"The Power of Leadership" 🛫 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 about in terms of leadership and creating an environment that allows people to discover the best in themselves. On one occasion, departing Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, we were radioed and informed that an aircraft had crashed on the side of the runway at our destination, Ujung Pandang in Indonesia. We had to decide whether to complete the landing there or choose another destination and decided to continue.   It was a strange scene as we approached the airfield to see the stricken aircraft as a clear reminder of what happens when things go wrong. That picture is a good metaphor for life: if we choose to embrace our mistakes and those of others with a creative mindset, the harsh lessons are invaluable. They give us a much greater chance of launching again off the runway of possibility with an even better chance of completing a safe, efficient and enjoyable journey. Apart from sharing our experiences in aviation, Matty talks about his love of freediving to highlight the value of admitting mistakes, embracing limitations, and working as a team.   We emphasise the need to break free from societal conditioning and selfconsciousness to reach our full potential. The conversation also touches on the value of role models, the impact of fear of judgment, and the importance of resilience.   YouTube: https://youtu.be/UUi0ZYHeBIs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jqQrRTwZf7VjbNjLTshxd? si=c890b21e26c54ba5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncovering-the-aviationmindset- podcast/id1725570994?i=1000653169929 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xz3ti-15ee29a   Key Takeaways ✈ Self-awareness and mindfulness are key to developing confidence and effective leadership. ✈ Admitting mistakes and embracing limitations are essential for personal growth and learning. ✈ Working as a team and utilising all available resources leads to better outcomes. ✈ Societal conditioning and fear of judgment can hinder personal and professional development. ✈ Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges are crucial in highpressure environments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:41 Leadership and Utilising Resources 07:24 The Importance of Trust and Openness 11:38 Inner Work and Self-Discovery 23:34 Breaking Free from Societal Conditioning 26:19 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges 31:00 The Role of Teamwork and Collaboration 35:09 Embracing Mistakes and Limitations 38:07 Unleashing Potential and Imagining Beyond Limits I hope you enjoy the podcast. I’d love to hear your comments and reviews, so please leave them in the comments box.   In the meantime, I wish you all the best, and please remember to: Keep It In The Greens ✈ Join my monthly newsletter https://lnkd.in/eWkRpAiS ✈ Book your free discovery call with me https://lnkd.in/e2AB9qW7 ✈ Discover my coaching offers https://lnkd.in/e7anbzPf Keywords leadership, self-awareness, mindfulness, confidence, aviation, freediving, admitting mistakes, limitations, teamwork, societal conditioning, fear of judgment, resilience   #crm #psychologicalsafety #emotionalintelligence #humanresources #airlinepilot #mindsetpodcast #aviationpodcast #gratitudepractice #emotionalconnection #spiritualconnection #leadership #lifecoaching #resilience #fun #gratitude #joy #peace #mindfullness #adventure #opportunity #positivemindset #confidence #empowerment #mindset #courage #selfbelief #pilotlife #pilot #pilotlifestyle #gulfstream #aviation #teamwork #mentalhealth #humility #fear