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2024-08-191h 30Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#23 - Learn How To Crash🛫 Episode 23 With Sarah Furness: Combat Helicopter Pilot & Author 🛬
Sarah Furness, an ex-RAF combat helicopter pilot, mother, author, public speaker, and executive coach, joins me in another fascinating conversation about mindset and human performance.
Sarah’s story of going from a teenage dream to one of very few female helicopter pilots to serve in combat is fascinating. After watching Top Gun, she wore a flying jacket and asked her dad if she looked cool. He answered that she could be a pilot, so the story began.
Sarah shares her personal experiences as a pilot and how s...
2024-08-051h 22Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#22 - Life or Death Decision Making🛫 Episode 22 With Richie Barker, Former Police Inspector 🛬
Another fascinating guest joins me in the latest podcast.
Richie, a former police inspector with nearly 30 years of experience in aviation and road policing, is a fabulous storyteller. He shares gripping stories of helicopter and road vehicle pursuits and critical incidents, highlighting the need for risk management, clear communication, situational awareness, and handling high-stress situations while making the best decisions. He emphasises the importance of building resilient teams and prioritising safety in aviation.
Our conversation highlights the value of training, debriefing, and learning from mistakes. Richie assesse...
2024-07-221h 23Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#21 - The Black Box Approach🛫 Episode 21 With Captain Christo Hudson🛬
Christo joins me today for another very open and honest conversation relating to mental health, suicide prevention, and all things to do with self-development.
Christo is a very experienced airline and training captain with over twenty years in the industry. His life took a massive U-turn during the COVID pandemic as the world fell at his feet. As he explains so painfully, he lost not only his income-earning capacity but also his sense of identity when the airline he worked at folded.
In those months of financial struggles as a you...
2024-07-081h 13Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#20 - Overcome Crippling Anxiety🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 20 With Graham Kelley🛬
My mate Graham joins me today for a very open discussion on anxiety and the tools that we can adopt to help deal with this normal emotion.
Graham is a senior lead in the Operations Department of a corporate jet operator. It is one of the roles in aviation that is critical to the success of an aircraft mission. Without Graham’s team, we have little chance of launching to our destination, let alone safely and efficiently.
In the heat of the moment, chan...
2024-06-241h 08Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#19 - Consistency, Competence, Confidence🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 19 With Felicity Ashley 🛬
I’m delighted to be welcoming mother of three Felicity as my first non-directly related aviation guest to talk about her experiences of rowing across the Atlantic with her sister and two other mums aboard ‘The Mothership’, only to find that she was carrying stage three cancer at that time.
As the podcast centres on unravelling the mindset needed to thrive and battle the inevitable thunderstorms, Felicity is here to remind us of the importance of having a purpose and focus to keep going through those struggles.
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2024-06-171h 19Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#18 - Free Thinking and Creativity🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 18 With Matty Wohlers 🛬
Matty Wohlers returns for part two of our conversation in which we discuss the importance of self-awareness, setting goals, and knowing one's limitations.
We emphasise the need for resilience, persistence, and discipline in achieving goals and explore the role of leadership in creating a harmonious and productive team environment.
The conversation touches on the value of making mistakes, having courage, and embracing imagination and creativity, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes and being open to changing opinions.
The conversation concludes...
2024-06-0332 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#17 - The Power of Leadership
"The Power of Leadership"
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Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 17 With Matty Wohlers
Today, I launch with my good mate Matty on a journey discussing the
importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, and confidence in leadership.
Matty was my captain on a 2-month Boeing 767 detachment to Indonesia,
flying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj celebrations.
It was the most wonderful experience, in and out of the flight deck. I put Matty
down as one of the people I have learnt a lot...
2024-05-2043 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#16 - Emotional HijackingMy mate David Robinson joins me again for the second of this two-parter.
Today, we launch with the story of when we found our G650 swarming with an army of prosecutors from the Japanese government following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn on landing in Tokyo.
We discuss our experience of being emotionally hijacked by the situation and share our thoughts and feelings during the incident and how we coped with the uncertainty and stress. We also discuss the importance of therapy and counselling in managing emotions and building stronger relationships. The conversation highlights the need...
2024-04-2943 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#15 - Overcome People PleasingSummary
Today, another fab mate from the US joined me for part one of this fascinating conversation on mindset, confidence, and well-being.
Captain David Robinson and I worked together for Nissan North America on a Gulfstream 650 a few years back, and he is currently flying a Gulfstream 450 for a private owner in the USA.
Although David is over ten years younger than me, he seems at least that much smarter than me, so I have always looked up to him for his intellectual, humorous, and emotionally aware comments in our conversations.
We...
2024-04-2239 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#14 - Practising Gratitude🛫 Episode 14 with Captain & TRI Mark Blois-Brooke 🛬
My ex-chief Pilot at Tag Aviation, Mark, joins me for another fascinating chat on today’s podcast.
Mark has a CV as long as you can imagine, having started flying in the 1970’s. His first commercial roles were In the corporate/air-taxi environment, flying all types of characters to far-flung places around Europe, some of them highly dodgy. He went on to fly commercially for cargo operators such as DHL on Boeing aircraft before returning to the corporate world on Gulfstream, Challenger, and Falcon aircraft. With well over 40 years under his be...
2024-04-151h 04Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#13 - Find Your Passion In Life‘Find Your Passion In Life’
🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 13 with Hook Hookassian🛬
Another American buddy joins me for this open chat on life in and out of the flight deck.
Hook and I became mates when we flew a Gulfstream 650 together during my secondment to Nissan North America.
He is a real giggle, and his laugh is very infectious. I have always admired his zest for life and finding passion and purpose. He is one the most sociable people I know, and that particular type of skill and...
2024-04-0856 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#12 - The Isolation of Aviation‘The Isolation Of Aviation’
🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 12 With CFA & Concierge Bree Sheehan 🛬
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My good Ozzie buddy Brie joins me for another fascinating conversation about living a healthy lifestyle in and out of the aviation environment. We explore many topics aside from the potential to feel isolated in our aviation roles as we travel worldwide.
Bree and I became mates when we worked for Nissan North America, endlessly exploring this topic at 45,000 and over many enjoyable worldwide adventures. She always makes me smile with her humour, en...
2024-04-0149 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#11 - The Power of Emotional Intelligence‘The Power of Emotional Intelligence’
🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 11 With Captain Oskar Maliszewski 🛬
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Another great aviation friend joins me today in this fascinating conversation.
I first met Oskar when I did freelance cover for him on a Gulfstream 650 while he was the Director Of Flight Ops at a private jet operation in Warsaw, Poland.
Oskar is another one of those tremendously humble individuals who set the bar high in our industry with his commitment to a high level of emotional intelligence, warmth and inclusivity.
I wa...
2024-03-2648 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#10 - The Secret to Confidence‘The Secret To Confidence’
🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 10 With Heidi Cole 🛬
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The lovely Heidi Cole is back for round 2 of our conversation!
In the conversation, we discuss the importance of confidence and authenticity in various aspects of life, including professional settings and personal relationships.
We explore the fight or flight response in high-stakes situations and the impact of stress on our ability to connect with ourselves and others.
We emphasise the power of emotional resilience and the need to trust our inner guidance an...
2024-03-1834 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#9 - How to Discover Yourself FastSummary
I’m joined today by the gorgeous Heidi Cole, Corporate Flight Attendant, Mentor & Coach (www.confidenceintheair.com)
Heidi Cole shares her journey from modelling to becoming a TV presenter, a corporate flight attendant and eventually transitioning into coaching and personal development.
We discuss the importance of finding confidence and acceptance, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heidi emphasises the need to align with our true selves and peel off the layers of negativity to uncover our innate confidence.
She also highlights the power of listening and th...
2024-03-1143 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#8 - Mental Wellbeing in the Digital WorldSummary
Emma, founder of the Wingman Project, returns for part 2 of our conversation, where she shares her ideas on mental wellbeing through her fascinating journey and the importance of compassion and connection.
The Wingman Project was born in a desire to support NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing peer support and distraction therapy.
Emma emphasises the need for men to open up and talk about their struggles, breaking down gender stereotypes.
She also highlights the power of touch and the importance of human connection in combating loneliness and mental health...
2024-03-0737 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#7 - How to Turn Failure into SuccessSummary
This is part one of my fascinating conversation with the delightful Emma Henderson MBE, an airline captain and founder of Project Wingman. Emma’s energy, enthusiasm, and humility in all she does are thoroughly infectious. Among her many achievements, gaining her private and professional pilot’s licences only came after her three children arrived! Emma became an EasyJet captain and a company flight ambassador, appearing on their television series. Whilst on furlough during the Covid pandemic, she started the charity Project Wingman, rallying 6,500 airline staff to support the NHS (for which she was awarded an MBE).
W...
2024-02-2646 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#6 - Th 5 C's of Success“The 5C’s Of Success ”
🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 6 with Ed Chitren 🛬
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I am delighted to be joined by another old mate of mine, Ed Chitren.
Ed and I worked together for the Nissan North America Flight Department, where he was the Gulfstream and Hawker fleet maintenance director.
Ed now heads the team at a US West Coast-based corporate flight department.
In this conversation, we discuss Ed's 5C’s model for approaching maintenance inputs an...
2024-02-2052 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#5 - From Air Force To Gulfstreams🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 5 with Martin Hunt 🛬
In this episode, another old mate, Martin Hunt, joins me.
Martin flies a Gulfstream 600 for a UK operator after many years with Easyjet as a training and examining captain on the Boing 737.
Martin and I played in the same cricket team at school many years ago. I hadn’t seen him for decades until he sat in the examining seat when I was in for my final simulator test on the Boeing 737.
In the conversation, we explore the themes of resilience, confidence, and emoti...
2024-02-1240 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#4 - The Challenges An Airline Captain FacesSummary
Today, I am joined by my old friend Leo Nugent.
Leo is a training captain on the Boeing 737 for a major airline in the UK, as well as the BALPA (British Airline Pilots Association) representing the pilots he works with at the company.
Leo and I met on our commercial training course at Oxford Aviation Academy about 24 years ago.
Our paths crossed professionally about eight years later when I joined the same airline as Leo.
Leo was by then a captain on the Boeing 737 when I joi...
2024-02-0548 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#3 - Optometrist Turned PilotSummary
Today I am joined by another great friend, Veeraj Mewasingh.
Veeraj currently flies Gulfstream 550 and 650’s for an operation in South Korea.
We have similar backgrounds in coming to our piloting profession as second careers in our mid to late twenties.
Veeraj qualified as an optometrist before overcoming his doubts as to his abilities, and, with the encouragement of his mother, finally followed his dreams of becoming a professional pilot.
We flew a Gulfstream 550 together a few years back. On one flight from Tokyo to Jakarta, we unexpectedly enco...
2024-01-2941 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#2 - Built a Business to Fund Flight SchoolWelcome aboard to episode 2 of the Uncovering The Aviation Mindset podcast.
Today, I am joined by my friend Grady Montgomery, a full-time US-based Gulfstream contractor, entrepreneur, ex-firefighter, and self-confessed dreamer.
Grady and I met over ten years ago on the Gulfstream 650 type rating course in Savannah, USA, and have been great friends since.
Grady inspires me as he has always had the confidence to go it alone and not rely on employment to make his living. He is also a successful businessman, running his property and t-shirt retailing businesses.
In his spare...
2024-01-2243 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast#1 - C-17 Pilot under gunfireWelcome aboard, everyone, to the first episode of the Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast!
I am delighted to be joined by my friend Gav Scott as my first guest 🙂
Gav is a Captain with a UK-based commercial VIP operation on the Gulfstream 650. Before that, he served in the military as a C17 Captain.
In this conversation, we discuss the importance of mindset, confidence, and emotional well-being in high-stress environments.
Gav shares his experiences as a pilot in the military and the challenges he faced in ma...
2024-01-1541 minUncovering The Aviation Mindset PodcastUncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast TrailerWelcome aboard to the Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast!
In this episode, I introduce the podcast and explain my intention to help individuals build positive, creative mindsets and achieve significant goals in life on a journey of discovery, experience and adventure, navigating their way to the destinations of their dreams.
I use analogies to illustrate the importance of setting goals and maintaining forward momentum, and having been a professional pilot for over 25 years, I use many that are based on a flight mission.
I also share my fascination with understanding human potential and...
2024-01-1207 min
Hors limites, le festival littéraire en Seine-Saint-DenisL'Envers des livres sort de ses limites #3 : rencontre avec Abdellah Taïa & Fatima DaasPoursuivant le travail initié en 2021 pour Hors limites, les membres du club des lecteur·rice·s « L’Envers des livres » de la bibliothèque Cyrano-de-Bergerac ont profité de la présence du journaliste Lucas Roxo à Clichy-sous-Bois pour lui proposer d’imaginer et de réaliser, ensemble, le troisième épisode de cette émission de radio, spéciale retrouvailles.
Les membres du club ont rencontré Fatima Daas, autour de son roman La Petite dernière (Noir sur Blanc/Notabilia, 2020) et Abdellah Taïa autour de Vivre à ta lumière (S...
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