What if the courage you’re looking for is built—not born?

This week, former CIA intelligence officer Michele Rigby Assad joins me to share how she survived hostile territories, faced unimaginable danger, and rescued 149 persecuted Christians from Iraq—all while constantly underestimated as “too ordinary.”

In this gripping and deeply personal episode, Michele reveals:

⏺ The real meaning of “getting off the X”

⏺ How to conquer fear in high-stress situations

⏺ What most people get wrong about courage

⏺ The underrated power of documentation, faith, and female grit

⏺ How your gut instinct is pattern recognition—and how to sharpen it

Whether you're facing a life pivot, doubting yourself, or simply stuck—this episode will show you how to move through fear and claim your purpose.

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What does it take to outsmart a traitor—and stay calm when your life is on the line?In this gripping episode, former FBI agent Dell Spry reveals what it was really like going undercover, investigating Russian spies, and learning to read people so well that even their pulse gave them away.He shares how he built trust with dangerous suspects, used emotional control to stay safe overseas, and the power of listening over talking.Whether you’re leading a team or facing a tough moment in your own life, Dell’s stories and mindset strategies will show you how to think clearly, act decisively, and lead with grit.

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Robin Dreeke is a former Marine Corps officer, FBI counterintelligence expert, and master of human behavior. In this episode, he unpacks how to calm your inner chaos, stop living in survival mode, and build real, lasting trust through self-awareness and empathy. Whether you're leading a team, navigating toxic relationships, or rebuilding your mental fitness, Robin offers simple tools that create powerful shifts.

You’ll walk away ready to lead yourself—and others—through any storm.

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