S5 Ep15 Harnessing Stress & Sleep with Martin Jones
In today’s Teamcast, Harry and Martin Jones discuss the role of psychologists as servants in high-performance environments, the rule of thirds in learning, psychological performance and speed cameras, and how high-quality sleep is still a work in progress and is not the last thing we do at night, but the first thing we do in our day.Martin is a sport and exercise psychologist. He is also a sleep specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting coaches, performance directors, elite athletes, military personnel, business leaders, and recording artists. He holds postgraduate degrees in sport psychology from Loughborough University and sleep medicine from the University of Oxford. Martin has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and taught at universities in the UK and Canada. He holds an honorary professorial position at Hartbury University and is the creator and co-host of the Optimising Human Performance podcast.Check out Martin’s own podcast – Optimising Human Performance – at https://www.ophp.co.uk/. If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up-to-date with future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.
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S5 Ep14 On Coming Home with Dr. Art Finch
Dr. Dan Dworkis and Dr. Art Finch, MCTI's Director of Psychology, discuss the complexities of reintegrating into family life after high-stress, mission-critical work. They introduce 'On Coming Home,' a workbook designed to help both operators and their families navigate the reintegration process. The conversation highlights the importance of patience, gratitude, and understanding that coming home is a process, not an event.Access the On Coming Home workbook here.This episode was published in partnership with The Emergency Mind Podcast. If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up-to-date with future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.
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S5 Ep13 From Data to Decision: Williams Racing's Dave Robson on Excellence in F1
Today, we welcome Dave Robson, Chief Engineer at Atlassian Williams Racing. Dave shares his extensive career journey spanning 25 years in F1, starting with McLaren and now at Williams. He delves into topics such as leadership, team organization, and the balance between data and intuition in high-pressure environments. The conversation also explores the challenges of training new engineers without traditional test teams, the importance of building intuition, and maintaining high performance under stress. Dave and Harry discuss the dynamics within racing teams and strategies behind building instinctual decision-making in pit teams, toggling between flat and hierarchical team structures. They talk about the need to build a “war chest” of social capital to spend in the hard time. Dave closes by sharing some of the books that have influenced his career.Dave holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Oxford and has deep experience and expertise in stress analysis, laboratory testing, F1 engineering and racing, as well as how to lead and manage teams in one of the most high-pressure environments in sports.This episode has insight into high performance, engineering, leadership, and the inner workings of teams in demanding environments.Dave’s book recommendations: The Art of Action: How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results by Stephen Bungay; Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life by James Kerr If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up-to-date with future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.
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S5 Ep12 Working with Irreducible Uncertainty
Eric Benoit, acute care surgeon at Lahey Hospital, and Andrew Petrosoniak, emergency physician at St. Michael’s Hospital, join Chief Medical Officer Dan Dworkis on the Teamcast to discuss operating with uncertainty in high-stakes medical environments. This episode, released in collaboration with The Emergency Mind podcast, addresses managing risk, performing under pressure, and the importance of decision-making and reflection. Discover how Eric, Andrew, and Dan balance technical skills and knowledge with handling ambiguity in critical situations. Learn valuable insights on improving clinical decision-making, teaching trainees to cope with uncertainty, and operating in highly uncertain environments.If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up-to-date with future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.
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S5 Ep11 Fostering the Next Generation of Firefighters with Michele Fitzsimmons
“Find those people who are your allies, have confidence in yourself, have confidence in your competence.”This episode features an in-depth conversation with FDNY Deputy Chief Michele Fitzsimmons, who shares her career journey and discusses the evolution of the department. Michele shares her journey from working with HIV/AIDS patients to becoming a firefighter and eventually rising through the ranks to Deputy Chief. Preston and Michele discuss the critical role of trust, teamwork, and communication in mission-critical situations, as well as the fundamental changes that followed the events of 9/11. Michele offers valuable insights into the significance of training and communal meals, as well as the evolving safety protocols for modern firefighters. This episode is an inspiring look into the life and career of a dedicated leader who has helped shape the future of fire service. If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up-to-date with future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.
Dr. Preston Cline, Dr. Dan Dworkis, Dr. Art Finch and Harry Moffit of the Mission Critical Team Institute share research and explore the questions vexing the most elite teams in the world, from Special Operations soldiers to Firefighters, from Trauma Medics to Professional Athletes, and from Astronauts to Tactical Law Enforcement.
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