About this podcast
JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.
J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.
J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel.
Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.
For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.
He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.
Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.
J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 166 episodes
- Your Minimum Standards Are Killing Your Growth | JP Dinnell Podcast 162 · 40 minJP Dinnell talks about the importance of raising your standards. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your…
- 14 Years Working With Jocko Willink: How To Never Burn Out | JP Dinnell Podcast 161 · 44 minHow do you sustain high performance, lead at the highest level, and avoid burning out? Marking 10 years with Echelon Front, JP Dinnell breaks down the difference between being…
- Why Most Leaders Break Under Pressure | JP Dinnell Podcast 160 · 40 minLeadership isn't tested when things are going smoothly—it's tested under pressure, exhaustion, and adversity. In Episode 160 of the JP Dinnell Podcast, we dive into what it truly…
- Becoming Part of the .001% | Noah Anderson | JP Dinnell Podcast 159 · 49 minFewer than 0.01% of people on Earth will ever attempt a 100-mile ultramarathon—let alone cross the finish line. What does it actually take mentally and physically to commit to…
- Where Are You Winning and Losing In Life? | JP Dinnell Podcast 158 · 47 minIn this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, former Navy SEAL JP Dinnell reflects on returning to San Diego for the 20-year memorial of Medal of Honor recipient Michael Monsoor and…
- What To Do When Your Team Fails | Leading When Morale Is Broken | JP Dinnell 157 · 45 minJP Dinnell answers tough questions about how to lead in the midst of morale issues and failed objectives. Relive Health…
- How to Lead Under a Toxic Boss Without Burning Out | JP Dinnell Podcast 156 · 34 minWhat do you do when you are stuck working under poor leadership, facing overwhelming panic, or struggling to maintain personal discipline? In Episode 156 of the JP Dinnell…
- How 9/11 Changed the SEAL Teams Forever | JP Dinnell Podcast 155 · 44 minJP Dinnell was at bootcamp during 9/11 and saw how things changed in the SEAL teams in real time as the Global War on Terror was unfolding. Relive Health…
- How To Push Your Kids Without Taking Their Joy | JP Dinnell Podcast 154 · 49 minJP Dinnell and Lucas discuss how parents can teach discipline, consistency, and resilience without taking away their children's joy. They cover Lucas' son's first jiu-jitsu…
- You Know What You Need to Do. So Why Aren't You Doing It? | JP Dinnell Podcast 153 · 37 minJP Dinnell reflects on his experience at Origin Immersion Camp and the deeper lessons he took away about growth, discomfort, faith, fatherhood, leadership, and brotherhood. The…
- Being Fit Isn't Enough, You Need to Be Capable | JP Dinnell 152 · 53 minBeing fit isn't enough—you need to be capable. JP Dinnell explains why men should embrace discomfort, build resilience, prioritize recovery, become capable for their families…
- Remembering the Fallen | Extortion 17 Remebrance Ruck | JP Dinnell Podcast 151 · 1 h 11 minJP Dinnell and Lucas talk about the 31 mile Extortion 17 Remembrance Ruck Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get…
- Why Extreme Ownership Starts At Home | JP Dinnell Podcast 150 · 58 minLeadership starts with ownership. JP Dinnell shares practical lessons on marriage, parenting, Extreme Ownership, mentoring, difficult conversations, and building a lasting legacy…
- Who Are You When Nobody's Watching | JP Dinnell Podcast 149 · 49 minGet your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group…
- The Conversation You're Avoiding is Costing You Everything | JP Dinnell Podcast 148 · 44 minIf you don't understand your mission or your future, don't wait for someone else to tell you—take ownership and start the conversation. JP emphasizes that understanding your…
- How Good People Slowly Ruin Their Lives | JP Dinnell Podcast 147 · 40 minYou don't wake up one day and fail. You slowly drift off course—and most people don't realize it until it's too late. Here's how to recognize it and recenter your life. Get your…
- Why Strong Men Never Go It Alone | Jason Khalipa | JP Dinnell Podcast 146 · 1 h 27 minMost men don't need more motivation—they need stronger relationships. Jason Khalipa explains why brotherhood, shared hardship, and intentional community are the missing…
- How to Become More Confident | Getting Uncomfortable on Purpose | JP Dinnell Podcast 145 · 40 minThis week on the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP challenges listeners to stop waiting for the perfect opportunity and start living with intentionality. Reflecting on the first half of the…
- SEAL Team 3 Delta Platoon Reunion | Task Unit Bruiser | JP Dinnell Podcast 144 · 54 minJP Dinnell talks about the Delta Platoon Reunion 20yrs after Ramadi. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your…
- UFC Freedom 250 and Task Unit Bruiser, Delta Platoon 20yr Reunion | JP Dinnell Podcast 143 · 57 minJP Dinnell shares some thoughts on UFC Freedom 250 and stories from the Task Unit Bruiser, Delta Platoon 20yr Reunion Help our Alk+ Vets: https://alkpositive.org/ Steele Halters…







