Ep. 147 1. Unlocking Potential: Shawn Robertson on Leadership, Coaching, and the Dormant 40

In this episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Shawn Robertson — Founder and Leadership Coach at Eternal Lessons and a transitioning US Army SOF Veteran. Shawn shares his remarkable journey from West Point to leading high-performing teams in the Army, to discovering his true passion for coaching and leadership development. He discusses how military experience shaped his ability to identify potential in others, develop elite performers, and translate those lessons into meaningful impact in the civilian world.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• How elite military leadership experience translates into coaching, organizational development, and executive impact
• The process of recognizing and cultivating talent, even in high-performing teams
• Lessons from graduate school, West Point, and special operations that shaped his coaching philosophy
• The challenges and mindset shifts involved in transitioning from military to civilian life
• How to harness untapped potential in individuals and organizations through his “Dormant 40” framework
• The story behind Eternal Lessons and its mission to turn experience into actionable, lifelong lessons
• Insights into writing his upcoming book, “Activate” A Counterintuitive Guide to Unlocking Team Potential designed to guide leaders to unlock human potential (Summer 2026)

Whether you’re a veteran navigating a career transition, a leader looking to elevate your team, or someone interested in human capital and organizational psychology, this conversation offers actionable wisdom, inspiration, and a unique perspective on leadership and potential.

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