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Commander's Intent with Derek Oaks When the pressure’s on, can you make the call? Commander's Intent helps leaders at every level make confident, timely decisions that drive real results. Hosted by Colonel (Ret.) Derek Oaks , former Air Force fighter pilot and leadership mentor, this podcast blends stories from combat and business to teach you how to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. Learn to define your mission, empower your team, and execute with confidence.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchCommander's Intent with Derek Oaks When the pressure’s on, can you make the call? Commander's Intent helps leaders at every level make confident, timely decisions that drive real results.
Commander's Intent is hosted by Derek Oaks. The show has published 54 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Do I want Facts or Feelings When Trying to Win" (29 October 2026, 12 minutes), "How to Make Decisions Under the Microscope in a High Stakes Environment with Steve Young" (22 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "Why Leaders Fail Without the Golden Rule" (15 October 2026, 31 minutes).
Commander's Intent publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 54 episodes.
Booking probability for Commander's Intent is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Commander's Intent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Commander's Intent's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Commander's Intent are Business & Management Consulting. Commander's Intent has a business audience.
Derek Oaks hosts Commander's Intent, a business podcast with 54 episodes published.
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When making tough leadership decisions, should you trust the facts or protect people's feelings? In this episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot Derek Oakes shares a powerful lesson...
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What does it take to make the right decision when the pressure is on and everyone is watching? In this episode of Commander's Intent, host Derek Oaks, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot, welcomes Steve Young...
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What if the biggest threat to your organization's success isn't your competition, but how you treat your people? In this episode of Commander's Intent, host Derek Oaks, retired Air Force colonel and fighter pilot...
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As AI becomes more powerful, will technology eventually replace the value of human networks, relationships, and experience? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with Judd Borakove, a six-time...
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A packed schedule can make you feel productive, but are the things filling your day actually moving you toward your vision? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks and Rob Powell use a lesson from their...
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Can changing your words change the way you lead? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with speaker, author, leadership consultant, and podcaster Becky Kemp to explore the power of language in...
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What are you truly capable of, and how will you ever know if you never push yourself far enough to find out? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot Derek Oaks shares the...
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Would you rather have Maverick or Iceman on your team? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, retired Air Force Colonel and fighter pilot Derek Oaks and co-host Rob Powell explore one of leadership’s toughest...
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Is confidence really the secret to great leadership, or are we spending too much time chasing something that should be the result of other things? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with author...
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What does a leadership essay written in 1899 have to teach today’s leaders? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks and Rob Bau unpack A Message to Garcia, the famous essay written by Elbert Hubbard in 1899...
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How do you lead a team when budgets change, contracts disappear, or rapid growth forces you to rethink who does what? In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier...
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What can business leaders learn from commanding a U.S. Navy attack submarine? In this episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks sits down with Commander William Spears, a career submariner and...
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Will artificial intelligence replace your job... or make you dramatically better at it? In this timely episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks and co-host Rob sit down with software...
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How do exceptional leaders make the right decisions when the pressure is high, the path isn't clear, and the stakes couldn't be greater? In this episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks and...
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How do you innovate in an industry where every decision is scrutinized, every regulation matters, and failure simply isn't an option? In this fascinating episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek...
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What makes America truly exceptional, and what can today's leaders learn from the principles that shaped a nation? In this thought-provoking episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks and Rob...
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What if the world's greatest leadership training ground isn't found in the boardroom but inside the gaming industry? In this fascinating episode of Commander's Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with global media strategist...
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What if one simple conversation could change someone's life? In this inspiring episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks sits down with bestselling author Jason Wright to explore the profound...
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What happens when trust is the difference between success and failure, or even life and death? In this episode of Commander's Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with retired Air Force JTAC and business leader David Bickel to...
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What if the key to extraordinary leadership isn't found in the big decisions, but in the small things you do every day? In this episode of Commander's Intent, retired Air Force Colonel Derek Oaks shares a heartfelt...
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global head of employee experience and leadership assessments, Concordia University Irvine
chief growth and community officer, Red Monkey Consulting
lecturer at the University of Arkansas Hospitality Management Program, University of Arkansas Hospitality Management Program
Navy commander, U.S. Navy
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