SPKN’s Unspoken Knowledge https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com Each episode features conversations with extraordinary leaders — from Navy SEALs and Marine Scout Snipers to tech pioneers and culture shapers. Whether you’re a coach, administrator, or athlete, this series will challenge you to think deeper, lead better, and create impact that lasts long after the game ends.
Because real leadership isn’t just taught — it’s lived.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:26:33 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 serial Unspoken Knowledge is a leadership series for those who believe sport can—and should—be life-changing. Hosted by two sport D1 Athlete, Coach Developer, and SPKN’s founder Meg Wilson, this podcast goes beyond X’s and O’s to explore what truly sets elite teams apart: trust, purpose, and the courage to lead under pressure. Each episode features conversations with extraordinary leaders — from Navy SEALs and Marine Scout Snipers to tech pioneers and culture shapers. Whether you’re a coach, administrator, or athlete, this series will challenge you to think deeper, lead better, and create impact that lasts long after the game ends. Because real leadership isn’t just taught — it’s lived. SPKN SPKN No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21113718/SPKN_Unspoken_Knowledge6ln27.jpg SPKN’s Unspoken Knowledge https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com 144 144 The Making of a Leader | Neil Dyer The Making of a Leader | Neil Dyer https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/the-making-of-a-leader-neil-dyer/ https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/the-making-of-a-leader-neil-dyer/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:36:31 -0300 unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/aab2a451-227e-3040-a931-c0bb3f56b185 Before he became a 20-year Navy SEAL veteran, Neil Dyer was a teenager on the edge of self-destruction. In our first episode of Unspoken Knowledge, Neil shares his raw, unfiltered journey from rebellious youth to elite leader—and the hard lessons that shaped him along the way. This conversation isn’t about medals or missions. It’s about identity, humility, and the quiet courage it takes to become someone others can trust.

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]]> Before he became a 20-year Navy SEAL veteran, Neil Dyer was a teenager on the edge of self-destruction. In our first episode of Unspoken Knowledge, Neil shares his raw, unfiltered journey from rebellious youth to elite leader—and the hard lessons that shaped him along the way. This conversation isn’t about medals or missions. It’s about identity, humility, and the quiet courage it takes to become someone others can trust.

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#SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #UnspokenKnowledge #NeilDyer #LeadershipThatLasts #CoachLeadership #WarriorsRise #NavySEALWisdom #FaithAndLeadership #IdentityAndPurpose #SportLeadership

]]> SPKN false No 2530 1 full Building Leaders That Last | Matthew Breakman Building Leaders That Last | Matthew Breakman https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/building-leaders-that-last-matthew-breakman/ https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/building-leaders-that-last-matthew-breakman/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:36:45 -0300 unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/08016160-27ec-308d-a19b-3a7cd3708e8d In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Brakeman, a former Marine Scout Sniper, executive protection specialist, and co-founder of Warriors Rise, to explore a truth too often left unspoken: You are not your title. You are who you choose to become when no one is watching.

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Brakeman, a former Marine Scout Sniper, executive protection specialist, and co-founder of Warriors Rise, to explore a truth too often left unspoken: You are not your title. You are who you choose to become when no one is watching.

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]]> SPKN false No 2555 2 full Lead With Respect | Rick Seigmund Lead With Respect | Rick Seigmund https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/lead-with-respect-rick-seigmund/ https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/lead-with-respect-rick-seigmund/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:40:49 -0300 unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/78717002-2ee4-3812-9d36-7bffb16cf5ea In this episode, we sit down with Rick Seigmund, a former federal law enforcement agent and co-founder of Warriors Rise. We explore Rick's journey from a Southern upbringing to his impactful career in the U.S. Border Patrol, where he battled human trafficking and drug interdiction. Rick shares insights on the importance of respect in leadership, emphasizing how it can transform interactions in law enforcement, healthcare, and even youth sports.

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Rick Seigmund, a former federal law enforcement agent and co-founder of Warriors Rise. We explore Rick's journey from a Southern upbringing to his impactful career in the U.S. Border Patrol, where he battled human trafficking and drug interdiction. Rick shares insights on the importance of respect in leadership, emphasizing how it can transform interactions in law enforcement, healthcare, and even youth sports.

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#SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #UnspokenKnowledge #RickSeigmund #LeadershipThatLasts #CoachLeadership #WarriorsRise #YouthSports #IdentityAndPurpose #SportLeadership

]]> SPKN false No 3820 3 full The Cost of Leadership | Neil Dyer, Matthew Brakeman, & Rick Seigmund The Cost of Leadership | Neil Dyer, Matthew Brakeman, & Rick Seigmund https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/the-cost-of-leadership/ https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/the-cost-of-leadership/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:41:18 -0300 unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/21a1c0ab-9c44-3bc4-9a01-e2f13baba8f6 Meg Wilson sits down with Warriors Rise leaders Neil Dyer, Matthew Brakeman, and Rick Sigmund to unpack the hidden keys to elite leadership. From Neil’s experiences as a BUD/S instructor to powerful stories of mentorship and emotional intelligence. Discover what it takes to build resilient, high-performing teams in both sports and military arenas.

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]]> Meg Wilson sits down with Warriors Rise leaders Neil Dyer, Matthew Brakeman, and Rick Sigmund to unpack the hidden keys to elite leadership. From Neil’s experiences as a BUD/S instructor to powerful stories of mentorship and emotional intelligence. Discover what it takes to build resilient, high-performing teams in both sports and military arenas.

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#UnspokenKnowledge #MentalToughness #NeilDyer #MatthewBrakeman #WarriorsRise
#AthleteResilience #CoachDevelopment

]]> SPKN false No 4313 5 full Building Mentally Tough Athletes | Neil Dyer & Matthew Brakeman Building Mentally Tough Athletes | Neil Dyer & Matthew Brakeman https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/building-mentally-tough-athletes-neil-dyer-matthew-brakeman/ https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/building-mentally-tough-athletes-neil-dyer-matthew-brakeman/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:54:49 -0300 unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/9917f45e-d48d-3dcd-a799-29595f700d0d What separates athletes who break under pressure from those who rise above it? Neil Dyer and Matthew Brakeman, co-founders of Warriors Rise, join Meg Wilson to explore the real meaning of mental toughness. 

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]]> What separates athletes who break under pressure from those who rise above it? Neil Dyer and Matthew Brakeman, co-founders of Warriors Rise, join Meg Wilson to explore the real meaning of mental toughness. 

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#UnspokenKnowledge #MentalToughness #NeilDyer #MatthewBrakeman #WarriorsRise
#AthleteResilience #CoachDevelopment

]]> SPKN false No 4482 4 full How Sports Build Elite Leaders | Cristin Browne How Sports Build Elite Leaders | Cristin Browne https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/how-sports-build-elite-leaders/ https://unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/e/how-sports-build-elite-leaders/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:26:33 -0300 unspokenknowledge.podbean.com/16f1ba2b-29c9-3e19-a7d6-ddecacf177e0 In this episode, Meg Wilson interviews West Point graduate and retired Army helicopter pilot Cristin Browne about her journey from multi-sport athlete to military commander. After a near-career-ending injury just before graduation, Cristin fought back and became a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She offers leadership insights and candid reflections on resilience, inclusion, and overcoming adversity as a female leader in the military.

]]> In this episode, Meg Wilson interviews West Point graduate and retired Army helicopter pilot Cristin Browne about her journey from multi-sport athlete to military commander. After a near-career-ending injury just before graduation, Cristin fought back and became a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She offers leadership insights and candid reflections on resilience, inclusion, and overcoming adversity as a female leader in the military.

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