In this conversation, Andrew Sissons shares insights from his extensive career in policing, particularly in tactical operations.

He discusses the journey into policing, the importance of talent identification, and the qualities that make individuals successful in high-pressure environments. Sissons emphasizes the significance of technical skills, the rigorous training process, and the necessity of debriefing for continuous improvement.

He also highlights the importance of effective communication, managing pressure, and maintaining a resilient mindset in challenging situations. In this conversation, Andrew shares insights on managing volatile situations, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, intention, and effective communication within teams.

He discusses the dangers of complacency and the necessity of reflection after high-pressure experiences. Andrew also highlights the significance of mental wellbeing in high-stress environments and how military frameworks can be applied to business and sports for improved performance.

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This is a re published episode but it was pretty epic. Unfortunately I didn't quite nail the sound, so it is not my best work, which is a shame and I apologise for that.

I am joined by performance psychologist Jonah Oliver, who works with a number of professional athletes, surgeons, entrepreneurs and business leaders and after this chat I think you will know why.

Jonah does a fantastic job of making the complex word of performance psychology easy to digest in a relaxed manner which makes you (or at least has made me) review our relationship with pressure.

I hope you enjoy this chat and as always if you have a minute it would be great if you could leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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In this conversation, Bryce Lawrence, a former professional rugby referee, shares insights into his journey from childhood to becoming a top referee. He discusses the influence of his family, particularly his father's legacy in refereeing, and the challenges he faced in his career, including the pressures of officiating at elite levels and during significant matches like the Rugby World Cup. Bryce reflects on the importance of mental skills, the need for support systems, and the evolution of refereeing in the context of modern sports. In this conversation, Bryce Lawrence reflects on his experiences as a rugby referee, particularly focusing on the emotional and mental challenges he faced after a controversial game. He discusses the importance of mental health in sports, the lessons learned from failure, and how these experiences shaped his coaching philosophy and current role in community rugby development.

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