Episodes
Innovation, Resilience, and Reinventing the Knife with Doug Katz
SEND DAN A TEXT In this episode of The Unbreakable Mission, I sit down with my friend Doug Katz, Co-Founder of NULU. Doug’s story takes us from West Point to corporate America, through physical setbacks, and into the world of innovation where resilience and creativity collide. Doug shares how an un…
Living True to Yourself with Ray Martin
SEND DAN A TEXT Most people live a life that others expect of them, chasing the career, the house, and the “off-the-shelf” version of success. But what happens when you realize it’s not the life you truly want? In this powerful conversation, Ray Martin shares his journey from award-winning CEO to g…
From Career Burnout to Calling: A Framework for Life
SEND DAN A TEXT Most people confuse their career with their calling, and it leaves them frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck. In this conversation with stewardship coach Scott Maderer, we dig into what it really means to live with purpose, how to align your time, money, and talent with what matters m…
When Pressure Hits: Lead with Control, Not Chaos
SEND DAN A TEXT Most people don’t fail because they don’t know what to do. They fail because stress hijacks their execution. Fear, chaos, and overreactions take over, and strategy gets left behind. In this episode of The Unbr...
Humanizing Your Brand in the Age of AI – with Alan McLaren
SEND DAN A TEXT In this episode of The Unbreakable Mission, I sit down with Alan McLaren - CEO, coach, marketing veteran, and personal branding expert, to talk about why visibility is no longer optional. Alan shares how working with hundreds of leaders has shown him that building trust, credibility…
How Carrying the Load Built Unshakable Leadership – Justin Baucum on …
SEND DAN A TEXT In this powerful episode of The Unbreakable Mission, Dan sits down with Justin Baucum, former Special Forces operator, leader, and mission-minded professional, to unpack what it really takes to build resilience, own your story, and lead through uncertainty. From growing up in China …
How to Think Your Way to Better Outcomes
SEND DAN A TEXT Most people think they’re stuck because of their circumstances, but the truth is, they’re stuck because of how they think. In this episode of The Unbreakable Mission, I’m joined by John Knowlton, entrepreneur, author, and deep thinker, who shares how your mindset shapes your reality…
Resilience Is Built, Not Born
SEND DAN A TEXT Is resilience something you are born with? In this episode, we strip away the fluff and get real about what it takes to lead under pressure, push through resistance, and build a life and business that don’t break when things get hard. I’m not here to motivate you, I’m here to challe…
Fear vs. Confidence: Reclaim the Second Half of Your Year
SEND DAN A TEXT We’re halfway through the year and most people are still waiting. Waiting for clarity. Waiting for confidence. Waiting for the right moment. But the truth is, confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build. In this episode, I’m getting real about how fear held me …
Your Story IS Your Superpower
SEND DAN A TEXT I used to think my story disqualified me. That I needed to hide the struggle, fix the flaws, and wait until I had it all figured out. But here’s the truth I’ve learned and the truth I’m sharing with you today: Your story is your superpower. Your decisions define you now. In this epi…
From Rock Bottom to Reinvention w/ Matt Hayden
SEND DAN A TEXT In this powerful conversation, Australian Navy veteran and transformation coach Matt Hayden shares his deeply personal story of military transition, identity loss, and the long road back to purpose. From struggling in silence to rediscovering what he truly loves, Matt breaks down th…
Why Most Leaders Stay Stuck (And how to break free)
SEND DAN A TEXT You don’t need another course. Or a better planner. Or more time. What you need is to do the thing you’ve been avoiding. That nagging feeling in your gut? That’s not confusion, it’s resistance. And resistance shows up right before growth. Today, I’m breaking down what’s really going…
Discipline Is the Shortcut
Execute - Send a Text Most people treat summer as an excuse to slow down, fade out, or hit pause. But the truth is this season is where you can stand out. Today, I’m breaking down the real reason people lose momentum during t...
Honor Through Action: Make Their Sacrifice Count
Execute - Send a Text Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the lives lost in service to this country. But reflection alone isn’t enough. In this episode of The Unbreakable Mission, I share what this weekend truly means to me as a veteran, and challenge you…
Morning Mindset: The Unlived Life
Execute - Send a Text You’re either closing the gap to your potential or widening it. Today’s mission: take one step closer. Your turn: What action brings you closer to who you could be? Let’s hear it: https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com This is your 5-Minute Morning Mindset—a short, powerful se…
Comfort, Growth, or Regret - Pick One
Execute - Send a Text Most people walk the easy left, It’s safe. It’s stable. But eventually, they wonder what could’ve been. Others choose the hard right, It’s uncomfortable. It’s risky. But they don’t live with regret. But here’s the truth: There’s a third path. The one you take when you realize …
Morning Mindset: The Lighthouse Keeper
Execute - Send a Text You can’t control the storm, but you can keep the light on. Today we talk about resilience in chaos. Your turn: How will you keep your light today? Tell me: https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com This is your 5-Minute Morning Mindset, a short, powerful segment to help you star…
You Become What You Think About
Execute - Send a Text Most people live by beliefs they never chose. They were handed to them, about money, success, and their own worth… by parents, teachers, or society. But here’s the truth: You become what you think about. In this episode of The Unbreakable Mission, I share a personal reintroduc…
Morning Mindset: The Rusty Sword
Execute - Send a Text We'll be slowing the flow to Monday Mornings for the Morning Mindset. Discipline isn’t about talent, it’s about maintenance. Today we sharpen the sword. Your turn: How will you sharpen yourself today? Tell me: https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com This is your 5-Minute Mornin…
You Don’t Need More Time, You Need More Focus
Execute - Send a Text Most people aren’t out of time, they’re out of focus. In this episode of The Unbreakable Mission, I’m calling out the myth of “I’m too busy” and showing you exactly where your time is leaking and how to take it back. You’ll hear how this shows up in relationships, business, an…
Morning Mindset: The Invisible Battle
Execute - Send a Text Before you face the world, you fight an invisible battle inside. Here’s how to win it and move with courage. Your turn: Which voice are you backing today? Let’s talk: https://podcast.unbreakablemission.c...
Morning Mindset: The Unbuilt Bridge
Execute - Send a Text Dreams don’t arrive fully built—you create the bridge plank by plank. Today’s mission: lay your next plank. Your turn: What action will you take today? Drop me a message: https://podcast.unbreakablemissi...
Morning Mindset: The Broken Compass
Execute - Send a Text Speed without direction leads to burnout. Today’s mindset reset is about checking your compass before you charge ahead. 🎯 Your turn: What belief needs a recalibration? Let’s talk: https://podcast.unbreak...
Morning Mindset: The Empty Backpack
Execute - Send a Text You’re stronger than you think—but maybe you’re carrying weight that isn’t yours. Today, we talk about letting it go. 🎯 Your turn: What are you dropping today? Tell me here: https://podcast.unbreakablemi...