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Inspire-Ability#56 Mandy Hickson – Break Right!In the second part of Mandy’s chat with Harriett, she reflects upon her experiences navigating life in the military. Mandy opens up about the challenges of being female in a traditionally male-dominated field, exploring the power of teamwork, selfless service, and the evolution of mental health awareness. Sharing personal stories from her deployment in Iraq, she paints a vivid picture of the resilience and courage required on the frontlines, proving a powerful conversation about strength, sacrifice, and the importance of honesty.https://youtu.be/3Dvp7AUsY5I2025-01-3136 minInspire-Ability#55 Mandy Hickson – Stepping StonesThis week, fast jet pilot, now motivational speaker and author of ‘An Officer, Not a Gentleman’ Mandy Hickson sits down with Harriett Pound. Mandy walks us through her early career and the stepping stones she faced as she navigated the RAF in the 1980’s. Facing failures, building resilience and educating others on ‘Femininity’, Mandy reflects on how her past experiences have shaped her into the un-apologetic woman she is today. This episode is available as a podcast, or in video format with subtitles on YouTube. To find out more about Aerobility, please visit our website: www.aerobility.com2025-01-2451 min
BFBS Radio SitrepThe Moment That Made Me – Mandy HicksonWhen the RAF opened fighter pilot roles to women Mandy Hickson was one of the first in line.The powers that be told her she was a test-case, and a key flying exam threatened to prove their prediction of failure correct.But a moment of inspired teamwork, cycling with her fellow student pilots, transformed her struggles into a pass with flying colours.Mandy tells Kate Gerbeau how that moment made her a pioneer for women in the RAF, and how it shaped her understanding of how teams really do work.2024-12-3119 min
Ordinary to Extraordinary - The Podcast2024 Recap and a Happy New Year!We are so grateful to the 18 extraordinary guests who have helped create our first year of this podcast. We sit down and reflect on a few of the human factors lessons learnt from these incredible people this year, and look forward to more in 2025.2024 Episodes:Introducing Ordinary To Extraordinary - The PodcastNeil LaughtonSupt. Adam GallopProf. Mark WilsonKev SuttonDr. Jason BrooksDr. Claire Park, MBEJames GeeringDr. Dale CarrisonNeil JeffersMartin Withers, DFCCapt. Hutch StilgenbauerDr. Aman HusseinMitchell DalyLiz McConaghyAlan Stein Jr.Capt. Sam SoderbergMandy HicksonDr. Mike AbernethyInstagram: @ordinary2xtraordinary...2024-12-2918 min
Airchats with AirmacsThe Flamboyance of Female Pilots with Tornado GR4 Pilot Mandy HicksonMandy Hickson, author of "An Officer Not A Gentleman" shares her remarkable journey as a pioneering female pilot in the RAF flying the Tornado GR4. Sam and Mandy discuss the challenges she faced in a male-dominated field, and how pilots deal with high-stress situations. Mandy also shares a gripping story of a memorable night in combat during the Gulf War. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mandy shares a story about her experience with a personality test during military training, where she and her husband were categorised as "play now, work later," while the majority of their peers were t...2024-11-281h 06
Ordinary to Extraordinary - The PodcastMandy Hickson: First Female Frontline Tornado GR4 Pilot , Human Factors Coach and Keynote Speaker"Mandy Hickson has over 30 years experience within aviation. She joined the RAF in 1994, and was the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the "No Fly" zone over Iraq. Since leaving the RAF, she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human factors where she draws on her experience of calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure and the critical role of the human in the system, to transfer vivd lessons from the cockpit to management and leadership contexts.Mandy is now a highly demanded keynote speaker...2024-11-251h 39
Behind the Screens PodcastMandy Hickson: THE ONLY WOMAN Flying Multimillion-Pound Tornado Jets in CombatMandy Hickson shares her extraordinary story on the Behind the Screens Podcast. As the only female pilot in her frontline RAF Tornado Squadron, Mandy flew multimillion-pound fast jets on combat missions in Iraq. In this episode, she talks about breaking barriers, navigating life-and-death decisions, and leading missions in high-pressure situations.Mandy opens up about the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, the lessons she learned from flying in war zones, and how she transitioned to a new career after leaving the RAF.2024-11-201h 13
The EFF WordRAF Fast Jet Pilot Mandy HicksonSend us a text"Women were not allowed to be Fast Jet Pilots" - Mandy Hickson a true trailblazer. RAF Top Gun Pilot interviewed by racing driver Daniella Sutton. #The EFF Word2024-11-1728 min
H-HourH Hour #243 Mandy Hickson – Tornado jet fighter pilotMandy Hickson joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line. https://www.mandyhickson.com/
In this conversation, Mandy discusses the evolving dynamics of military culture, particularly focusing on the balance between appropriate banter and political correctness. She reflects on her journey to becoming a pilot in the Royal Air Force, the challenges faced by women in the military, and the biases present in recruitment testing. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on youth perspectives, the importance of ethical decision-making in combat, and the collaborative t...2024-11-141h 53
H-HourH Hour #243 Mandy Hickson – Tornado jet fighter pilotMandy Hickson joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line. https://www.mandyhickson.com/
In this conversation, Mandy discusses the evolving dynamics of military culture, particularly focusing on the balance between appropriate banter and political correctness. She reflects on her journey to becoming a pilot in the Royal Air Force, the challenges faced by women in the military, and the biases present in recruitment testing. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on youth perspectives, the importance of ethical decision-making in combat, and the collaborative t...2024-11-141h 53
Inspiring Women LeadersMandy Hickson: Turning Passion into a Career as a Fighter PilotIn this episode, we’re joined by Mandy Hickson, a trailblazer with over 30 years of experience in aviation. Mandy made history as one of the first women to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line for the Royal Air Force, operating in hostile environments like patrolling Iraq’s 'No Fly' zone. After leaving the RAF, she became a coach and facilitator in human factors, translating her high-stakes experiences in the cockpit into lessons for leadership and management. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Mandy shares powerful strategies on decision-making under pressure, calculated risk-taking, and the criti...2024-10-171h 08
Military AviatrixMandy Hickson, a British Royal Air Force Tornado FR4 pilotIn this conversation with Mandy Hickson, author of An Officer Not a Gentleman, she talks about her experience as a Tornado GR4 combat pilot for the British Royal Air Force and how she has translated that experience to the business world as a motivational speaker. Mandy faced many of the challenges common to women in male-dominated fields with determination and humor. She also talks about how those moments seeded doubt and insecurity she might not have experienced otherwise, and how she overcame those feelings to become a successful pilot and leader. You can find her at her website, www.m...2024-08-241h 05
BFBS Radio SitrepWhy have outside experts been put in charge of the UK’s Defence Review?From where the armed forces are deployed around the world, to the kit they have for the job, and how they’re looked after, the government has launched a “root and branch” defence review. Two people who’ve been hands on with past reviews, Lieutenant General Sir Nick Pope and Sitrep’s Professor Michael Clarke, explain what will be different about this one and the job that it has to do. Sian Grzeszczyk-Melbourne has been talking to Defence ministers and gives us some insight into their thinking on accommodation problems and a new Armed...2024-07-1846 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #16: Former Royal Air Force Tornado fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson chats to TOPP.Finding a love of flying early in life, Mandy fought hard to achieve her ambition to be a Royal Air Force pilot. She was only the second woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, amassing over thirty years experience within aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-161h 06
Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE#319: Mandy Hickson - RAF Fast Jet PilotMandy Hickson has over 30 years experience within aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was a the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. Since leaving the RAF she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human factors where she draws on her experience of calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure and the critical role of the human in the system, to transfer vivid lessons from the cockpit to management and leadership contexts.As an Aviation Ambassador for...2024-06-1158 min
Secrets Of SuccessFemale RAF Jet Fighter Pilot Tells All - Jeff Smith Talks With Mandy HicksonIn this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Mandy Hickson, a remarkable individual who has blazed trails and achieved extraordinary success in both the military and business worlds. As the 2nd female fighter pilot in the history of the Royal Air Force (RAF), Mandy's story is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination. During her time in the RAF, Mandy faced numerous challenges and overcame them with her exceptional skill, expertise, and the indomitable spirit that defines fighter pilots. Her journey was marked by breakthrough moments and the relentless pursuit of excellence, as s...2024-05-231h 16
Success is a SystemPurpose, Choice & Tribal Influences: The Successes & Failures of a Female Fast Jet PilotIn this episode of "Success is a System" with your host Mike Greene, we dive into the inspiring journey of Mandy Hickson, the trailblazing figure who shattered stereotypes as the first female fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF). Join us as Mandy shares her remarkable story of resilience, determination, and the systems that propelled her to greatness both in the skies and in the business world. Mandy Hickson's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From her early dreams of flying to overcoming the challenges of a male-dominated field, Mandy's story is a testament to...2024-03-191h 05
Leading 4 Life "Stories"E32 - Guests: Mandy Hickson, RAF Tornado Pilot, Author, Keynote SpeakerI'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text MessageThis week's episode was a real joy for me as it is an interview with fellow fast-jet pilot and former RAF Officer, Mandy Hickson. Mandy was one of the very first women to go through RAF flying training and was the second female Tornado GR4 pilot. She had an extremely active 17 year RAF career, and is now the bestselling author of "An Officer, not a Gentleman", and a highly acclaimed motivational speaker whose talents are in demand all over the world.2024-03-101h 33
The Debrief with Big Phil CampionFEMALE FIGHTER PILOT | Former RAF Pilot Mandy HicksonNaturally sporty & adventurous as a child, coupled with first-hand stories of flights from her WW2 pilot grandfather, Mandy joined the Air Cadets and began her flying career. Securing a flying scholarship, before progressing into the Birmingham University Air Squadron, Mandy faced both conscious and subconscious bias and challenges in her journey to the cockpit. Becoming the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 in active combat, Mandy served 16 years in the RAF and 8 as a reservist.
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The Debrief with Big Phil CampionFEMALE FIGHTER PILOT | Former RAF Pilot Mandy HicksonNaturally sporty & adventurous as a child, coupled with first-hand stories of flights from her WW2 pilot grandfather, Mandy joined the Air Cadets and began her flying career. Securing a flying scholarship, before progressing into the Birmingham University Air Squadron, Mandy faced both conscious and subconscious bias and challenges in her journey to the cockpit. Becoming the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 in active combat, Mandy served 16 years in the RAF and 8 as a reservist.
Follow This Podcast To Be Notified Of New Episodes, Visit Our Social Media Platforms & YouTube Channel For More...2024-02-271h 23
The People Performance Podcast - Brought to you by T2Lessons in Resilience and Leadership | Mandy Hickson - Former RAF Pilot, Motivational Speaker and AuthorFeaturing:* Martin Johnson, Founder & CEO of Trans2 Performance* Mandy Hickson, Former RAF Pilot, Author & Public SpeakerIn the run up to The T2 Leadership Retreat 2024, join us for a special interview episode of The T2 Hubcast with one of the event’s keynote speakers, Mandy Hickson. Mandy Hickson is a trailblazer in the world of aviation, boasting an illustrious 25-year career as a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot. With a passion for flight fuelling her ambitions from a young age, Mandy defied exp...2024-02-1340 min
The Pin Drop PodcastEpisode 32: Pin Drop Pod x Mandy Hickson - "An Officer, Not a Gentleman"Mandy Hickson has over 30 years experience within aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was a the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. Since leaving the RAF she retrained as a facilitator, speaker and coach. Drawing on her experience of calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure and the critical role of the human in the system, she transfers lessons from the cockpit to other management and leadership contexts.Mandy has been invited to share her in...2024-02-061h 02
The Anton Savage ShowIn conversation with RAF fighter pilot, Mandy HicksonMandy Hickson is a pioneering fast jet pilot, who was just the second woman ever to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line. She is now a renowned keynote speaker and expert in Strategic Leadership who has been MCing at the Pendulum Summit this week. She joins Anton to discuss her time in the RAF and the challenges she faced along the way.2024-01-1315 min
The Freedom ProjectS3E53: Life in The Fast Lane with Mandy Hickson: Lessons from the RAF to the BoardroomWelcome back to "The Freedom Project" podcast, where we explore the thrilling intersection of adventure and entrepreneurship.
Today, we're super excited to bring you a special interview with Mandy Hickson, a true force of nature and an inspiration to all adventurepreneurs.
Mandy's story is nothing short of extraordinary. As the only female pilot in her Front Line Tornado Squadron, she flew multimillion-pound jets for the UK Royal Air Force, navigating some of the most challenging environments you can imagine, including Iraq's "No Fly" zone.
Her journey to these heights is a tale of true grit...2024-01-1054 min
The Emma Guns ShowBullet Points | You don't want to miss this!It's been a busy year here at The Emma Guns Show... 52 podcast interviews, 52 Bullet Points Episodes and a tonne of conversations available for you to view over on my Youtube channel.With so much content, it'd be easy to miss a show or two, so for here are my Top 5 picks of 2023 if you need some hope, inspiration or a peek behind the velvet rope!Andrea McLeanDean PiperMandy HicksonJodie CarissMichael DouglasTo join the Facebook group for the podcast click here >>...2023-12-2110 min
Mindset Matters#6 Mandy Hickson | Dream it, believe it, do it – how to believe in yourselfIn this episode of Mindset Matters, we sit down with Mandy Hickson, a veteran with 30 years of service in the Royal Air Force. Operating in hostile environments, including patrolling the no-fly zone over Iraq, Mandy faced intense pressure, requiring split-second decisions with potentially catastrophic consequences.Mandy shares her experiences of calculated risk-taking and decision-making under extreme pressure, shedding light on the critical role of the human factor in such demanding situations. Drawing from her extensive career, Mandy imparts valuable lessons from the cockpit, offering insights applicable to various aspects of life and leadership.This episode...2023-12-081h 12
Coffee with Colm3 Tips For Moving Forward At Speed Safely from Mandy Hickson Former RAF Fighter Pilot – Episode 4 of 6 in a Pre-Pendulum ’24 'Coffee with Colm' Mini-seriesFighter Jets Don't Have
Wing Mirrors! Did you know that? I didn't. Sort of makes sense though. Apart
from aerodynamics perhaps, I imagine it true that they are moving too fast in
combat to have time to look behind them. Regardless, Fighter Jets Don't
Have Wing Mirrors!
Mandy Hickson, former RAF
Fighter Jet Pilot, was one of the very few female pilots operating at that
level, only the second ever female pilot to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front
line, amassing and surviving 45 live combat sorties.
And Mandy was just one...2023-12-0204 min
MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft ObsessionMandy Hickson: Queen of the SkiesJamie’s in the cockpit today for a long-overdue natter with Mandy Hickson. Rightly described by Gini as a “Queen of the skies”, Mandy’s a decorated Tornado GR-4 pilot with over 30 years of aviation experience, three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq to her name. After leaving the RAF, she authored the 2020 bestseller “An Officer, Not A Gentleman”. Jamie got the scoop on her fascinating, varied career.2023-11-0734 min
MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft ObsessionMandy Hickson: Queen of the SkiesJamie’s in the cockpit today for a long-overdue natter with Mandy Hickson. Rightly described by Gini as a “Queen of the skies”, Mandy’s a decorated Tornado GR-4 pilot with over 30 years of aviation experience, three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq to her name. After leaving the RAF, she authored the 2020 bestseller “An Officer, Not A Gentleman”. Jamie got the scoop on her fascinating, varied career.2023-11-0734 min
TeamcraftTeam Communication 101 - checklists, culture and CCTCommunication is arguably the most important criteria for a team to exist. Without communication we can't share a goal, distribute tasks or celebrate a success. In this epidsode, Andrew introduces research which considers how teams are created through communication, and Mark reflects on the less obvious but powerful impact that cultural differences have on communication in teams.In this episode we talk about:Teams are constituted through communication - the way team members talk to each other forms the substance of the team's work. This is called the "communicative constitution o...2023-11-021h 19
The Mid•Point with Gabby LoganExtraordinary People: Mandy HicksonTrigger Warning: Miscarriage is discussed in this episode, so please take care whilst listening.We are finishing our mini-series featuring extraordinary people with inspiring stories to tell by hearing from former RAF fast jet pilot, Mandy Hickson.Mandy always dreamed of following in her grandfather’s footsteps and becoming a pilot, but in her early adulthood, this was simply not an option: women were not allowed to be pilots in the RAF. But as soon as that rule changed, there was no stopping Mandy! She became only the second female to fly a To...2023-09-201h 02
InsideAIRChinook vs Typhoon at RIATWhich is best, Chinook or Typhoon? That’s the question we asked the Chinook and Typhoon display pilots at the Royal International Air Tattoo. We also take a look inside the Techno Tent to hear about STEM from astronaut Major Tim Peake and former Tornado pilot, Mandy Hickson. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.2023-07-2549 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast259: Top Mum - planes and parenting with fighter pilot Mandy HicksonHow do fighter pilots get their callsigns? What's it like to risk your life every time you go to work? And why should you never eat out-of-date fudge? Answering all these questions is the amazing Mandy Hickson! She tells us how she became one of the UK's first female fighter pilots, despite the best efforts of the Bloody Patriarchy. We talk about her 17 years in the RAF, her time in Iraq, and why she thinks motherhood is much harder than flying planes. Then Mandy discusses her new career as a motivational speaker, and the number one nugget...2023-07-0450 minThe Emma Guns ShowMandy Hickson | Controlling the controllable, calculated risks and getting out of your comfort zone.Mandy Hickson is a fast-jet pilot who came face-to-face with Tom Cruise and, lost for words, told him, 'it's unlikely you'd be able to run after ejecting'. He agreed and she should know because Mandy is a former RAF fast-jet pilot who has completed three tours of duty and 45 combat missions. You can imagine my glee at getting to ask her about her relationship with risk...Strap in, do a salute to the tower and get ready for take-off because this is an episode and conversation packed with incredible and unique insights, stories from the...2023-06-261h 20
The Mettle of Honor Podcast: Stories of, Strength, Courage, & Perseverance™️Mandy Hickson’s “An Officer, Not a Gentleman”Mandy Hickson (née Wells) was born in Cheshire in 1973. She gained a BSc Joint Honours Degree in Geography and Sports Science from the University of Birmingham. Mandy has over twenty five years experience within aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and was only the second woman to fly the Tornado GR4 operationally; she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq; completed three tours of duty and flew fifty missions over Iraq with No. II(AC) Squadron. Since leaving the RAF she retrained as a facilitator in human performance factors. Her company, ‘Experience From Th...2023-05-1028 min
Paramedic MindsetEpisode 20 - Mandy Hickson. Maintaining composure under fire.The Story Shared: Mandy Hickson’s fascinating story of being shot at by a missile over Iraq is truly remarkable. This story is so captivating that it could be written as its own book. Mandy details how the mission was the first she completed as the lead commander, flying her Top Gun fighter jet, the Torpedo, during the Iraq war and the critical decisions she needed to make under immense pressure. About Mandy Hickson: Finding a love of flying early in life, Mandy fought hard to achieve her ambition to be a Royal Air...2023-03-1646 min
Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in AviationAN6: RAF Tornado GR4 combat pilot Mandy Hickson talks about her duty to write a book and how the publishing industry rejected her on the basis that ‘plane books are for a male readership who have no interest in reading about a woman’Send us a textIn this excerpt from my interview with Mandy Hickson, author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman, talks about why and how she finally decided to write her memoir, and how the common theme of publishers not knowing how to market a book featuring women in aviation. Mandy is doing very well as a self-published author. Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to i...2023-02-1206 min
Performance Hackers with Scott RadfordE020: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Have Bulletproof Confidence with Former Fighter Pilot Mandy HicksonMandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Author and founder of Inspiring Women for Work. Mandy shares her experiences as one of the first female pilots to operate in hostile environments and how she faced, and overcame, a biased system designed for men. She discusses the importance of command and clarity in leading an elite team of fast jet operators, and how these same values can be applied in any environment.We also delve into the topics of imposter syndrome and failure, and Mandy shares valuable strategies and tools to help you s...2023-01-2956 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Mandy Hickson – Failure fuelling changeIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson.
Mandy was the first female fast jet pilot in a Tornado squadron. She’s amassed over thirty years experience in aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time.
In this episode Mandy describes how failing at a critical point in her career empowered her to change the system of recruitment in the Royal Air Force.
She reflects on how her hand was forced into choosing a career path with no chance of promotion after the birth of...2023-01-1700 min
Doing the Opposite: Business DisruptorsJeff's Favourite Guests - Mandy Hickson – Failure fuelling changeSeason 3 of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors is coming very soon. Ahead of the launch, Jeff shares with you some of his favourite guests from previous seasons.--In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson. Mandy was the first female fast jet pilot in a Tornado squadron. She’s amassed over thirty years experience in aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time. In this episode Mandy describes how...2023-01-1319 min
When Women Fly102 Mental Health, Resilience, and Dispelling the Myth of Work-Life Balance with Edy Greenblatt, Shaesta Waiz, Mandy Hickson, Nikki StoneThis compilation episode is for mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and women everywhere who are challenged by work, life, and everything in between. It’s for women pushing to make a difference amid pressure and self-doubt and for those who need support along the way. It’s for anyone who has felt vulnerable but still found the courage to push forward. It is for you. In this special episode, we are featuring four inspiring guests who talk about creating resilience in a high-pressure world, the need to pause and focus on mental health, and how to find happiness and...2022-12-2739 min
Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in AviationMandy Hickson on flying fast jets as the British Royal Air Force's second woman Tornado GR4 combat pilot, how she parlayed that experience to become a successful motivational speaker, and her memoir An Officer Not a Gentleman.Send us a textIn this conversation with Mandy Hickson, author of An Officer Not a Gentleman, she talks about her experience as a Tornado GR4 combat pilot for the British Royal Air Force and how she has translated that experience to the business world as a motivational speaker. Mandy faced many of the challenges common to women in male-dominated fields with determination and humor. She also talks about how those moments seeded doubt and insecurity she might not have experienced otherwise, and how she overcame those feelings to become a successful pilot and leader. You can...2022-12-161h 04
Focus on WHYReflections with Actions with Amy RowlinsonWhat are these reflections with actions episodes all about? After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 299 The You Factor with Denise Fay 300 The Strength of Purpose with Amy Rowlinson and Guests 301 Just Like You with Mandy Hickson 302 Living Towards Your Purpose with Janice B Gordon 303 Achieve Your...2022-10-1732 min
PowerWomen Speakwith Mandy HicksonToday we speak with Mandy Hickson, who has over 30 years experience within aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and flew the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. Since leaving the RAF she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human performance factors. Drawing on her experience of calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure and the critical role of the human in the system, she transfers vivid lessons from the cockpit to other management and leadership contexts. Mandy is currently serving as an Aviation Ambassador for...2022-10-1239 minWhen Women Fly091 An Officer, Not a Gentleman: The Story of Pioneering Fighter Pilot Mandy HicksonMandy’s hope of becoming a fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force was once an impossible dream. When Mandy first became interested in flying, women were not permitted to fly in the military. But the tides turned for Mandy when the rules were finally changed to allow women to fly on the front lines. Her dream was now within reach, but the challenges had only just begun.Mandy’s story is one that is already having an impact on future generations. In this episode, you will hear Sylvia and Mandy talk about the earl...2022-10-111h 18
Into Your Life PodcastReading corner: Books about healing trauma, mindset and a variety of inspirational stories | Ep 29Are you curious to know what we've been reading lately?
With days getting shorter, we've been enjoying more long cosy evenings cuddled with a cuppa and a good book.
These are some of the titles you can currently find on our nightstands, bookshelves and in our Audible listening queue.
- Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine
- The Clever Guts Diet by Michael Mosley
- The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
- Can't...2022-10-0528 min
Focus on WHYJust Like You with Mandy HicksonJoining the Royal Air Force back in 1994 and becoming the second woman to ever fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line operating in hostile environments, Mandy Hickson had no idea that three words spoken by a young cadet would serve as the foundation for her overriding purpose in her second career. Now serving as Aviation Ambassador for the Department for Transport, Mandy is also in high demand as a keynote speaker across a range of business and education sectors. Sharing her inspirational journey to become a pioneering female fighter pilot with humour and passion, the three words that...2022-09-2836 min
Focus on WHYStrength of Purpose with Amy Rowlinson and GuestsWhat is purpose and why do you need it? What is it you get up every morning to do? What do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Are you living someone else’s purpose or your own? Do you know what your strengths and values are? These are all key questions but do you know the answers to them? In this celebratory 300th episode of Focus on WHY, Amy Rowlinson invites 11 guests to share their answers and insights on their strength of purpose. KEY TAKEAWAY “Your strength of purpose is the deter...2022-09-211h 10
Facing the WindJust Like You: What makes RAF Tornado pilot Mandy Hickson flyJust Like You: Mandy Hickson was one of the first women to fly the Tornado in the Royal Air Force, and flew combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. I talk to her about what motivated her as an ambassador today, what she worked through in her time in the RAF, the power and challenge of teams, and what she thought of the new Top Gun! And we laugh a lot. Hope you enjoy!2022-06-2952 min
The Leader Connect Podcast4. Leadership, decision making and imposter syndrome with fast jet pilot Mandy HicksonMandy Hickson was the second woman ever to fly a Tornado GR4, with three combat tours of Iraq under her belt, she knows how to make decisions and how to make them quickly. Mandy was lucky in that she always knew that she wanted to fly, and her life had a clear and compelling purpose from early on, however it wasn’t easy. She’s suffered from imposter syndrome, but now believes that it can be a big motivator. She’s leant in and out of her flying career to looking after her family and understands what it means to evo...2022-04-2742 min
The Confidence FighterBecoming a fighter jet pilot - Mandy Hickson talks about being the 2nd woman in the RAF to fly fighter jetsThe most inspiring conversation with Mandy who shares her grit and determination to get accepted into the RAF. She talks about what it feels like to fly a jet, to have an enemy missile locked on to her plane over Iraq, and how she coped in the male dominated world of the RAF. 2022-03-1317 minInsideAIRMandy Hickson - Fast Jet PilotMandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot and lived through part of the RAF’s journey to becoming more inclusive. In this episode, Mandy speaks to InsideAIR about her experiences as a Tornado pilot on a frontline Squadron. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.2022-03-0836 min
A Bit Of A BoostResilience, mindset and performing under pressure with Tornado pilot Mandy HicksonMy guest on the podcast today was the RAF’s second ever female fast jet pilot, flying the Tornado GR4 on the front line, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq. Mandy Hickson talks to me about mindset and motivation, resilience and imposter syndrome, stress and confidence, both in and out of the armed forces. I saw Mandy speak at an event a few years ago and recently read her book, ‘An Officer not a Gentleman’, which is like a guidebook for how to set and accomplish your most ambitiou...2022-02-2146 min
Doing the Opposite: Business DisruptorsMandy Hickson – Failure fuelling changeIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson. Mandy was the first female fast jet pilot in a Tornado squadron. She’s amassed over thirty years experience in aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time. In this episode Mandy describes how failing at a critical point in her career empowered her to change the system of recruitment in the Royal Air Force. She reflects on how her hand was forced into choosing a career path with no...2022-01-2418 min
Brooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 11th January 2022Repeat - Jenny Thornton from SMJ Media Group built a business out of a hobby during Lockdown 1.0. She helps business owners increase their business reach across 48 local and national platforms as well as running a podcast brand www.buzzpodcasts.co.uk www.smjmediagroup.uk, Mandy Hickson who is only the second woman to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line. Mandy draws on her experiences to train and inspire others, covering the core areas of human factors; decision making, communication, leadership, behavior, workload, conflict, fatigue and stress management. She is also a highly sought after keynote speaker. www.hicksonltd...2022-01-1400 min
Clowning Around PodcastWinging it – The flying kind, the imposter kind and the rugby kind! With Mandy HicksonJoin Em Stroud and her clown Barbara as we talk all things Winging it with Mandy. What does winging it even mean? How can she possibly be winging it at anytime considering she was a pilot and now is a public speaker. Mandy and I share stories of feeling so out of our depth – at The UN, in gas chambers and just in life – if you want to laugh and think then this really is the episode for you. Mandy’s Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MandyHicksonSpeaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyhicks...2021-12-1458 min
Mindset Unfiltered by Alexandra LegouixS6 Ep9: Mandy Hickson: former RAF Fast Jet pilot & author on overcoming failure, battling imposter syndrome and how to take self belief to new heightsS6 Ep9: Mandy Hickson: former RAF Fast Jet pilot & author on overcoming failure, battling imposter syndrome and how to take self belief to new heights.My guest today was only the second female ever to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line. She pioneered the movement of women into the RAF. Most of her very remarkable career was spent as the only female air crew throughout 45 missions over Iraq and three duty tours evidence some serious mental resilience, immense bravery and mega attitude.Our chat lasted 1hr 20 because we were so engrossed in what we...2021-12-061h 28
The Inclusion Bites PodcastBeing a woman in a man’s world Being a woman in a man’s world
Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 pilot, now keynote speaker and author of the best selling book an officer not a gentleman, D&I is incredibly important to her and she feels we still have some way to go
Mandy joined the Royal Air force in 1994 aged 21 and became part of the first group of women allowed to fly fast jets and only the second woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line. She never struggled being a woman in a ma...2021-08-261h 01
The Mann on a Mission PodcastFast Jet Pilot Mandy Hickson on Imposter Sydrome & Working with FearThis is round #2 with former fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson. Again an amazing story and a deeper dive into the mindset needed to operate under the extreme pressures of 'Top Gun' flying. In this conversation we talk about Mandy's experience of imposter syndrome while public speaking and how to work with and overcome fear in moments of pressure. We also discuss the mental framework of elite performers to be able to recover from mistakes and get back on task and much more... Mandy's website LinkedIn 2021-08-061h 26
The Mann on a Mission PodcastFast Jet Pilot Mandy Hickson on Failure and the Power of BeliefMandy Hickson is a pioneering former fast jet pilot and now a motivational public speaker. Her remarkable career saw her become only to second female to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line, including 45 missions over Iraq during three operational tours. Despite her incredible career and success Mandy's story wasn't all plain sailing. After initial awards for flying in the Air Training Corps, she twice failed the RAF flying aptitude test and was told she didn't have what it takes to be a fast jet pilot. Undeterred, Mandy showed unwavering belief to o...2021-07-051h 09
Supporting Champions090: Mandy Hickson on jet fighter pilot performanceMandy Hickson on jet fighter pilot performance
This week I spoke to Mandy Hickson. Mandy is a fighter pilot, having joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and flew the Tornado GR4 on the front line, where she operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq.
I was fascinated to discuss with Mandy about the physical and mental challenges of training to become a top fighter pilot. I was particularly interested how pilot’s like Mandy improve, what are the stages of progression to go from small craft, to faster and mor...2021-06-161h 02
SheerLuxe PodcastMy Interesting Job: Female RAF Pilot - Gruelling Training, Challenges & An Unlikely Climb To The TopIn Conversation With... Mandy HicksonThis week, Georgie is joined by Mandy Hickson, RAF jet pilot and the only female pilot on her Front Line Tornado Squadron. From her unlikely climb to the top to her grueling training process, Mandy explains what it takes to make it into such an elite, male-dominated unit, and describes her experiences completing 45 missions over Iraq, including the tough conditions, the camaraderie (or lack thereof) and the challenges she had to face to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1540 min
#BecauseICan. The robust guide to being effective.14. #BecauseICan: Leaving your comfort zone with Jo Bradshaw Mountain GuideJo Bradshaw is an Everest summiteer and has completed 6 of the 7 summits. Having taken a change in direction Jo now helps people leave their comfort zones and achieve their dreams. A key part of this is her work with young people as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. She found herself along with Tim on the side of Mount Everest when the earthquakes struck in 2015 and led Mandy Hickson up Kilimanjaro - although not all went to plan! In this podcast Jo talks to Tim Bradshaw and Paul Horwood about the importance of le...2021-05-2833 min
Gwen Gets To WorkFighter Pilot - Mandy HicksonWhat is....an Officer but not a Gentleman????? It is...Mandy Hickson! Mandy dreamt of being a fast jet pilot when she was just 13. She went on to lead an entirely male dominated Front Line Tornado Squadron, flying a multi-million pound jet in hostile territory for the Air Force.In this week's episode Gwen has the immense privilege of talking to Mandy one-on-one about her incredible journey to become one of the UK’s first female, fast-jet pilots.You can read about how Mandy overcame obstacles and developed the skills needed to succeed in a de...2021-04-2626 min