The Ripple Effect: Leadership, Purpose & the Cost of Self | David Petrash

About this episode

David Petrash shares insights on leadership and personal growth from his experiences as a Navy veteran and entrepreneur.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when pressure strips everything down to who you really are? In Episode #105, Sid Bensalah sits down with David Petrash, a U.S. Navy veteran, former nuclear submarine reactor operator, entrepreneur, pastor, leadership speaker, and founder of Ripple of Faith Leadership. From life aboard nuclear submarines to leadership in business, ministry, and family life, David shares hard-earned lessons on communication, pressure, purpose, faith, ambition, and the ripple effect...

People in this episode

Host: Sid Bensalah

Guest: David Petrash

Topics covered

• leadership
• purpose
• communication
• pressure
• faith
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• leadership
• purpose
• communication
• pressure
• faith
• entrepreneurship
• nuclear submarines

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ripple of Faith Leadership

Places: U.S., nuclear submarines

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