Successful teams don’t just happen. In this week’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark is going solo (with his daughter Catherine joining for an insightful Q & A), to break down his acclaimed “seven commitments” model for building elite teams. Drawing from his extensive Navy SEAL experience, Mark dives into the principles of courage, trust, respect, growth, resilience, excellence, and alignment. He explores why true elite teams aren’t about being better people, but by fostering intentional behaviours and growth. Mark discusses how resistance to change can be a common pitfall in the building of strong teams, and the power of collective development not only in work, but in life. In order to achieve growth as a collective, honest communication and respect are paramount.
Mark Divine, Ph.D., is the host of The Mark Divine Show, a solo podcast focused on developing mental toughness, emotional resilience, and intuitive leadership. A Navy SEAL veteran and leadership expert, Mark graduated as Honor Man of SEAL BUD/S class 170 and served 20 years in the SEAL teams, retiring as Commander in 2011. He is also the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, programs designed to enhance physical, mental, and emotional performance.
Mark holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change and has practiced Zen meditation and breathwork for over 30 years. His unique approach to leadership blends holistic, whole-person development with a focus on unlocking human potential. He has authored several bestselling books, including Unbeatable Mind and The Way of the SEAL. Mark lives in Encinitas, CA, with his wife, Sandy, their children, spirited grandchildren, and dogs, and is driven by a mission to inspire 100 million people to develop greater mental toughness, intuition, and compassion.
Catherine:
Catherine Divine is an intuitive healer, leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.
“Ultimately there’s no such thing as failure. ..only failure to learn and failure to move forward.”
-Mark Divine
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Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
Catherine’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/
Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Developing Kokoro: Mind-Heart Unity
05:35 “SEAL Team Newcomer’s Humility”
07:04 Courageous Leadership Through Humility
11:11 “Building Elite Teams Through Trust”
15:35 “Growth and Excellence: Daily Improvement”
17:33 Resilience Through Growth and Excellence
20:23 “The Seven Leadership Commitments”
24:53 Reflecting on Trust in Teams
27:23 Team Motivation and Growth Culture
31:18 Consciousness and Cultural Implementation
34:26 “Building a Growth Culture”
37:04 “Solo Podcasts on Life Plateaus”
42:53 Mindset Change for Weight Loss
44:52 “Defying Limits: A 40-Mile Run”
49:11 “Transform Resistance into Motivation”
50:43 “Breaking Free from Comfort Patterns”
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