Lindsay Kough

I help grow companies | Navy SEAL Veteran | Former Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of the Navy (SES-III)

My why:   to serve God, country, and family by inspiring and empowering others to achieve their greatest potential living out their own why.

Gallop Strengths:   Self-Assurance | Achiever | Belief | Responsibility | Activator

Kolbe A Index:  5-5-7-3

President

We solve problems, and grow client companies in the United States and abroad.  We focus on innovation in architecture, engineering, healthcare, space, and defense.

CAGE Code:  95F88
DUNS Number:  015451889

www.trident11.com

Seven…


Seven years ago today, our dear daughter, Leslie Sharon Kough, aka "Lulu," ascended into heaven. 

She was 18 years old.  Suicide.



I have written about Lulu on this platform many times. 

Some of you have been with me since the beginning... 

Some of you are reading about her for the first time. 

To all of you, thank you for being here. 

Your love has carried our family in ways you may never fully understand. 



Before you read any further, know this:  this is not a post about death. 

This is a post about love. 

Lulu's love. 

And the love she continues to pour into all of us.



Seven is a number that means something to me. 

In our faith, seven represents completion. Perfection. The fullness of God's plan. 

I do not pretend to understand that plan. 

But I have spent seven years learning to trust it. 

Seven years of learning that grief does not define me. 

That loss does not own me. 

That the deepest pain I have ever endured has also produced the deepest love I have ever known.



Lulu was the greatest servant leader I have ever known. 

I do not write those words lightly. 

The most profound example of leadership I have ever witnessed came from a teenage girl who poured herself into her relationships with developmentally disabled classmates… 

Who volunteered at the VA hospital on Sundays, listening to veterans' stories, calling each one "sir," and thanking them for their service… 

Who knelt beside the homeless at the shower trucks with the Order of Malta, serving with a heart so pure it could only have been a gift from God. 



That was Lulu. 

Pure love in action.



Seven years later, Lulu's fingerprints are still everywhere. 

I see them in her siblings.

Servant leaders as a firefighter and paramedic, an Apache pilot and Company Commander, and as an Army surgeon.

I see them in strangers who reach out through this platform to tell me that something I wrote about her gave them the courage to ask for help. 

I see them in every one of you who has sent a message, said a prayer, or simply held space for our family. 



You have loved us through the unimaginable. 

That love matters...  heals...



I don't believe in coincidences. 

I believe in blessings. 

And Lulu continues to bless us every day, even now, from heaven.



To those of you who are suffering right now… please hear me.

You can still find joy. 

I found mine through prayer, and when I finally raised my hand and my heart and asked for help. 

That decision changed my life. 

If you are struggling, please reach out. 

To me. 

To someone you trust. 

You are not alone. 

You are loved more than you know.



Leslie, seven years later, your light still shines. 

You still make us better people. 

You still teach us that the most important thing we can do on this Earth is love one another and serve others above ourselves.

Thank you again, sweetheart.



I love you, Lulu.  We miss you beyond words.

Love, Dad



P.S. Forehead kisses.

Eric Godel MFT, Private Practice

Neuroscience Therapist, Registered AMFT, APCC

Tier One Professional Coaching

Providing executive leadership, life and relationship coaching to professionals to reach their highest intellectual, emotional and social potential. Conflict in the workplace reduction techniques as well as effective communication styles are taught along with boosting morale and preventing micromanagement.

Executive Coach

The Honor Foundation

Helping a warrior find their new passion and purpose in a fulfilling civilian career brings the utmost joy to me to be able to give back to those who gave so much. 

I coach and guide Special Operations personnel to gain insights into learning what their why, purpose, principles and proficiency are, to embark on a new meaningful career.

The Honor Foundation (THF) is a unique transition institute created exclusively for the U.S. Special Operations community. We provide a clear process for professional development and a diverse ecosystem of world class support and technology. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career.

Executive Leadership Coach

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

I performed the second half of my practicum at the Pepperdine Community Counseling Clinic.  Provided individual and couples counseling to military and community health as well as court ordered clients.  

Treated an array of mental health issues ranging from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, depression anger management, generation gap stress and PTSD, TBI and moral injury.  Performed co-counseling and mentoring to junior trainees.  Utilized Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotion Focused, Gestalt, Solution-Focused as well as Acceptance and Commitment therapies.  

Please listen to the podcast (linked below) get2.vet.org.  In the first half, I impart the warning signs of suicide ideation and the best way to stop the pain and uptick in deaths.  Research shows it only takes one caring friend to listen and help talk through things to prevent suicide.  

In the second part, I provide useful neuroscience tips on how to keep the brain happy and how to increase effective communication skills with loved ones.  
Please reach out if you want to learn more!

Neuroscience Therapist Trainee/Suicide Prevention Advocate

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Provided grief and resiliency counseling to law enforcement agents and management.

Resiliency Specialist Trainee

Stanford University

Participated in working group on the future of US - Saudi Arabia International relations, entailing the discussion of likely changes in the mindset of the Government, and how that affects culture, business and human rights.

Forum Invited Guest - Arabian Gulf Subject Matter Expert

U.S. Department of State

Citizen Ambassador for Mideast Dignitaries

AL-Tajir International

Research American goods of superior quality and successful products in fashion clothing, accessories and skincare.  Meet with company representatives to set up export contract.  Coordinate and schedule with Al-Tajir management meetings to finalize deals.

Import Manager

DoD Inspector General

Execute SW, GJ and IG subpoenas along with testifying in Grand Jury.  Recovered $94,400,000.00 back to the DOD.

Senior Special Agent

Professional Summary

I have transitioned from fulfilling roles as a Special Agent and Arabian Gulf Citizen Ambassador to a rewarding career as a Neuroscience Therapist.

Key Skills and Experience

These diverse experiences have honed my abilities in rapport building, developing trust, and empathy, which resulted in successfully resolving critical, complex and sensitive issues.  These skills are integral to my role as a therapist.

Therapeutic Approach

I utilize neuroscience to educate clients on how the brain influences their feelings, thoughts, actions, and reactions.  Int my practice, I take TRICARE, AETNA and CIGNA insurances and provide super-bills if you have a PPO.

Client Populations

I treat business executives, couples, First Responders, students, teens, and veterans, specializing in:

	•	Acculturation (e.g., ESL students)
	•	Anger and stress management
	•	Anxiety
	•	Bullying
	•	Career and life transitions
	•	Complex trauma
	•	Conflict Resolution
	•	Co-parenting 
	•	Grief and Loss
	•	PTSD
       •.    Relationship issues
	•	Suicide ideation
	•	TBI and moral injury

Career Journey

My journey began with involvement in a veterans and first responders support group and the “Team Never Quit” podcast by Navy SEALs. Learning about high veteran suicide rates motivated me to pursue a master’s in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University.

During my practicum at a Federal Law Enforcement agency, I provided crisis management and grief counseling to Special Agents and their families. I also assisted military members with PTS, TBI, and Moral Injury, culminating in a master’s thesis on these subjects.

To date, I have spent six years coaching and counseling First Responders and SpecOps clients.

International Relations Experience

My career in International Relations began with graduate studies at UCLA in Arabic and Mid-East studies. This education and regional experience positioned me as a subject matter expert in Arabian Gulf culture. I served as a Citizen Ambassador and Cultural Liaison for the State Department, promoting cross-cultural understanding.

I also founded a successful Arabian Gulf Homestay business, teaching acculturation skills to 140 ESL students, fostering their independent living skills, knowledge of American values, and cultural etiquette.

Department of Defense Service

For over 19 years, I worked for the Department of Defense. As a Special Agent, I recovered $94M through weapons systems fraud prosecutions. I conducted critical interviews in both Arabic and English to obtain valuable intelligence, to prevent terrorism.

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