The Truth About Leadership No One Teaches: David Kitchen on Character, Emotional Control and Elite Leadership Performance
In this episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with David "Coach Kitch" Kitchen—founder of Edge Leadership Academy, former Division I football coach, and elite mental performance coach.
David shares his journey from adversity to coaching at the highest levels—and what actually builds great leaders: character, emotional regulation, discipline, and the ability to stay grounded under pressure.
This conversation breaks down:
Why leadership is built through discomfort
The role of mental toughness and emotional control
Why success without character never lasts
How execution…
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