Ep. 134: Manny Piñeiro - The Hard Truth About Time, Identity and What Really Matters

Send us Fan MailManny Piñeiro is a certified executive coach and professional speaker who is skilled in leadership and character development at all levels of management. He is also on the USO Board of Governors and the President and Founder of MAKING TIME COUNT, LLC which focuses on making the most of our humanity count every second, through human involvement and meaningful change for C-Suite Executives and their employees. Manny is an extreme advocate of transitioning military members to seek their highest potential both in and out of uniform, while identifying and anticipating common struggles for veterans coming out of active duty.-Quick Episode Summary:Manny Pineiro discuss leadership, family, values, and making time count.-🔥 Torch Takeaways Include:◼ Reflections on transition, legacy, and making time for what matters most◼ Stories about the power of mentorship, from family roots to Air Force mentors and lifelong friends◼ Honest takes on loss, resilience, balancing high-impact leadership with personal fulfillment, and advice for those feeling disconnected or in search of new direction◼ The importance of intentionality, presence, and community—for military members, CEOs, parents, and more.-Podcast Chapters:00:00 Reflecting on Altus Air Force Base12:02 Facing a cancer diagnosis17:32 Veterans and identity post-service24:58 Learning from my children26:10 The impact of a music MUSE32:44 Missing moments with the kids38:49 Making time count in life46:36 Finding personal motivation49:02 Maria Perez's mental health journey 01:02:58 Reflecting on the impact of connections01:20:16 Reflecting on personal motivations01:34:16 The fragrance's bold scent profile01:37:36 Learning a lesson in gratitude01:42:08 Appreciating people in our lives01:46:22 Acknowledging spousal support-Quotes to open episodes:The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."– Abraham Lincoln"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle“Life is Love” – Pro Boxer Danny Garcia’s Dad"There are moments in life that call you back to your roots, not to dwell, but to remember, to realign, and to move forward with purpose."-Manny's Resources:Website: https://makingtimecount.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-pi%C3%B1eiro-629a1b44/ USO: https://www.uso.org/about/manny-pineiro -Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torchmartin/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@torchmartinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/torchfosterSupport the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.