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August 13, 2025 26 mins

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What happens when a CIA officer hits rock bottom while living her dream job overseas? Martha’s story begins at a desk in Southeast Asia, head in hands, wrecked by a harsh call from her boss and the crushing realization that she was failing despite giving her all. In that raw, soul-stirring moment, she remembered the words of an Army captain: “When in charge, take charge.” But this time, the charge was herself.

In this unforgettable conversation, Martha reveals how she transitioned from soldier, spy, and C-suite executive into a transformational coach who saves lives not with tactics, but with truth. You’ll hear how leadership inside the CIA taught her the pitfalls of servant leadership when it’s rooted in sacrifice, and how real power lies in knowing yourself deeply—including the parts you’re hiding from.

Through Steve’s thoughtful questions, Martha opens up about trust, mentorship, emotional vulnerability, and why our deepest wounds often hold our greatest strengths. With gripping stories of tradecraft, identity, and healing, she walks us through the real source of sabotage, the lies we believe about our worth, and how we can become clear, confident leaders in our lives and businesses.

Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or someone wrestling with inner doubt, this episode will meet you where you are. It will show you what happens when you finally see yourself clearly—and choose to lead from within. Listen more than once. This one stays with you.

Guest Bio
Martha is a former CIA officer, soldier, and C-suite executive who now guides others through transformational inner work that rewires leadership from the inside out. Her journey began not with ambition, but with breakdown—an overseas spiral that forced her to confront the one thing she’d been trained to override: her humanity. Today, she’s a coach, mentor, and guide for leaders who want more than success—they want clarity, alignment, and soul-deep peace. Martha is living proof that your most vulnerable moment can become your most powerful breakthrough.

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