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On Your Lead is a podcast about the miles that make you better at life, leadership, and everything in between. Hosted by Thad David — Marine Recon Scout Sniper veteran, speaker, and endurance athlete — the show explores what it really takes to lead when things get hard. Through conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers, On Your Lead digs into discipline, decision-making, ownership, and the long work of becoming someone better. This isn’t about quick wins. It’s about earned confidence, taking the long road, and learning from people who’ve carried the weight before you. And learning from people who’ve carried the weight before you. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, training for a big goal, or navigating a hard season — these are the miles that shape who you become.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn Your Lead is a podcast about the miles that make you better at life, leadership, and everything in between. Hosted by Thad David, Marine Recon Scout Sniper veteran, speaker, and endurance athlete, the show explores what it really takes to lead when things get hard.
On Your Lead is hosted by Thad David. The show has published 112 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Process Is the Prize | w/ Kilian Korth" (28 July 2026, 111 minutes), "Western States 100, Explained with AJW" (18 June 2026, 102 minutes), and "Steady Leadership Under Pressure - Christine O’Hara" (5 June 2026, 78 minutes).
On Your Lead publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 112 episodes.
Booking probability for On Your Lead is 50%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On Your Lead requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On Your Lead's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for On Your Lead are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. On Your Lead has an education audience.
Thad David hosts On Your Lead, an education podcast with 112 episodes published.
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Send us Fan Mail Elite ultrarunner Kilian Korth is known for winning the Triple Crown Series, finishing as the first male at Cocodona 250, and pushing the limits of what humans can endure over 200-mile races. But this...
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Send us Fan Mail Western States 100 has a strange power over people, even the ones who swear they’re not into hype. We talk with AJW, a 10-time Western States finisher, coach, longtime volunteer, and storyteller with...
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Send us Fan Mail Some leaders sound amazing in meetings and still leave a trail of burnout behind them. Others build teams that trust them, take ownership, and grow into leaders themselves. We sit down with Christine...
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Send a text In this episode of On Your Lead, Thad sits down with endurance athlete Christine O'Hara to unpack what it really takes to push through the hardest moments in ultra running—and in life. Christine shares the...
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Send a text In this episode of On Your Lead , I sit down with Dean Karnazes to talk about endurance, discipline, and what actually carries you through hard moments. Dean shares how he approaches pain, uncertainty, and...
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Send a text What if the fastest way to become a better leader is to stop trying to do everything yourself? In this episode of On Your Lead , I sit down with Mike Abrashoff , former U.S. Navy commander and bestselling...
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Send a text What if the key to healing trauma lies in the unexpected fusion of military discipline and psychedelic therapy? This episode features an enlightening conversation with Army veteran Mark Cunningham, who...
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Send a text Embark on an enlightening journey with Neil Krovats, the mastermind behind Clearline Technologies, as we unveil the secrets of his entrepreneurial metamorphosis. Discover how this visionary ventured beyond...
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Send a text As a former Marine ReconScout Sniper, I've weathered storms both literal and metaphorical, but nothing quite mirrors the tempest of reintegration that veterans face. Sean Duclay from Sail Ahead joins me...
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Send a text When my great grandfather returned from the Spanish-American War, the battle followed him home, casting a long shadow over his daily life. Dr. Chris Frueh joins us to shed light on this very darkness that...
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Send a text As a former Marine Recon Scout Sniper, the invisible wounds of moral injury in veterans are a subject close to my heart. It's why I'm honored to sit down with Mary Scott from Pivotal Impact Programs, who...
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Send a text When I stripped away the excesses from my diet—sweets, booze, and meat—I stumbled upon a transformative power that reshaped my life. It's Thad David here, your host and former Marine recon scout sniper, and...
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Send a text When life threw John Register a curveball that would make most people give up, he turned it into a stepping stone for something greater. Sit back and be inspired by the incredible journey of this combat...
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Send a text When Bart Bartholomew, a Navy veteran with an incredible life story, joins me, Thad David, you know you're in for a journey that traverses the depths of the ocean and the human spirit. Bart's unexpected...
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Send a text The weight of a service member's armor never fully lifts, even long after the battlefields have fallen silent. Marshall Spring, a former Marine Corps canine handler, joins us to navigate the labyrinth of...
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Send a text When Jackie Jones of Flourish Momentum shares her journey from an art educator to a therapist, we're reminded that sometimes the most profound changes in our lives come from unexpected transitions. This...
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Send a text Imagine enlisting in the Navy seeking freedom, only to confront the paradox of military hierarchy and the stark realities of war. Our distinguished guest, Navy Veteran Bob Merrick, takes us through the...
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Send a text When a Vietnam vet's road to reconciliation with his son intersects with my own journey as an author, the result is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, military service, and the lingering echoes of...
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Send a text From the heart-wrenching tale of Sue Johnson, a retired Army veteran and an adoptee from Vietnam, to the candid accounts of veterans grappling with PTSD, this episode is a tapestry of stories that explores...
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Send a text What if you could peek into the seldom-shared tales of our veterans - those who have bravely served our country? In our engaging conversation with Brad Hoops, the founder of Remember and Honor, we bring you...
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Former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author of It’s Your Ship
clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Paralympic Silver Medalist, Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker
Managing Partner, Inclusion & Diversity Consulting Practice, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
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