It's Time To Move Beyond Silent Suffering
and Discover A Deeper Way to Lead & Live
Forged in armor,
freed by love
A Raw Journey Through Trauma, Truth, Awakening, and the Return to Wholeness
Forged in armor,
freed by love
A Raw Journey Through
Trauma, Truth, Awakening,
and the Return to Wholeness
It's Time To Move Beyond Silent
Suffering and Discover A Deeper
Way to Lead & Live
I’m On A Mission To Guide Leaders, Veterans
& Driven Individuals From Silent Suffering To
Authentic, Purpose-Driven Living
What if your greatest success was also the perfect place to hide your deepest pain? Forged In Armor, Freed By Love is Geoffrey's story of growing up with trauma, excelling as a West Point graduate and Army officer, and silently suffering beneath the surface.
Through equine therapy, spiritual awakening, and radical self-honesty,
he discovered that true strength isn’t in the armor we build—it’s in authenticity.
This book is a mirror and a guide for anyone ready to step out from behind the mask of success and into real purpose.
I’m On A Mission To
Guide Leaders, Veterans
& Driven Individuals
From Silent Suffering
To Authentic, Purpose-
Driven Living
What if your greatest success was also the perfect place to hide your deepest pain? Forged In Armor, Freed By Love is Geoffrey's story of growing up with trauma, excelling as a West Point graduate and Army officer, and silently suffering beneath the surface.
Through equine therapy, spiritual awakening, and radical self-honesty,
he discovered that true strength isn’t in the armor we build—it’s in authenticity.
This book is a mirror and a guide for anyone ready to step out from behind the mask of success and into real purpose.
Meet Geoffrey Costa
Veteran | Bestselling Author | Speaker | Transformation Coach
Geoffrey Costa is a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and combat veteran whose life journey has taken him from the battlefield to the boardroom—and ultimately to a profound spiritual awakening.
After years of masking deep trauma behind high achievement, he dismantled the armor and rebuilt from within. Today, Geoffrey is a leadership coach, business consultant, lacrosse coach, equine therapy advocate, and speaker passionate about helping others heal and lead with purpose.
He lives on Long Island, NY, with his wife, Kathryn, and their blended family, building a legacy rooted in love, truth, and intentional living.
Meet Geoffrey Costa
Veteran, Bestselling Author,
Speaker & Transformation Coach
Geoffrey Costa is a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and combat veteran whose life journey has taken him from the battlefield to the boardroom—and ultimately to a profound spiritual awakening.
After years of masking deep trauma behind high achievement, he dismantled the armor and rebuilt from within. Today, Geoffrey is a leadership coach, business consultant, lacrosse coach, equine therapy advocate, and speaker passionate about helping others heal and lead with purpose.
He lives on Long Island, NY, with his wife, Kathryn, and their blended family, building a legacy rooted in love, truth, and intentional living.
This book is a raw look at what it means to succeed on the outside while silently suffering on the inside. Through stories of trauma, combat, and the quiet unraveling that followed, I share the tools that helped me dismantle my armor and rebuild from within. Whether you’re a leader, veteran, or high achiever carrying invisible wounds, this book will guide you toward authentic strength and a life rooted in purpose.
Why Would I Share My Story & Insights With You?There Are Three Main Reasons...
First, I want you to feel seen in your struggle. This book gives voice to the quiet battles—the pressure to perform, the fear of falling apart, the exhaustion of holding it all together. You’ll find pieces of your own story in these pages and a powerful reminder that struggling doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.
Second, I want to show you how to heal, not just cope. So many of us learn to manage pain, but few learn how to truly move through it. This book offers real, lived-through tools that go beyond survival—guiding you toward deep healing, emotional freedom, and inner peace.
Third, I want to guide you back home to yourself. Beneath the armor, the expectations, and the roles you play is your truest self. This book is an invitation to stop performing, to break free from inherited patterns, and to redefine success as living with purpose, love, and presence.
This book is a raw look at what it means to succeed on the outside while silently suffering on the inside. Through stories of trauma, combat, and the quiet unraveling that followed, I share the tools that helped me dismantle my armor and rebuild from within. Whether you’re a leader, veteran, or high achiever carrying invisible wounds, this book will guide you toward authentic strength and a life rooted in purpose.
Why Would I Share My Story & Insights With You? There Are 3 Main Reasons...
First, I want you to feel seen in your struggle. This book gives voice to the quiet battles—the pressure to perform, the fear of falling apart, the exhaustion of holding it all together. You’ll find pieces of your own story in these pages and a powerful reminder that struggling doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.
Second, I want to show you how to heal, not just cope. So many of us learn to manage pain, but few learn how to truly move through it. This book offers real, lived-through tools that go beyond survival—guiding you toward deep healing, emotional freedom, and inner peace.
Third, I want to guide you back home to yourself. Beneath the armor, the expectations, and the roles you play is your truest self. This book is an invitation to stop performing, to break free from inherited patterns, and to redefine success as living with purpose, love, and presence.
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I wrote this book to not only inspire you to release the armor and redefine success on your own terms, but to also equip you with powerful tools you can use right away… so I’m throwing in FREE bonuses as well!
FREE BONUS GIFT #1:
The Lead Forward Assessment: A Personal Alignment Check-In
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Praise For "Forged In Armor, Freed By Love" & Geoffrey...
"Although I never had the opportunity to coach Geoff, I have known him for twenty years and have always admired his leadership, loyalty, work ethic, and commitment to others. Geoff is a true Army warrior and has been an incredible mentor to generations of Army Lacrosse alumni. He fully embodies the values that define our program: Family, Toughness, and Tradition."
~ Joe Alberici | Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, United States Military Academy at West Point
"Geoff is a great leader and communicator, known for inspiring others through clear vision and thoughtful guidance. His remarkable integrity shines through in every decision he makes, earning the trust and respect of everyone he works with."
~ Eileen Shanahan | Founder & President, Warrior Ranch Foundation, Inc.
Praise For "Forged In
Armor, Freed By Love"
& Geoffrey...
"Although I never had the opportunity to coach Geoff, I have known him for twenty years and have always admired his leadership, loyalty, work ethic, and commitment to others.
Geoff is a true Army warrior and has been an incredible mentor to generations of Army Lacrosse alumni. He fully embodies the values that define our program: Family, Toughness, and Tradition."
~ Joe Alberici | Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, United States Military Academy at West Point
"Geoff is a great leader and communicator, known for inspiring others through clear vision and thoughtful guidance. His remarkable integrity shines through in every decision he makes, earning the trust and respect of everyone he works with."
~ Eileen Shanahan | Founder & President, Warrior Ranch Foundation, Inc.
Here's Everything You Get
With Your Book Purchase:
- My brand new book, packed with tons of value that will not only reveal the hidden patterns and pain that keep you feeling stuck, but also give you the tools & clarity to heal, lead with confidence, and build a life that truly fulfills you.
- BONUS GIFT #1: The Lead Forward PDF Assessment
- BONUS GIFT #2: The Leadership and Legacy Reinvention Audit
Thanks for taking the time to read this page, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the book!
Geoffrey Costa
Here's Everything You Get
With Your Book Purchase:
- My brand new book, packed with tons of value that will not only reveal the hidden patterns and pain that keep you feeling stuck, but also give you the tools & clarity to heal, lead with confidence, and build a life that truly fulfills you.
- BONUS GIFT #1: The Lead Forward PDF Assessment
- BONUS GIFT #2: The Leadership & Legacy Reinvention Audit
Thanks for taking the time to read this page, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the book!
Geoffrey Costa
Let's Connect.
Have questions? Feel free to contact Geoffrey and his team directly below.
Let's connect & explore opportunities to collaborate and make a positive impact!
Let's Connect.
Have questions? Feel free to contact
Geoffrey and his team directly below.
Let's connect & explore opportunities to collaborate and make a positive impact!
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