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Ep. 134: Manny Piñeiro - The Hard Truth About Time, Identity and What Really Matters

June 4

1h 46m

Episode Description

Manny Piñeiro is a certified executive coach and professional speaker who is skilled in leadership and character development at all levels of management.

He is also on the USO Board of Governors and the President and Founder of MAKING TIME COUNT, LLC which focuses on making the most of our humanity count every second, through human involvement and meaningful change for C-Suite Executives and their employees.

Manny is an extreme advocate of transitioning military members to seek their highest potential both in and out of uniform, while identifying and anticipating common struggles for veterans coming out of active duty.

Quick Episode Summary:

Manny Pineiro discuss leadership, family, values, and making time count.

🔥 Torch Takeaways Include:

◼ Reflections on transition, legacy, and making time for what matters most

◼ Stories about the power of mentorship, from family roots to Air Force mentors and lifelong friends

◼ Honest takes on loss, resilience, balancing high-impact leadership with personal fulfillment, and advice for those feeling disconnected or in search of new direction

◼ The importance of intentionality, presence, and community—for military members, CEOs, parents, and more.

Podcast Chapters:

00:00 Reflecting on Altus Air Force Base

12:02 Facing a cancer diagnosis

17:32 Veterans and identity post-service

24:58 Learning from my children

26:10 The impact of a music MUSE

32:44 Missing moments with the kids

38:49 Making time count in life

46:36 Finding personal motivation

49:02 Maria Perez's mental health journey

01:02:58 Reflecting on the impact of connections

01:20:16 Reflecting on personal motivations

01:34:16 The fragrance's bold scent profile

01:37:36 Learning a lesson in gratitude

01:42:08 Appreciating people in our lives

01:46:22 Acknowledging spousal support