Episode 17 - Leadership Lessons from Personal Addiction Healing with Army Colonel Eric Kreitz

On this episode of The Lounge, Sarah welcomes Army Colonel and Leadership Coach, Eric Kreitz, for a powerful conversation on leadership, healing, and personal growth. We’ll dive into: The journey of addiction and the healing process while being an Army leader. Pivoting negative events in life and turning them into sources of strength rather than shame. The power of vulnerability in building deeper relationships and living more fulfilling experiences, regardless of life’s challenges. Eric lives by five core values that guide his decisions: Trust, Balance, Self-Care, Family, and Service. His purpose is to help others find success through renewal. He believes in taking care of himself so he can always be the best for his family, allowing him to continuously serve others. A self-proclaimed lover of board games and a man with a special talent of touching his nose with his tongue, Eric’s genuine heart and leadership are evident in every conversation. Guest Spotlight: COL Kreitz has served in various leadership roles throughout his career, including as the Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 716, Senior State Chairman for Veterans with the North Carolina Society of the Children of the American Revolution, and Director of the Board for the Military Officer’s Association of America - Alamo Chapter. He is also a passionate advocate for self-care, leadership development, and community service. Eric’s story is one of resilience, renewal, and the constant pursuit of balance. He is retiring from military service in November 2023 and is participating in an Army fellowship program with KAVEO Leadership. Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] The journey from addiction to healing, and how leadership shaped Eric’s path. [00:20:00] Embracing vulnerability as a source of strength and deeper relationships. [00:40:00] Eric’s values and how they shape his mission to serve others. [00:55:00] Leadership lessons learned from years of service and how to apply them in life. Learn More & Connect with Eric Kreitz: LinkedIn: Eric Kreitz Episode Call to Action: Subscribe to The Lounge by Pivot Point for more inspiring stories of growth and resilience. Like, share, and leave a review to spread the message of strength and transformation. Podcast Description: Welcome to The Lounge with Sarah the Pivoter, where you can kick back, relax, and nourish your mind before jetting off to your next destination. Life may have turbulence, but I believe the PIVOT is your superpower. I’m on a mission to inspire millions to chase after their dreams and fall in love with life again—without the crash and burn[out]. After all, it’s all just a game! How do you want to play? Call to Action: Get your Preflight Briefing to combine mindset and habits to design the ultimate trip—aka your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices