Surfacing Leaders

Marc Koehler
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Come with Marc as he tells the stories of leaders in unlikely places and the human spirit that drives us all.

  1. vor 5 Tagen

    95% Freeze, the Other 5% Change the World with Ryan Berman

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with Ryan Berman, corporate fear fighter, founder of Courageous, and author of Return on Courage. Together, they explore why courage is one of the most important leadership skills in today's rapidly changing world and how leaders can move beyond fear to create meaningful impact. Ryan shares the journey that led him from the advertising world to building a company dedicated to helping individuals and organizations embrace courageous leadership. Drawing from years of research and conversations with astronauts, Navy SEALs, business leaders, psychologists, and innovators, he introduces his framework for courage: knowledge, faith, and action. He explains why courage is not recklessness, why clarity is the foundation of courageous leadership, and how organizations can create cultures where people are willing to take smart risks and learn from failure. Listeners will gain valuable insights from Ryan's experiences working with global brands and leadership teams, including practical lessons on overcoming fear, prioritizing what matters most, and building the confidence to navigate uncertainty. He also shares powerful stories about leadership, parenting, and personal growth, demonstrating that courage is not reserved for extraordinary moments but is built through small, intentional actions every day. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders: Create clarity around what matters most. Treat challenges as experiments and learning opportunities. Take action even when you don't have all the answers. Join us in this episode to discover how courage can become a competitive advantage in leadership, business, and life, and learn practical ways to strengthen your own courage muscle. Guest Links: Website: https://ryanberman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bravewhatshard/ Courageous Podcast: https://ryanberman.com/courageous-podcast/ Book – Return on Courage: https://www.returnoncourage.com/

    58 Min.

  2. 19. Juni

    Why Intellectual Courage Matters More Than Confidence with Dr. Apollo Emeka

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with Dr. Apollo Emeka, decision-making expert, entrepreneur, former FBI intelligence analyst, and U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. Together, they explore the power of decisions and how a single choice can alter the course of a life, career, or organization. Apollo shares his remarkable journey from leaving traditional school after fourth grade to earning a doctorate, serving in military intelligence and Special Forces, working for the FBI, and ultimately helping leaders make better decisions in high-stakes environments. Drawing from his unique experiences, he explains why intellectual courage is one of the most important leadership skills in today's increasingly complex and uncertain world. Throughout the conversation, Marc and Apollo discuss the challenges leaders face when navigating ambiguity, making decisions without complete information, and creating clarity for their teams. Apollo introduces his Complete Decision Protocol, a practical framework that helps leaders identify what truly matters, avoid critical mistakes, and move forward with confidence. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders: Develop the intellectual courage to face uncertainty head-on. Focus on the decisions that create momentum and eliminate distractions. Create clarity for your team while empowering them to shape the path forward. Join us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, decision-making, and the choices that shape our lives. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or navigating a personal crossroads, this episode offers valuable insights to help you make your next big decision with confidence. Connect with Dr. Apollo Emeka: Website: https://www.apolloemeka.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apolloemeka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@apolloemeka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apolloemeka

    1 Std. 5 Min.

  3. 5. Juni

    He Survived Combat, Then Faced His Hardest Fight with Anthony Dyer

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with Anthony Dyer, a retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, author, and mental health advocate. Anthony shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina to flying combat missions aboard AC-130 gunships and HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters in some of the world's most dangerous environments. Throughout the conversation, Anthony reflects on the lessons that shaped him as a leader, including the values of perseverance, repetition, service, and empathy. He recounts the extraordinary rescue mission that earned his unit the prestigious Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year award and offers a firsthand look at the realities of leading and performing under extreme pressure. Anthony also shares the deeply personal story behind his memoir, Moon Child, revealing his struggles with trauma, addiction, loss of identity after military service, and the path that ultimately led him to healing and recovery. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of preparation, resilience, vulnerability, and the courage to seek help when facing life's toughest challenges. Anthony's story is a powerful reminder that leadership is not just about performance during moments of crisis, but also about the willingness to confront our own struggles and grow through them. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders at every stage of their journey: Lead with empathy and understanding. Embrace perseverance through adversity. Seek help when you need it. Stay grounded in your values while continuing to grow. Remember that vulnerability can be a source of strength. Join us for an inspiring conversation about service, sacrifice, resilience, and the leadership lessons that emerge when we face life's darkest moments and choose to keep moving forward. Connect with Anthony Dyer: Email: anthonyp.dyer@gmail.com Instagram: @marco_brollo21 Purchase Anthony's book: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Child-Special-Missions-Aviator/dp/B0DZMXBHJ4

    40 Min.

  4. 22. Mai

    The Pentagon, Pressure, and the Human Side of Leadership with DeDe Halfhill

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with DeDe Halfhill for a powerful conversation about leadership, vulnerability, and the emotional dynamics that shape performance under pressure. Drawing from her 25-year career in the United States Air Force, including leadership roles in Iraq, the Pentagon, and as senior communication advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, DeDe shares why the strongest leaders are not the ones who hide fear, but the ones who know how to navigate it. Throughout the conversation, DeDe explores how emotions like fear, uncertainty, and isolation quietly influence decision-making, trust, and team culture. She discusses the importance of emotional fluency in leadership and explains why many organizations struggle because leaders have never been taught how to address the human side of performance. Marc and DeDe also dive into the growing impact of AI and rapid change, emphasizing that as technology advances, leaders must become even more skilled at understanding the emotional undercurrents inside their organizations. Listeners will walk away with valuable insights on how to lead with more humanity without sacrificing accountability or authority. DeDe also shares practical lessons on building trust, navigating difficult conversations, and helping teams stay connected during uncertainty and change. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders: Acknowledge fear instead of pretending it does not exist. Build trust through honest conversations. Give yourself grace as you grow and lead. Join us for this thought-provoking episode exploring what it truly means to lead people through pressure, uncertainty, and transformation. Guest Links: Instagram: @dedehalfhill LinkedIn: DeDe Halfhill LinkedIn Website: DeDe Halfhill Official Website

    1 Std. 1 Min.

  5. 8. Mai

    Leadership Is a River and Learning to Navigate It Changes Everything with Tony Thelen

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with executive coach and former John Deere leader Tony Thelen to explore what it really takes to lead through uncertainty, change, and the transitions that shape a career. Drawing on more than 35 years of global leadership experience and his work coaching senior executives today, Tony shares practical insights on how leaders can navigate complexity while continuing to grow themselves and their teams. Tony introduces the powerful metaphor of the river as a model for leadership. Just like a river, change is constant, and leaders must learn to move forward even when they cannot see around the next bend. He highlights four essential leadership capabilities for navigating modern challenges: emotional maturity, lifelong learning, initiating change rather than reacting to it, and developing the ability to act decisively in moments of chaos. Listeners will also hear Tony reflect on the critical transition from individual contributor to people leader, the importance of managing energy as well as time, and why strong relationships must be built long before a crisis arrives. He shares lessons from executive coaching conversations with CEOs and senior leaders who are learning to shift from having all the answers to empowering others to make decisions with confidence. The episode concludes with Tony’s encouragement for leaders at every level: Invest intentionally in yourself. Build relationships before you need them. Stay curious and committed to lifelong learning. Join us for this thoughtful conversation on how consistency, humility, and intentional growth help leaders surface their best selves and guide others through the ever-changing current of work and life. Learn more about Tony Thelen and connect with him here: Website: https://therivercoach.org Email: tony@therivercoach.org

    49 Min.

  6. 24. Apr.

    Why Confidence Starts Falling at Age Nine—and What Leaders Must Do About It with Colleen Bordeaux

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with Colleen Bordeaux, founder of Growth, Inc. and leadership advisor focused on modern communication, influence, and performance at work. They explore what today’s leaders must unlearn about success and how outdated assumptions about confidence, development, and workplace expectations continue to hold people back. Colleen shares insights from her experience building a multi-million-dollar consulting career at Deloitte and launching her own company to help leaders communicate more effectively and unlock performance in their teams. Throughout the conversation, Colleen highlights the surprising research showing that confidence for many women peaks around age nine and explains how early conditioning shapes leadership behavior later in life. She introduces the idea of developing a “business of one” mindset and discusses why leaders must rethink how they build relationships, develop skills, and stay adaptable in a rapidly changing workplace. Listeners will also hear practical strategies for improving engagement and connection across teams, including simple approaches leaders can use immediately to strengthen trust and collaboration. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders at every stage: Focus on what you can control in the moment. Prioritize respect over likability. Define success on your own terms and lead from that foundation. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about confidence, communication, and what it takes to lead effectively as the rules of work continue to change. Connect with Colleen Bordeaux: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenbordeaux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthincubator Growth, Inc.: https://www.growth-inc.org/

    55 Min.

  7. 10. Apr.

    Why the Future of Leadership Looks Like a Scholar Under the Sea with Andrea Howard

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with Andrea Howard, a U.S. Navy submarine officer, Marshall Scholar, and MIT PhD candidate studying security and strategy. Together, they explore what it means to lead at the intersection of global perspective, academic rigor, and operational responsibility in one of the most demanding environments in the world. Andrea shares how her journey from Atlanta public schools to the United States Naval Academy, Oxford, King’s College London, and the submarine force shaped her approach to leadership. She reflects on how mentors, civilian professors, and international experiences expanded her perspective and strengthened her ability to make decisions in complex environments where clarity and trust matter most. Her story highlights how broad intellectual curiosity and disciplined execution are not competing traits, but powerful complements in modern leadership. Listeners will find valuable lessons in Andrea’s experiences beneath the surface and across global institutions, where adaptability, humility, and commitment to purpose are essential to leading well. She also shares insights on how exposure to different cultures and academic disciplines strengthens judgment and prepares leaders to navigate uncertainty with confidence. The episode concludes with actionable advice for emerging leaders: Seek out perspectives beyond your immediate environment. Build relationships with mentors who challenge and support you. Stay grounded in purpose while expanding your understanding of the world. Join us in this episode to discover how leadership grows through challenge, curiosity, and service. Andrea’s journey shows that developing a broader lens does not pull leaders away from mission execution. It strengthens their ability to lead when it matters most. Learn more about Andrea Howard: MIT Political Science profile: https://polisci.mit.edu/people/andrea-howard (polisci.mit.edu) Marshall Scholar profile: https://www.marshallscholarship.org/scholars/scholar-profiles/andrea-howard/ (marshallscholarship.org)

    1 Std. 9 Min.

  8. 27. März

    Stop Chasing Customers and Start Building Believers with Jason Milen

    In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with entrepreneur and customer-loyalty strategist Jason Milen to explore what it really takes to build a business that lasts. Together, they discuss leadership inside a multigenerational family company, the challenges of rebuilding trust after losing customers, and the mindset shift required to move from chasing transactions to creating lasting relationships. Jason shares lessons from his decades of experience helping grow and reinvent his family’s car wash business, transforming it into a membership-driven model that created predictable revenue and stronger customer loyalty. He explains how leaders can rethink growth by focusing less on acquiring the next customer and more on designing experiences that make people want to stay. Listeners will hear practical insights from Jason’s journey through setbacks, reinvention, and long-term thinking. He reflects on the importance of resilience, community trust, and building systems that allow businesses to support both customers and leaders over time. Jason also offers perspective on how recurring revenue and loyalty-focused leadership can help organizations create stability in uncertain environments while giving leaders more freedom to focus on what matters most. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders: Stop chasing customers and start cultivating relationships. Design systems that create predictable growth. Build businesses that create freedom, not dependence. Join us for this episode to learn how loyalty-centered leadership transforms both organizations and the people who lead them. Jason’s story shows how long-term thinking, strong values, and intentional systems can help leaders build something that endures. Guest Links Website: https://jasonmilen.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmilen/

    51 Min.
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