Pressure Tests Character: What Michael Stohner Learned Leading Elite Teams
Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk
Release Date: 01/19/2026
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info_outlineWhat does resilience look like when quitting would be easier?
In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Michael Stohner, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and founder of Nomad International.
They discuss:
• Overcoming self-doubt under extreme pressure
• The mental realities of Special Forces selection
• Leadership forged in uncertainty
• Translating military experience into conservation and community impact
• Building resilient teams in complex environments
This conversation goes beyond tactics and motivation—it explores the mindset required to endure adversity and carry purpose forward.
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