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S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
Combat to Comedy: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robin “Phoenix” Johnson | S.O.S. #195
This week, we're joined by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robin "Phoenix" Johnson—combat veteran, international comedian, and leadership expert. With 20+ years in the U.S. Army and five combat deployments, Robin now uses humor to inspire and lead across the globe. From Armed Forces Entertainment to Stanford classrooms, she shares how laughter can reduce burnout, boost empathy, and reshape workplace culture. Don’t miss her powerful insights, leadership lessons, and hilarious takes on soccer sidelines and the mystery of the offsides rule!
In This Episode:
- Robin’s path from the battlefield to the comedy stage
- The role of humor in leadership, medicine, and resilience
- Behind-the-scenes laughs and lessons on using comedy for change
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Stanford School of Medicine.
- Armed Forces Entertainment,.
- Thayer Leadership.
- Institute for Defense & Business.
- Hoover Institution, and more.
Connect with Robin “Phoenix” Johnson:
Website: https://robinphoenixjohnson.com/meet-...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinphoeni...
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Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER
Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/
Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com
Watch episodes of my podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76