J. Reed Durand
Self-improvement is a skill you can learn, strengthen, and apply over a lifetime. The Train to Change program teaches you that skill.
J. Reed Durand
Self-improvement is a skill you can learn, strengthen, and apply over a lifetime. The Train to Change program teaches you that skill.
About J. Reed Durand
Self-improvement is a skill you can learn, strengthen, and apply over a lifetime. The Train to Change program teaches you that skill.
I'm J Reed Durand.
Why Book J. Reed Durand as Your Podcast Guest
Engaging, Story-Driven Conversations
I bring real-world stories from major transformations that keep listeners engaged while naturally reinforcing your show's themes around growth and resilience.
Immediately Actionable Frameworks
I bring clear, simple tools and exercises your audience can try the same day, increasing perceived value and repeat listens for your episodes.
Credible, Field-Tested Insight
I bring four decades of frontline change experience that elevates your show's authority and differentiates it from generic self-help content.
Versatile Episode Angles
I bring flexible topics-from self-mastery to organizational change-so you can tailor a conversation that fits your audience and content calendar.
Episode Angles & Topics
Train to Change: Turning Self-Improvement Into a Repeatable Skill
Give your audience a clear, structured way to approach self-improvement so they stop chasing hacks and start training a real capability.
From Army Transformations to Everyday Life: Real-World Change Lessons
Translate large-scale Army transformation lessons into relatable stories and tools your listeners can apply to their own challenges.
Self-Mastery Before Leadership: The Missing Step in Change
Help your audience understand why personal discipline and values clarity must precede any attempt to lead or influence others.
Emotional Resilience in an Uncertain World
Equip listeners with grounded, non-hype tools to stay resilient when life shifts faster than expected.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners leave with a clear, repeatable system for self-mastery, practical tools to handle change calmly, and realistic ways to apply leadership principles to their own lives and careers.
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Podcasts focused on self-improvement, emotional resilience, leadership, personal growth, career transitions, and realistic, non-hype conversations about navigating and leading change in work and life.
Recent Podcast Appearances
Take Ownership, Embrace Hustle with J Reed Durand
Keep Hustling • Aug 6, 2026
Train to Change: Army Leader Reveals the REAL Formula for Self‑Mastery & Lasting Transformation | J. Reed Durand
Boundless Authenticity • Jul 19, 2026
Train To Change
Gholamreza S (Reza VA) • Jul 8, 2026
Reviews
J Reed Durand was an insightful guest, very professional and made the interview process easy. Best part is - I was his first interview ever. He handled it like a pro! I highly recommend J Reed Durand as a guest.
Key Achievements
Developed the Train to Change self-improvement program focused on self-mastery and realistic transformation.
Authored Train to Change - Phase One: Self-Mastery and Train to Change: Realism, available at retailers worldwide.
Rose through nine promotions across two U.S. Army careers, from entry-level enlisted to senior civilian leadership.
Led large-scale organizational initiatives impacting hundreds of thousands of Soldiers and civilian employees.
Professional Experience
Change Practitioner & Leader
U.S. Army (Military and Civilian Careers)
Led personal, team, and organizational transformation across 25 assignments on three continents within one of the world's largest, most complex institutions.
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