{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f0a340b5cd348166b82367d/6ae1934c305baddee135beac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 78: Ben Price ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f0a340b5cd348166b82367d/1793167993466-4084a4bf-c992-4239-9882-174246488788.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we sit down with Ben Price, a former British Army intelligence officer turned author and coach, to explore identity, personal growth, and what it means to truly know yourself. From his book Conversations with a Suicide Bomber to the four archetypes of King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover, Ben shares hard-earned lessons on fatherhood, military conditioning, and the uncomfortable truths that shape us. He reflects on the power of self-awareness, why our actions matter more than our words, and how doing the work on ourselves can help others overcome their fears. Ultimately, it&#39;s a conversation about finding peace over victory and discovering who you really are.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>[00:00:05] Welcome and introduction to Ben Price</li><li>[00:01:16] Ben’s background: who he is and what he’s about</li><li>[00:02:39] Eight years in the Intelligence Corps and working with the Gurkhas</li><li>[00:04:27] The question that changed everything: “Who are you and why are you here?”</li><li>[00:05:58] Meeting the mentor who initiated him</li><li>[00:07:51] Why it’s a gift to ask this question at 38</li><li>[00:09:11] “Friendly fire” and “releasing hostages”: winning the war in your mind</li><li>[00:11:52] Would your old teammates recognize you? The power of a 360 review</li><li>[00:13:36] Writing Conversations with a Suicide Bomber</li><li>[00:16:26] Rethinking sin: the belief in separation</li><li>[00:18:25] Is there a need for warriors? King, warrior, magician, lover</li><li>[00:21:48] Why the king is weighted most heavily</li><li>[00:23:01] Slowing down and noticing where you respond from</li><li>[00:24:29] The magician and its shadow: procrastination and manipulation</li><li>[00:25:47] “We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are”</li><li>[00:27:05] Who this work is for: leaders, founders, and fathers</li><li>[00:28:59] What clients discover: they find peace</li><li>[00:30:27] Parenting: boundaries versus letting kids find themselves</li><li>[00:33:41] Pete’s story: his father’s example and a pivotal moment with his teenage son</li><li>[00:37:27] Authenticity versus the “perfect success” posts on LinkedIn</li><li>[00:38:10] The Field Manual: who it’s for and why Ben built it</li><li>[00:40:12] Accountability, agency, and Marcus Aurelius’s “don’t be purple”</li><li>[00:41:44] Values, pressure, and red lines</li><li>[00:43:01] Telling the truth without taking away someone’s agency</li><li>[00:44:26] Inspiration versus manipulation in leadership</li><li>[00:47:04] Leading by example: how fitness and discipline speak for you</li><li>[00:50:07] Pete’s 1999 360 review and a mentor’s lesson on perception</li><li>[00:51:17] One thing to do before 40: the Matterhorn and the Initiators brotherhood</li><li>[00:53:06] Closing thoughts and a possible follow-up from the summit</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Ben Price </strong>is a British leadership coach, author, and former British Army Intelligence Corps soldier. He served eight years alongside the Gurkhas, special forces, and weapons intelligence before building a business career, including owning a gym. He now coaches founders, senior leaders, and fathers through a values-based approach to leadership. He is the author of Conversations with a Suicide Bomber and a companion 100-day Field Manual, “leadership initiation for men who want a big impact without becoming consumed by it.” He is also building Initiators, a brotherhood of men doing this work together, with gatherings in the South Downs in the UK.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources and Links</strong></p><ul><li><u><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eating-crow/id1525092497\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Eating Crow with Pete Durand</a></u></li></ul><p><strong>Ben Price</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbenprice?utm_source=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=member_android\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbenprice</a></u></li><li>Book: <em><u><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conversations-suicide-bomber-Winning-earning-ebook/dp/B0HGBBFZ2B\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Conversations with a Suicide Bomber</a></u></em></li><li>Book: <em><u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit%2Ely%2F100dayking&amp;urlhash=smOt&amp;mt=AUjVMROZpnxI6pytDQrOQUX5cwwsbCPhQmZhjyQmAqIjk-IkJ5ckJJ9XmU563D14pfsODcybr28cj4kpXysruIdiSXUx8bYIU02lRvAFprIU9Y_cxrGSK0uIcsQ&amp;isSdui=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The 100 Day Field Manual</a></u></em></li></ul><p><strong>Pete Durand</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <u><a href=\"https://www.cruxiblepartners.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cruxiblepartners.com/</a></u></li><li>LinkedIn: <u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedurand?utm_source=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=member_android\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedurand</a></u></li></ul>","author_name":"Peter Durand"}