JD Tremblay is one of only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca - ten Ironman-distance triathlons in ten consecutive days over the Hawaiian Islands and the only Canadian to do so. In this episode of The Change Agent Podcast, we examine what extreme endurance reveals about consequential leadership, resilience under sustained pressure, and the psychology of high-performance identity. A military veteran, engineer, author of Hunger for More in Life, and recipient of the Ohana Award for sportsmanship at Ultraman Canada, JD shares how discipline, systems thinking, and humility shape elite performance — and how leaders can apply those principles outside sport. This conversation explores: Leading yourself when quitting is rational Military discipline in civilian ambition Engineering resilience Ego, humility, and recognition Responsibility that comes with extreme capability Building legacy through youth athletics and philanthropy If you are interested in leadership under adversity, endurance psychology, and high-stakes personal growth, this episode offers practical and philosophical insight.

00:00 Introduction – Epicdeca and Resilient Leadership
00:50 What the Epicdeca Actually Is
02:07 Why JD Took the Challenge
03:42 Discipline and Non-Negotiables
05:30 When the Race Became Mental
08:00 Military Preparation and Structure
11:56 The CHANGE Framework Explained
17:00 Non-Negotiables and Standards
19:45 Growth Through Exposure to Difficulty
22:15 Environment Shapes Leadership
25:09 Applying CHANGE to Leadership
25:56 Raising Your Leadership Standard
28:17 Leadership Under Pressure
31:33 Final Leadership Takeaways

Visit JD Tremblay's Website: https://hunger4more.com

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