My guest today is Kenny Leahman.

Kenny is retired from the Central Intelligence Agency after a 24-year career. He now is a coach, educator, and consultant who helps others discover what really matters by focusing on values-based living and leadership. Kenny says, “Make choices based on what matters. If it doesn’t matter, let it go.”

Kenny was a guest on Episode 215, and if you haven't listened to that episode, I highly recommend doing so either right now or immediately after listening to this one!

Today, Kenny shares pieces of his journey that include some significant and unexpected disruptions over the past year. He has had to work hard to re-find his purpose and his contributions to the world. Kenny shares how through this, he has grown in his courage and tenacity to share his stories with incredible vulnerability.

Kenny offers a number of amazing workshops including a new workshop: Everyone Lives a Cover — The impact on authentic living and leading, and when and why to drop cover.

Here's a snapshot of Kenny's story and what he shares in this brilliant workshop: "Until I came out at 48, I lived two covers; one as an undercover CIA officer, and a second as a gay, married Mormon husband and father. While movies and books often glamorize undercover spies, cops, FBI and DEA agents, “cover” isn’t just the stuff of thrillers—it’s a reality that shapes lives in subtle and profound ways. So, what exactly is “cover”? Why do we use it? And when does it serve us—or harm us? All of us live a cover. Yet, we often believe we’re the only ones hiding, because most of us are so practiced at masking our truths. Many covers are born from fear or shame, designed to keep our real selves safely hidden from those around us. In this workshop, I’ll share my personal journey of navigating cover—and reveal the why, when, and how I decided to drop cover. You'll see firsthand how dropping cover can open the door to living and leading with greater joy, impact, and depth. I’ll equip you with effective tactics, tools, and procedures (TTPs)—including the Johari Window—to help you gain clarity and feel empowered, supported, and ready to choose meaningful change."

You’ll find links below to Kenny’s website and the article where I first read about him.

Kenny's website: https://www.kennyleahman.com/

Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyleahman/

Article from YahooNews!

Song: Say So by Dan and Shay: https://youtu.be/YuF6eZROXIw?si=3eWZem7iWvumgPhs

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