Eating Crow

Peter Durand

If you are a leader or an entrepreneur this podcast will speak to you (well, I guess that's the point). These are stories of amazing people with the courage to lead and often admit they were wrong and challenge long-held beliefs to make change. Many of these everyday heroes have evolved into leaders and entrepreneurs, and most of their stories have never been heard, until now. Pete Durand interviews people from all walks of life - the military, finance, business, sports, government and education. We learn from their challenges, pitfalls, lessons and how, by eating crow, how they used an open mind to adjust their way of thinking and lead others, including their families. Pete adds his own experiences as a husband, father and entrepreneur in this meaningful if not hilarious podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 28

    Episode 78: Ben Price

    In this episode, we sit down with Ben Price, a former British Army intelligence officer turned author and coach, to explore identity, personal growth, and what it means to truly know yourself. From his book Conversations with a Suicide Bomber to the four archetypes of King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover, Ben shares hard-earned lessons on fatherhood, military conditioning, and the uncomfortable truths that shape us. He reflects on the power of self-awareness, why our actions matter more than our words, and how doing the work on ourselves can help others overcome their fears. Ultimately, it's a conversation about finding peace over victory and discovering who you really are. In This Episode [00:00:05] Welcome and introduction to Ben Price[00:01:16] Ben’s background: who he is and what he’s about[00:02:39] Eight years in the Intelligence Corps and working with the Gurkhas[00:04:27] The question that changed everything: “Who are you and why are you here?”[00:05:58] Meeting the mentor who initiated him[00:07:51] Why it’s a gift to ask this question at 38[00:09:11] “Friendly fire” and “releasing hostages”: winning the war in your mind[00:11:52] Would your old teammates recognize you? The power of a 360 review[00:13:36] Writing Conversations with a Suicide Bomber[00:16:26] Rethinking sin: the belief in separation[00:18:25] Is there a need for warriors? King, warrior, magician, lover[00:21:48] Why the king is weighted most heavily[00:23:01] Slowing down and noticing where you respond from[00:24:29] The magician and its shadow: procrastination and manipulation[00:25:47] “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are”[00:27:05] Who this work is for: leaders, founders, and fathers[00:28:59] What clients discover: they find peace[00:30:27] Parenting: boundaries versus letting kids find themselves[00:33:41] Pete’s story: his father’s example and a pivotal moment with his teenage son[00:37:27] Authenticity versus the “perfect success” posts on LinkedIn[00:38:10] The Field Manual: who it’s for and why Ben built it[00:40:12] Accountability, agency, and Marcus Aurelius’s “don’t be purple”[00:41:44] Values, pressure, and red lines[00:43:01] Telling the truth without taking away someone’s agency[00:44:26] Inspiration versus manipulation in leadership[00:47:04] Leading by example: how fitness and discipline speak for you[00:50:07] Pete’s 1999 360 review and a mentor’s lesson on perception[00:51:17] One thing to do before 40: the Matterhorn and the Initiators brotherhood[00:53:06] Closing thoughts and a possible follow-up from the summit Our Guest Ben Price is a British leadership coach, author, and former British Army Intelligence Corps soldier. He served eight years alongside the Gurkhas, special forces, and weapons intelligence before building a business career, including owning a gym. He now coaches founders, senior leaders, and fathers through a values-based approach to leadership. He is the author of Conversations with a Suicide Bomber and a companion 100-day Field Manual, “leadership initiation for men who want a big impact without becoming consumed by it.” He is also building Initiators, a brotherhood of men doing this work together, with gatherings in the South Downs in the UK. Resources and Links Eating Crow with Pete DurandBen Price LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbenpriceBook: Conversations with a Suicide BomberBook: The 100 Day Field ManualPete Durand Website: https://www.cruxiblepartners.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedurandSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you are a leader or an entrepreneur this podcast will speak to you (well, I guess that's the point). These are stories of amazing people with the courage to lead and often admit they were wrong and challenge long-held beliefs to make change. Many of these everyday heroes have evolved into leaders and entrepreneurs, and most of their stories have never been heard, until now. Pete Durand interviews people from all walks of life - the military, finance, business, sports, government and education. We learn from their challenges, pitfalls, lessons and how, by eating crow, how they used an open mind to adjust their way of thinking and lead others, including their families. Pete adds his own experiences as a husband, father and entrepreneur in this meaningful if not hilarious podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.