From Navy SEAL to CEO
In this episode of the Mission43 Podcast, host Dan Nelson sits down with Cole Petrie, the newly appointed CEO of Higher Ground. Higher Ground is a nonprofit organization based in Sun Valley, Idaho, dedicated to supporting children and adults with developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities. They also serve military veterans and first responders with visible and invisible disabilities. The secret to their success is outdoor recreational therapy to assist the healing process and unlock every individual's potential! Cole, a former Navy SEAL, shares his journey from military service to leading Higher Ground and enhancing the quality of life through therapeutic recreation and education.
Key Topics Discussed:
Cole's Military Background: Insights into Cole’s time as a Navy SEAL, his deployments, and the emotional challenges of transitioning out of the military.
What is Higher Ground: How Higher Ground uses outdoor activities like skiing, mountain biking, and fishing to provide therapeutic experiences for those with disabilities.
Transitioning to Civilian Life: Cole's personal experience with leaving the military, including the challenges of redefining his identity and finding purpose outside of military service.
The Power of Recreational Therapy: The importance of outdoor recreation in the healing process and how it helped Cole during his transition.
Future of Higher Ground: Cole’s vision for expanding Higher Ground’s programs and its impact on veterans and first responders nationwide.
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Meet our Host
Dan Nelson
Dan was a US Army Green Beret with multiple combat deployments. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and multiple other awards. After being injured in combat in Afghanistan (2017) he found Mission43. Dan fully credits the organization for his successful transition to life after the military.
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