🚔 EVERY FAILURE HAS A LESSON: Turning Mistakes into Momentum in Law Enforcement and Life
Failure isn’t the end—it’s the classroom. In this powerful conversation, host Tami Sharp is joined by Chris Zamora, Mike Brown, Cory Sack, and Greg Nottingham to share real stories of setbacks, mistakes, and personal struggles—and how each one became a steppingstone to growth.

💡 What You’ll Take Away:

How law enforcement leaders turn career rejections and tactical missteps into growth
The critical difference between being dedicated and being overinvested in the job
Why vulnerability and sharing failures build stronger leaders and teams
How guilt, shame, and burnout drive destructive behavior—and what to do instead
Practical tools for repairing relationships, protecting your family life, and staying balanced
Why setbacks are the foundation of resilience, leadership, and long-term success

👥 Panel Guests:

Tami Sharp – Host, Law Enforcement Coaching
Chris Zamora – Ret. Detective, CEO Law Enforcement Coaching
Mike Brown – Federal Agent, Former SWAT/Military
Cory Sack – Ret. Officer, OIS Survivor & Wellness Advocate
Greg Nottingham – Ret. Sgt., Chief of Staff, Law Enforcement Coaching

This episode isn’t about failure—it’s about transformation. If you’re navigating mistakes in your career, relationships, or personal life, this conversation will remind you that every failure has a lesson—and every lesson can lead you forward.

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Ep. 10 - Fail Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Momentum

🚔 LEADERS GET REAL: How Failure Becomes the Fuel for Success in Law Enforcement & Life
From missed job opportunities to business closures, from toxic workplace battles to near-suicide moments—this raw, no-fluff conversation pulls back the curtain on how top leaders, coaches, and first responders turned their hardest hits into defining victories. Host Tami Sharp leads a powerhouse panel including Mike Lawson, Mike Badgley, Ken Koch, Mike Luvera, and Grand Master Sal Banuelos, tackling personal setbacks, career roadblocks, mental health crises, and the stigma around asking for help.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

The “PUSH” mindset that keeps you moving after rejection
Why your worst mistake may be your best teacher
Navigating toxic environments without losing yourself
Breaking the compounding failure cycle before it turns fatal
How martial arts, mentorship, and proactive wellness reset the mind
The difference between mistakes of the heart vs. mistakes of the head

💡 If you’re feeling stuck, ready to quit, or just tired of getting knocked down—this episode proves that failing forward isn’t just a catchy phrase, it’s a survival skill.

👥 Power Panel:
Mike Lawson | Mike Badgley | Ken Koch | Mike Luvera | Grand Master Sal Banuelos | Host: Tami Sharp

📌 Resources mentioned in this episode:
First Responder Wellness
Shatterproof
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Dial 988

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🎙️ EP 9 – Failing Forward: Lessons in Growth, Identity & Grace
Description:
🚔 When failure hits, do you spiral—or do you step up?

In this powerful episode of Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness, host Tami Sharp leads a raw roundtable with retired officers, wellness coaches, and law enforcement leaders on what it truly means to “fail forward.” From tactical mistakes to personal meltdowns, divorce, addiction, and self-doubt, this is the episode every first responder needs to hear.

💥 The conversation doesn’t sugarcoat the pain—but it does offer a way through it.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Why vulnerability is the key to post-traumatic growth
How ego and identity create barriers to healing
The importance of peer support and leadership grace
What happens when departments don’t show up for their people
The connection between unhealed childhood scripts and shame
Why overidentifying with the badge is dangerous
The real ROI of reinvesting in struggling officers
Tactical strategies for self-awareness, family balance, and leadership accountability

🧠 Guests Include:
Chris Zamora
John Kelly
Mike W. Reilly
Vince Scotto
Tiffany Graaff

🛠️ Mentioned Resources:
First Responder Wellness (CA-based inpatient recovery)
https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com

FHE Health – Shatterproof Program (FL-based inpatient recovery)
https://fherehab.com/first-responders

Lakeside Behavioral Health (Jacksonville, FL – human-centered recovery)
https://www.lakesidebhs.com

NYPD Peer Support & “The Farm”
(Internal program, contact NYPD or Law Enforcement Coaching for peer support resources)

💡 If you're a spouse, command staff member, or officer struggling with burnout, addiction, or identity loss—reach out. We can help.
Email us directly: podcast@lawenforcementcoaching.com

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