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Episode 78: Ben Price

Episode 78: Ben Price

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In this episode, we sit down with Ben Price, a former British Army intelligence officer turned author and coach, to explore identity, personal growth, and what it means to truly know yourself. From his book Conversations with a Suicide Bomber to the four archetypes of King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover, Ben shares hard-earned lessons on fatherhood, military conditioning, and the uncomfortable truths that shape us. He reflects on the power of self-awareness, why our actions matter more than our words, and how doing the work on ourselves can help others overcome their fears. Ultimately, it's a conversation about finding peace over victory and discovering who you really are.In This Episode[00:00:05] Welcome and introduction to Ben Price[00:01:16] Ben’s background: who he is and what he’s about[00:02:39] Eight years in the Intelligence Corps and working with the Gurkhas[00:04:27] The question that changed everything: “Who are you and why are you here?”[00:05:58] Meeting the mentor who initiated him[00:07:51] Why it’s a gift to ask this question at 38[00:09:11] “Friendly fire” and “releasing hostages”: winning the war in your mind[00:11:52] Would your old teammates recognize you? The power of a 360 review[00:13:36] Writing Conversations with a Suicide Bomber[00:16:26] Rethinking sin: the belief in separation[00:18:25] Is there a need for warriors? King, warrior, magician, lover[00:21:48] Why the king is weighted most heavily[00:23:01] Slowing down and noticing where you respond from[00:24:29] The magician and its shadow: procrastination and manipulation[00:25:47] “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are”[00:27:05] Who this work is for: leaders, founders, and fathers[00:28:59] What clients discover: they find peace[00:30:27] Parenting: boundaries versus letting kids find themselves[00:33:41] Pete’s story: his father’s example and a pivotal moment with his teenage son[00:37:27] Authenticity versus the “perfect success” posts on LinkedIn[00:38:10] The Field Manual: who it’s for and why Ben built it[00:40:12] Accountability, agency, and Marcus Aurelius’s “don’t be purple”[00:41:44] Values, pressure, and red lines[00:43:01] Telling the truth without taking away someone’s agency[00:44:26] Inspiration versus manipulation in leadership[00:47:04] Leading by example: how fitness and discipline speak for you[00:50:07] Pete’s 1999 360 review and a mentor’s lesson on perception[00:51:17] One thing to do before 40: the Matterhorn and the Initiators brotherhood[00:53:06] Closing thoughts and a possible follow-up from the summitOur GuestBen Price is a British leadership coach, author, and former British Army Intelligence Corps soldier. He served eight years alongside the Gurkhas, special forces, and weapons intelligence before building a business career, including owning a gym. He now coaches founders, senior leaders, and fathers through a values-based approach to leadership. He is the author of Conversations with a Suicide Bomber and a companion 100-day Field Manual, “leadership initiation for men who want a big impact without becoming consumed by it.” He is also building Initiators, a brotherhood of men doing this work together, with gatherings in the South Downs in the UK.Resources and LinksEating Crow with Pete DurandBen PriceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbenpriceBook: Conversations with a Suicide BomberBook: The 100 Day Field ManualPete DurandWebsite: https://www.cruxiblepartners.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedurandSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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