Course of Action

In this episode, Air Force Veteran, author, motivational listener, and podcast host D. Scott Smith joins to talk about writing, his time in the Air Force to include a crazy story about spying on North Korea, and his unique concept of motivational listening. Scott hosts live events with Amazon Live where he showcases new and existing authors, as well as a host of other shows on his own platforms. H...

Author Matt Scott joins to talk about his book, Surviving the Lion's Den, as well as his newest release, The Iranian Deception, and global politics, writing, and finding inspiration to take the leap into a new endeavor. Matt studied under the former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, General Sam Wilson, and ingrained himself in middle-east affairs and politics. An avid reader, Matt credi...

Steve Stratton, former Special Forces and member of the White House Communications Agency joins the show to talk counter-drug operations, cartels, real-world events that influence fiction writing, and of course, his first novel Shadow Tier. Steve Stratton started his military career at the White House Communications Agency supporting the needs of President’s Ford and Carter, Vice President’s Rocke...

In this episode my good friend and fellow author Eric Bishop, author of "The Body Man", takes over and....interview me. Eric gracious offered to turn the microphones around and take over the lead and interview me. We talked about my new book "Hear These Truths", the importance of leadership, and the process behind how I came up with the book, as well as the "leadership algorithm" I talk heavily ab...

Curtis Rutledge joins the show to discuss his new venture, Project Shift 6.Shift 6 is taking veterans and turning welding and auto hobby into a community focusing on therapy, the trade, and most importantly, the passion of cars and working with your hands.  Shift 6 mission is to bridge the auto industry with the veteran community by raising veteran awareness through the teaching of automotive/tech...

Rob Spedden, former US Marine turned motivational comedian joins the show to talk military transition, motivational comedy, recruiting, and his newest project: Operation LinkedIN.Rob is currently transitioning out of the Marine Corp and over to the civilian world, while continuing his speaking and motivational comedy. He's unique blend of motivation and comedy demands you laugh at the most ridicul...

Lt Col Oak McCulloch joins the show to talk leadership, recruiting in and out of the Army, and how leaving a legacy of leadership is incredibly impactful. Oak is an accomplished public speaker and an award-winning recruiter currently residing at Embry Riddle in Florida. Oak is also an author and his book "Your Leadership Legacy" is an absolute mandatory read for anyone looking to expand on their l...

Jon Hinderliter, US Coast Guard Veteran, Author,  and Director of Marketing and Communications at University College at Washington University in St. Louis, joins the show. Jon's award-winning book, "The Death of Content as King", is a deep-dive into how the marketing machine of today is evolving so fast that content is no longer king, and how data is the new ruler of all. Jon also speaks about his...

*Warning - Colorful Language/Sensitive Content*In this episode, Emily Knitter joins me as we talk military transition, psychology, and the effects of military service as well as her time in the Army. Since transitioning from the Army in 2014 she has served as president of the Student Veterans of America club at St. Bonaventure University (SBU). Organized the first-ever student-led fundraiser at SB...

Chris O'Connell, host of the Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast, leadership & business coach, and all-around entrepreneur hailing from the UK joins the show to talk leadership, world events, and the importance of having purpose in your life. Chris shares some great stories of success, and of failure, and what got him where he is today, proving that money and riches aren't everything that matters in li...

Jeff reveals the cover of his upcoming book, gives some updates, and some details about future giveaways and opportunities! jeffclarkofficial.com Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

David Lopez, CEO of Gritly, a trailblazing new staffing company dedicated to helping the less fortunate and minorities/women discover careers in entry level jobs with a unique and innovative education process that includes resume building, interview prep, and learning the trade. This is a must listen, David and Gritly are giving back to their community like no other. If you are looking for a job,...

Dennis Volpe, retired Naval Officer, graduate of the US Naval Academy,  and current Principal Leadership Consultant & Coach at the Leadership Research Institute joins the show to talk leadership, his experience in the Navy including his challenges as a commander, and his experience transitioning out of the military.  Dennis is also a certified coach with many different organizations, and is a 2021...

George Randle is a US Army veteran, and managing partner of The Talent War Group.  George began his professional life by enlisting in the US Army Reserves. While serving in the USAR, he received his bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University and was commissioned an officer. His career assignments included Berlin, US CENTCOM, and III Corps with deployments to Africa (Somalia and Kenya), Centr...

Eric Bishop and Jack Stewart join the show in this bonus episode to talk about books, what projects they are working on, and what they are looking forward to in 2022. Eric, author of "The Body Man" announces the winner of his contest giveaway with a special surprise...2 people will become characters in his next book "Breach of Trust", and of course will be killed off in creative fashion! Jack, a N...

Eric Horton has been working for years on helping veterans in the community and making the transition from service to civilian. His nickname "The Transition Hacker" is widely known from his transition "hacks" he posts, as well as other tips and tricks on making the military transition. Recently, Eric was asked to take on a large role with the state of Tennessee. He accepted, and his impact on vete...

Terrance Lee joins the show to discuss his new book, The Introvert Leader, as well as his journey in life, and how he came to embrace the introvert within him and turned it into a powerful stance on leadership for not just introverts, but for everyone to use. The Introvert Leader is on sale now, and you can find it everywhere. Check out his website below:quietvoicefearlessleader.com Extras:Use dis...

David Darling joins the show to talk about his new thriller, Grave Choices, the second book in his Noah Hunter series, as well as writing, his Canadian Military days, and becoming a self-publishing master. David started writing several years ago when he suffered an injury that kept him limited for a while, and after reading several good thrillers he caught the writing bug. Next thing he knew he wa...

Eric Bishop joins the show to talk about his new thriller, The Body Man, as well as writing, promoting, and preparing for an international book launch. Eric has been a longtime student of the thriller genre and constantly learning scribe. He has taken his decades of experience attending events, reading books, and studying the craft and turned it into a gripping, action-packed, edge of your seat th...

On this episode Tracy Borreson, Authentic Culture Consultant and Leadership coach joins to discuss what authenticity is, what it takes to be authentic, and how finding your voice is the key to personal branding. Her newest endeavor is a personal branding bonanza beginning 29 November 2021 and runs for several weeks, with several great presenters. It isn't your run-of-the-mill seminar or summit, th...

The founders of Shields and Stripes, Jennifer Byrne and Steve Nisbet join the show to talk about the stigmas around mental health, providing healthy avenues for military, veterans, and first responders, and how their new organization Shields and Stripes is not just crushing that stigma, but focusing on holistic human performance to heal visible, and invisible wounds. Jennifer is a former Air Force...

Carl-Shawn Watkins joins the show to talk about vulnerability in business, his coaching/consulting gigs, as well as his upcoming vulnerability course and his pursuit of becoming a civil rights attorney. Carl-Shawn is a pioneer in the motivational coaching space, and his topics on vulnerability are a must-view. His story of adversity from serving in the Army to establishing his own brand are life-c...