of date: Karamokoh has been awarded an Army Commendation medal, three Army Achievements, three Army Good Conduct Medals, One National Defense Service Medal, Two Afghan Campaign medals, one Global War on Terrorism Medal, one National Defense, one None Commission Officer Professional Developmental Ribbon, one Army Service Ribbon, one Oversea Service Ribbon www.kwurie.com Ff you like to be on the show, advertise, sponsor, visit Www.Yourbestlifestyles.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support

Alvis “Todd” Domerese was born and raised in Michigan. In 1998, at the age of 23, he joined the Army as an infantryman. In his fifteen years in the Army, he served with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and served with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. He did a six-month long peacekeeping deployment in Kosovo in 2000, a year-long combat deployment to Sadr City, Iraq in 2004, and a year-long combat deployment to the Helmand Providence in Afghanistan in 2010. On December 27, 2004, his vehicle was hit by two improvised explosive devices simultaneously. His gunner was killed instantly, his driver had his arm torn apart by shrapnel, and he had a large metal fragment go through his Kevlar helmet which caused a period of unconsciousness, a large complex scalp laceration, a linear skull fracture and swelling and bruising on his brain. He also had multiple shrapnel pieces embedded in his face that had to be surgically removed. After his injury, he changed his job to a water treatment specialist since he could no longer serve as an infantryman. Due to the physical and psychological injuries he sustained in Iraq, he was found to be 100% disabled and was medically retired as a staff sergeant on September 28, 2013, after serving 15 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Some of the disabilities he suffers from are severe post traumatic stress disorder, severe migraine headaches, and other residual effects from his moderate traumatic brain injury. His awards include the air assault badge, the expert infantryman badge, the combat infantryman badge, the expert marksmanship badge, the Purple Heart medal, the Army Commendation medal (2), Army Achievement medal (6), Good Conduct medal (5), National Defense Service medal, Kosovo Campaign medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal, Noncommissioned officer professional development ribbon (2), Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service ribbon (4), Afghanistan NATO medal, and the Kosovo NATO medal. He has been married to his wife Marti for 14 years and has two sons- Benjamin, age 9 and Joshua age, 5. What you'll learn about in this episode: How the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a national non-profit organization, serves US military personnel suffering from traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress How the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund has provided over $200 million to support the heroes in our military and their families How the fund is building a series of treatment centers to assist service members suffering from traumatic brain injuries and are hoping to raise funds for their 9th center Why the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is unique in that 100% of donations go directly toward the construction of their centers How donors from all across the nation and all walks of life have contributed to the success of the fund How spreading their message and raising funds for new centers is the most important part of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund's current mission How Todd himself was assisted by Intrepid when working through his own recovery from his traumatic brain injury What you can do to donate to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, and why helping spread their message is critically important to the organization's success Resources: Donate to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund: www.fallenheroesfund.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/todd-domerese-04035b1a/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-fallen-heroes-fund/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/IntrepidFallenHeroesFund Twitter: @IntrepidHeroes Additional resources: Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS/ Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

The Sons are joined by VT Alumnus (Class of 1964) Homer Hickam. Best known for his Biography Rocket Boys which was later turned into a feature film called October Sky. He is also a Bronze Star and Army Commendation medal recipient for his efforts serving in the 4th infantry division in Vietnam. 

James McNeil is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author of Nuggets of Gold, and his newest book, Finding Your Personal Mission. He spent 6 years in the Army and deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Aviation Operations Specialist. He has been awarded the Army Commendation twice, along with other distinguished medals and honors. James is also a highly sought-after Motivational Keynote Speaker who speaks at events on the topics of Leadership and Resilience, with the mantra of, “Your story is not over yet.” He is a recent graduate with Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. James's newest book that launched today, Finding Your Personal Mission, is a book about overcoming obstacles and eliminating suicidal thoughts. The books foundational promise is more about “growing” from those moments that almost took us out. WE must search within our soul for that courage to rise up, and tell our story so that others may be inspired to live. Website: www.jamesmcneilauthor.com Get Your Copy here: http://bit.ly/fypmbook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.mcneil

James McNeil is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author of Nuggets of Gold, and his newest book, Finding Your Personal Mission. He spent 6 years in the Army and deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Aviation Operations Specialist. He has been awarded the Army Commendation twice, along with other distinguished medals and honors. James is also a highly sought-after Motivational Keynote Speaker who speaks at events on the topics of Leadership and Resilience, with the mantra of, “Your story is not over yet.” He is a recent graduate with Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. James's newest book that launched today, Finding Your Personal Mission, is a book about overcoming obstacles and eliminating suicidal thoughts. The books foundational promise is more about “growing” from those moments that almost took us out. WE must search within our soul for that courage to rise up, and tell our story so that others may be inspired to live. Website: www.jamesmcneilauthor.com Get Your Copy here: http://bit.ly/fypmbook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.mcneil

James McNeil is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author of Nuggets of Gold, and his newest book, Finding Your Personal Mission. He spent 6 years in the Army and deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Aviation Operations Specialist. He has been awarded the Army Commendation twice, along with other distinguished medals and honors. James is also a highly sought-after Motivational Keynote Speaker who speaks at events on the topics of Leadership and Resilience, with the mantra of, “Your story is not over yet.” He is a recent graduate with Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. James's newest book that launched today, Finding Your Personal Mission, is a book about overcoming obstacles and eliminating suicidal thoughts. The books foundational promise is more about “growing” from those moments that almost took us out. WE must search within our soul for that courage to rise up, and tell our story so that others may be inspired to live. Website: www.jamesmcneilauthor.com Get Your Copy here: http://bit.ly/fypmbook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.mcneil

James McNeil is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author of Nuggets of Gold, and his newest book, Finding Your Personal Mission. He spent 6 years in the Army and deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Aviation Operations Specialist. He has been awarded the Army Commendation twice, along with other distinguished medals and honors. James is also a highly sought-after Motivational Keynote Speaker who speaks at events on the topics of Leadership and Resilience, with the mantra of, “Your story is not over yet.” He is a recent graduate with Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. James's newest book that launched today, Finding Your Personal Mission, is a book about overcoming obstacles and eliminating suicidal thoughts. The books foundational promise is more about “growing” from those moments that almost took us out. WE must search within our soul for that courage to rise up, and tell our story so that others may be inspired to live. Website: www.jamesmcneilauthor.com Get Your Copy here: http://bit.ly/fypmbook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.mcneil

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/riU5iT1jBKUThe Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF) builds critically-needed centers for treating United States military personnel suffering the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). These injuries have severely impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of men and women who have served selflessly in defense of our nation.To help address this urgent need, IFHF is building a series of ten specially-designed treatment facilities, called Intrepid Spirit Centers, on military bases across the nation.These centers act as Gymnasiums For The Brain, providing service members with the most advanced care available to address the complex symptoms of TBI and PTS. Seven Intrepid Spirit Centers are open and serving America's brave men and women in uniform and the eighth center is currently underway.More than 90% of patients treated in the centers are able to continue on Active Duty. Two additional centers are planned. The Intrepid Spirit Center program is only the latest in the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund's almost 20-year history of assisting America's military community. Since 2000, IFHF has provided over $200 million in support for severely wounded military personnel and families of military personnel lost in service to our nation.https://www.fallenheroesfund.org/About Todd Domerese"My name is Alvis “Todd” Domerese and I was born and raised in Michigan. In 1998, at the age of 23, I joined the Army as an infantryman. In my 15 years in the Army, I have served with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, I have served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and I have served with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. I did a 6 month long peacekeeping deployment in Kosovo in 2000, a 1 year long combat deployment to Sadr City, Iraq in 2004, and a 1 year long combat deployment to the Helmand Providence in Afghanistan in 2010. On December 27, 2004 my vehicle was hit by two improvised explosive devices simultaneously. My gunner was killed instantly, my driver had his arm torn apart by shrapnel, and I had a large metal fragment go through my Kevlar helmet which caused a period of unconsciousness, a large complex scalp laceration, a linear skull fracture and swelling and bruising on my brain. I also had multiple shrapnel pieces embedded in my face that had to be surgically removed."After my injury, I changed my job to a water treatment specialist since I could no longer serve as an infantryman. Due to the physical and psychological injuries I sustained in Iraq, I am now found to be 100% disabled and was medically retired as a staff sergeant on September 28, 2013, after serving 15 years, 2 months, and 14 days."Some of the disabilities I suffer from are my severe post traumatic stress, severe migraine headaches, and other residual effects from my moderate traumatic brain injury."My awards include the air assault badge, the expert infantryman badge, the combat infantryman badge, the expert marksmanship badge, the Purple Heart medal, meritorious service medal, the Army Commendation medal (2), Army Achievement medal (6), Good Conduct medal (5), National Defense Service medal, Kosovo Campaign medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal, Noncommissioned officer professional development ribbon (2), Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service ribbon (4), Afghanistan NATO medal, and the Kosovo NATO medal. I have been married to my wife Marti for 21 years and have two sons- Benjamin, age 16 and Joshua, age 12 [as of 2019]."Todd was treated at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in early 2013.

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/riU5iT1jBKUThe Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF) builds critically-needed centers for treating United States military personnel suffering the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). These injuries have severely impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of men and women who have served selflessly in defense of our nation.To help address this urgent need, IFHF is building a series of ten specially-designed treatment facilities, called Intrepid Spirit Centers, on military bases across the nation.These centers act as Gymnasiums For The Brain, providing service members with the most advanced care available to address the complex symptoms of TBI and PTS. Seven Intrepid Spirit Centers are open and serving America's brave men and women in uniform and the eighth center is currently underway.More than 90% of patients treated in the centers are able to continue on Active Duty. Two additional centers are planned. The Intrepid Spirit Center program is only the latest in the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund's almost 20-year history of assisting America's military community. Since 2000, IFHF has provided over $200 million in support for severely wounded military personnel and families of military personnel lost in service to our nation.https://www.fallenheroesfund.org/About Todd Domerese"My name is Alvis “Todd” Domerese and I was born and raised in Michigan. In 1998, at the age of 23, I joined the Army as an infantryman. In my 15 years in the Army, I have served with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, I have served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and I have served with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. I did a 6 month long peacekeeping deployment in Kosovo in 2000, a 1 year long combat deployment to Sadr City, Iraq in 2004, and a 1 year long combat deployment to the Helmand Providence in Afghanistan in 2010. On December 27, 2004 my vehicle was hit by two improvised explosive devices simultaneously. My gunner was killed instantly, my driver had his arm torn apart by shrapnel, and I had a large metal fragment go through my Kevlar helmet which caused a period of unconsciousness, a large complex scalp laceration, a linear skull fracture and swelling and bruising on my brain. I also had multiple shrapnel pieces embedded in my face that had to be surgically removed. "After my injury, I changed my job to a water treatment specialist since I could no longer serve as an infantryman. Due to the physical and psychological injuries I sustained in Iraq, I am now found to be 100% disabled and was medically retired as a staff sergeant on September 28, 2013, after serving 15 years, 2 months, and 14 days. "Some of the disabilities I suffer from are my severe post traumatic stress, severe migraine headaches, and other residual effects from my moderate traumatic brain injury. "My awards include the air assault badge, the expert infantryman badge, the combat infantryman badge, the expert marksmanship badge, the Purple Heart medal, meritorious service medal, the Army Commendation medal (2), Army Achievement medal (6), Good Conduct medal (5), National Defense Service medal, Kosovo Campaign medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal, Noncommissioned officer professional development ribbon (2), Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service ribbon (4), Afghanistan NATO medal, and the Kosovo NATO medal. I have been married to my wife Marti for 21 years and have two sons- Benjamin, age 16 and Joshua, age 12 [as of 2019]."Todd was treated at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in early 2013.

Todd Domerese joined the Army at age 23 as an infantryman.  In his 15 years in the Army, he has served with the 101st Airborne Division, the 25th Infantry Division, and the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.  He did a 6 month long peacekeeping deployment in Kosovo in 2000, a 1 year long combat deployment to Sadr City, Iraq in 2004, and a 1 year long combat deployment to the Helmand Providence in Afghanistan in 2010. On December 27, 2004 his vehicle was hit by two improvised explosive devices simultaneously.  His gunner was killed instantly, his driver had his arm torn apart by shrapnel, and Todd had a large metal fragment go through his Kevlar helmet which caused a period of unconsciousness, a large complex scalp laceration, a linear skull fracture and swelling and bruising on his brain, and multiple shrapnel pieces embedded in his face that had to be surgically removed.  Some of the disabilities Todd suffers from are severe post traumatic stress disorder, severe migraine headaches, and other residual effects from his moderate traumatic brain injury.  His awards include the air assault badge, the expert infantryman badge, the combat infantryman badge, the expert marksmanship badge, the Purple Heart medal, the Army Commendation medal (2), Army Achievement medal (6), Good Conduct medal (5), National Defense Service medal, Kosovo Campaign medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Global War on Terrorism Service medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service medal, Noncommissioned officer professional development ribbon (2), Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service ribbon (4), Afghanistan NATO medal, and the Kosovo NATO medal.  Todd has have been married for 14 years and has two sons- Benjamin, age 9 and Joshua, age 5.    During this show we discuss… What Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is all about The aim of Intrepid fallen heroes Why the government isn't helping traumatic brain injury servicemen as they should How you can help IFHF's mission right now The biggest challenge that IFHF faces How IFHF aids the military personnel Psychological benefits of focusing on the mental health on a hero How a veteran improves their mental wellness What you can donate to IFHF The best way to relate to veterans with PTSD The biggest challenge for traumatic brain injury that affects servicemen Effects of returning from battle in the age of invisible wound Best ways to treat a hero's invisible wounds

Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life”. In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust.

Yancey owns a small consultancy firm and lives in Tucson, Arizona. He assists various companies and individuals doing business in the former USSR. He is a former US Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. From 2008 until early 2010 Yancey worked for a private security company in Iraq and in Afghanistan providing static security for the US military. He began his military service in 1982 and took part in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada in 1983. While in the US Army Yancey attended Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama, M60 Leaders Course, Anti-Armor Leaders Course, 18 Airborne Corps NCO Academy. Awards include Army Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal, Army Commendation medal and Overseas Expeditionary Medal. He has earned the US Parachutist badge as well as the Canadian, Israeli, South African, Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadoran. Thank you for running in!

**Please excuse my raspy voice, at the time of the interview I was getting over a cold** Matthew Brown has been in the Army National Guard for over 20 years, he has received the bronze star medal, and 4 Army Commendation medals.  I was able to work with him on a team, his work ethic and his drive to get things done was a big reason we had the success that we did.  During this episode he talks about: Continuing the challenge he got from sports Shooting Russian artillery Training in multiple career fields Challenging himself Dealing with loss of friends Echoing his life after a fallen comrade Opening up doors of opportunity for others Being mentored- be the obvious choice The ability to work with anybody For more info on Matthew Brown Visit www.tamfpodcast.com/brown  To contact Matthew Brown: matthew.r.brown11.mil@mail.mil or 801.674.0542

(Ret.) Senior Chief Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Thom is an executive consultant to the fortune 500 businesses. Thom has trained 100s of individuals to date to master what he calls “the Five Pyramids of Human Performance®”. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” published by Little Brown and Company. In his downtime, Thom competes in various ultra marathons and has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for the Navy SEAL Foundation, the SEAL Legacy Fund, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation to name a few. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. He now resides in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife and three children. Thom delivers keynote speakers unraveling the core design of human performance and conducts corporate seminars delivering results in human performance.

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(Ret.) Senior Chief Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Thom works exclusively with “one person at a time” throughout the nation, to ensure transformational performance results. Thom has trained 100s of individuals to date to master the Five Pyramids of Human Performance® and led each through the intense training of Performance in the Margin®, the space where all performance occurs. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. During his two year tenure, he transformed the sniper curriculum while successfully increasing both graduation numbers and shooting performance test scores. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life”. Thom is the executive partner at Primal Quest LLC, the toughest multi-sport endurance event in the United States. Thom also serves as Director of Business Development for BarberWind Turbines. BarberWind Turbines represents an entirely new design for wind turbines that is efficient, economical and available to produce energy worldwide. In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. He now resides in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife and three children.

Navy Seals Are A Tough Bunch, But How Tough Is Life After Leaving The Navy Seals? My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is with a man who has been on one of the most difficult journeys anyone can take. How to transition from a successful career in the US military to living a successful life as a civilian and top businessman. He served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL, and during his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011, and during his two year tenure, he transformed the sniper curriculum while successfully increasing both graduation numbers and shooting performance test scores. Now of course on Join Up Dots, we are all about the transition to business success. How do you find your thing when for many years you were doing what was expected and not what was truly inside of you. Well he is now the founder and CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and human performance coaching organization. He conducts training throughout the nation developing transformational performance results for various individuals, teams and organizations, using the skills that he had fine tuned over the past 23 years. Taking the seemingly disconnected dots of his previous life, to walk forward with confidence and passion into a new future? So when he was in the military did he start planning for what he was going to do in civilian life?  And when did he realise that his past was actually holding all the answers to his future? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr. Thom Shea. Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Thom Shea such as: What he considers to be the five key areas of life and how he manages to balance time between them all. Why he loves nothing more than moving into areas that are unwinnable, due to the lack of competition and the excitement he feels.  Why social media is the only place that leaves him into a position of despair....so tries to keep out of it as much as possible. and lastly…. He hits with the perfect advice of "Dont ever find a way out, find a way through the problem."....how powerful is that? 

Today I bring you, Thom Shea. Thom is a retired Navy SEAL and the founder and CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a leadership, teambuilding, and training organization dedicated to rapid, sustainable growth for his clients. Thom conducts training seminars and keynote presentations throughout the nation and serves as a strategic advisor for leaders and executives across the globe. Thom has trained hundreds of individuals to master his Five Pyramids of Human Performance® and led each through the intense training of what he calls Performance in the Margin®, the space where all performance occurs. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career, he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Show Notes: (Ret.) Senior Chief Thom Shea is the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization. Thom works exclusively with “one person at a time” throughout the nation, to ensure transformational performance results. Thom has trained 100s of individuals to date to master the Five Pyramids of Human Performance® and led each through the intense training of Performance in the Margin®, the space where all performance occurs. Before founding Adamantine Alliance, Thom served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. During his two year tenure, he transformed the sniper curriculum while successfully increasing both graduation numbers and shooting performance test scores. He is the author of the national best-selling book, “UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life”. Thom is the executive partner at Primal Quest LLC, the toughest multi-sport endurance event in the United States. Thom also serves as Director of Business Development for BarberWind Turbines. BarberWind Turbines represents an entirely new design for wind turbines that is efficient, economical and available to produce energy worldwide.   Connect with Thom @ http://adamantinealliance.com/   Join the Code of Character FB group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/CodeOfCharacter/

Mindfulness is great, but how do you find your center in chaotic situations? It certainly isn't easy. But thankfully, we have a SEAL to help us.   Thom Shea served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career, he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. He's also the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization.   Special Guest: Thom Shea http://adamantinealliance.com/thom-shea/   Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com

In this special episode, a highly decorated Navy SEAL shares stories of his years of combat experience in Afghanistan, providing leadership insights that will shift your view of yourself and provoke life-altering change. This episode has a powerful set of lessons for anyone striving to perform beyond what they believe possible. Listen Now!   Brief Bio: Thom Shea is the founder and CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and human performance coaching organization. He conducts training throughout the nation developing transformational performance results for various individuals, teams and organizations. Shea served 23 years with distinguished valor as a Navy SEAL. During his career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a Team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009, where he earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action medal. Shea was “hand selected” to serve as officer-in-charge of the famed SEAL sniper course from 2009-2011. Shea is the author of “Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” to be released summer of 2014. He currently serves as director of operations and sales with Barber Wind Turbines. Barber Wind Turbines represents an entirely new design for wind turbines that is efficient, economical and available to produce energy worldwide. In his down time, Shea has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from Naval Special Warfare Center. He now resides in Greenville with his wife and their three children.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Thom’s rise from failure to becoming a Navy SEAL (03:41) Be resilient – 6 ways to bounce back from adversity (13:12) Life changing lessons from A Navy SEAL (14:58) The importance of keeping and honoring your word (18:45) 5 Tips to master your internal dialogue (20:37) How to cope with grief and loss (37:33) How to live a well-balanced life (53:43) How to thrive in chaos and uncertainty (29:31) The link between fitness & success (55:15)   Ted Takeaways 1. How well do you honor your word? How often do you honor your word? Ask yourself those question and be brutally honest with your answer. 2. We often quit when we know we shouldn’t. I don’t think all types of quitting are bad but the question is do you quit when it gets tough — even when you know it’s the right thing for you. I used to quit and whine a lot, but I’ve learned that to get things done you have to push through the difficult times. Remember, there is always a solution to your problem. 3. How well trained are you for the type of life that you want? This point stuck out to me. You heard how in the Navy SEALs they train through hellish circumstances. Although we will never see combat, we will face situations that will test us. And here’s the question, how well trained are you for that?   What an incredible story! After such a powerful interview I would love to know: What can you do to be better? Please, post you answer in the comment section or email me at  .  I’d love to hear from you!   Resources: Book:   Connect with Thom:   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Are you tired of following a fitness routine, eating healthier foods, and not be seeing the weight come off the way you hope? Take my  now and find out how to fix that today. Until next time! Ted    

Thom Shea served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. Shea is also the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a leadership and human ... Read More

Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) I was truly honored to speak with an American Hero for this episode of The Learning Leader Show.  Matt Eversmann led soldiers into one of the most dangerous places in the world.  His story was told in the book and movie, “Black Hawk Down.”  His specific character was played by Josh Hartnett.  We discussed the story behind what really happened in Mogadishu… Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force. Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Fear is something you have to control.  It’s okay to be scared.”  - Matt Eversmann describing what it’s like to be shot at. Some Questions I Ask: What are the differences between leading soldiers into battle vs leading in a business setting? What are you feeling as you’re being shot at? What was it like to be portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the movie Black Hawk Down? How could you have handled the adverse situation better? Why do we struggle to implement and execute what we’ve learned? How would you define a learning leader What specific lessons learned from the mission that you took back to Fort Benning? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Matt’s love of his team and him focusing on the people he fought with How everything for the book and movie Black Hawk Down came about His advice for both the military soldiers making the transition back into the civilian world as well the companies who are going to hire them What it was like speaking with the widow of one of his men he fought with How Black Hawk Down has affected his life  “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Continue Learning See great video of Matt: Matt Eversmann - AVC The story of Black Hawk Down: Black Hawk Down Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: LinkedIn You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I was honored to have this Matt… I learned so much about his process for leadership.  I loved his descriptions for what it’s like when the bullets are flying (literally).  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Keppler Speakers: First Sergeant Matt Eversmann's legendary leadership while facing the horrors of war cemented his status as an American military hero. Portrayed by Josh Hartnett, Eversmann was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the 18 harrowing hours when US soldiers in Somalia were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu. Young Rangers and Delta Force soldiers fought side-by-side, outnumbered and marked for death by an angry mob, until a rescue convoy was mounted.  Committed to sharing the lessons he learned in the military, inspirational speaker Matt Eversmann focuses on motivating all people, be they soldiers, students, or employees, through values-based leadership, encouraging them to do their best and dedicate themselves to a cause. His courage and patriotism are unmatched, and his power as a motivational speaker is unrivaled. Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force.    

EPISODE 90 ON JERRY ROYCE LIVE! Author LaQuita S-Kay took time from a busy movie production in Louisiana to spend time talking about her many talents, careers and new books on Jerry Royce Live! LaQuita S-Kay, born and raised in Patterson, Louisiana, enjoys her quality time writing novels and screenplays, modeling, acting and singing. She is ex U.S. Army and currently resides in Northern Louisiana. She holds a masters degree in CJA & Criminology and Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She takes great pleasure in entertaining others with her vivid erotic and mind-blowing novels, such as her series Blissful Encounters of Intensity available on Amazon.com. She is currently working on two thriller pieces and look forward to introducing them to you soon.She is recognized for many honors but the most important ones are those near and dear to her heart, the plethora of her Army Commendation medals for service. These irreplaceable life lessons include her fight for War on Terrorism for Operation Iraqi Freedom. The opportunity to fight for her country and its people is one she will always cherish. There isn't a greater sacrifice, except for family.Her inspiration stems from everyday life experiences and those closest to her. She believes life is a story; the outcome is your perception of it. Being a writer encourages her to explore exotic locations and build very in depth, realistic narratives you yearn for. She will continue to strive for success as she gives you her best. With love and continued gratitude, always!You can follow her on Facebook as Actress LaQuita S-Kay or Authoress LaQuita S-Kay and Twitter or Instagram as QANHZtemptation.

EPISODE 90 ON JERRY ROYCE LIVE! Author LaQuita S-Kay took time from a busy movie production in Louisiana to spend time talking about her many talents, careers and new books on Jerry Royce Live! LaQuita S-Kay, born and raised in Patterson, Louisiana, enjoys her quality time writing novels and screenplays, modeling, acting and singing. She is ex U.S. Army and currently resides in Northern Louisiana. She holds a masters degree in CJA & Criminology and Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She takes great pleasure in entertaining others with her vivid erotic and mind-blowing novels, such as her series Blissful Encounters of Intensity available on Amazon.com. She is currently working on two thriller pieces and look forward to introducing them to you soon.She is recognized for many honors but the most important ones are those near and dear to her heart, the plethora of her Army Commendation medals for service. These irreplaceable life lessons include her fight for War on Terrorism for Operation Iraqi Freedom. The opportunity to fight for her country and its people is one she will always cherish. There isn't a greater sacrifice, except for family.Her inspiration stems from everyday life experiences and those closest to her. She believes life is a story; the outcome is your perception of it. Being a writer encourages her to explore exotic locations and build very in depth, realistic narratives you yearn for. She will continue to strive for success as she gives you her best. With love and continued gratitude, always!You can follow her on Facebook as Actress LaQuita S-Kay or Authoress LaQuita S-Kay and Twitter or Instagram as QANHZtemptation.