Episode 423 - Guest: John R. Miles – Naval Academy Graduate | Combat Veteran | Former CIO of Dell | Founder | Host of Passion Struck®

In this deeply impactful episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with John Miles—a Naval Academy graduate, combat veteran who served in Iraq and the Balkans, former CIO of Dell, EVP/COO/CDO at Catalina Marketing, serial entrepreneur, and founder of multiple purpose-driven companies.But above all else, John will tell you his greatest accomplishment is being a father.In this raw and reflective conversation, John shares a powerful story of feeling invisible in his own life—despite massive professional success—and how that realization changed his trajectory forever. He also opens up about experiencing invisibility as a child after suffering a severe head injury, and how those early challenges shaped his drive, resilience, and lifelong pursuit of meaning.This episode dives into identity, significance, leadership, and the truth that success without alignment can leave you empty. John breaks down what it means to live intentionally, matter deeply, and design a life that reflects who you truly are—not just what you achieve.If you’ve ever reached a milestone and still felt something was missing, this conversation will resonate deeply.🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms🌐 Learn more: https://passionstruck.com/