From Pastor to FBI Agent—Leadership, Courage & Human Connection with Eric Robinson

In this fascinating episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Eric Robinson—a recently retired FBI Special Agent whose extraordinary career spans 24 years in the Bureau and 12 years in Christian ministry before that.From serving as a pastor to becoming a SWAT operator, firearms instructor, counterterrorism investigator, and expert in recruiting informants, Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. His unique perspective reveals that success in high-pressure environments isn’t just about tactics—it’s about understanding people.Through humor, unforgettable stories, and lessons from his upcoming memoir, Eric shares how empathy, leadership, faith, and resilience shaped his work in some of the FBI’s most demanding investigations.Learn more about Eric and his upcoming book:https://www.preachertobreacher.comIn this episode, we discuss:* The unexpected journey from pastor to FBI Special Agent* Building trust in high-stakes situations* Leadership lessons from SWAT and federal investigations* The psychology behind recruiting informants* Faith, resilience, and serving under pressure* Small shifts that build courage and character