Course of Action

Jeff Clark

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4.9

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The top place for military and spy thrillers. Discover the authors behind the most riveting stories, and a few veterans too. Celebrate stories, from fiction to fact.

#17 in the Top 100 Indie books Weekly chart

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Top 10 Course of Action Episodes

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027. Chef Drew Ward - Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures

Course of Action

07/18/22 • 51 min

5.0

Chef Drew Ward joins the show to talk his path in life that led him to pursuing cooking and the culinary arts after his stint in the US Army. From a young age Drew loved cooking, and cut his teeth working in multiple kitchens learning the ropes until he had his first chance at running a professional kitchen. A US Army Veteran, now, drew is the Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures and is writing his own story with a growing company that consists of multiple breweries, locations, and kitchens. We are cooking up a great episode, and an even greater display of the "never quit" and "always forward" attitudes. Drew is a huge veteran supporter, loves to work out, and doesn't mind a good rock band!He also left an awesome review for my book, "Hear These Truths", and knows the value of leadership as he runs an entire cooking operation for locations all across the eastern seaboard, including Southern Tier Brewing, Bold Rock Cider (a top 5 cider company in the US), Victory Brewing Company, and Six Point Beer. Let's go!More about Chef Drew Ward over on IG (Careful, his posts will make you hungry!) https://www.instagram.com/chefdrewward/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

4 Listeners

001. Carl-Shawn Watkins - Mastering Vulnerability

Course of Action

10/25/21 • 45 min

5.0

Carl-Shawn Watkins joins the show to talk about vulnerability in business, his coaching/consulting gigs, as well as his upcoming vulnerability course and his pursuit of becoming a civil rights attorney.Carl-Shawn is a pioneer in the motivational coaching space, and his topics on vulnerability are a must-view. His story of adversity from serving in the Army to establishing his own brand are life-changing and highly motivational. If you aren't moved after this episode, well, you should be.You can find Carl below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlswatkins1/https://carlshawnwatkins.com/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

2 Listeners

006. Terrance Lee - The Introvert Leader

Course of Action

11/29/21 • 53 min

5.0

Terrance Lee joins the show to discuss his new book, The Introvert Leader, as well as his journey in life, and how he came to embrace the introvert within him and turned it into a powerful stance on leadership for not just introverts, but for everyone to use.The Introvert Leader is on sale now, and you can find it everywhere.Check out his website below:quietvoicefearlessleader.com Extras:Use discount code CLARK10 at checkout for 10% off Call Sign Coffee products at www.callsigncoffee.com Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

2 Listeners

021. Steve Stratton - Cartels, Counter-Drug Operations, and Publishing His First Book

Course of Action

06/13/22 • 57 min

5.0

Steve Stratton, former Special Forces and member of the White House Communications Agency joins the show to talk counter-drug operations, cartels, real-world events that influence fiction writing, and of course, his first novel Shadow Tier.Steve Stratton started his military career at the White House Communications Agency supporting the needs of President’s Ford and Carter, Vice President’s Rockefeller and Mondale and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. His work took him around the world introducing him to new cultures, ways of thinking, and the various agencies tasked with projecting and protecting American interests abroad. Steve was awarded his Green Beret in 1986. From the 80’s through 2000 he deployed with 20th Special Forces on counter-drug and training missions in the SOUTHCOM region. His civilian contractor time includes support for USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, and several intelligence agencies. Today he develops cyber security products that support the warfighter and intelligence community.Find out more about Steve, and his book Shadow Tier, at www.stevenstrattonusa.comFollow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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017. Lt Col Retired Oak McCulloch - Your Leadership Legacy, Recruiting, and More

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04/01/22 • 59 min

5.0

Lt Col Oak McCulloch joins the show to talk leadership, recruiting in and out of the Army, and how leaving a legacy of leadership is incredibly impactful. Oak is an accomplished public speaker and an award-winning recruiter currently residing at Embry Riddle in Florida. Oak is also an author and his book "Your Leadership Legacy" is an absolute mandatory read for anyone looking to expand on their leadership skills. Do not pass this one up.Find more about Oak on LinkedIn.Your Leadership Legacy book on Amazon.Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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019. Curtis Rutledge & Project Shift 6 - Helping Veterans Through Tradecraft

Course of Action

05/27/22 • 43 min

5.0

Curtis Rutledge joins the show to discuss his new venture, Project Shift 6.Shift 6 is taking veterans and turning welding and auto hobby into a community focusing on therapy, the trade, and most importantly, the passion of cars and working with your hands. Shift 6 mission is to bridge the auto industry with the veteran community by raising veteran awareness through the teaching of automotive/technical life skills. As a veteran himself, Curtis understands the need for more physical and hands-on forms of therapy for veterans, and has taken on the endeavor of building a bigger and better program to help. With already big investors and sponsors, he's making a name for himself in the veteran non-profit space.Check it out on FB at @projectshift6Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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018. Rob Spedden - Standup Comedian Using Comedy as Motivation, Recruiting, and Operation LinkedIN

Course of Action

04/25/22 • 63 min

5.0

Rob Spedden, former US Marine turned motivational comedian joins the show to talk military transition, motivational comedy, recruiting, and his newest project: Operation LinkedIN.Rob is currently transitioning out of the Marine Corp and over to the civilian world, while continuing his speaking and motivational comedy. He's unique blend of motivation and comedy demands you laugh at the most ridiculous, yet motivating things. Rob is no doubt a true Marine at heart, and wants to continue the mission to serve after he hangs up the uniform.Catch more about Rob below:Rob Spedden LinkedINFollow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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014: Janine Stange - The National Anthem Girl

Course of Action

04/01/22 • 59 min

5.0

Janine Stange, the FIRST person to sing the National Anthem in all 50 US States joins the show to talk about her journey and mission to sing the National Anthem all across the country.
Janine is a passionate singer, and is also a dedicated veteran advocate who pioneers numerous causes across the country to thank the men and women who serve, and who have served. One of her most popular drives is the custom cards and letters that she collects and sends to veterans all around the country, especially in March for Medal of Honor day.
She's also an accomplished speaker, and spends a lot of her time on the road. She carved out a little time over the Christmas holiday to chat with me, and I was incredibly impressed!
Check out more on Janine here at her website, or just watch the Amazon Prime special here!

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013. Chris O'Connell - Purpose Led Leadership

Course of Action

03/07/22 • 43 min

Chris O'Connell, host of the Purpose-Led Leadership Podcast, leadership & business coach, and all-around entrepreneur hailing from the UK joins the show to talk leadership, world events, and the importance of having purpose in your life.Chris shares some great stories of success, and of failure, and what got him where he is today, proving that money and riches aren't everything that matters in life. Chris and I go back to just when the pandemic started, and it was awesome to finally catch up!Find out more about Chris at the links below:Chris O'Connell IG: @chrisoconnellcoachChris O'Connell LinkedIn: @itschrisoconnellPurpose-Led Leadership Podcast on AppleFollow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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015. Emily Knitter - The Other Side of Military Transition

Course of Action

04/01/22 • 70 min

5.0

*Warning - Colorful Language/Sensitive Content*In this episode, Emily Knitter joins me as we talk military transition, psychology, and the effects of military service as well as her time in the Army. Since transitioning from the Army in 2014 she has served as president of the Student Veterans of America club at St. Bonaventure University (SBU). Organized the first-ever student-led fundraiser at SBU, raising more than $12,000 to send student veterans to an Italian wellness retreat each summer - cost-free.She's an expert on navigating both the G.I. Bill and VA Vocational Rehabilitation programs, as well as the VA Disability Claims and the VA home loan process. I'm excited that while pursuing her PhD she carved out some time to chat, as she is very passionate about what she's studying!Find more about Emily on LinkedIn.Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

Meet new people, interview awesome authors, and learn more about the thriller genre and what goes on behind the keyboard of these incredible writers.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

An inside look behind the creative curtain on how these authors come up with their ideas, create stories, and then get them to the masses.

Which episode should someone start with?

They are all good, but Episode #1 is with my brother and fellow veteran Carl-Shawn Watkins and we talk vulnerability and leadership, and he was the perfect first guest!

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

Hard to say! TR Matson, Andrews & Wilson, and my good friend Eric P. Bishop just to name a new, but I've really enjoyed them all! Lauren Ungeldi was great and she taught me a lot about writing, and her book "Flying the Tyrant" about Sadaam Hussein's private pilot is fantastic! Richard Maverick two-part episode is one of my most popular on YouTube.

Which episode are you most proud of?

Jerome Preisler. He's in the TOM CLANCY inner circle and writes in the NET FORCE series. It was cool to interview and get to know someone from the Clancy legacy.

What is your vision for your show?

Keep introducing the audience to not just new authors but military veteran authors, and expand with bigger and bigger guests each year! Have some big guests lined up for the rest of 2023 and 2024!

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

True Spies, The Protectors, The ThrillerZone, Black Spy Podcast, Drive On Podcast, and IG Lives with the Millenial Veteran Jenna Carlton (Also a podcast).

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

It's a military term for COA (Course of Action). We often present senior leadership with COAs on operations and such to help make informed decisions and to take a "course of action". So I felt it was perfect to discover the "Courses of Action" for each guest in their career/journey.

Tell us a bit about yourself

12 Year Air Force Veteran, with almost 20 total years in government service. Thriller book junkie, author of an honest leadership book, and aspiring thriller author. Recognized as the 2019 Air Force Civilian Supervisor of the Year, and nothing beats a good book, cigar, and glass of bourbon by the pool.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Course of Action have?

Course of Action currently has 86 episodes available.

What topics does Course of Action cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Course of Action?

The episode title '027. Chef Drew Ward - Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Course of Action?

The average episode length on Course of Action is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of Course of Action released?

Episodes of Course of Action are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Course of Action?

The first episode of Course of Action was released on Oct 25, 2021.

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