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Forging Resilience
Join us as we explore experiences and stories to help gain fresh insights into the art of resilience and the true meaning of success.
Whether you're seeking to overcome personal challenges, enhance your leadership skills, or simply navigate life's twists and turns, "Forging Resilience" offers a unique and inspiring perspective for you to apply in your own life.
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Episodes
67 episodes
69 Aaron Hill: The Noise Can Be Relentless
"The noise is relentless." When a client shared this profound observation during a recent coaching session, it struck a deep chord. Not just reminiscent of a Rage Against the Machine track, but as a perfect encapsulation of modern life's consta...
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68 Greg Barden: "We’re starving for real connection, here’s one way back”
Greg Barden's journey defies conventional career paths in ways that might make most of us rethink our own trajectories. From his early days in the UK Special Forces to an unexpected pivot into professional rugby with Bristol Bears and ultimatel...
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67 Aaron Hill: Do It Scared
Fear has a unique way of announcing its presence in our bodies. For me, it's the cold sweat under my arms that appears despite the warm spring air of Barcelona. As I made my way to a radio station where I'd been invited to speak in Catalan—my t...
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66 Matt Addison-Black: Cancer Wasn’t the End. It Was the Start.
What happens when everything you’ve worked for is ripped away in an instant? Just weeks before beginning his military career, Matt Addison-Black was diagnosed with aggressive cancer. It had already spread to his stomach, lungs, and ...
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65 Aaron Hill: Finding Clarity When You Feel Stuck
Have you ever felt completely stuck on a project despite your expertise?In this episode, I explore a powerful mental framework that emerged from my conversation with an accomplished writer struggling with a new project. Desp...
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64 Dr. Sharon Pickering: The Art of Personal Alignment, Discovering Your True North
Dr Sharon Pickering shares her perspective on personal and professional alignment, challenging us to explore what alignment means to us as individuals and how it impacts our ability to perform at our best. We discuss how to navigate the complex...
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63 Aaron Hill: Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself
Ever caught yourself saying "I should" before tackling a task, only to feel immediate resistance? That simple word reveals volumes about our emotional landscape and often keeps us trapped in patterns of guilt and judgment.Our language g...
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62 Dr. Nick Wadsworth: Gold Doesn't Glitter: When Achievement Feels Empty
What drives us to persevere through challenges? How can we find meaning in the struggle? And why do some high achievers reach their goals only to feel empty?My friend Dr. Nick Wadsworth returns to dive deep into ...
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61 Aaron Hill: Courage First, Confidence Later: Rewriting Your Success Story
Ever found yourself waiting to feel confident before taking that important step? You're not alone. The myth of confidence keeps countless people stuck in perpetual preparation mode, forever postponing meaningful conversations, career moves, and...
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59 Aaron Hill: What We Resist, Persists, Until Acceptance
Have you ever noticed how resistance to uncomfortable feelings can keep you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Prompted by feedback from mentors and colleagues, I explore the transformative power of acceptance - not as pas...
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58 Dean Stott: The Man Who Conquered the Pan-American Highway in 99 Days
Dean Stott didn't grow up dreaming of joining special forces he wanted to be a fireman. Yet a chance conversation with his father redirected his path, leading to 16 remarkable years in the military, including his time with the elite Special Boa...
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57 Nigel MacLennan: From Striving to Thriving in Toxic Workplaces
What if toxic workplaces aren't the exception, but the rule? Leadership psychologist Professor Nigel McLennan delivers a sobering reality check about workplace toxicity that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped in a harmful work en...
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56 James Elliott: "Who are you, really?"
What happens to resilience when the uniform comes off? This profound question lies at the heart of my conversation with James Elliott, a former British Airborne Forces soldier whose journey from the battlefield to Harley Street offers unique in...
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55 Kai-Nneka Townsend: "Burnout shouldn’t be the price you pay for success".
Burnout doesn't happen overnight—it creeps up slowly, often disguised as dedication or high performance. In this revealing conversation, leadership and resilience consultant Kaynika Townsend shares her personal journey through corporate burnout...
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54 Aaron Hill: Your 'Yes' Is Waiting in the Land of 'No'
A simple request for popcorn from my eight-year-old daughter completely transformed my understanding of what it means to ask for what we want in life. Standing in a cold school playground, I watched in amazement as she boldly approached a fundr...
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53 Tom Burgess: "I've been an alcoholic since I picked up my first drink..."
Join us for an enlightening episode where Tom Burgess, from Save a Warrior UK, shares his personal journey through trauma and emotional healing. Tom's experiences as a veteran guide listeners through the often-overlooked landscapes of vulnerabi...
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52 Joe Bates: "People assume because of what we have done, that you can’t ever show weakness..."
Discover the powerful journey of Joe Bates, who takes us from his early life in Devon through the challenges of losing his father to illness, then into the rigours of military life as a Royal Marine, before navigating the trials of the corporat...
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51 Carl Radley: Transformative Journeys
Episode Number 50! (I had to delete one at the guests request...)This stimulating conversation featuring Carl Radley, host of the "Weightloss Warrior" podcast illustrates the profound impact mindset has on our approach to weight...
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50 Gina Atkinson: "From Tragedy to Purpose"
Gina Atkinson shares her remarkable journey from military service to mental health advocacy, revealing how personal loss propelled her to raise awareness and funds for charities. With heartfelt anecdotes, she emphasises the importance of connec...
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49 Tom Satterly: "You weren't trained on emotions or relationships, we can help you with that"
Tom Satterly, a retired US Army veteran with a notable tenure in special operations, shares his compelling experiences. From being on the ground during Battle of Mogadishu, to playing a pivotal role in the capture of Saddam Hussein, Tom's milit...
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48 Andy Williams: "There was only a few days where the Taliban didn't try to overrun our compound..."
WARNING: This podcast discusses and goes into details about a suicide attempt.What does it take to rise from a childhood of abandonment? Join us in this episode as we welcome Andy Williams, author of "Beyond the Drop Zone," ...
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47 Phil Hilton: "I find that 90’s lad culture, really uncomfortable and obnoxious now".
Phil Hilton, was a magazine editor and writer, shares his journey from the 'lad mag' era of the 90s to his current endeavors in midlife fitness writing. We reminisce about the influence of 90s lad culture and the lifestyle fa...
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46 Sam Smith: Living Nudge to Nudge.
This episode explores the concept of "living nudge to nudge" with Sam Smith, who discusses his transformation from a professional athlete to a coach focused on inner wisdom. Themes of self-discovery, intuition, and parenting are woven throughou...
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45 Graham House: Going upstream to impact society for real change.
Graham House shares his insightful journey from a troubled childhood to a dedicated advocate in youth leadership and personal development, underscoring the power of vulnerability and resilience. This episode explores themes of trau...
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44 Dr. Sharon Pickering: "Humans are humans first, before we do anything we need to breath".
Join us on Forging Resilience as we uncover the incredible journey of Dr. Sharon Pickering, a trailblazer in the world of aviation and human factors. Sharon's insights into working at NASA Ames and Boeing offer a fascinating look into t...
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