From Military Discipline to Coaching Purpose
After 24 years in the Navy and 14 more as a government contractor, Les Britt discovered his true calling: coaching others to build lives of purpose and legacy.
Key Takeaways
- Military service instills discipline — coaching requires vulnerability. The transition from command-and-control to partnership-based coaching is one of the hardest shifts a veteran can make.
- A “life-first” business isn’t a lifestyle business. It’s a deliberate decision to build your practice around the life you want, rather than fitting your life around your practice.
- Purpose drives sustainable growth. When your business is rooted in genuine purpose, client acquisition becomes an extension of your mission rather than a separate activity.
Questions Explored
- How do you transition from 38 years of structured service to independent coaching?
- What does “life-first” actually mean when you’re building a business?
- How does your military background shape your coaching philosophy?
About Les Britt
Les is a leadership coach and Navy veteran with nearly four decades of military and government service. He now helps leaders build purposeful careers and meaningful legacies.