Monday Aug 05, 2024

#23 - Learn How To Crash

šŸ›« Episode 23 With Sarah Furness: Combat Helicopter Pilot & Author šŸ›¬

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.

Sarahā€™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.Ā  He answered that she could be a pilot, so the story began.

Sarah shares her personal experiences as a pilot and how she overcame self-doubt and imposter syndrome.Ā  We also touch on mindfulness, unitasking, and emotional intelligence.

Humility is a constant theme in her stories as she reminds us that being cool under fire is something we are not born to do but can learn to do if we commit to the training. We discuss the importance of reframing failure as a learning opportunity and the role of resilience in bouncing back from setbacks.

The conversation explores the concepts of heroes and monsters, gender stereotypes, and our internal struggles. It emphasises the importance of self-acceptance and compassion for oneself and others.

We also touch on the power of vulnerability and highlight the value of debriefing and self-reflection in learning and growing from our experiences.

Sarah is also the author of a compelling self-help book, Fly Higher, in which she shares her gripping stories, valuable guidance, and tools to help us perform with military-grade mindfulness. Links to the book can be found below.

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Key Takeaways

āœˆ Life is not black and white; most people are doing their best.

āœˆ It's important to permit yourself to have a 'monster' inside you and learn to live with it.

āœˆ Emotions are signals and clues that point us to areas we need to address.

āœˆ Compassion for ourselves and others is crucial for growth and understanding.

āœˆ Different situations may call for different approaches, and adapting and being flexible is important.

āœˆ Self-reflection and debriefing are essential for learning and personal growth. Failure should be seen as a learning opportunity, not a reflection of one's worth or capabilities.

āœˆ Reframing failure and setbacks as little traumas can help deal with them and move forward.

āœˆ Comparing oneself to others and striving for perfection can be toxic and hinder personal growth.

āœˆ Resilience is a valuable skill that can be developed through learning from setbacks and mistakes.

āœˆ Mindfulness and unitasking can help in maintaining focus and productivity.

āœˆ Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are essential in navigating challenges and building positive relationships.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:36 The Complexity of Heroes and Monsters

01:30 Gender Stereotypes and Cinderella Complex

02:29 The 'Monster' Inside

03:48 The Power of Vulnerability

04:46 Debriefing and Learning from Experiences

41:34 Shame and Resentment

42:31 Perception of Mistakes

44:23 Mistakes as Little Traumas

49:42 Determination and Self-Belief

52:01 Overcoming Self-Doubt

58:19 Reframing Failure

01:03:37 The M.E.L. Approach

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Sarah can be found at the following links:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-furness-7173a538/

Website: https://sarahfurness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeitcoach?igsh=Mm9xN3o5MTRwdWp5

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Purchase Sarahā€™s excellent book fromĀ 

I hope you enjoy the podcast. Iā€™d love to hear your comments and reviews, so please leave them in the comments box. šŸ™.

In the meantime, I wish you all the best, and please remember to:

Keep It In The Greens šŸ˜Š

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