The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training
The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training
Podcast Description
🎙️ The First Responder Playbook
Insights on Leadership and Training for Those Who Serve
From the front lines to the front office, this podcast is your go-to guide for building bold, battle-tested leaders in the world of public safety. Hosted by first responders, for first responders, The First Responder Playbook delivers real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, tactical training, and the mental edge it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments.
Each episode dives into candid conversations with law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of first responder training. Whether you’re a rookie looking to grow or a seasoned vet sharpening your edge, this is the podcast that helps you lead with confidence and train with purpose.
🚨 No fluff. No ego. Just actionable insight to help you lead the way.
Want to be a guest on The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training? Send Brent Colbert a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1748037097521814b71b1b454
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast delves into various themes centered around leadership, training, and personal resilience within the first responder community. Episodes cover pertinent topics such as mental health support, tactical training methods, innovative instructional techniques, and personal growth journeys, exemplified by discussions with guests like trauma resiliency coaches, police training experts, and former law enforcement leaders sharing their real-world experiences.

🎙️ The First Responder PlaybookInsights on Leadership and Training for Those Who ServeFrom the front lines to the front office, this podcast is your go-to guide for building bold, battle-tested leaders in the world of public safety. Hosted by first responders, for first responders, The First Responder Playbook delivers real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, tactical training, and the mental edge it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments.Each episode dives into candid conversations with law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of first responder training. Whether you’re a rookie looking to grow or a seasoned vet sharpening your edge, this is the podcast that helps you lead with confidence and train with purpose.🚨 No fluff. No ego. Just actionable insight to help you lead the way.Want to be a guest on The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training? Send Brent Colbert a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1748037097521814b71b1b454
On this episode of The First Responder Playbook, Brent sits down with Lyubim Kogan, a truly remarkable guest whose life story reads like an adventure novel. Lyubim Kogan is a five-time first-generation immigrant, a Winter Olympian, NYU Stern graduate, 9/11 survivor, and founder of wingsforheroes.org—a mission dedicated to helping amputee and deaf combat veterans reclaim their dignity, purpose, and joy through camaraderie and flight.
His journey spans from Wall Street trading desks to war zones and humanitarian missions across continents. In their conversation, Brent and Lyubim Kogan dig into the challenges of rebuilding after catastrophic loss, what it takes to lead when you have no system or resources, and the power of doing something meaningful for others. Lyubim Kogan also shares insider stories from the Olympic Games, his harrowing experience on 9/11 in New York City, and the powerful work being done at Wings for Heroes.
Get ready for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership in the toughest circumstances, and how small acts—and big dreams—can truly change lives.
Want to be a guest on The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training? Send Brent Colbert a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1748037097521814b71b1b454
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