Andrew Wittman: Mastering the Mind and Building Unbreakable Resilience

This week on the Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland welcomes Andrew Wittman—founder of the Inner Armor Resilience System and a man forged by combat, law enforcement, and high-level security operations. From leading protection details for world leaders to coaching elite executives, Andrew shares how true resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you train. He opens up about his early struggles with bullying and how that pain fueled his transformation into a Marine, federal agent, and now, a sought-after mental toughness coach.

With sharp insight and battlefield-tested wisdom, Andrew breaks down the core of his Inner Armor™ system: a practical framework for emotional strength, peak performance, and mastering your internal “operating system.” Listeners will walk away with tangible strategies to reset their identity, build mental habits that stick, and face pressure with clarity and control. Whether you’re leading a team or leading your life, this episode will help you upgrade how you think, speak, and act in high-stress environments.

Andrew D. Wittman, PhD, is a United States Marine Corps infantry combat veteran, former police officer, and federal agent. He led security details for Speaker Nancy Pelosi and protected global leaders such as Hillary Clinton, Benjamin Netanyahu, King Abdullah of Jordan, and Sir Elton John. As a private contractor for the U.S. State Department, he trained Navy SEALs, Marines, Army Rangers, and Special Forces in high-threat diplomatic security. Andrew is the creator of the Inner Armor Resilience System and author of INNER ARMOR: Perpetual Resilience™, a tactical guide for mastering pressure, emotional control, and mental fortitude.

Show Notes: Andrew has created a dedicated page for Circuit of Success listeners.

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