From Crisis to Clarity: The Birth of Epic Unleashed

From Crisis to Clarity The Birth of Epic Unleashed
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By: V. August West

When Brian Geary found himself in the cockpit of a small aircraft, losing control and battling against his body’s failure, he didn’t just face a life-or-death situation—he faced a turning point. From that moment of chaos, the vision for Epic Unleashed was born. For Geary, business, like flying, is less about avoiding turbulence and more about mastering it when it inevitably hits.

In a world that often glorifies a clean-cut rise to success, Geary’s story stands out because of its turbulence. One pivotal moment in his life shaped not only his personal transformation but also the entire philosophy behind Epic Unleashed. While flying thousands of feet in the air in the cockpit of a small aircraft, he found himself facing a life-or-death situation. In that instant, he realized that control, something we all cling to, is nothing more than an illusion.

“When you’re faced with that kind of chaos—where everything you’ve relied on is slipping away—you realize that control is an illusion. What truly matters is how you respond to the chaos,” Geary reflects.

This near-disaster experience didn’t just teach him how to fly through literal and figurative turbulence; it laid the foundation for how he runs Epic Unleashed. He learned that life and business can change in an instant. Control is temporary, but what endures is our ability to adapt, respond, and thrive in the face of adversity.

At Epic Unleashed, Geary and his team challenge their clients to face discomfort head-on. This isn’t a coaching business that offers shortcuts or guarantees an easy path to success. Geary built his brand on pushing people beyond their comfort zones, making them confront their limitations, and helping them redefine what they think is possible.

“I’ve always believed that the greatest growth comes from the hardest moments. When everything is falling apart, that’s when you have the chance to rebuild—stronger, smarter, and more resilient than before,” Geary says.

His clients—many of them high-level executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders—come to him stuck. They are often paralyzed by fear, bogged down by excuses, or stalled by complacency. Geary’s job is to break those barriers and ignite a fire within them. Through his direct, no-nonsense coaching, he shows them how to not just survive but dominate in the face of adversity.

One such client, a high-performing executive who had hit a wall of exhaustion and doubt, was on the verge of quitting. Under Geary’s guidance, this executive not only doubled their team’s performance in six months but also rediscovered a sense of balance and fulfillment. Another client, a successful business owner, was paralyzed by the fear of failure after years of steady growth. Geary challenged them to confront that fear, reminding them that the greatest risk lies in staying stagnant. The result? They doubled their revenue within a year.

These stories are not outliers. They are the core of what Epic Unleashed stands for—pushing people beyond their perceived limits, forcing them to confront their fears, and empowering them to take relentless action.

What truly sets Epic Unleashed apart from other leadership coaching firms is Geary’s relentless focus on redefining how leaders interact with adversity. He teaches that leadership isn’t about maintaining control at every turn. Instead, it’s about how you show up when things don’t go according to plan.

“Real leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about how you show up when things get messy. It’s about pushing through fear, trusting your ability to adapt, and finding opportunities in chaos,” Geary explains.

This approach has led Epic Unleashed to become a go-to resource for leaders who are tired of playing small and are ready to break past their limits. Geary’s soon-to-be-released memoir, Beyond the Horizon, dives deeper into his transformative experience in the cockpit and explores the principles of resilience and growth that define his coaching philosophy.

In both his memoir and his work at Epic Unleashed, Geary highlights that the most important breakthroughs often come from the lowest points. Whether it’s guiding a burned-out executive to rediscover their purpose or helping a fearful entrepreneur take bold risks, Geary’s philosophy is clear: It’s not about avoiding chaos—it’s about mastering it.

Geary believes that the only way to grow is to take relentless action, face discomfort, and embrace radical accountability. This philosophy is what makes Epic Unleashed stand out from other coaching programs. There are no quick fixes, no sugarcoated solutions. Leaders who work with Epic Unleashed are pushed to their limits and forced to confront their truths.

“At Epic Unleashed, we don’t just talk about change—we demand it. We help people achieve things they never thought possible by pushing them beyond their limits and holding them accountable to take relentless action,” Geary says.

Looking ahead, Geary’s vision for Epic Unleashed is bold. He doesn’t want to play small or follow the status quo. His goal is to lead a movement of fearless leaders who are tired of playing it safe and are ready to make an impact that matters. He sees Epic Unleashed continuing to push boundaries, disrupt the norm, and challenge leaders to go deeper in their personal and professional growth.

“In a few years, I want Epic Unleashed to be at the forefront of reshaping how people think about leadership. We’re not here to tiptoe around tough conversations. We’re here to push leaders to stop hiding behind comfort and to take bold action,” Geary states.

For leaders ready to face their fears, stop making excuses, and start embracing the chaos, Epic Unleashed offers a revolutionary approach to growth and leadership. Success isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable when you learn to thrive in uncertainty.

In a world where everyone is striving for control, Epic Unleashed teaches leaders how to thrive in the chaos. Because, as Geary himself says, “It’s not about avoiding chaos—it’s about mastering it.”

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