William Branum (SEAL Team Leadership, CBD's Healing Qualitites and Compassion in Combat) - Episode 1237

About this episode

William Branum discusses his experiences as a Navy SEAL and his mission to support veterans and mental health initiatives.

William Branum is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of elite military service, leading high-stakes missions around the world, including operations in Iraq and Afghanistan that required presidential approval. From sniper instructor to SEAL Team leader, William forged unshakable leadership under the most extreme conditions on earth. Since hanging up the uniform, William has become a sought-after speaker, author, and business leader, teaching organizations, from universities to Fortune 500 companies, how to build resilient teams, lead under pressure, and thrive in adversity. He is also the founder of Naked Warrior Recovery, a mission-driven company dedicated to supporting veterans and mental health initiatives through partnerships with organizations like the Navy SEAL Foundation, Centurion Military Alliance, and 22Zero. William’s mission today is simple: to help others develop the discipline, resilience, and mindset it takes to lead, succeed, and never back down—no matter the battlefield. https://williambranum.com/

People in this episode

Host: James Geering

Guest: William Branum

Topics covered

• leadership
• military service
• mental health
• team building
• resilience

Keywords

• Navy SEAL
• leadership
• mental health
• resilience
• team building
• veterans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Naked Warrior Recovery, Navy SEAL Foundation, Centurion Military Alliance, 22Zero

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