Trevor Fortner: Inside High-Stakes Decision Making
From Edutainment Learning by Ralph Krauss
May 19, 2026 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 220
About this episode
Trevor Fortner shares insights on decision-making under pressure from his experiences in high-risk environments.
What does it take to make the right decision when everything is on the line? In this powerful Edutainment Learning interview, Trevor Fortner—a former Navy Special Warfare Operator and private military contractor—shares real-world lessons from operating in some of the most high-risk environments imaginable. With experience in missions involving some of the world’s most dangerous threats, Trevor developed a disciplined, step-by-step approach to leadership, resource management, and decision-making under extreme pressure. Now, he works with executives, teams, and leaders, teaching them how to stay calm, think clearly, and avoid critical mistakes when time is limited and the stakes are high.
People in this episode
Host: Ralph Krauss
Guest: Trevor Fortner
Topics covered
- decision making
- leadership
- high-stakes environments
- resource management
- executive training
Keywords
- decision making
- leadership
- high-stakes
- Navy
- resource management
- executives
- pressure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Navy Special Warfare, Edutainment Learning
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