Against All Odds

From Soldier to Coach: The Journey of Shaun Kober

In this episode of Coffin Dodgers, Simon welcomes Shaun Kober, an Australian military veteran with a commendation for gallantry, to discuss his life and career. Sean shares experiences from his deployments in Iraq, East Timor, and Afghanistan, highlighting intense combat situations and missions. Post-service, Sean transitioned to personal training and strength conditioning, eventually moving to Thailand to train athletes. Despite business challenges, Sean continues to build his fitness programs, aiming to make a positive impact. The episode encapsulates Sean's resilience, dedication, and the lessons learned from his diverse experiences.

Find Shaun at https://www.coachedbykobes.com/about, and his podcast Live Train Perform at https://livetrainperform.buzzsprout.com.

02:05 School Days and Early Life

03:53 Joining the Military

07:21 Military Career and Deployments

11:33 Transition to Civilian Life and PT Career

16:55 Life in Thailand and Professional Growth

20:02 Memorable Military Stories

35:54 Reflections on Proactive vs. Reactive Engagements

36:17 Rules of Engagement and Moral Dilemmas

37:47 Becoming a Sniper: Challenges and Achievements

39:31 Broader Reflections on Afghanistan and Iraq

42:58 Comparing Conflicts: Afghanistan vs. Ukraine

48:00 Post-Military Career and Current Endeavours

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