Severn River Leadership Group

RINGKNOCKER Sponsor Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. Here Dennis introduces himself to the group and shares an e-book he has developed that offers tons of resources for folks in transition, whether coming out of the military or facing some other change of life. Get your free copy at https://dennis-volpe.com/resources/download-transition-on-purpose-e-book Are you a current or former military officer? For a summary of this Meetup or to learn more about RINGKNOCKER, visit the After-Action Report at https://ringknocker.net/after-action-report-rvm-47-with-dennis-haley/

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. Here Dennis discusses the differences between change and transition, and between endurance and resilience. Change happens TO you, and your capacity to endure it is a function of your battery capacity. Transition happens FOR you, and with resilience you will know when and how to recharge those batteries. Dennis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. If you are looking to get to the next level, Dennis challenges and empowers leaders to embrace reality, define what they want, and equips them with the insight, perspective, and accountability necessary to thrive in new and challenging environments. https://transitiononpurpose.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. Here he discusses his new book, Transition on Purpose (https://amzn.to/3bHUiiH) and a great summary of it delivered in English class by a 15-year-old assigned to read it over the holidays! Dennis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. If you are looking to get to the next level, Dennis challenges and empowers leaders to embrace reality, define what they want, and equips them with the insight, perspective, and accountability necessary to thrive in new and challenging environments. https://transitiononpurpose.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. Here he discusses his plan for proceeds from the sale of his new book, Transition on Purpose (https://amzn.to/3bHUiiH). They will go to Camp Resilience (https://www.camp-resilience.org) and Camp Southern Ground (https://www.campsouthernground.org), which both offer retreats for veterans and first responders that combine peer-to-peer counseling and outdoor activities to help attendees to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Dennis has three asks from his RINGKNOCKER audience. #WithYou, Dennis! Dennis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. If you are looking to get to the next level, Dennis challenges and empowers leaders to embrace reality, define what they want, and equips them with the insight, perspective, and accountability necessary to thrive in new and challenging environments. https://transitiononpurpose.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. His new book is Transition on Purpose (https://amzn.to/3bHUiiH). Here Dennis tells us how to begin the process: what is the first step he takes with a new client undergoing an important transition? Dennis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. If you are looking to get to the next level, Dennis challenges and empowers leaders to embrace reality, define what they want, and equips them with the insight, perspective, and accountability necessary to thrive in new and challenging environments. https://transitiononpurpose.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. His new book is Transition on Purpose (https://amzn.to/3bHUiiH). Dennis was relieved of his command after a fluke grounding in 2014. RINGKNOCKER host Jason Williscroft (USNA '95) asks how Dennis got himself through that experience and the subsequent two-year administrative ordeal required to clear his name and save his retirement. Dennis' answer: the former rugby and lacrosse player picked up triathlons. Dennis discusses how the structure of a triathlon forces a focus on the present, which translated to larger life and preserved him through his struggle. Dennis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. If you are looking to get to the next level, Dennis challenges and empowers leaders to embrace reality, define what they want, and equips them with the insight, perspective, and accountability necessary to thrive in new and challenging environments. https://transitiononpurpose.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a retired warship commander who now coaches high-performance clients in transition and leadership. His new book is Transition on Purpose (https://amzn.to/3bHUiiH). Dennis was relieved of his command after a fluke grounding in 2014. RINGKNOCKER host Jason Williscroft (USNA '95) asks what meaning Dennis derived from that experience and the subsequent two-year administrative ordeal required to clear his name and save his retirement. Dennis' answer: a clear awareness of what's REALLY important. Dennis is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the Leadership Research Institute specializing in Performance, Personal Leadership and Transition Coaching. If you are looking to get to the next level, Dennis challenges and empowers leaders to embrace reality, define what they want, and equips them with the insight, perspective, and accountability necessary to thrive in new and challenging environments. https://transitiononpurpose.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a Principal Leadership Development Consultant and Executive Performance Coach with Leadership Research Institute (LRI). Dennis is a certified Executive Coach through Columbia University and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach who specializes in Leadership and Organizational Development, Career Performance and Transition Coaching, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience, and Personal Leadership for Emerging Leaders and proven Mid-Level Executives. His successes occur by challenging and empowering leaders to embrace their current reality, define their desired end state, and equipping them with the tools, resources, and perspective necessary to be successful in new and challenging environments. If you or your team are looking to improve individual or team performance within your organization, give Dennis and the LRI team a call. More info at http://www.lri.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) and David Rudko (USNA '92) offer a presentation on the related topics of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the DISC model of human behavior. They are joined in the conversation by RINGKNOCKER founder Jason Williscroft (USNA '95) and Bill Watkins (USMA '77), CEO Whisperer and founder of 10x accelerator The Lions Pride. This is a profound discussion about assessments and metrics that can offer critical insights to those who lead organizations, or participate in them. Well worth the time to watch from end to end. Take notes! Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a Principal Leadership Development Consultant and Executive Performance Coach with Leadership Research Institute (LRI). Dennis is a certified Executive Coach through Columbia University and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach who specializes in Leadership and Organizational Development, Career Performance and Transition Coaching, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience, and Personal Leadership for Emerging Leaders and proven Mid-Level Executives. His successes occur by challenging and empowering leaders to embrace their current reality, define their desired end state, and equipping them with the tools, resources, and perspective necessary to be successful in new and challenging environments. If you or your team are looking to improve individual or team performance within your organization, give Dennis and the LRI team a call. More info at http://www.lri.com Bill Watkins leads The Lions Pride, a 10x accelerator focused on veteran founder-CEOs. Learn more at https://www.thelionspride.com. Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.

Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) explains that leadership is not the same thing as leadership COACHING, any more than playing basketball is the same thing as coaching it. A good coach views the leader from the outside and demands answers to question that the leader, from his tactical perspective, may not even realize are worth asking. Dennis Volpe (USNA '96) is a Principal Leadership Development Consultant and Executive Performance Coach with Leadership Research Institute (LRI). Dennis is a certified Executive Coach through Columbia University and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach who specializes in Leadership and Organizational Development, Career Performance and Transition Coaching, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience, and Personal Leadership for Emerging Leaders and proven Mid-Level Executives. His successes occur by challenging and empowering leaders to embrace their current reality, define their desired end state, and equipping them with the tools, resources, and perspective necessary to be successful in new and challenging environments. If you or your team are looking to improve individual or team performance within your organization, give Dennis and the LRI team a call. More info at http://www.lri.com Are you a current or former United States Military officer? Join a RINGKNOCKER Virtual Meetup! Learn more at https://www.ringknocker.net/meetups.