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The Hard Way With Joe De SenaAddicted to the Suck: Navy SEAL Rules for Mental Toughness What happens when a Navy SEAL, a Spartan founder, and a Murph workout collide? You get hard truths about grit, discipline, and why your circle determines your ceiling. Jacob Werksman, Navy SEAL, author, and leadership coach at Harvard, breaks down the "meal to meal" mindset from SEAL Hell Week, the power of positive peer pressure, and how to turn suffering into fuel. "From finding people who force you to level up to sharpening self-awareness and presence, this talk rips success down to the basics that actually matter. If you're serious about growth, press play and get uncomfortable. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Navy S...
2025-09-2322 min
The Victory PodcastBeyond the Labels, Episode 1: The Victory Strategies Story | Jacob Werksman & Adam WeinerWelcome to the Victory Podcast, and our limited series: Beyond the Labels. We are excited to share stories and insights from our teammates that go beyond the labels you see at the top of their bios. In our work together, we've discovered common threads to our experiences, and stories that many of us have never shared publicly about how we approach life and leadership. Our name, Victory Strategies, is all about achieving success against all the odds, facing the obstacles along the way and becoming stronger because of it. In this episode, we are excited to join Jac...
2025-09-231h 01
The Sound of EconomicsEurope’s green global reachIn this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie invites Bruegel’s own Simone Tagliapietra and Cecilia Trasi, as well as Jacob Werksman, Principal Adviser of European Commission’s DG Clima, to examine the EU’s global green agenda and the challenges of balancing decarbonisation, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy. They discuss how the EU’s green geoeconomic approach should support global decarbonisation efforts and strengthen the EU's strategic position.Relevant publications and events:
Sgaravatti, G., S. Tagliapietra and C. Trasi (2024) ‘Re-energising Europe’s global green reach’, Policy Brief 11/2024, Bruegel
Re-energising Europe’s global green reach, Bruegel event with Anthony Agotha...
2024-10-0245 min
IIEA TalksMaintaining competitiveness while advancing the net-zero transitionThis discussion at the IIEA touches on issues such as the ongoing update of the national energy and climate plans (NECPs), the Commission’s analysis and recommendation for the EU’s 2040 emissions reduction target, published on 6 February, and the first-ever European Climate Risk Assessment published on 11 March.
The event takes place as part of the European Commission’s ‘roadshow’ about the future of EU climate and energy policy, which aims to discuss the actions needed to reinforce competitiveness while staying the course on the net-zero transition and to strengthen societal preparedness for, and resilience to, the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
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2024-04-1730 min
The Post Game PodcastEp. 1 - Jacob Werksman: Former Navy SEAL, Author, and Founder of Victory StrategiesEp 1. of Howie Doin’ - Pod’s ProfilesIt was an honor to host Former Navy SEAL, Jacob Werksman.Jacob is a Former Navy SEAL, Harvard Business School Graduate, Founder of Victory Strategies, and author of Leadership: A Life Sport.In this episode, you’ll learn about:* The importance of self-awareness* Transitioning from a high performing team to something new* Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business* Using micro-steps to achieve a goal* Importance of having the right team around you...
2023-09-2929 min
CITY'S FINESTMeet Jacob Werksman Founder of Victory Strategies, Author, and Former Navy SEALHe also sits on the board for the Orlando Police Foundation along side myself and this is our first opportunity to peel back the really unique layers of this onion! He builds up leaders we need so badly today
2022-03-0834 min
Chatham HouseEpisode 21: The outcomes of COP26What was achieved at COP26? And what do different parties make of the outcome? In this episode, Anna speaks to a range of negotiators, advisers and experts about the results of the Glasgow conference. Interviewees include Camilla Born (policy adviser to the COP26 president), Farhana Yamin (deputy-chair of the expert advisory group of the climate vulnerable forum), Jacob Werksman (head of the EU delegation), Isatou Camara (climate finance negotiator for the least developed countries group), and Aglaja Espelage (consultant at Perspectives Climate Group). Find out more: COP26: What happened, what does this mean, and what happens next? >> Undercurrents: COP26 analysis...
2021-12-0249 min
The Climate BriefingThe outcomes of COP26What was achieved at COP26? And what do different parties make of the outcome? In this episode, Anna speaks to a range of negotiators, advisers and experts about the results of the Glasgow conference. Interviewees include Camilla Born (policy adviser to the COP26 president), Farhana Yamin (deputy-chair of the expert advisory group of the climate vulnerable forum), Jacob Werksman (head of the EU delegation), Isatou Camara (climate finance negotiator for the least developed countries group), and Aglaja Espelage (consultant at Perspectives Climate Group). Find out more: COP26: What happened, what does this mean...
2021-12-0249 min
London Calling EUBeyond COP26: EU and the UK join forces to reach net zeroThis week we'll assess the outcome of the Glasgow climate conference with the EU's lead negotiator at COP26, Jacob Werksman, who will explain why despite all the negative talk it has been a success. But where do the EU and the UK stand on environment policy? The top climate experts Tom Burke (E3G) and Michael Nicholson (Institute of Environmental Policy) will explain why the EU and the UK are on the same page when it comes to reaching net zero. Presented by Joe Lynam and produced by Andrew Parsonage. Hosted o...
2021-11-2537 minThe Victory Podcast036: Jacob Werksman | Founder of Victory Strategies, Author, & Former Navy SEALOn episode 036 of The Victory Podcast, I have the privilege and honor to host none other than Jacob Werksman, Founder of Victory Strategies, Author of Leadership A Life Sport: A Playbook on what it takes to win as an individual and as a team, Speaker, Executive Coach, and personal friend and mentor! Join us as we discuss the importance of reflection, self-awareness, situational awareness, and gratitude. Join us for an uncommon conversation about #life, #leadership, and #journey!Jacob Werksman | More Info:https://www.victory-strategies.com/aboutjacobhttps://www.linkedin.com...
2021-07-141h 00
So Farscape!2·10 John, Jacob, Jingleheimer-Schmidt ⠀ (My Three Crichtons)Farscape 2·10: My Three CrichtonsAll life is precious, except apparently genetically inferior (or superior) clones of humanity. So the next time you go to sacrifice someone to save yourself, remember: you're genetically mundane. *The more you know*First aired on Friday, 14 July 2000, written by Gabrielle Stanton & Harry Werksman, and directed by Catherine MillarWe're on Twitter, Facebook, and SoFarscape.com. Send us your synopses with this handy submission form or support us on Patreon and get some sweet GIFs and some dramatic readings of vintage Farscape Fan-fiction!
2021-06-0851 min
jobTopia with Tony MooreEpisode 49: What I Learned As A Navy Seal, Harvard MBA, and Entrepreneur with Jacob Werksman, CEO Victory Strategies.Quick - what is the first lesson a Navy Seal is taught? Courage? Toughness? Leadership during a crisis? If you thought any of these you would be WRONG. Jacob joins me to discuss leadership from three perspectives, being a Navy Seal Sniper, a Harvard MBA, and now the CEO of a startup, Victory Strategies.
Seal Training Teaching - it's not what you think
You are entitled to nothing
Mindset and Attitude do affect outcomes
Aligning with your WHY
Who is a Leader?
Jacob's new book: Leadership A Life Sport. https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Life-Sport-Playbook-individual/dp/B08KH3RVQ7
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2021-05-0637 min
The Leadership Void PodcastEp 50: Navy Seals, Harvard, and Victory Strategies with Jacob Werksman.In this podcast episode, we speak to Jacob Werksman (Founder and CEO of Victory Strategies). We discuss his time as a Navy Seal, his educational journey post service, and how he started Victory Strategies. We also cover his advice for emerging leaders, those going through challenges and change.
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2021-03-1723 minThe Victory Podcast027: Jay Ly- Special Operation Bomb TechnicianJoin Jay and Jacob Werksman as they discuss Jay's journey from enlisting in the Navy at 17 to combat deployments to the responsibility of people's lives to being a financial/executive coach. "Recommendations followed by actions equal credibility." Oh, and get to know Jay because he'll be the new Host of The Victory Podcast!
2021-02-241h 03