The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast

The Lessons the Police Academy Couldn’t Teach UsTwenty-two weeks to put on the badge. A career to understand the life behind it. Nearly every police career begins with the same question: ”Why do you want to be a cop?” Every police academy begins with a promise. If a recruit successfully completes the required hours, examinations, scenarios, physical training, firearms qualifications, and field exercises, they will receive the authority—and accept the responsibility—to wear the badge. The academy teaches recruits how to begin the job. It cannot teach them everything the job will eventually demand. Some lessons come after graduation and may take a career to learn. Today I reflect on some of those lessons, and how they aren't just lessons for cops, but for every career and every walk of life. And I introduce you to an in depth series that I am launching on my free LinkedIn Newsletter, starting Thursday, September 17, 2026https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/warrior-servant-leader-podcast-7302072071373606912/, where we will have the tough conversations about the lessons the academy couldn't teach us and more. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

Wednesday Wisdom!From Today’s guest, Jan Allen Ackley, is an author, veteran, executive, and wonderful storyteller with a message that sticks. Jan grew up in the hills of southeast Ohio, Appalachia region, where grit, humor, and a strong sense of purpose shaped his journey. His memoir, Searching for Change, is more than a personal story—it’s a deeply-human look at finding happiness in hardship and transforming adversity into purpose.  Jan is a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard, where he served as a Training Specialist in a communications squadron. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Finance from The Ohio State University—but his real education came from life, leadership, and learning how to make people care about what really matters. Today, Jan’s mission is simple: help people see the possibility of change—whether in their personal life, their mindset, or their business. His blend of real-world experience, Appalachian storytelling, and authentic insight makes him a compelling guest for the WSL Podcast as we dive into resilience, leadership, purpose, and reinvention. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

T.A.C.O. Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Today’s guest, Bridget Truxillo, is a former SWAT officer, undercover narcotics detective, and employment attorney who helps first responders protect their careers, understand their workplace rights, build resilience, and thrive both on and off the job. Bridget brings a rare and powerful perspective as a former SWAT officer, undercover narcotics detective, Deputy Sheriff, employment attorney, and wellness advocate for first responders. With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, leadership, wellness, and law, she speaks authentically about the realities officers face both on and off the job  Through Lady Law Shield and Protective Wellness, Bridget provides resources, education, legal advocacy, and wellness support designed specifically for first responders and law enforcement professionals seeking greater protection, balance, and peace of mind in both their professional and personal lives. Her story is compelling, relatable, and actionable — and today she is offering our listeners practical tools, hope, and a fresh perspective on thriving in demanding careers and life circumstances. Connect with Bridget:  https://www.ladylawshield.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

Tough Love Thursday! The message you may not want to hear, but need to. Today's guest, Steve Barton, is an executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, a powerful awareness-based framework helping leaders operate at their highest level of clarity, confidence, and performance. Steve has over 47 years of real-world business experience, having grown a company from $200,000 to $2 million in annual revenue. His work blends practical business strategy with deep insight into human awareness, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.  He has presented his coaching process to the Harvard Business School Case Study Team and works with executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers who want more than financial success — they want peace of mind, stronger relationships, and a clear sense of purpose.  Steve’s core message is simple yet profound: when we operate from awareness rather than fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame, we naturally perform, lead, and live at a higher level.  He is also co-author of The Father, The Son, and The Aha Moment, and is currently writing his next book focused on helping leaders and professionals develop the mindset, emotional clarity, and inner alignment needed to succeed in both business and life.  Through The Game of Ten®, Steve teaches that when we understand how the mind works and learn how to let go of limiting thought patterns, we unlock a level of effectiveness, fulfillment, and leadership that many people spend their entire lives searching for. Connect with Steve:  https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

Wednesday Wisdom! Buckle up and be ready to laugh, a lot! Today's guest, Kevin Davis, is a 53 year old Christ-follower, lifelong entrepreneur, father of two daughters, and husband to Michelle... his first and only love. Early in their marriage, Kevin nearly lost it all. Chasing career success, he buried himself in work while his wife and newborn daughter waited for a husband and father who wasn't really there. It took a single ultimatum from Michelle to wake him up. "I married the love of my life, Michelle - an incredible woman who’s as strong and beautiful inside as she is out.We had big dreams, young energy, and a life of adventure ahead of us.But like a lot of men, I almost threw it all away." He chose his marriage. He chose his family. Since that day, Kevin has built a marriage stronger than anything he dreamed of... full of passion, partnership, and purpose. Now he helps other men do the same. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

T.A.C.O. Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! All the way from Scotland, today's guest, Stephen Gribben. has been delivering results with CEOs, Senior Executives & Teams since 1998, building a successfully dedicated Coaching practice based exclusively on Client referrals. He is also the bestselling author of "Key Coaching Models" (Pearson book) which now, in its 2nd edition, has universal leadership categories. Stephen is also the mind behind Genio, a self-coaching app that empowers users to build emotional awareness and achieve personal and professional growth. Drawing on decades of coaching experience, Genio offers a powerful support based on proven coaching methodology. It provides users with practical tools to set goals, navigate challenges and grow—anytime, on their own terms. His mission is to empower leaders to create, execute, and sustain strategies that drive growth and exceptional outcomes. Through individual coaching sessions and team development events, he supports clients with a practical and impactful approach designed to inspire progress and deliver meaningful results. Buckle up, this is going to be good. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

Tough Love Thursday! a message you may not want to hear, but need to. Today’s guest, Joe Davis, is an award-winning author and speaker on a mission to bring generosity to leadership. He spent 1987 to 2025 at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), an international leader in bringing integrated insights into complex business decision making, where he served as a Managing Director and Senior Partner. Joe led offices of BCG across the US and Australia. In 2011, Joe was recognized as one of Consulting Magazine’s Top 25 Consultants for excellence in the public sector. And one of  his proudest achievements was working with Bay Area Leaders to bring Super Bowl 50 to San Francisco in 2016. In his book, The Generous Leader, Joe offers a seven-part guide to heartfelt and collaborative actions that transform the reader into a generous leader. Throughout his career, Joe has led with a collaborative approach, a commitment to equity, and a track record of delivering results that shape both organizations and communities. And today he is here to share some great insights and advice on from his own Warrior, Servant, Leader journey. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.

Wednesday Wisdom! Today’s guest, Mark Mustian, is an author, attorney, former elected official in Florida and Founder of Word of South Festival of Literature and Music in Tallahassee, Florida. As an author, his prior novel, The Gendarme, won the Florida Gold Book Award for Fiction and was shortlisted for the Saroyan International Award for Writing. It's been published in ten languages.  His new novel, Boy With Wings, is about a boy, well, with wings, who ends up in a freak show traveling the South in the 1930s. It deals with issues of race and religion, but more than anything with what it means to be different.  Today we are going to dive into how ignorance, superstition and spirituality play into the novel and in today’s fast paced, chaotic world. Buckle up, this going to be fun! Connect with Mark: https://markmustian.com/ Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Today’s guest, David Goldberg, is a nationally recognized polygraph examiner and podcast host who helps people find truth and clarity in high-stakes personal and professional situations. David has more than three decades of experience in criminal justice, investigations, and credibility assessment. He founded Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service in 2001 and is an Advanced Board-Certified licensed and court certified polygraph examiner by the Commonwealth of Virginia.  David has been qualified multiple times as a court-certified subject matter expert and has conducted over 20,000 documented certified polygraph examinations involving high-stakes personal, professional, and legal matters. His work has contributed to case dismissals, wrongful conviction reversals, and major legal outcomes at the state and federal level.  In addition to his investigative background, he is a U.S. military combat veteran and has worked closely with law enforcement, government agencies, attorneys, and behavioral health professionals nationwide. He was also a 9/11 First Responder at the Twin Towers Tragedy. Today we will dive into why polygraphs give more to individuals that can be imagined when taken by a highly experienced examiner like David. TV/Hollywood portrayal of polygraph testing is fabricated and a true misjustice to what is reality. This is why David clarifies the real truth.  Connect with David here:  https://www.executiveprotectiongrp.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06   Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.

Tough Love Thursday! A message you may not want to hear, but need to. Today's guest is Dr. Kevin Smith, published author, public speaker, researcher and clinic director of the Chronic Conditions Center, as seen on NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS and USA Today. As the founder of the Chronic Conditions Center in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Dr. Smith has spent more than two decades doing what conventional medicine too often fails to do: truly listen. Since 2001, he has dedicated his practice to one focused mission — helping chronic sufferers who feel stuck, unheard, and unsuccessful with traditional approaches.  For patients who have cycled through specialists, exhausted standard treatments, and started losing hope, Dr. Smith offers something different. Through his signature Neuro-Metabolic Restoration Process, he addresses the complex intersection of neurological, joint, and metabolic dysfunction that conventional approaches routinely overlook.  This isn’t a one-size-fits-all protocol. It is a comprehensive, individualized process specifically designed for the patients medicine has struggled to help — the medically frustrated, the long-term sufferer, and those on the verge of giving up hope.  If you have ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or stuck, Dr. Smith gives you something rare: real answers and a reason to believe things can actually get better. Today we have a conversation about some of the questions many folks have: What is functional medicine? How is this approach different vs. that what people get from their M.D.? What is the problem with drugs? How do you determine what somebody needs? Learn more and connect with Dr. Smith here: https://www.metabolicsolutions.net/  Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.

CHECKING OFF YOUR BUCKETLIST Wednesday Wisdom! Today’s guest, Jesse Martin has done over 120 epic bucket list items (some of them are pretty ridiculous!) Jesse is a TEDx Speaker, Feedback Coach, Author and Team Whisperer.  Today we are going to jump in the deep end of the pool and Jesse will help us clarify our own bucket lists and walk away with a mindset to accomplish them. Get ready to turn your dreams into realities! Plus, we talk about The Paradox Solution and about a kid he fired – twice! – and still had a positive impact on his life, years down the road. Be sure to connect with Jesse and check out his book on https://paradoxsolutions.net. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Today’s guest, David Olcott, was born and raised in the Florida Keys – and probably spent more time on or in the water than he did on land. He wanted to be a FBI profiler, but got sidetracked into the world of politics and real estate. By age 24 he was miserable, living the outside life of “success” but still miserable inside. He was on stage at an event and dazzling the audience , walking off stage to the sounds of applause. The next speaker came out and the audience went crazy. David peaked through the curtains to see who this speaker was.  He had never met or heard of the 6’7” guy that had the audience on its feet. But he listened to his presentation, introduced himself later and went to work with him. That man? Tony Robbins. Join us and hear the rest of the story on today’s episode of The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast. We talk about People, Process and Profits as the foundations of every business and how one or more might be trapping you from being the success you have always dreamed of becoming. David is the founder, president and CEO of Samurai Success, Inc., an international executive, organizational and personal coaching firm headquartered in Denver, CO. Connect with David at https://successsamurai.com/p3 and get your FREE P3 Priority Report in just 3 minutes – discover which foundation is trapping you right now. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. Connect with Pat: https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com         https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.

Tough Love Thursday! A message you may not want to hear, but need to. Can you imagine an 18-Year odyssey from death row to freedom? Today’s guest, John Hollway, is the author of Killing Time: An 18-Year Odyssey from Death Row to Freedom, an award-winning book recognized as one of the best books of the year by the Chicago Sun-Times. The book chronicles the case of former death row inmate, John Thompson – from a wrongful conviction due to prosecutorial misconduct to a last minute shot at getting freedom, merely weeks away from being executed. A nationally recognized expert in criminal justice reform, he specializes in root cause analysis and systems-based approaches to improving fairness and performance in the justice system.  John is also a TEDx speaker (TEDxPenn 2024) and experienced educator, who has taught courses on criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and positive psychology in legal practice. He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and The George Washington University Law School. Today we will combine our 75+ years of being in the Criminal Justice Arena and discuss how to turn errors into opportunities for learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Join us! Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.

Wednesday Wisdom! Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney is a seasoned pastor, author, and advocate for unity and transformation within the church, with over 30 years of ministry experience. In a world increasingly divided by race, culture, and ideology, Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney stands as a beacon of hope, healing, and leadership. Dr. Haney brings a unique blend of pastoral wisdom, strategic insight, and heartfelt storytelling to every conversation.  He’s the host of the acclaimed podcast Becoming Bridge Builders, where he interviews transformational leaders who are making a profound impact on God’s kingdom. Dr. Haney is also the author of several impactful works, including: One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides in America – a Bible study that guides communities through the process of reconciliation and unity.  Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change – his newest release, which uses storytelling to help churches and organizations navigate resistance and embrace renewal. Learn more and connect directly with Dr. Haney: https://becomingbridgebuilders.org/author/keith/ Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.  

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Today’s guest, Avi Pinsky is the founder of Pinsky Consulting and is known as the “Business Finance Doctor.” He helps business owners and leaders stop operating in financial fog and start leading with clarity, calm, and integrity, so they can protect their people, make confident decisions, and build a healthier mission-driven organization. We are going to dive deeper into Safety, Security, Prosperity and Control – 4 things we all want and need in our lives but sometimes struggle to find. We also chat about turning money from stress into leadership – at work and at home. Avi’s angle is leadership-first. When leaders avoid the numbers, the cost shows up as pressure, reactionary decisions, and burnout that spills onto the team and the family. He teaches a simple, repeatable weekly rhythm to “take action, crush obstacles” with cash flow and profitability, without becoming an accountant. Check out Avi here: https://www.pinskyconsulting.com and use his FREE tool for Goal Setting and Prosperity Playbook. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/patwelshjd/https://www.facebook.com/pat.welsh.jdhttps://x.com/PatWelshJD Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Do you have a message the world needs to hear and want to share it? Let’s connect on LinkedIn and we can set up a time to have a phone call to talk about it.

Tough Love Thursday! Is confidence really more important than hustle? How can taking small steps, instead of making big resolutions, get better results in the work place? These and more questions are answered in today’s episode with guest, Dr. Christine Schroeter. Dr. Christiane Schroeter helps leaders build real confidence and move through change with clarity and momentum, one small step at a time. A TEDx speaker, Fulbright Scholar, professor, and bestselling author featured in Business Insider, she hosts the Top 1% Happy Healthy Hustle podcast. Dr. Christiane Schroeter helps leaders do the hardest part of change -actually start. Her work closes the gap between knowing what to do and doing it, so professionals lead with clarity and confidence when the stakes are high.  She came to the US from Germany as a Fulbright Scholar. And without the benefit of having any command of the English language, she earned her Ph.D. in Health Economics, and built her entire career in her second language. Today she is a Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at California Polytechnic State University, where she has taught and advised more than 10,000 students and professionals over 20+ years.  She has spoken on stages across five countries and been featured in Business Insider. Her TEDx talk, How Small Steps Create Big Change, introduces her petite practice® framework... a simple, repeatable system built on small actions that compound into lasting momentum. It anchors her keynotes, her teaching, and her forthcoming book, petite practice®: Small, Steady Steps to a Life of Momentum and Real Change (August 2026).  Christiane also hosts the Happy Healthy Hustle podcast, ranked in the Top 1% globally. On stage and on the mic, she brings research, real leadership experience, and practices audiences can use the same day. Learn more and connect with Dr. Schroeter: https://doctorchristiane.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Today’s guest, Joanna Zhang, was honored with the 2024 Stevie International Business Award for innovation and 2025 Best In Business International Award as "company of the year" in the Australia region. Joanna has transformed the way small business owners and thought leaders scale sustainably.  She began her entrepreneurial journey not as a consultant, but by building a support team for her own ventures. Seeing how her systems, structure, and human-centered leadership could help others, she opened these resources to fellow entrepreneurs, creating a business model that marries operational precision with empathy and conscious leadership.  A sought-after global speaker, Joanna brings more than strategies, she infuses her talks with soul-aligned wisdom, sharing divine messages that inspire founders to lead from the heart. Her unique perspective comes from her own journey of soul awakening and soul ascension, guided by her spiritual mentor, which deepened her commitment to uplifting others and creating impact through both business and personal transformation.  Joanna’s message is clear: when we combine strategy with heart, we not only grow our businesses, we change lives.  Learn more and connect with Joanna here: https://linktr.ee/joannazhang Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Rise From The Ashes: A 4 Step Guide to Getting Unstuck with George Stoimenov Today’s guest, George Stoimenov,  grew up in Bulgaria in a time of transition from Communism. In 2009, he went to the UK in search of something more.  What followed was an intense personal journey of pain and eventual transformation which enabled him to do the work he is currently doing. He has spent the last twelve years on the frontline of some of the hardest human situations in the country—working with homeless youth, trafficked and freshly arrived asylum seekers, and now men on probation for the Ministry of Justice.  He has sat with men who have done terrible things and men who have had terrible things done to them. That experience has shaped everything he writes and speaks about. He is not a therapist nor an academic—he is someone who has done the inner work himself, and has spent over a decade helping others do the same. His latest book, Rise from the Ashes, grew out of a simple handout he wrote for vulnerable young people at a residential project in West Sussex. It became a practical 4-step framework for anyone who feels stuck, lost, or buried beneath the weight of their past. His framework, done just one hour a week can change your life! Check out his new book here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW8LMNXP Learn more and connect with Geroge here: https://www.menscorner.co.uk Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Tough Love Thursday! Leadership Is Not for the Faint of Heart with Carla Coates The pressure is real. The visibility is constant. And the margin for playing small is zero. There are two kinds of leaders our next guest works with and both of them are serious. The first moves fast. They know what they want, they are ready to go, and they need a thinking partner who can keep up, hold them accountable, and not waste their time with theory. They come to her because she matches their pace and does not let them off the hook. No excuses allowed. The second has done everything right. Followed the path. Earned the title. Built the reputation. And now they are standing at a place where the rules that got them here are not getting them to the next level. They need someone who respects the discipline it took to get this far and knows how to help them lead beyond it. What both have in common is this: they are done waiting. They are ready to do the work. And theyunderstand that the next level requires a different kind of thinking. Today’s guest, Carla Coates, is that “go to” person and we are going to take a deep dive into all of it in a very fast paced and informative conversation. Buckle up, you need to hear this message today. To learn more about Carla and her services, check her out here: coatesconsultinggroup.info@carlacoates or email her [email protected] Or book your Leadership Strategy Call directly. 20 minutes, no pressure, just a direct conversation. https://links.coatesconsultinggroup.info/widget/bookings/carla-coates-personal-calendar-lww1rh2iy Grab her latest book: Let’s Get Down To Business on Amazon or her website. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations- only?back=1&month=2026-06

Wednesday Wisdom! “Faith doesn’t eliminate disagreement or magically remove tension. Instead, it transforms how we hold those things. When our focus is outward, we stop asking, “Who’s right?” and start asking, “How do I love well here?”” David Petrash Today’s guest, David Petrash, is a submariner, pastor, businessman, and water-treatment professional whose life bridges faith, service, and leadership. Drawing from his unique background - from submarine hulls to the pulpit and the boardroom - David writes with both authority and compassion, inspiring readers to live with faith, courage, and purpose. He is also the author of “The Ripple of Faith” As a culture, we talk often about how what we do ripples outward and impacts far more people than we may ever know or meet personally. Whether it  is our decisions, our words, our posture – everything we think, do and say ripples outward and we may never know the effect we’ve had on someone else.  Over the years, David has come to believe this simple truth: the strength of the ripple is determined by the direction of our focus .He shared this example with me in an off air conversation. “Imagine ten people standing together, holding hands in a circle. This circle represents how most of us naturally come to life - and honestly, how we often come to our relationships and even our faith. We’re facing inward. Our focus is inward.  And because of that, we tend to see and respond to everything from that inward position. It’s from this focus that we see: • Our responsibilities • Our pressures • Our risks • Our investments • Our families • Our expectations • Our relationships and our faith. And when something feels uncertain, when change feels uncomfortable, or when circumstances don’t land the way we hoped, our first thought - often without even realizing it - is, How does this affect me?  We get stuck on what I like to call the “Me Mountain”. And when that happens, the ripple gets smaller.  Keeping the same circle, let’s turn our backs to one another and interlock our elbows. Take a moment and notice what’s changed.  You didn’t leave the circle. You didn’t lose your place. You didn’t stop being who you are. The only thing that changed was your focus. Now, instead of looking inward, we’re looking outward.  We begin to understand how our ripples can either help or harm, strengthen or hinder one another. And here’s the key thought: A ripple can only move outward if our focus does. And the question quietly changes. Instead of asking, “How does this affect me?” We begin to ask, “How does this affect us?” This isn’t just a life principle. It’s a faith principle. Scripture calls us to value others above ourselves - not because we don’t matter, but because love requires vision beyond our own position. Philippians 2:3 (ERV) “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”  This and more insights from David are all in our great conversation today. Join us! To contact David and learn more about the Ripple Effect, check out:  https://www.rippleoffaith.com/ Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06  

TACO TUESDAY! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Feel…Think…Do….Loop with Christian “Boo” Boucousis How can I be a better, faster, and smarter human in an era of total chaos? Today’s guest, Christian Boucousis (Boo), a proven answer applying fighter pilot principles. Boo was selected for pilot training in the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18, successfully graduating as a fighter pilot. Boo was one of only 400 fighter pilots trained over a period of 40 years, achieving his life's dream of flying a F/A-18, and flying solo at the age of 21.  After 11 years of service, he was medically discharged after a diagnosis of "bone-fusing", Ankylosing Spondylitis, ending my dream career and presenting him with one of the biggest emotional and financial challenges of his life.  With no other skills other than flying, he took a leap of faith to enter the business world, travelling to Afghanistan to establish what is today one of the world's largest humanitarian service providers, CTG Global. As a founder and CEO of a multi-million dollar enterprise, he will tell you this period of my life was the ultimate MBA program.  From walking the halls of the UN in New York and Geneva to sharing life experiences with local Afghans, he developed a true understanding of purpose, empathy, determination, and the importance of service leadership when running a complex business.  From Afghanistan, he returned to Australia to establish Mode Developments, a property development business founded to build the world's first prefabricated high-rise hotel, the $42 million Peppers King Square Hotel in Perth. Today he shares the tools to equip us to achieve our goals and to unlock our full potential to make a positive impact in our personal and professional lives. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Tough Love Thursday! Accountability, Consistency, Excellence with Engel Jones Our next guest had a vision to launch a podcast, with a goal to have 1585 conversations in 1 year. After 9 months he had only achieved 76 podcast conversations and was about to give up - until INSPIRATION hit like a bolt of lightning to PURSUE his vision. Is it possible!?, he asked himself. Well, he was about to find out. It seemed simple, 12 minute recorded conversations with over 1500 people. And not just people in his home country of Trinidad- Tobago. He jumped all in. This is what that journey looked like:- 1st - 4th week - Sep 4th-October 3rd 2016 - 77 guests 5th - 8th week - October 4th - November 3rd, 2016 - 286 guests 9th - 13th week - November 4th - December 4th, 2016 - 638 guests 1001 + 76 = 1077. While he wasn't able to achieve 1585 conversations he got to learn a TON.  In 2017, he set another goal to have 800 conversations in 12 weeks focusing on sharing other podcast hosts NARRATIVES. He achieved 813.  This is what that journey looked like:- 1st - 4th week - Sep 19th- 17th October 2017 - 159 guests 5th - 8th week - October 18th - November 7th, 2017 - 204 guests 9th - 12th week - November 8th - December 12th, 2017 - 448 guests In 2018, he set another goal to meet 1001 past podcast guests across the US & Canada in 12 weeks interviewing them face to face. He and his wife, Amanda, were able to visit 48 states and record 349 of these conversations.  His name is Engel Jones (pronounced N-gel) and he is sharing this journey to INSPIRE you, the listener, to go after that burning calling that you have to do what you LOVE. There is always a way. He lives on an island,  literally 0ver 1600 miles from Miami, FL. In Engel’s lived experience, there isn't any room for excuses of the challenges. It is possible! As of right now, he has recorded over 2400 podcasts and over 300 video interviews while traveling and driving over 18,000 miles. This all started with one conversation, then another and so on and so on.  Is it your time to start? Not sure how to? Need accountability? Check out today’s episode and contact Engel at [email protected] and his podcast at https://www.12minconvos.com , where “We are Helping Others Pursue Excellence”, H.O.P.E..  Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Wednesday Wisdom! From Preacher to Breacher: The Journey of One FBI Agent with Eric Robinson Recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), after 24 years as a special agent, our guest today, Eric Robinson worked a range of crimes including white collar, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He served as a SWAT operator, a firearms instructor, and a tactics instructor. Eric will soon release his first book, IRReverend: From Saving Souls to Chasing Sinners In the FBI, a collection of the humorous, surprising, and intriguing moments from his career.  The memoir combines his years in law enforcement along with his career prior to the Bureau. Eric joined the FBI after 12 years in Christian ministry, to include pastoring a Baptist church in Western NY.  With a background as a pastor and years of experience in HUMINT (Human Intelligence), recruiting and developing informants, we are in for a great conversation on faith, purpose, and courage – on and off the job.  Learn more and contact Eric:  https://www.preachertobreacher.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Live Your Jam – From the Inside Out with Ellen McGinnis What do you do when logic alone is not enough to guide you through the tough challenges and choices you face in everyday life? Today’s Guest, Ellen McGinnis, has changed careers two and a half times, married and divorced, reimagined what motherhood looks like, and moved across five U.S. states and two countries.  Every single one of those transitions required her to stop, get quiet, and trust something deeper than logic — because logic alone wasn't enough to guide her through this journey. Over twenty years of doing that work — personally and professionally — she began to see a pattern: the people who navigate change with the most grace aren't the ones with the best plans. They're the ones who've learned to listen inward. So she began the hard work of helping herself and others gain clarity in their lives. That work, lived experience, and thousands of conversations became the foundation for the approach she created — one she now uses to help anyone ready to stop outsourcing their direction and start living from the inside out.  That's what she teaches. And it's what her book, own podcast, and workshops are built on. She is living her jam and wants you to live yours. Learn more and contact Ellen here: https://liveyourjam.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Tough Love Thursday!  Where Have All the Good Men Gone? Isn't anyone driven to thrive anymore? We take those questions on today! Today’s guest is Brent Dowlen — men’s coach, speaker, local news anchor and founder of The Fallible Man LLC. He hosts multiple podcasts, including the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast, helping men stop drifting through life and start living with clarity and purpose. Married to his best friend for nearly 25 years, Brent is a proud girl dad, strongman enthusiast, and unapologetic coffee devotee — running on caffeine, conviction, and just enough chaos to keep life interesting. The Short story: Brent doesn’t create content to motivate men—he creates clarity so they can choose responsibility on purpose. He speaks to men who did what they were told, built the life, they thought they wanted and still feel the quiet tension of misalignment. Brent’s work exists to help men see themselves honestly, own their role without shame, and stay in the fight when motivation fades. A man cannot thrive in isolation, and no amount of success can compensate for relational collapse. Strong relationships and purpose is what carries a man when no one is clapping. Bottom line: Brent is passionate about helping men build strong marriages, meaningful friendships, and real connection in a world where men feel more isolated than ever. Be better tomorrow because of what you do today! Learn more and contact Brent here:  https://purposedrivenmen.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Today’s guest, Dr. Arielle Jordan, is an Army veteran, licensed trauma therapist, international speaker and TEDx speaker and author.  Her work blends lived experience with clinical expertise to create results you can feel: people grounded in strength, leaders leading with clarity, and organizations where resilience and wellness truly take root. Her story today includes her Army career, loss of her daughter, her path to a PhD and being an international speaker on the topic of Grief Intelligence™. After seeing and hearing Dr. Jordan in person on the TEDx stage, I can truly say, at the heart of it all, Dr. Jordan’s mission is simple and soulful - she helps people live well and find joy again. She helps organizations rise by creating cultures where both performance and people thrive. We are in for a great conversation today! To learn more and contact Dr. Jordan: https://bio.ariellenjordan.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! The Golden Principles: Leadership Lessons From a Rescued Dog with Andy Neillie Do you remember the worst leader you ever worked with? Today’s guest, Andy Neillie, does. Over two decades ago, he worked for someone who made every day harder than it needed to be, not just because of poor leadership, but because he lacked empathy, direction, and integrity. He wasn’t just a bad boss, he was a bad person.  That experience, and the stories Andy heard from countless others, lit a fire in him. No one should have to endure that kind of leadership. That fire has fueled his journey to understand what truly makes a great leader. Not just the strategies, but the soul of leadership, the kind of character that earns trust, builds emotional connection, and invests the time required for real change.  Andy’s doctoral research focused on the personal side of leadership, and his writings, including The Golden Principles: Life and Leadership Lessons from A Rescued Dog, which emphasizes the power of patience, empathy, and consistent love in leadership. In 2015, The Golden Principles was honored by Amazon.com with a “Top 100 Best Books of the Year” award What started as a reaction to bad leadership has evolved into a deep belief: leadership is always personal. Whether he is writing, speaking, or coaching leaders around the globe, Andy’s passion is helping them embrace the slow, powerful, people-first work of transformational leadership.  Millions of miles, thousands of leaders, and hundreds of stories later, Andy still believes: love earns trust, time builds momentum, and leadership is never about you, it’s about those you’re called to serve. To learn more and contact Andy, check out his website: https://neillieleadershipgroup.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Tough Love Thursday with Andrew Drasen From Prison to a Vision of Hope Andrew Drasen is the author of A Vision of Hope and the creator of a 90-day framework that helps people transform pain into growth and live on purpose, not by accident. His work began with his own journey through adversity, loss, and rediscovery—experiences that forced him to rebuild from the ground up and ultimately inspired him to create a structured program others could follow. The seed of A Vision of Hope was planted in the least likely of places: a jail dayroom, under fluorescent lights, surrounded by men serving time. Andrew began writing while incarcerated, using journal entries and essays as a way to process his addiction, his mistakes, and the questions of identity and purpose that haunted him. He finished the final chapter of the memoir minutes before walking out the prison doors on his release date. This timing was symbolic—his story wasn’t just about survival, but about carrying forward a blueprint for change into the outside world. Growth comes when people rediscover their identity and clarify their direction. Purpose follows when they create actionable, measurable steps to live differently. This progression is universal. It applies to those in recovery or reentry, but also to leaders facing burnout, professionals at a crossroads, or anyone who simply wants to live with greater clarity and intention. Check out his new upcoming book to download the free preview pack, pre-order the book and join his newsletter. https://www.avisionofhopebook.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms  Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Wednesday Wisdom with Kimberly Braun Can we really live a life of freedom, love and greatness? Today’s guest, Kimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center.  She is a TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. Kimberly's communication skills ignite transformation on all levels serving others to lives of greater freedom and joy. She has served tens of thousands through her writing, speaking, retreats, online courses and community and has three books. Her new book, Miracles in the Naked Light is her personal and dynamic story of building a monastery with no experience and very little money.  https://www.kimberlybraun.com Join us and she shares her story, which is every person's story, for she believes we are all called to freedom, love and greatness. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06    

TACO Tuesday! Balls and Brains: Are You Living Your Best Life? With Chris Woods Today’s guest, Chris Woods, is a Certified Professional Coach and the author of the book "Balls & Brains: A framework for living your best life by overcoming fears and maximizing strengths." "Balls & Brains" is a no-nonsense, actionable guide for people seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their fullest potential. Chris combines personal storytelling, psychological frameworks, and practical exercises to help readers overcome fear (Balls) and maximize their innate strengths (Brains).  This isn't just another self-help book, it's a roadmap for those who are tired of playing small and ready to lead with courage and clarity. Chris brings decades of experience as a four-time global C-suite executive and former Google sales leader.  He rose up from a rough upbringing in a tough area of Boston - the original "Good Will Hunting". Then, at 40 years old, Chris flatlined in a hospital bed.  That moment forced him to confront not just his health, but how he was defining success and the internal fears driving his choices. It changed everything. Today, he coaches from lived experience—not theory. He helps leaders and professionals align who they are with what they do, so success feels energizing instead of exhausting. Check out his website, where you can find a link to the book "Balls & Brains", more information about coaching services offered as well as testimonials from happy coaching clients.  https://chriswoodscoach.com/ Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Tough Love Thursday! Feeling overwhelmed? Always in the fast lane? Lack of energy? On the verge of a full blown burn out? Today’s guest has some answers for you.  The first one – embrace the pause button As a Black Belt in karate and an avid reader, Ralph Simone understands the benefits of consistent practice and continuous learning as integral parts of leadership development. It takes a lot of mental toughness and self-mastery to achieve a Black Belt in karate. Ralph Simone has done just that. He also knows we sometimes we need to slow down to go faster. Don’t wait for a traumatic event in your life to start building a more sustainable life, finding that elusive balance between work and personal life. You don’t need something to go wrong in life to want to live better and be more mindful. Today, Ralph provides practical guidance on building habits that lead to self-mastery and transforming your life by slowing down. Ralph is the author of Slow Down to Go Faster, a Certified Professional Coach specializing in leadership and organizational effectiveness, and a TEDx speaker whose work centers on the power of pause, self-mastery, and sustainable habits.  To learn more about Ralph, purchase his book or talk to him about an event at your business or industry association, reach out to him here: For his book, Slow Down To go Faster: Ralph Simone's Websitehttps://getemergent.com/team/ralph-simone/ or email him ralph@getemergent,com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Wednesday Wisdom Today’s guest, Davis Bain, is an author, chronic condition advocate, neurofeedback specialist, and graduate school counseling student whose life changed overnight during his senior year of college when a sudden injury led to Post-Concussion Syndrome. Davis has spent the last three and a half years navigating chronic pain, medical dismissal, financial strain, and the isolating weight of an invisible disability and he is still enduring all of this today. But Davis is not a quitter. He has turned that experience into his book "Chronic Pain Warrior" — a practical and compassionate guide for anyone facing chronic pain, illness, or injury. Davis is passionate about helping Chronic Pain Warriors and their loved ones feel seen, understood, and less alone and has dedicated himself in his ongoing work in neurofeedback and counseling. That in-the-trenches perspective became the foundation for his book Chronic Pain Warrior and he brings that raw, lived experience and genuine passion to our conversation today. We dive into the often silent topics of chronic pain, mental health, and resilience. Learn more about Davis’s journey and order a copy of his book here:  https://www.chronicpainwarrior.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Are you just exhausted with every day’s challenges? Find yourself saying, “Why do I keep putting up with everyone else’s crap? How can I get people to just do their job?” Today’s guest, Naomi Asher, is a leadership speaker, coach, and nonprofit strategist who helps leaders stop burning out and start understanding each other. After nearly two decades in nonprofit leadership, Naomi saw firsthand how capable, mission-driven leaders quietly run themselves into exhaustion while navigating complex teams and personalities.  She is the author of *Take to the Bed*, a book that challenges the belief that exhaustion is proof of commitment. Through speaking, coaching, and leadership programs, Naomi helps leaders build greater self-awareness, understand how people actually work, and lead with both permission and responsibility.  Her message is simple: leadership gets easier when you stop confusing exhaustion with commitment and start understanding the people around you. Today we dive into the Leadership Lesson Nobody Taught You. Join us for a great conversation and some insights on what you can do to break that cycle of exhaustion.  Learn more and contact Naomi here:  https://www.naomithemaven.com/work/speaking Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Tough Love Thursday The Third Quotient: Why IQ and EQ Are No Longer Enough Why do so many people struggle to change habits or behaviors even when they know what they “should” be doing? Why do so many high performers still feel disconnected, exhausted, or unfulfilled despite outward success? These, and more questions, are explored in our Warrior Servant Leadership Podcast today with our guest Nami Prakash. Nami is a leadership transformation strategist, speaker, coach, author, and founder of The Mind Quotient™, or MQ, a framework focused on helping people develop the internal skills required to lead, perform, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Nami is on a mission to establish what she calls “the third quotient.”  IQ may get you in the room.  EQ helps you read the room and connect with others.  MQ is how you lead the room and manage yourself. Our conversation today moves beyond surface-level success and into something far more impactful and human.  https://mqcheckin.com/ This link will help you learn more about The Mind Quotient™ (MQ), and its framework designed to help people strengthen self-awareness and self-management skills so they can lead, perform, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. You can access the MQ check in, along with resources and tools to strengthen your own MQ, navigate change with greater intention, and develop the inner skills required for courageous leadership, resilience, and aligned living. Connect with Nami at https://www.coach-nami.com/ Master Your Mind and Lead With Courage. Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 #leadership #leadershippodcast #mentaltoughness #WarriorServantLeader #ToughLoveThursday

Double Dose of Wednesday Wisdom! When Life Hits Hard: Turning Pain into Purpose and Setback into Strength with Holly Sweat Raper What if your greatest pain could unlock your greatest purpose? Today’s guest, Holly Sweat Raper, hits back—with purpose, power, and faith.” She’s on a mission to help people live out what they were Created4—success, purpose, and impact. Holly Sweat Raper is a powerhouse speaker, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and career consultant with over 20 years of experience helping thousands discover their purpose and walk boldly in it. As the founder of Created4Success, she believes people are Created4Success, Created4 Purpose, and Created4 Impact. Holly’s no-nonsense style, practical wisdom, and contagious humor inspire audiences to overcome adversity and pursue their calling with confidence. After walking through the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer, Holly now shares her journey of faith, resilience, and hope in her upcoming book Living in Victory, Not Defeat. She equips people to rise strong, live purposefully, and stand on God’s promises—even in life’s hardest battles.  https://created4success.org/ Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

A little Wednesday Wisdom on your favorite Leadership Podcast! What does it take to perform at your best over and over again?  Mental performance coach Joshua Lifrak, former Director of the Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Program, answers that question and more today on the WSL Podcast. From elite athletes to C-Suite Executives, Coach Lifrak has helped instill leadership skills that resulted in World Series Champions and successful business enterprises. In his inspiring new book, WIN TODAY: Six Steps To Mental Resilience, Peak Performance, And A Thriving Life(Wiley; June 9,2026), Coach Lifrak shares a practical guide drawn from more than two decades helping elite athletes and business leaders perform under pressure. Over the course of his career, Joshua has worked with world number one golfers, GrandSlam finalists, NFL and NBA stars, and senior executives at major global companies. He also served in the front office of the Chicago Cubs’ as the Director of the mentalskills program during the team’s historic 2016 World Series championship, helping players stay focused through one of the most pressure-filled runs in sports history. Today, Joshua shares the successes and setbacks that shaped his thinking and explains how the mental habits of elite performers can be applied far beyond sports. Including a clear framework built around six principles that he has refined through years of coaching: • Define Your Story – Shape your mindset by defining your goals, expectations, and identity. • Build Bonds – Develop strong relationships that fuel growth and performance. • You Are Here – Learn how to stay fully present when pressure and distractions mount. • Stop the Storm – Recognize and manage the negative thoughts that sabotage performance. • Choose Growth – Commit to the daily work required for improvement. • Mile Zero – Reset your mindset every day with courage, urgency, and belief. Get ready to stop being just a spectator and jump into the arena you’ve dreamed about all your life. Contact Coach Lifrak: https://www.joshualifrak.com #servantleadership #mentaltoughness #discipline #chicagocubs Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 #WarriorServantLeader #WednesdayWisdom

Tough Love Thursday! A message you may not want to hear, but need to. From Friction to Flow with Grant Harris Buckle up, this is not the conversation you might think it is. Today’s guest, Grant Harris, is a globally recognized neuroinclusive performance strategist and speaker who shifts organizations from friction to flow by fixing their process, not their people, so they can save time, keep talent, and deliver value by redesigning how work gets done at scale.  Grant’s work starts with a simple truth: most performance challenges aren’t people problems; they’re process problems. Through a human-centered performance lens, he shows how everyday systems, meetings, roles, decision-making, and expectations either enable execution or quietly undermine it. As a late-diagnosed autistic person, author, introvert, and certified diversity executive, Grant brings both lived experience and enterprise-level rigor to his work with clients. He translates complex ideas about human cognition into clear, execution-ready insights leaders can apply immediately without turning the conversation into advocacy or awareness training.  Grant is the founder and president of GTH Consulting, a minority- and disability-owned consultancy working within complex organizations. His experience spans federal agencies, higher education, global enterprises, and nonprofit systems where execution, accountability, and scale matter. His approach is known for being clear, grounded, and immediately actionable so organizations improve processes and performance.  Selected clients include The Washington Post, the Federal Railroad Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Loudoun County Government, Leadership Snohomish County, ASICS, and First Place Arizona. Grant holds a BA in Psychology, an MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development, and a post-master’s certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration.  Learn more: https://linktr.ee/GTH_Consulting and access his FREE Process Before People Scorecard, a short 7 question checklist for workplace leaders and managers. Discover how embracing neurodiversity — including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences — can strengthen and grow your business. This training provides practical strategies, expert tips, and best practices to recognize and optimize the unique talents of neurodistinct employees. Learn how to reduce stigma, recruit inclusively, and build a culture that supports neurodiverse teams.  Through lived experiences and actionable tools, you’ll see the proven business impact of neuro-inclusion — from higher employee engagement and retention to greater innovation and performance. Every brain deserves a place to thrive—and when it does, so does your organization. To learn more about neurodiversity in the workforce, visit Grant’s site:  https://disabilitysolutions.thinkific.com/products/courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace?_gl=1*1fmdxxk*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjMzODUwNzEuQ2owS0NRaUFyT3ZJQmhETEFSSXNBUHdKWE9hSnJieDl3dDZYVkZFYjY0TTYzX3c3S3FoeWRjdWVaN2t0SkVHSkdaNVMtUTl2OWJ3cVVBTWFBbDVCRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTU5NTQ5NjA1NC4xNzYzMDQxNTY3 Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06

Wednesday Wisdom When Everything Falls Apart: Finding Faith in the Fire with Dr. Ken Kaufman Today’s guest, Dr. Ken Kaufman, is a speaker, author, and former sports medicine entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience working with high-level athletes and active adults. But his most powerful message didn’t come from success—it came from collapse, including the death of his wife. After decades of building a thriving practice, Ken walked through a season where everything unraveled—business, finances, and identity. In that process, his faith was stripped down and rebuilt on a deeper foundation.  We talk about what do you do when prayer isn’t answered. We dive into Faith vs. Fear.  Ken shares why working harder, planning better, ego driven success and purpose left him still feeling empty inside. We even talk about how fire comes before revelation. Now, through his book Spiritual Endurance: Faith Forged in the Fire, Ken delivers a compelling message about trusting God beyond circumstances, finding purpose in adversity, and becoming stronger through life’s hardest seasons. Our conversation today is going to leave you challenged, encouraged, and equipped to endure—and grow—through whatever you are facing. Get Ken’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX1ZD6SM#customerReviews Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06  

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Today’s guest has gone from Olympic Trials Swimmer to Co-Founder of LoyaltyOps™, an operational advisory firm that installs the structural foundation that keeps execution strong as organizations grow. She was responsible for  doubling the growth of a leading fitness company every year for 3 years and is the founder of 2 companies and working with multimillion dollar organizations to grow even stronger and better. Since then, she co-founded LoyaltyOps™ with her husband, a retired Tier 1 Assaulter in the Special Missions Unit. Together, they have spent their careers studying one question: how do capable people execute reliably when the pressure is real, and the margin for error is small? Today we talk about leaders who are challenged with: “You hired a team to take work off your plate. The work keeps coming back.Here's what's stacking up on your desk this week.Decisions waiting on you because no one else can settle them.Cross-team issues ending up on your desk because no one else can broker them.The standards you set in the leadership meeting not surviving the week.The strategic work you wanted to do this quarter slipping to next quarter.The same problems showing up over and over, just with different names.Your day starting with your plan, and by ten, running on your team's problems. You feel it happening, and the cause is the operations the business needs but hasn't grown into yet.” (from Loyalty Ops homepage) Buckle up, we had a GREAT conversation! Welcome Michaela “Mickey” Anderson to the WSL Podcast. To learn more about Loyalty Ops, check out their website: https://loyaltyops.com/home

Tough Love Thursday! A message you may not want to hear, but need to. Most people think they have a motivation problem. Today’s guest says that’s not true—they have a self-leadership problem.  From a high school tuba player to a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership (DSL), Bobby Shelton has spent years studying why high-performing individuals still struggle with consistency, alignment, and follow-through. Bobby is the author of Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard and the host of The Self-Leadership Lab.  He helps people understand why they struggle to follow through, why their habits don’t match their beliefs, and how to build the kind of internal discipline that actually holds up under pressure. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite knowing what to do, this conversation is going to challenge the way you think about growth. His conclusion is simple but uncomfortable: most people aren’t lacking information; they’re lacking internal authority. Through his work and his podcast, The Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby explores what it actually means to govern your inner world so your outer life reflects your convictions.  His approach blends practical discipline, decision-making frameworks, and deeper philosophical insights rooted in both Stoic thought and faith. Bobby doesn’t focus on hype or temporary motivation. Instead, he helps audiences understand: Why motivation fails under pressure How to build standards that don’t change with emotion The difference between “Easy Hard” and “Hard Hard” decisions. Why self-leadership, not hacks, is the foundation of real growth His conversations are known for being thoughtful, challenging, and immediately applicable, leaving listeners with both clarity and a call to action. Today we go deeper into discipline, ego, faith, emotions, life as vanity, life as suffering and life as love and little reconciling stoicism with the Christian faith. Buckle up, you need to hear this conversation. If this conversation resonated, you can share it with someone you know who needs to hear it as well. Want to learn more? Check out Bobby’s website  https://easyhardvshardhard.com Check out this episode and all our episodes here: https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/ connect with me on social media, @patwelshjd And remember, always strive to do the Right thing, at the Right time, the Right way and for the Right reason, that is the path of the true Warrior, Servant, Leader.

The worst news ever turned out to be an “absolute blessing” for Rob Ryan Sullivan. On his 48th birthday – on Feb. 18, 2015 – Sullivan received news from his doctor that he had lymphoma in the form of massive tumors on his heart and in his neck. Six months and several rounds of chemotherapy later, Sullivan was cured and he had the experience that led to the last chapter of his second book, “A Trek Within: Following Your Inner Compass.” He had been working on the book for almost a decade, and his journey with cancer tied the entire book together.  The book, which is a collection of experiences that changed the way Sullivan views spirituality, the world and his place in it, was officially released in early December 2023. “When you’re going through things, you have to roll with it,” said Sullivan, a professional speaker and coach who has worked more than 70 nationally- and internationally-known organizations including Motorola, Northwestern University, McDonald’s and the University of Michigan. “And I’ve learned there this nothing that says you can’t incorporate your passions into a scenario where you’re living to work rather than working to live.” Sullivan also recently launched SulliVanZyl, an international coaching and consulting company, that also features Barry van Zyl, an internationally recognized drummer, consultant and educator based in South Africa. “We want people to open up to the magic that’s in the world,” Sullivan said. “There’s so much amazing stuff out there if you just pay attention. I’m convinced we miss opportunities at every turn, and most of the time it’s simply because we’re not aware.” For example, Sullivan gets his entrepreneurial spirit from his grandfather, who was a successful soy bean trader, and his great-grandfather, Billy Sullivan Sr., who won a World Series as a catcher with the 1906 White Sox and was the inventor of the inflatable chest protector for catchers. Sullivan said his great-grandfather eventually wound up selling the patent for the protector, which he received in 1908, to a company that would become a major sporting goods business. Today we talk about resignation vs. contentment; negative and positive self-fulfilling mindsets, stoicism and more! Join us for a great frank and encouraging conversation. For more information on Rob and SulliVanZyl, visit: https://sullivanzyl.com Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their own journey.                     Follow us on Social Media @patwelshjd

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Most people think violence is unpredictable and random. This is not true at all. In fact, there is a scientifically proven pathway that all perpetrators of violence follow. This process can actually be interrupted, if you know what to look for.  Concerning behaviors often show themselves well before even the threat of an attack is displayed. Unfortunately, too many municipalities and organizations lean on "protection" and "preparedness/response" measures rather than "prevention" measures to try and disrupt these threats and attacks.  Today’s guest’s work focuses on demonstrating that by taking proactive prevention actions that are focused in a human centric methodology we can create safer communities. These "prevention" measures are multidisciplinary and can be used for a wide range of societal risk factors not just for violence. Today, he gives us 3-4 concrete signs to look for to keep their communities safe. Today’s guest is Robert Mahoney, a leading expert in Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) and the Founder of TVTP Solutions. He specializes in helping communities transition from reactive security to proactive prevention. Through his work, he empowers educators, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to collaborate on identifying the 'pathway to violence' and interrupting it through evidence-based strategies. Robert is the first to tell you, this is not about profiling or even risk factors – it is about identifying abnormalities to our senses. Because “random acts of violence” are anything but random. This is about situational awareness and knowing what to do next. Join us as Robert shares a wealth of information and experience from the world of targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP). Learn more  https://tvtpsolutions.com/ or contact Robert at  [email protected]

It's Tough Love Thursday! A message you may not want to hear, but need to. You know, we spend a lot of time talking about leadership, resilience, stress, performance, and mental toughness, but sometimes we overlook the most basic truth of all - if your body is running on empty, eventually everything else starts breaking down too. My guest today is Jennifer Martinez, CEO of JMAR Solutions, and she’s on a mission to help people understand that hydration is about a whole lot more than just drinking more water. We’re talking about focus, decision making, stress management, recovery, mental clarity, and being able to show up better - not just on the job, but at home with the people who matter most. Jennifer comes from a sports medicine background and works with high demand professions, first responders, and organizations operating in tough environments where heat, stress, fatigue, and pressure are constant realities. She helps teams learn how to restore the body before it hits the wall. And this isn’t just professional for her… it’s personal. Being married to a police sergeant gave her a front row seat to how physical depletion and chronic stress can affect not only performance on the street, but patience, mood, relationships, and overall wellbeing at home. Because the truth is, when people are exhausted, dehydrated, stressed out, and mentally foggy, everybody around them feels it. Today, we’re going to talk about how taking better care of yourself physically can improve your mindset, your mental sharpness, your leadership, your relationships, and your ability to keep showing up strong in every area of life. Learn more about JMAR Solutions and even order your 1st bottle of Rapid Restoration Drops here: https://jmarsolutions.net     Tell them Pat Welsh sent you! Download, like, comment and share. Be sure to follow us on social media @patwelshjd, and https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/ Looking for a dynamic Keynote Speaker, trainer, coach? Book a FREE 30 minute call with Pat here: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-05

You know when we have all of these big dreams of how "epic" our life will be a few years down the road and then we wake up one day feeling like we're nowhere close to what we had imagined? Maybe we're feeling like our life is missing joy, passion or purpose -- or maybe we got the "stuff" but something is still missing. Our guest today, Meridith Alexander, had her “walk around this lovely planet” explode when she got the call that her youngest daughter had been crushed by a boulder while hiking in South America and was not expected to survive. She jumped on a plane and headed south. Her focus since then became transforming the impossible into the “I’m Possible” and how to teach ordinary people that they are capable of achieving EPIC things that seem totally “unrealistic” when they know how to fuse their inner game with the outer game. In fact, she believes that it's thanks to these "impossible" boulders that come into our ordinary lives that we can transform them into epic lives. Meridith is a best-selling author, powerhouse mompreneur and top female motivational speaker who has become known for inspiring high-level professionals and entrepreneurs to venture beyond the place where their beliefs stop them -- all thanks to a plummeting boulder that changed her "old normal" into the destiny that she embraces today. She challenges you to explore the boundaries of endless possibilities, positive expectations and deliberate creation. With the remarkable life and death challenges that were laid firmly at her feet, she learned that it's these tiny individual seeds of Greatness that live waiting to be cultivated within our own minds. Then, as we master our own mindset and discover the real beauty within our own story, we become free to empower others and to go on to create "impossible" things.  Go Epic isn’t just a slogan for Meridith, it is her life. A Cornell study showed that 76% of us will look back on our lives and regret that we never went after those big dreams. That’s a scary statistic and today she is here to share her story and hopes to insure that you aren’t part of that 76%. Learn more and contact Meridith:  http://bit.ly/GOEPICNOW Follow us: https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/ @patwelshjd

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Cursing At Mountains with Brandon Kowallis Today’s guest on the Warrior Servant Leader Podcast is a pondering goof ball of epic proportions. His eclectic tastes and interests have led him through his own series of bizarre experiences that have adorned his life and shaped him into the weird but relatively likable and sometimes dislikable character he is today. Brandon’s life is littered with mistakes, failures, imperfections, and other learning opportunities. He is a worldwide caver, what us old timers used to call spelunker. Brandon shares some incredible stories, including rescuing an injured caver from the bottom of Naj Tunich Cave in Guatemala. Helping with the viral Nutty Putty Cave attempted rescue of John Edward Jones. He was next to him when he died. Facing giant spiders in deep bad air pits in Mexico. Getting lost on Boulder Mountain. Laying down the first human foot prints in caves of the Grand Canyon Brandon is also an award-winning cave cartographer and photographer, author of the book Fragile Frontiers, and has worked as a leader in higher education for over 10 years.  He is the author of Cursing At Mountains, a unique novel that leverages the power of storytelling to share universal principles that are the core to both personal life and leadership. It is a story of burnout, marriage under pressure, and what happens when a high-performing professional quietly unravels. Brandon lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he draws inspiration from his work with diverse groups of people across all walks of life, as well as his experience exploring places where few people on earth have been. When he’s not writing or working on creative projects, he’s likely spending time with his wife Michelle and their two children, bushwhacking to find new caves, rock climbing, fishing, or serving in his church and community. Welcome Brandon Kowallis to the show! Contact Brandon directly at https://www.brandonkowallis.com and you can order his book here:  https://www.brandonkowallis.com/product/cursing-at-mountains/

It's Tough Love Thursday, the day we share some messages you may not want to hear, but need to. Buckle up! As we near the end of the Easter season in the Roman Catholic Church, we will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday. Many think this Sunday merely ends Easter and we can go back to a spiritual life as usual as we await Christmas in December. Well, here is some tough love news for you. Pentecost is not just another holy day. It ranks up there, in a scripture sense, with Moses and the Ten Commandments, coming down off Mt. Sinai. In fact, it is greater than that. On Pentecost the believers received the Holy Spirit, the Israelites got 2 stone tablets. Pentecost is the beginning of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the beginning of the Great Commission to spread the Good News, Gospel, to the ends of the world. It was the infusion of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit into the people of God. In other words, it was the biggest thing since the Resurrection that happened 50 days earlier. It was a promise fulfilled and the day over, 3,000 people came to believe in Jesus. Take a few minutes to listen to the tough love message I share, reflect on it and rise up and go. Get out there and live the life of a Warrior, Servant, Leader that you were created to live. Quit being a spectator and get in the world arena and spread the Good News. Like, Comment, Share. Follow Pat on LinkedIn, Instagram and Subsatck @patwelshjd

Wednesday Wisdom How to Build a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From with Jay Meacham Today’s guest is a soon to be ordained Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church, Jay Meacham. He is a committed executive coach, business strategist, and purpose-driven leader dedicated to transforming the lives of others, especially residential home builders and skilled trades professionals. Jay coaches clients who are ready to lead boldly, live deeply, and create impact that lasts beyond the job site, corporate board room, sales office or in the home office. He is the go-to coach for those who are ready to break cycles of burnout and step into lives of purpose, leadership, and prosperity. Today we dive into questions like: “What’s the difference between making a living and building a legacy? What role does faith play in leadership and business success? How can I create a fool proof system to manage emotions? How can a leader identify their non-negotiable values?” Buckle up, this episode is full of Wednesday Wisdom! Learn more and contact Jay at: https://coachjaymeacham.com “Live With Joy, Lead With Purpose. Personal life, business, and leadership to help you build a life you love -time rich, financially fee, and deeply fulfilling.” Follow us at https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com and https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriorservantleaderpodcast Connect with Pat : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/ Need a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Coach or Training? Schedule a FREE Consult with Pat https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-05

TACO TUESDAY!  Take Action Crush Obstacles! Today on The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, I sit down with a man who is using storytelling, leadership, and hard conversations to help save lives behind the badge and beyond it. Conrad Weaver is a mission-driven filmmaker, entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for first responder wellness. As President and CEO of First Responder Wellness Solutions and founder of Conjo Studios, Conrad has dedicated his career to creating awareness, driving cultural change, and equipping leaders with practical tools to build healthier, more resilient organizations. Conrad is the creator and producer of the award-winning documentary PTSD911 — a powerful film that has sparked critical conversations nationwide about trauma, mental health, and sustainable performance in public safety professions. The film asks a sobering question: “First responders sign up to serve; they risk their lives and mental health responding to someone else’s worst day. Who rescues them?” What is the secret to taking care of your people? In this conversation, we discuss: • Leadership in trauma-exposed professions • The silent cost of unresolved stress and PTSD • Building agency cultures rooted in trust and wellness • Why storytelling changes hearts faster than policy ever will • How resilient leaders create resilient teams Conrad also hosts the First Responder Wellness Podcast, where he interviews respected leaders from law enforcement, fire, EMS, clinical practice, and leadership development to uncover practical strategies that improve both people and organizations. As a certified member of the John Maxwell Team, Conrad brings a unique blend of leadership development, media production, wellness advocacy, and real-world experience to the public safety space. His work has earned national recognition, including: • 2025 Best Director – Documentary, New York Film & Cinematography Awards • 2025 Best Documentary – Impact Docs! Awards • 2024 Best Documentary – Maryland International Film Festival • Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award Winner for Great American Wheat Harvest This is more than a podcast episode. It is a conversation about leadership, service, survival, and the responsibility we have to take care of those who spend their lives taking care of others. Listen to the First Responder Wellness Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Learn more about Conrad and his work at Conjo Studios.

It's T.L.T. (Tough Love Thursday) A message you may not want to hear, but need to! Buckle Up! Most high performers don’t burn out from pressure — they burn out from misalignment. They don’t crash dramatically — they drift quietly. It’s a slow erosion: The identity they’ve outgrown. The expectations they carry. The responsibilities that never end. The success that looks impressive but feels heavy. That quiet internal conflict — the one high achievers hide behind achievement — is the exact space where Richard Jack III (Coach Jack) does his deepest work. Here’s what clients say about Coach Jack:  “Direct, grounded, and impossible to hide from.” “The coach who sees the truth behind the performance.” “More precise than any therapist, coach, or consultant I’ve worked with.” “The one person who can connect identity, psychology, and leadership in a way that actually shifts results.” THE WEIGHT OF LEADERSHIP — AND WHY IT BREAKS PEOPLE  Leadership has an emotional cost. Performance has a psychological cost. Success has a spiritual cost. Most people ignore those costs until something cracks. Coach Jack helps leaders see the fracture before it becomes a break. Coach Jack is the creator of the CEI Ecosystem — Clarity, Execution, Impact — a clarity-driven operating system built to help people think clearly, execute with purpose, and create sustainable momentum in their lives and careers. For Richard, alignment isn’t a concept — it’s the root cause behind why people rise, stall, or spiral. In his work with leaders across industries, one truth has surfaced again and again: People don’t get stuck because they lack ambition. They get stuck because they’re out of alignment with who they’re becoming. Their identity is in one place. Their behavior is in another. Their responsibilities are in a third. And the gap between those worlds produces burnout, confusion, and stalled potential. Richard’s mission is simple: close that gap — permanently.  This link gives listeners free access to Coach Jack’s Clarity Assessment—an executive-level tool that helps you instantly identify where your life or leadership is out of alignment. In less than five minutes, you will see exactly which patterns are holding you back and what to shift next. It’s designed to create immediate awareness, a sense of direction, and a starting point for real transformation. You will walk away with clarity you can feel.  https://www.rj3consultants.com/clarity-assessment Follow us on social media @patwelshjd, https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Download, Like and Share this, and all our episodes, with someone who needs to hear this message today. Need a dynamic keynote speaker, trainer or coach? Schedule a free consultation with Pat: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-05

REV: RESPOND, EXPAND, VENTURE℠ Today’s guest is a master in the keys to resilient leadership. He is a resilience expert with PhDs from both Harvard and Oxford (UK). His signature speeches, consulting, and coaching, REV: RESPOND, EXPAND, VENTURE℠ , equips leaders for peak mindset, agility, and performance. Our guest is a Fulbright Fellow and Harvard Horizons Scholar who has taught extensively at Harvard and Oxford, presented his research worldwide, and completed The Second City’s full improv curriculum.   And yes, we discuss how important it is to have a sense of humor as a leader. We also dive into why being busy hides the real constraints that limit peak performance.  How can leaders make better decisions under pressure when time, energy, and attention are constrained? Is multi-tasking really just a myth that actually hinders peak performance? These and more questions are answered in today’s episode. And there is an added bonus! Visit  https://henrybowles.com/  and access a free resilience masterclass, “3 Moves That Define Resilient Leaders”, along with a downloadable PDF companion. His website also provides a clear overview of his work with leaders, teams, and organizations – so reach out to him to learn more for yourself and your organization. Please meet and welcome, Dr. Henry Bowles.