Join us for a raw and powerful conversation with Kevin Humphreys as he shares his personal story of military leadership, hidden trauma, and finding purpose beyond the uniform. A former Australian Army helicopter pilot and squadron commander, Kevin opens up about the intense pressures of leadership, his battle with PTSD, and the near-fatal moment that forced him to confront his mental health.This episode is a masterclass in vulnerability, resilience, and redefining what strength truly looks like—both in service and in everyday life.

Watch the full episode to hear how Kevin turned his breakdown into a breakthrough and how his lived experience is helping others rewrite their stories.

Kevin Humphreys is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and advocate for mental health and veteran wellbeing. With over 20 years of military service, including deployments to East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Kevin brings a deeply personal perspective on resilience, trauma recovery, and post-service reinvention. Today, he uses his voice to inspire open conversations around mental fitness, PTSD, and the power of purpose-driven leadership.

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00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:19 - Leadership lessons from high-pressure military operations

01:07 - Empowerment, intent & effective decision-making

03:00 - Leading in the military vs. civilian world

04:50 - Understanding followership in modern leadership

06:56 - The hidden battle after deployment

07:53 - Kevin’s first signs of PTSD

09:10 - Panic attacks, confusion, and masking the pain

10:16 - “What’s happening to me?”: The silent struggle

11:52 - A cry for help and the turning point

12:18 - Hitting the bottle and numbing the pain

13:32 - When nowhere feels safe: Work, home, or self

14:48 - The scariest moment: When the voice says “now’s the time”

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