In this episode of Resilience Redefined, Michael sits down with Andrew “Sri” Sridhar—former Navy SEAL officer, Harvard MBA, and high-performance coach. Sri shares his extraordinary path from leading combat missions in Iraq to steering AI teams at Amazon and advising top founders, hedge fund traders, and athletes.

Together, they explore how mindfulness, intuition, and presence shape effective leadership in high-stakes environments—from the battlefield to the boardroom. Sri breaks down his unique frameworks for decision-making, performance under pressure, and aligning teams with mission and values.

If you’ve ever wondered how elite operators apply their wisdom beyond warfare—or what it really takes to become a mindful, high-impact leader—this conversation delivers.

Topics Covered:

• Mindfulness in elite teams and corporate life

• Visualization and intuitive decision-making

• Translating SEAL leadership to startups and fashion

• Coaching for founders, CEOs, and traders

• Building relationships and asking better questions

• Leading with humor, humility, and high standards

Connect with Sri:

Website: thewarriorpoet.com

Podcast: The Warrior Poet (Spotify | Apple)

LinkedIn: Andrew Sridhar

Connect with Michael:

Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkresiliencemastery

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Andrew Searhar's Journey

02:56 The Transition from Military to Corporate Life

05:50 The Importance of Mindfulness and Presence

08:40 Visualization and Intuition in High-Performance

11:44 Coaching and Leadership Development

14:44 Engaging with Clients and Building Relationships