My name is Joe Vogelpohl. I’m a consultant with Kepner-Tregoe, author of Atrophy Hunter, and host of The Knowing Edge - a podcast about decision-making and performance under pressure.

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I work with organizations that operate in high-stakes environments, including the Department of Defense, aerospace and weapons manufacturers, nuclear laboratories, and leading Fortune 500 companies. In every case, my focus is the same: helping people think clearly, solve problems fast, and make sound decisions under pressure.

I host The Knowing Edge, a podcast produced with Kepner-Tregoe, where I speak with pilots, executives, engineers, and leaders about how they make decisions when the pressure is on. The conversations explore the balance between instinct and structure, and what it takes to stay sharp when it matters most.

Atrophy Hunter: How to Stay Sharp in the Age of Convenience explores how technology and comfort can quietly weaken the very skills that make us human, critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. The book is a call to protect those abilities through deliberate thought, disciplined awareness, and the courage to stay mentally strong in a world that rewards ease.

These days, I split my time between consulting work and writing. My first book, Atrophy Hunter, is almost ready for publication, a project that grew out of years spent helping people make better decisions under pressure. On October 27, 2025, we launched the first episode of The Knowing Edge, a podcast produced with Kepner-Tregoe, to continue that same conversation with the people who live it every day.