MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E1 / TIM BARKER HIGH RISK LEADERSHIP

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E1
Guest: Tim Barker
Episode: High Risk Leadership
Host: Barry Scott Young

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Key Quote
“High-risk leadership isn’t about control—it’s about responsibility, clarity, and showing up steady when everything around you is unstable.” -Tim Barker

In the Season 6 premiere of the MY NEW NORM Podcast, Barry Scott Young sits down with Tim Barker, author of BOOM: What to Do When Your Life Blows Up Around You and one of the most experienced leaders in one of the world’s most dangerous industries—demolition and hazardous remediation.

Discover hope and inspiration in Tim Barker’s debut book, BOOM. Join him as he shares his raw and real-life experiences of overcoming setbacks, finding purpose, and building a life that matters. This memoir is not just another self-help book—it’s a roadmap for anyone who has felt lost or defeated. Dive into BOOM and ignite the spark that will propel you toward resilience and lasting impact. 

Tim has spent more than 30 years leading in high-risk environments where clarity, character, and calm under pressure aren’t optional—they’re essential. In this episode, Tim shares how walking through his own personal “BOOM” reshaped his leadership, faith, and approach to responsibility when everything is on the line.

This conversation goes far beyond business or industry—it speaks directly to any leader navigating crisis, stress, and the weight of responsibility for others.

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• What high-risk leadership really means when lives are at stake
• How personal crisis can become leadership preparation
• Lessons learned from leading in demolition, hazardous waste, and emergency response
• Why humility and self-awareness matter more than confidence alone
• How faith anchors leaders when pressure and uncertainty collide
• The connection between personal integrity and organizational safety
• What leaders must do before the crisis hits


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📘 About the Guest

Tim Barker is a veteran leader in demolition, hazardous remediation, and emergency response. He has served in roles ranging from assistant foreman to executive leadership and currently works with large-scale decommissioning and demolition projects across the globe.

Tim is also the author of BOOM: What to Do When Your Life Blows Up Around You, where he shares his powerful story of personal collapse, recovery, and renewed purpose—lessons forged in both professional danger zones and personal valleys.

Resources from Tim Barker:
https://www.ROIministry.org
https://www.amazon.com 
(search: BOOM by Tim Barker)

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