The Book

Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet

A practical leadership guide for executives, business owners, and high-achievers navigating transformation with clarity, resilience, and confidence.

About the Author

Written by a Leader Who Has Been Tested in the Real World

Ben is a former Air Force instructor pilot, corporate consultant, and executive coach with over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organizations achieve clarity and performance.

Ben Morley in a black suit jacket and light blue shirt, buttoning his jacket with a slight smile.
About the Book

A Practical Guide for Leaders Ready to Navigate Change

Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet is a practical leadership guide for executives, business owners, and high-achievers navigating personal and professional transformation. Drawing on Ben Morley's experience in military aviation, executive coaching, and corporate leadership, the book provides practical frameworks to build clarity, resilience, and confidence through change.

BOOK ENDORSEMENTS

What Leaders Are Saying About Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet

Read endorsements from executives, business leaders, and industry professionals who recommend Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet for its practical insights, real-world leadership lessons, and transformational approach.

“Real transformation isn’t comfortable, but it is where new life begins. In ‘Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet,’, Ben Morley equips leaders with the clarity, courage, and perspective needed to move through uncertainty and step into their next chapter with purpose. Honest, practical, and deeply encouraging, this book is a powerful reminder that growth often requires letting go before
we can truly rise.”
John O’Leary
#1 National Best-Selling Author and Inspiration of the film Soul on Fire
“Ben Morley understands what most miss—that true strength isn’t born from comfort but forged in the crucible of challenge and self-discovery. This book is a roadmap for anyone ready to stop playing small and step into their fullest potential. Raw, honest, and deeply practical, it’s the kind of work that doesn’t just inform—it transforms. If you’re serious about unlocking the warrior
within, start here.”  
Mark Divine
Retired Navy SEAL Commander, Founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind
Best-Selling Author of The Way of the SEAL and Unbeatable Mind
“Ben Morley delivers a powerful, authentic guide to navigating the moments when everything you thought defined you starts to fall apart. In the cockpit and in life, I’ve learned that real growth happens in the uncomfortable middle—and this book gives you the courage to fly through change and challenge with a true wingman mindset.”  
 Lt Col (ret.) Waldo Waldman, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Your Wingman, Hall of Fame Speaker, and NY Times & WSJ Best-Selling Author of Never Fly Solo
“This is a rare leadership book that tells the truth about transformation: it’s not a series of tidy upgrades but a kind of undoing. Ben Morley offers us a way through that is clear, grounded, and deeply human.”
Anne Morriss
Best-Selling Author of Move Fast & Fix Things and Host of the hit podcast Fixable
Ready to start your transformation?
Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions About the Book

Who is the book for?

Executives, business owners, managers, and leaders navigating personal or organizational change.

What will I learn?

You'll gain practical frameworks for leading through uncertainty, building resilience, and navigating transformation with confidence.

Where can I buy the book?

he book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover formats.

Is this based on real-world experience?

Yes. Ben Morley draws on decades of experience in military aviation, executive coaching, and corporate leadership.

Is the book suitable for new leaders?

Yes. Whether you're an emerging leader or an experienced executive, the lessons are designed to be practical and actionable.