From Soldier to Coach: The Journey of Shaun Kober
In this episode of Coffin Dodgers, Simon welcomes Shaun Kober, an Australian military veteran with a commendation for gallantry, to discuss his life and career. Sean shares experiences from his deployments in Iraq, East Timor, and Afghanistan, highlighting intense combat situations and missions. Post-service, Sean transitioned to personal training and strength conditioning, eventually moving to Thailand to train athletes. Despite business challenges, Sean continues to build his fitness programs, aiming to make a positive impact. The episode encapsulates Sean's resilience, dedication, and the lessons learned from his diverse experiences.
Find Shaun at https://www.coachedbykobes.com/about, and his podcast Live Train Perform at https://livetrainperform.buzzsprout.com.
02:05 School Days and Early Life
03:53 Joining the Military
07:21 Military Career and Deployments
11:33 Transition to Civilian Life and PT Career
16:55 Life in Thailand and Professional Growth
20:02 Memorable Military Stories
35:54 Reflections on Proactive vs. Reactive Engagements
36:17 Rules of Engagement and Moral Dilemmas
37:47 Becoming a Sniper: Challenges and Achievements
39:31 Broader Reflections on Afghanistan and Iraq
42:58 Comparing Conflicts: Afghanistan vs. Ukraine
48:00 Post-Military Career and Current Endeavours
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