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Today, I sit down with Marc Koehler, a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and the founder of Lead With Purpose. Mr. Koehler’s story begins with an “eighth-of-an-inch” moment—disqualified from becoming a fighter pilot due to the length of his thighbone, he found himself unexpectedly entering the elite world of the nuclear submarine force. In this episode, we explore how that path shaped his leadership philosophy, built his resilience, and ultimately led him to help transform struggling businesses and burned-out teams.
Mr. Koehler and I go deep into the intense environment of life underwater—watch rotations that disrupt your circadian rhythm, the constant noise of machinery, isolation from loved ones, and the psychological toll of working 10 non-stop months a year inside a steel tube. We talk about burnout, mental health, and how even high-performing leaders can collapse if support systems and balance are missing. He shares the powerful story of how six years of stress manifested physically after his service, and how critical conversations with commanding officers helped shape the way he leads today.
We also break down leadership frameworks that translate from the military to the boardroom. Mr. Koehler explains how his Fast Attack Leadership model was born out of the same principles that keep submariners alive: accountability, adaptability, and decentralized decision-making. We compare how the Navy empowers 23-year-olds to make billion-dollar decisions, while corporate America often paralyzes employees with too much structure.
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Today, I sit down with Marc Koehler, a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and the founder of Lead With Purpose. Mr. Koehler’s story begins with an “eighth-of-an-inch” moment—disqualified from becoming a fighter pilot due to the length of his thighbone, he found himself unexpectedly entering the elite world of the nuclear submarine force. In this episode, we explore how that path shaped his leadership philosophy, built his resilience, and ultimately led him to help transform struggling businesses and burned-out teams.
Mr. Koehler and I go deep into the intense environment of life underwater—watch rotations that disrupt your circadian rhythm, the constant noise of machinery, isolation from loved ones, and the psychological toll of working 10 non-stop months a year inside a steel tube. We talk about burnout, mental health, and how even high-performing leaders can collapse if support systems and balance are missing. He shares the powerful story of how six years of stress manifested physically after his service, and how critical conversations with commanding officers helped shape the way he leads today.
We also break down leadership frameworks that translate from the military to the boardroom. Mr. Koehler explains how his Fast Attack Leadership model was born out of the same principles that keep submariners alive: accountability, adaptability, and decentralized decision-making. We compare how the Navy empowers 23-year-olds to make billion-dollar decisions, while corporate America often paralyzes employees with too much structure.
https://marckoehlerspeaks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/marckoehlerspeaks/
Website: https://coupleonukes.com
Exodus, Honor Your Heart, & Thrive Alcohol Recovery: https://www.coupleonukes.com/affiliates/
Want to be a guest on Couple O' Nukes? Send me a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1726279485588093e83e0e007
Sign Up For A PodMatch Account: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/coupleonukes
*Couple O' Nukes LLC and Mr. Whiskey are not licensed medical entities, nor do they take responsibility for any advice or information put forth by guests. Take all advice at your own risk.