What happens when life forces you to rebuild from nothing?

After surviving a life-altering gunshot wound while serving as a U.S. Marine, Patrick Nugent learned that while we don’t choose our challenges, we always choose how we rise to meet them.

In this episode, Patrick shares powerful lessons on resilience, grit, and ownership, shaped by 15 major surgeries and his journey as a Team USA Invictus Games Captain and Medalist.

Today, Patrick is a sought-after keynote speaker helping leaders and teams turn adversity into purpose-driven growth.

👉 Book his keynote, Beyond Grit: Mastering Your Fate Through Purpose, Resilience, and Ownership, to equip your organization with practical tools for resilience and leadership.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Eliminate Excuses Completely: Real growth begins when rationalization is no longer allowed.

2. Grit Is Built Through Pain: Adversity can become fuel when paired with discipline and purpose.

3. Resilience Is a Daily Practice: Mental toughness is trained through consistent action, not motivation.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

5:32 Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

11:06 Transition to Leadership and Belief in Oneself

16:20 The Injury and Recovery Journey

22:11 Celebrating Alive Day and Pursuing Challenges

27:15 The Role of Environment and Inputs in Recovery

32:16 Defining Mental Fortitude and Overcoming Rejection

37:57 The Grit Method and Preparing for Crucible Moments

43:02 Balancing Ambition and Resilience

49:50 Impact and Legacy

54:45 Final Thoughts and Where To Find Patrick

Connect with Patrick Nugent

Website: https://www.patrickdnugent.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdnuge/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nugentpatrick/

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What if law school trained lawyers not just to think, but to show up fully in the real world?

Performance coach and lawyer Paul Marchegiani joins Jonathan Cohen to explain why legal education must go beyond seated lectures and embed physical presence, communication, and embodied learning into how future lawyers are taught — especially in an era shaped by AI and client expectations.

👉 Read his latest publication “Untethered: Why Legal Education Needs to Get Lawyers Out of Their Seats” in the ABA Syllabus and explore more of his work at VoxVera.com to sharpen your legal presence and communication skills.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Nerves Are Energy, Not Weakness: Learn how to reframe anxiety into focus and presence.

2. Your Body Leads Your Voice: Breath, posture, and physical awareness shape confidence.

3. Emotion Drives Persuasion: Aligning words with feeling creates authentic impact.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

4:41 Theater and Music as a Foundation for Public Speaking

8:15 Jonathan's Journey and the Emotional Toll of Public Speaking

12:03 Fears and Objections in Public Speaking

16:00 The Role of a Litigator and Transition to Public Speaking Training

19:49 The Musicality of Language and Public Speaking

23:47 Building Human Connection in Public Speaking

27:09 Reading the Room and Adapting to the Audience

30:54 Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety in Public Speaking

34:44 Breathwork and Physical Presence in Public Speaking

38:22 Curiosity and Continuous Learning in Public Speaking

42:54 Practical Tips for Persuasive Public Speaking

Connect with Paul Marchegiani

Website: https://www.voxvera.com/founder-bio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmarch500/

Stay Inspired

Never miss an episode of Inside the Inspired! Hear the stories of founders, innovators, and game-changers pushing the edge of wellness, entrepreneurship, and mindset. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes that energize your journey.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP5bth6A7dEt5wo9V

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathanzcohen

How does a 17-year-old podcaster become a tech founder and industry voice?

Entrepreneur and creator Casey Adams reveals the lessons that shaped his career—curiosity, relationship-building, and staying human in an AI-driven world.

He breaks down how podcasting opened doors to business deals, deeper self-awareness, and his newest venture, Listener.com, built to redefine podcast analytics.

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🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Conversations Create Opportunities: Podcasting can unlock networks, mentors, and business deals you can’t access any other way.

2. Stay Curious, Not Scripted: Genuine curiosity beats over-preparation—great interviews come from presence, not notes.

3. Know What Matters: Success accelerates when you prioritize relationships, presence, and the people who ground you.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

6:07 Purpose and Evolution of the Podcast

12:12 Impact of Podcasting on Personal and Professional Growth

18:05 Influence of Podcasting on Business and Personal Relationships

23:50 Casey Adams' Approach to Interviewing

30:04 The Role of Podcasting in Personal and Professional Success

37:13 The Future of Podcasting and Listener.com

43:01 Advice for Future Self and Final Thoughts

Connect with Casey Adams

Website: https://www.caseyadams.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow/

Stay Inspired

Never miss an episode of Inside the Inspired! Hear the stories of founders, innovators, and game-changers pushing the edge of wellness, entrepreneurship, and mindset. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes that energize your journey.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-inspired/id1535384791

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP5bth6A7dEt5wo9V

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathanzcohen