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On this episode of The Lounge, Sarah is joined by retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot, Kim “KC” Campbell, for an inspiring conversation about leading with courage and overcoming fear. Kim shares her journey from the cockpit to leadership, offering valuable insights on:
Kim Campbell served in the Air Force for 24 years, flying over 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog and completing more than 100 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, she was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged aircraft during an intense close air support mission.
Most recently, Kim served as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She is also the author of Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage.
Guest Spotlight:
Kim’s story is one of bravery, leadership, and resilience. Her passion for the Colorado mountains parallels her love for aviation, where she thrives in high-stress environments—just like many of our inspiring guests.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:00] Leading with courage—decisions in the face of fear.
[00:20:00] Balancing guilt and excitement in life and leadership.
[00:40:00] Building resilience through stress and growth from adversity.
[00:55:00] Kim’s journey as a fighter pilot and leadership expert.
Learn More & Connect with Kim Campbell:
Episode Call to Action:
Podcast Description:
Welcome to The Lounge with Sarah the Pivoter, where you can kick back, relax, and nourish your mind before jetting off to your next destination. Life may have turbulence, but I believe the PIVOT is your superpower.
I’m on a mission to inspire millions to allow their dreams to unfold and fall in love with life again—without the crash and burn[out]. After all, it’s all just a game! What’s the rush? You get to choose how you play.
Call to Action:
Get your Preflight Briefing to combine mindset and habits to design the ultimate trip—aka your life!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Lounge, Sarah is joined by retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot, Kim “KC” Campbell, for an inspiring conversation about leading with courage and overcoming fear. Kim shares her journey from the cockpit to leadership, offering valuable insights on:
Kim Campbell served in the Air Force for 24 years, flying over 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog and completing more than 100 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, she was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged aircraft during an intense close air support mission.
Most recently, Kim served as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She is also the author of Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage.
Guest Spotlight:
Kim’s story is one of bravery, leadership, and resilience. Her passion for the Colorado mountains parallels her love for aviation, where she thrives in high-stress environments—just like many of our inspiring guests.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:00] Leading with courage—decisions in the face of fear.
[00:20:00] Balancing guilt and excitement in life and leadership.
[00:40:00] Building resilience through stress and growth from adversity.
[00:55:00] Kim’s journey as a fighter pilot and leadership expert.
Learn More & Connect with Kim Campbell:
Episode Call to Action:
Podcast Description:
Welcome to The Lounge with Sarah the Pivoter, where you can kick back, relax, and nourish your mind before jetting off to your next destination. Life may have turbulence, but I believe the PIVOT is your superpower.
I’m on a mission to inspire millions to allow their dreams to unfold and fall in love with life again—without the crash and burn[out]. After all, it’s all just a game! What’s the rush? You get to choose how you play.
Call to Action:
Get your Preflight Briefing to combine mindset and habits to design the ultimate trip—aka your life!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices