Lions Guide Podcast

On this episode, we explore Ben's journey to finding mindfulness in his life, how it helped him overcome fear and anxiety, and now is a practice that keeps him focused and present.   We always learn a lot from Ben, and learned even more in this episode.   You will too...   About Ben: Ben discovered mindfulness and meditation 25 years ago while seeking methods to enhance his performa...

On this episode, Dale is joined by guest Dave Wolcott to discuss another area in high-performance that I haven't yet touched on here on Lions Guide which is financial performance.   Dave & I talk a lot about the importance of a wealth mindset, and explore his story of coming from a middle-class family, to his commission in the Marine Corps, afterwards becoming a business owner, and on to...

Tomy Parker grew up in Montana before joining the Marine Corp as an infantry rifleman after high school.   While on foot patrol, he stepped on an improvised explosive device resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee, left leg at the hip, and all of the fingers on his hand save his thumb.   He returned to Montana but soon lost his purpose in life and filled that void wit...

Meet Nick Lavery: An active duty member of the US Army Special Forces (commonly known as the “Green Berets”) - a group of the military that performs critical missions, including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare.   In 2013, on Nick's second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insid...

In this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast, I speak with Justin Breen - CEO of the PR firm BrEpic Communications and Connectivity Platform BrEpic Network, and author of the No. 1 International Best-Selling Book, Epic Business .   Justin is an extremely active member of Strategic Coach 10x and Abundance 360 Summit. He has an incredible global network of visionaries and businesses, over 20 year...

Keith (AKA Flip) is a retired Navy Command Master Chief with a passion for leadership.   In this podcast episode, Keith and Dale bring light to leadership in all its forms: the good, the bad, and the toxic.   Join them as they journey through Keith’s Navy career and his stories during service; reveal how he got his nickname of “Flip;” and explore his three key lessons in leadership, gain...

Tune into this Lions Guide podcast episode for a conversation with Tom Hardin on all things human behavior and decision making…   From 2008-2012, a little-known financial analyst, Tom Hardin, assisted FBI agents in understanding how insider trading occurred in the financial services industry. As the youngest professional later implicated in the sting, and known by his undercover moniker “Tipp...

Mike Malatesta knows how hard it is to be an entrepreneur and the trials that come with the goal of success and freedom from pursuing entrepreneurship… but he also knows exactly how to get there.   Mike is an entrepreneur that’s helped initiate, develop, and sell multiple amazingly successful waste management companies for 8 and 9+ figures. A servant leader with a proven talent for developing...

Rob is an entrepreneur, speaker, CMO, and founder of Rise Up Coaching.   Rob spent 2 years in Milan, Italy where he obtained his Master’s degree, scaled a global startup, and coached professional Football. He is now a Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Coach, the host of the Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship Podcast, and author of “The Social Soul,” a book on mastering your personal an...

If you’ve been looking to add mindfulness and meditation to your high performance toolset, are curious about the Navy SEALs process, or are looking for inspiration, then tune into this podcast with Dale and retired Navy SEAL Commander - Jon Macaskill!   Jon is a retired Navy SEAL Commander-turned-consultant and mindfulness and meditation teacher. He is the host of the Men Talking Mindfulness...

On this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast, I interview Abigail: business entrepreneur, international speaker and workshop instructor, and proud mom of multiple U.S. Marines.   Through international workshops, keynotes, and retreats, she delivers professional and personal development programs to companies and the US Military. Her double major in Communications with a focus on Cognitive, Socia...

Join Dale and guest Steve Campbell; a man with a gift for making the complex simple and bringing joy, clarity, and passion back into others’ lives. Steve has bought and sold numerous businesses at a profit, led and helped companies reduce costs and increase sales, and paved a pathway to Freedom for his clients.   On this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast, we talk about Steve’s journey in hel...

Join us in this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast with author and entrepreneur, Bobby Dysart!   Bobby is the author of The 5 Buckets: A framework for living with intention, and founder of Student of Intention: a weekly email and podcast series created to spark, strengthen, and support self-discovery.   In today’s episode, we discuss Bobby’s journey to unlocking his passions through livi...

Join us in this episode of the Lions Guide podcast, where I interview Eric Brooker - 20 year-long technology executive turned podcaster!   Eric’s podcast, Counsel Culture , focuses on culture and leadership, with guests like the founder of Reebok, the CEO of Chipotle, multiple NY Times Best Selling authors, and more.   In this episode, Eric and I talk about his journey to becoming an avi...

After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper and 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat retired from the Army to found the Fivecoat Consulting Group, a veteran-owned business passionate about helping leaders, managers, and organizations be the grittiest leaders that they can be .   David has gone on to speak, blog, coach on the topic of grit and how to develop it. In his bo...

Today’s podcast guest, RJ Singh, has journeyed through a life of crime, violence, chronic addiction, youth detention, jailing, and chronic dysfunction. Despite these early and pervasive obstacles, he has been able to overcome all of it with the support of mentors and frameworks he’s diligently established to rebuild his life.   In this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast, RJ demonstrates that...

In this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast, join me and Phil Sussman for a conversation on combat photography, careers in the military, life-changing injuries, yoga, meditation, and more!   Before joining the military as a scout platoon leader (and later, both an executive and operations officer) Phil was a combat photographer and Army contractor. Earlier this year, Phil was forced to retire...

In this episode, Dale interviews 24-year Navy veteran, Chris Norris.   Among many other things, Chris is a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist, Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and Response Coordinator, 10-time 50K Ultramarathon Finisher, and Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor.   After falling victim to alcohol abuse early in his life, Chris has spent the last 14 years in sobriety and recovery....

Join us in this week’s podcast with experienced executive, coach, advisor, and high performer, Jeff Harris.   Jeff has a background in Management Consulting and Executive Coaching; has been featured on the Scaling Up Business Podcast, SBI TV, and The Leadership Jam Podcast; and is an official member of Forbes Business Development Council. His leadership skills have transformed many struggling...

In this episode of the Lions Guide Podcast, I interview Elizabeth Gere: International SOUL Alignment Guide, Energy Therapist, and spiritual teacher, speaker, and writer.   Elizabeth works out of Easton, Maryland where she shares her wisdom of grounding meditation, energy medicine, and Ayurveda to provide holistic guidance. With a Masters in Clinical Psychology, alongside certifications in Rei...

Today’s conversation is with none other than Craig Stanland: best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and Reinvention Architect.   9 years ago, Craig was sentenced to 2 years of Federal Prison and 3 years of Supervised Release after exploiting the warranty policy of one of the largest tech companies in the world. A critical conversation with his best friend during a prison visit led Craig to rethin...

Tune into this week’s podcast episode with guest William Branum.   William Branum is the founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on recovery for veterans and first responders. Branum is a retired Navy SEAL, Sniper Instructor, and combat leader. His retirement from the military and the subsequent physical and psychological consequences led him to CBD, and eventually, f...

Meet Joel callsign "Thor" Neeb   As an F-15 pilot, Thor escorted the U.S. President through the sky and flew missions to ensure the safety of the country after the attacks of 9/11. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the Air Force and he oversaw the execution of a $150M/year flight program.   In 2010, Thor was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given abo...

Paul was born and raised in South Florida where he now lives with his wife Robin and their 2 adopted daughters, Bethany and Gwen. Paul has been doing IT for over 15 years, professionally. He has a love for technology, but his passion is for the people that use that technology. Paul is the co-founder and Managing Director of VXIT. VXIT provides IT services to small and medium businesses across the...

Kyle Killinger is currently running 3,333 miles from San Diego, California to Washington DC in 4 months to raise awareness for the 22 veterans that commit suicide every day and those that suffer from PTSD and other ailments.   On this episode, Kyle and Dale talk about his mission to raise awareness to his cause, how he got here, and how it's going.   Find Kyle and his team at:  www....