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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