In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Ryan Herpin, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Strategies & Consulting, for an honest and grounded conversation about leadership, uncertainty, and the pressure many leaders feel to appear perfect. With more than a decade of experience helping organizations optimize operations, increase profitability, and build resilient leadership teams, Ryan offers a refreshing, human centered approach to leading in complex environments.

Ryan shares his experience of being placed into leadership roles early in his career and the imposter syndrome that followed. Rather than pretending to have all the answers, he explains how curiosity, self-awareness, and humility became essential tools for earning trust and creating alignment within teams. The discussion highlights why the strongest leaders listen to understand not just to respond—and how asking the right questions often unlocks better solutions than giving directives.

In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Jose Perilla, a seasoned executive with over 35 years of leadership experience and former CEO of Citgo Petroleum, to share a story that redefines resilience, faith, and true leadership under pressure.

Jose recounts the life-altering moment when a routine business trip to Venezuela ended in his abduction and nearly five years of captivity as an international hostage. Stripped of freedom, status, and comfort, Jose endured solitary confinement, extreme deprivation, and profound uncertainty yet discovered an unbreakable inner strength forged through faith, reflection, and purpose.

In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (Aired 11-20-2025), we dive deep into the emotional and mental battles people face when trying to break old patterns and create a stronger, healthier life. Through honest conversation and real stories, this episode explores why so many of us stay stuck in cycles that no longer serve us — and what it truly takes to rise above them.

Listeners will discover practical tools for emotional resilience, strategies to shift limiting beliefs, and insights on how past experiences shape present decisions. This episode empowers you to confront what holds you back, reclaim your confidence, and build a life rooted in purpose, strength, and clarity.

Whether you're navigating personal challenges, seeking motivation, or looking for a fresh perspective to fuel your growth, this episode delivers the inspiration and mindset shifts you need. Battle Ready brings unfiltered conversations that help you transform obstacles into opportunities and step boldly into the person you’re meant to become.

• (00:00:00) - Battle Ready
• (00:00:52) - Seeking Purpose in Your Career
• (00:05:54) - Adam on Starting a Business Again
• (00:08:54) - How to Rejuvenate Your Passion
• (00:11:47) - Battle Ready
• (00:12:33) - Starting Over: Battle Ready With Adam Henry
• (00:12:58) - Why Do People Fear Change So Much?
• (00:16:19) - What Your Definition of Success
• (00:22:31) - When to Move On From Your Job?
• (00:25:02) - Finding The Balance Between Work and Life
• (00:25:26) - Steve Jobs on Work-Life Balance
• (00:35:09) - Adam Levine on Fire
• (00:37:05) - Battle Ready
• (00:37:57) - Take Care of Yourself On Vacation
• (00:39:27) - Why Failure Feels So Final For So Many People
• (00:45:18) - Adam Warren Henry: How to Normalize Failure

In this heartfelt episode of Battle Ready, hosts Ricky Chavez and Clint Honeycutt explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, courage, and purpose in today’s challenging world. Through honest conversation and shared experiences, they reflect on how faith and service can guide leaders through uncertainty, helping them stay grounded while uplifting others.

On this episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and top HR leader Risha Grant to explore one of life’s hardest internal battles: the feeling of not belonging. Whether in the workplace, family, or community, that sense of invisibility can weigh heavily on self-worth.

Arthur Medina shares how faith became the turning point in his life. After 27 years in prison, he discovered resilience, purpose, and the power to transform challenges into growth. He explains how leadership starts from within, showing that even in the toughest circumstances, it’s possible to build a life guided by trust, service, and vision.

In this episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez welcomes George Crosby, a transformational executive with over 33 years of experience leading organizations, startups, and turnarounds. Now the CEO of Legacy Performance Partners, George shares how true leadership is forged not in boardrooms, but in the trenches.

In this episode of Battle Ready Life (aired 9-25-25), discover the mindset and strategies that set great leaders apart when navigating times of change. Learn how to embrace uncertainty, guide your team with confidence, and build resilience in the face of rapid transformation. Our guest shares powerful insights on emotional intelligence, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership—skills every modern professional needs to lead effectively in today’s evolving world. Whether you’re managing a business, leading a team, or working on your personal growth, this conversation will equip you with the tools to stay strong, stay focused, and stay battle ready. Tune in and find out how to lead through change with clarity and courage.