This week we plagiarise some content – and have an episode without Tim!  Ben was recently invited to participate in a podcast with the Mission Critical Teams Institute discussing the potential links between creativity and the kinds of people who end up in Mission Critical Teams.  This is an area of significant interest for Ben.  There is an old saying that there are no atheists in a foxhole - while we’re not sure about that, Ben has noticed that there seem to be a bunch of artists in foxholes!  On every deployment he has been on, he has been surprised by the amount of people who start writing poetry, drawing or playing a musical instrument.  This podcast explores some potential links in this regard.   Former Unforgiving60 guest Harry Moffitt chairs the conversation, which includes Ben and Professor Kate Stevens, a cognitive scientist and Professor in Psychology whose work investigates how humans interact with each other, their environment, and with technology. Enjoy!   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60   External Links The MCTI website, including their overview of this episode Music Jamaica Scream The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

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S3E18 - MCTI Teamcast – Creativity within Mission Critical Teams

In Part B of the Hamish Blake interview we talk resilience. As well as how Hamish practices mindfulness, meaningful challenges, the mind-body connection and The Melbourne Football Club! We also talk about how to crack open a safe!    Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 01:50       Hamish completes our Resilience Survey 06:40       Presenting the data on resilience 08:00       Resilience is more than strengthening your one-legged table 08:45       Friends v family 12:00       Picking an activity to be bad at! Enter the wheelie! 14:30       Talking status and ego & mindset              18:30       The principle of locus of control 27:00       Hamish’s advice to teenagers 31:10       Physical exertion as ‘mindfulness’ 36:50       The mind-body connection…. weaving aspects together 38:50       Hamish and his relationship with The Melbourne Football Club 52:00       Hamish and safe cracking 57:30        SAS explosive calculations…. The ‘how to’ guide 59:00.       On the TV show SAS Australia   External Links   https://www.hamishandandy.com     Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot- – available via: https://www.designfactory.com.au  

S3E17b – Hamish Blake: The Importance of Wheelies & Other Tips for Life

In Part B of the Hamish Blake interview we talk resilience. As well as how Hamish practices mindfulness, meaningful challenges, the mind-body connection and The Melbourne Football Club! We also talk about how to crack open a safe!    Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 01:50       Hamish completes our Resilience Survey 06:40       Presenting the data on resilience 08:00       Resilience is more than strengthening your one-legged table 08:45       Friends v family 12:00       Picking an activity to be bad at! Enter the wheelie! 14:30       Talking status and ego & mindset              18:30       The principle of locus of control 27:00       Hamish’s advice to teenagers 31:10       Physical exertion as ‘mindfulness’ 36:50       The mind-body connection…. weaving aspects together 38:50       Hamish and his relationship with The Melbourne Football Club 52:00       Hamish and safe cracking 57:30        SAS explosive calculations…. The ‘how to’ guide 59:00.       On the TV show SAS Australia   External Links   <a href='https://www.hamishandandy.com/'>https://www.hamishandandy.com</a>     Contact Us   <a href='http://www.unforgiving60.com/'>www.unforgiving60.com</a>   Email us at <a href='mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com'>debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0'>Spotify</a> Ben Frichot- – available via: <a href='https://www.designfactory.com.au/'>https://www.designfactory.com.au</a>

Hamish Blake needs no introduction. So, we won’t give him one.   Part A discusses getting into comedy, bombing and learning from failure and who/ what is the real Hamish. We talk about Hamish and Andy and sustaining a personal and professional relationship. And their trip into Afghanistan.   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 00:00       Hamish proves that he’s as bad as Ben and Tim on recording. 01:00       Why we are on a last name basis 03:30       How did Hamish get to be the Hamish he is today? 06:55       Breaking into comedy….. what was Hamish’s dream job? 08:30       How confronting is stand-up comedy? 10:55       The importance of bombing… and perspective. 13:40       The original Hamish and Andy Show- bombed. How do you come back from that? 17:50       Learning and adapting from sucking. 20:00       Hamish + Andy. How do you sustain social and professional over an extended period? 26:30       How many personalities can you juggle-including the public persona. 31:45       When role and identity collides = ‘issues’ 34:40       Hamish and Andy head to Afghanistan- why? 40:05       The non-alcoholic beer challenge in Afghanistan (not endorsed by us!). 43:00       The Paddle Pop challenge (not endorsed by us!). 44:20       And other food challenges. 47:50       Taking us own with Hamish as a non-battle casualty (NBCAS) in Afghanistan.       External Links   https://www.hamishandandy.com     Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook): @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on Spotify

S3E17a – Hamish Blake: The Importance of Wheelies & Other Tips for Life

Hamish Blake needs no introduction. So, we won’t give him one.   Part A discusses getting into comedy, bombing and learning from failure and who/ what is the real Hamish. We talk about Hamish and Andy and sustaining a personal and professional relationship. And their trip into Afghanistan.   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 00:00       Hamish proves that he’s as bad as Ben and Tim on recording. 01:00       Why we are on a last name basis 03:30       How did Hamish get to be the Hamish he is today? 06:55       Breaking into comedy….. what was Hamish’s dream job? 08:30       How confronting is stand-up comedy? 10:55       The importance of bombing… and perspective. 13:40       The original Hamish and Andy Show- bombed. How do you come back from that? 17:50       Learning and adapting from sucking. 20:00       Hamish + Andy. How do you sustain social and professional over an extended period? 26:30       How many personalities can you juggle-including the public persona. 31:45       When role and identity collides = ‘issues’ 34:40       Hamish and Andy head to Afghanistan- why? 40:05       The non-alcoholic beer challenge in Afghanistan (not endorsed by us!). 43:00       The Paddle Pop challenge (not endorsed by us!). 44:20       And other food challenges. 47:50       Taking us own with Hamish as a non-battle casualty (NBCAS) in Afghanistan.       External Links   <a href='https://www.hamishandandy.com/'>https://www.hamishandandy.com</a>     Contact Us   <a href='http://www.unforgiving60.com/'>www.unforgiving60.com</a>   Email us at <a href='mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com'>debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook): @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0'>Spotify</a>

Since as long as he could remember, Boo wanted to be a fighter pilot.  Even before he’d seen Top Gun!  In this episode, Ben and Tim pick Boo’s brains about his connection to purpose, the difference between ‘High Performance’ and ‘Deep Performance’ and how he and the team at Afterburner have helped countless corporate clients embrace the fighter pilot mindset and improve their performance by adopting the mantra ‘Plan, Brief, Execute, Debrief!’ Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 02:45       What would Tim’s callsign be if he was a fighter pilot? 06:00       Boo’s story, including how he found his dream to be a pilot 08:30       The importance of purpose 11:30       What’s it really like being a fighter pilot? (Hint:  It’s not like Top Gun, but it is achievable!) 17:00       Life in the squadron 21:10       The ‘say/do’ gap 25:15       The importance of debriefing 29:50       On ego 39:20       Boo’s reason for leaving the Air Force - and his post-military career 48:25       The difference between ‘High Performance’ and ‘Deep Performance’ 53:20       Boo on his podcast, The Few 57:40       …and Boo’s ‘Power Song’!   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60   External Links Boo’s website Afterburner The Few podcast   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

S3E16 – Christian ‘Boo’ Boucousis – The Fighter Pilot Mindset

Since as long as he could remember, Boo wanted to be a fighter pilot.  Even before he’d seen Top Gun!  In this episode, Ben and Tim pick Boo’s brains about his connection to purpose, the difference between ‘High Performance’ and ‘Deep Performance’ and how he and the team at Afterburner have helped countless corporate clients embrace the fighter pilot mindset and improve their performance by adopting the mantra ‘Plan, Brief, Execute, Debrief!’ Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 02:45       What would Tim’s callsign be if he was a fighter pilot? 06:00       Boo’s story, including how he found his dream to be a pilot 08:30       The importance of purpose 11:30       What’s it really like being a fighter pilot? (Hint:  It’s not like Top Gun, but it is achievable!) 17:00       Life in the squadron 21:10       The ‘say/do’ gap 25:15       The importance of debriefing 29:50       On ego 39:20       Boo’s reason for leaving the Air Force - and his post-military career 48:25       The difference between ‘High Performance’ and ‘Deep Performance’ 53:20       Boo on his podcast, <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-few-podcast-with-boo-sean/id1535177847'>The Few</a> 57:40       …and Boo’s ‘Power Song’!   <a href='http://www.unforgiving60.com'>www.unforgiving60.com</a>   Email us at <a href='mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com'>debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60   External Links <ul><li>Boo’s <a href='https://christianboucousis.com/'>website</a></li> <li><a href='https://afterburner.com.au/'>Afterburner</a></li> <li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-few-podcast-with-boo-sean/id1535177847'>The Few</a> podcast</li> </ul>   Music The Externals – available on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0'>Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi='>Spotify</a>

Following up from last week, this week we have Dr Dan Pronk back on the show to talk about the making of The Resilience Shield. And what the three authors do in their lives to contribute to their own Resilience Shields.   More on The Resilience Shield is here...   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) no show notes this week. Email us if you love show notes!   Contact Us: www.unforgiving60.com debrief@unforgiving60.com    Music: The Externals  

S3E15- Dr Dan Pronk and the Making of Resilience (Shield)

Following up from last week, this week we have Dr Dan Pronk back on the show to talk about the making of The Resilience Shield. And what the three authors do in their lives to contribute to their own Resilience Shields.   More on The Resilience Shield is <a href='https://resilienceshield.com/shop/'>here...</a>   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) <ul><li>no show notes this week. Email us if you love show notes!</li> </ul>   Contact Us: <a href='http://www.unforgiving60.cm'>www.unforgiving60.com</a> <a href='mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com'>debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>    Music: The Externals

Alex Lloyd from Life on the Line Podcast interviews Ben, Tim and Dr Dan Pronk discussing resilience. More about the incredible Life on the Line Podcast here:  More on the amazingly selfless Alex Lloyd here:   ****** Life on the Line Episode Notes: Alex Lloyd interviews three Australian Special Forces veterans about the secrets to unlock greater personal resilience. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk DSC and Tim Curtis return to the show in this special podcast to talk about their new book, THE RESILIENCE SHIELD. From lessons learned in Afghanistan to Sierra Leone, the board room to the hospital, the SAS veterans have demystified and defined resilience and unlocked how anyone can better equip themselves to overcome adversity in life. Alex Lloyd, the publisher of their book at Pan Macmillan, spoke with the trio more about how the book came about and what readers can expect.  

S3E14- Life on the Line Reciprocal: SAS Resilience with Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis

Alex Lloyd from Life on the Line Podcast interviews Ben, Tim and Dr Dan Pronk discussing resilience. More about the incredible Life on the Line Podcast <a href='https://www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com'>here</a>:  More on the amazingly selfless Alex Lloyd <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lloyd-47576253/?originalSubdomain=au'>here</a>:   ****** Life on the Line Episode Notes: Alex Lloyd interviews three Australian Special Forces veterans about the secrets to unlock greater personal resilience. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk DSC and Tim Curtis return to the show in this special podcast to talk about their new book, <a href='https://resilienceshield.com/purchase-the-book/?v=6cc98ba2045f'>THE RESILIENCE SHIELD</a>. From lessons learned in Afghanistan to Sierra Leone, the board room to the hospital, the SAS veterans have demystified and defined resilience and unlocked how anyone can better equip themselves to overcome adversity in life. Alex Lloyd, the publisher of their <a href='https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-resilience-shield-dr-dan-pronk/book/9781760983499.html'>book</a> at <a href='https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760983499/'>Pan Macmillan</a>, spoke with the trio more about how the book came about and what readers can expect.

A very intimate, raw and special reverse episode- where Ben and Tim tell honest stories about their own families, as well as their philosophy on death and dying, and the values they have tried to instil in their own families.   - With Jump Daddy and Dr Tom from the Dad to Me Podcast.   External Links More information on Dad to Me is available here.    About Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60     Music By The Externals – available on Spotify With thanks also to Ben Frichot from Frichot Design Factory for his music.    

S3E13 – The Reverse Episode: Ben & Tim Talking Parenting with Jump Daddy and Dr Tom

A very intimate, raw and special reverse episode- where Ben and Tim tell honest stories about their own families, as well as their philosophy on death and dying, and the values they have tried to instil in their own families.   - With Jump Daddy and Dr Tom from the Dad to Me Podcast.   External Links More information on Dad to Me is available<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dad-to-me/id1540871044'> here.</a>    About Us   <a href='http://www.unforgiving60.com/'>www.unforgiving60.com</a>   Email us at <a href='mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com'>debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60     Music By The Externals – available on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0'>Spotify</a> With thanks also to Ben Frichot from <a href='https://www.designfactory.com.au/'>Frichot Design Factory</a> for his music.

A hilarious episode with Dr Tom and Jump Daddy who have a podcast that acts as a translation service between kids and their fathers!  These two are as smart and funny as …. They interviewed Ben and Tim about parenting on the Dad to Me Podcast; and now Ben and Tim get their own back! The revenge episode! The Dad to Me podcast interviews the world's hottest fathers. The series poses questions grown children have always wanted to ask their own dads, but have somehow felt too awkward, out-of-place or simply scary to ask.   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 02:30       Introducing Dr Tom and Jump Daddy! Interviewing the world’s hottest fathers! 03:45       How the two boys met 06:30       Alternate political views- anti War and student politics… and handball! 09:15       The boys’ professional lives. Comedy and Latin. 17:15       What are the boys learning from their podcast. 22:00       Platforms for conversations- when/ how do you have the tough conversations with your kids. 29:00       What was the motivation to start the Dad to Me podcast? Talking their relationships with their Dads. 33:00       Older males and framing vulnerability. Our relationships with our own dads- the sharing moment! 41:50       The boys own parenting experiences. Jump Daddy’s is quick. Dr Tom describes himself as  ‘more than an uncle/ less than a dad!’….  8-O 51:20       What’s next on the Dad to Me podcast for Season 2?     External Links More information on Dad to Me is available here.     About Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60     Music By The Externals – available on Spotify

S3E12 – Talking Parenting with Jump Daddy and Dr Tom from the Dad To Me Podcast

A hilarious episode with Dr Tom and Jump Daddy who have a podcast that acts as a translation service between kids and their fathers!  These two are as smart and funny as …. They interviewed Ben and Tim about parenting on the Dad to Me Podcast; and now Ben and Tim get their own back! The revenge episode! The Dad to Me podcast interviews the world's hottest fathers. The series poses questions grown children have always wanted to ask their own dads, but have somehow felt too awkward, out-of-place or simply scary to ask.   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 02:30       Introducing Dr Tom and Jump Daddy! Interviewing the world’s hottest fathers! 03:45       How the two boys met 06:30       Alternate political views- anti War and student politics… and handball! 09:15       The boys’ professional lives. Comedy and Latin. 17:15       What are the boys learning from their podcast. 22:00       Platforms for conversations- when/ how do you have the tough conversations with your kids. 29:00       What was the motivation to start the Dad to Me podcast? Talking their relationships with their Dads. 33:00       Older males and framing vulnerability. Our relationships with our own dads- the sharing moment! 41:50       The boys own parenting experiences. Jump Daddy’s is quick. Dr Tom describes himself as  ‘more than an uncle/ less than a dad!’….  8-O 51:20       What’s next on the Dad to Me podcast for Season 2?     External Links <ul><li>More information on Dad to Me is available <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dad-to-me/id1540871044'>here.</a> </li> </ul>     About Us   <a href='http://www.unforgiving60.com/'>www.unforgiving60.com</a>   Email us at <a href='mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com'>debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>   Social Media (Instagram, Twitter): @Unforgiving60     Music By The Externals – available on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0'>Spotify</a>

Two ex-special operations guys armed with MBAs seek out people leading lives less ordinary, in order to find out how they fill their ‘unforgiving minutes’, and what helps them go, always, a little further. Like intellectual bowerbirds, they collect shiny little objects of knowledge that will help build better humans. Co-hosted by Ben Pronk, DSC and Tim Curtis.

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