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Alex Lloyd interviews SASR and 2nd Commando Regiment veteran Peter Rudland. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Peter Rudland is a veteran of the Special Air Service Regiment and the Commandos, 4RAR(Commando) and when they became the 2nd Commando Regiment. Over a long career in Special Forces, Peter deployed to Cambodia, Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was seriously injured in the June 2010 Black Hawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan. In his post-service life, Peter is heavily involved in the veteran community, as a passionate advocate for physical health to create mental health, he started a company counselling soldiers, he has competed in three Invictus Games and is an ambassador for RSL Australia. Alex Lloyd spoke with Peter over Zoom in February 2024. This episode was edited by Sophie Hu. Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: #1 Sandy MacGregor #47 Bram Connolly #100 Gary Wilson The Partners - Renee Wilson Life After Service - Gary & Renee Wilson To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

Alex Lloyd interviews 2nd Commando Regiment veteran Ant Plater. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Former Special Forces operator Ant Plater served in the Australian Defence Force for 27 years, 17 of which were with the Commandos. He deployed to Somalia, Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, served in the Tactical Assault Group-East, and was the counter-terrorism advisor to the Australian Federal Police. Today, he's a high-performance consultant for the Canberra Raiders and an advocate for the Commando Welfare Trust. The 2nd Commando Regiment veteran spoke with Alex Lloyd about his journey to the army and Special Forces, some of his deployments, the idea of ‘tribe', and being a leader at the tip of the spear.  Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: #47 Bram Connolly #54 'H' Vol I #97 Paul Cale #105 Damien Thomlinson #106 Greg Hopgood To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

In a very special episode of The WarriorU Podcast, hosts Trent Burnard and Bram Connolly share their views on the Afghan war and current events. Drawing on his extensive military experience – including two tours to Afghanistan in 2008 and 2010 – Bram details his memories of the country, its army and the Taliban. He reflects on the original mission of the western forces 20 years ago, and the mistakes made and goals kicked since the US and Australia entered the country. Zero topics were off limits in this Instagram Live turned WarriorU Podcast – from veteran mental health concerns to the experiences of young Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. But most of all, it's an episode about positivity and hope – and one you won't want to miss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With special guest: Bram Connolly… in conversation with Bill Kable When Bram Connolly started writing his book The Commando Way: a Special Forces commander’s lessons for life, leadership and success he was thinking that he was an average type of man. The working title of the book was The Risk of Being Average. However Bram soon realised that he is not your average man in the street in 21st Century Australia, just as anyone who hears his story will also very quickly realise. Bram is talking about jumping out of planes into enemy territory, being surrounded by people with weapons who wanted to kill him and at the same time inspiring a group of soldiers to put their life on the line to do their job. Clearly we are talking about a leader of men. Podcast (mp3)

Alex Lloyd interviews Somalia veteran Greg Hopgood. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Greg Hopgood is a veteran of the Australian Army. He deployed to Somalia with 1 RAR as part of Operation Solace in the 1990s, our first battalion-sized deployment overseas since the Vietnam War. Greg spoke with Alex Lloyd about his experiences on patrols, the mate he lost and the confronting humanitarian crisis at the time, and how he still carries his experiences in Somalia with him today. Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: #47 Bram Connolly #54 ‘H’ Vol I #72 Craig Cook To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

In this episode, I talk with Bram Connolly. Bram is a former special forces operative with the Australian Special Forces with 20 years of experience on the frontline. Bram was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in the Australia Day awards 2012. Bram is the Managing Director and founder of Hindsight Leadership and Resilience. He is the author of "The Fighting Season" and "Off-Reservation" and the leadership book "The Commando Way" published in 2020. In the conversation we talk about: Resilience, leadership, values, and optimization. We explore various facets of the book 'The Commando Way' and dig into some of the 20 years of experience that taught Bram the lessons he depicts in the book. I hope you enjoy this interview with an inspirational leader. Bram also has a podcast: https://podcast.warrioru.com.au/podcasts/ Hi book 'The Commando Way' can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=the+commando+way&adgrpid=55975240794&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0-6ABhDMARIsAFVdQv-06UsRi2ZQL-Obrchizx8P0WYzCaepcjXf-70TtIPFVkJAksF7S0IaAtPbEALw_wcB&hvadid=259062984695&hvdev=c&hvlocint=9046009&hvlocphy=21468&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11852429682160879921&hvtargid=kwd-302016437038&hydadcr=24402_1816050&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_39q7xnnmde_e

In this episode I talk with Bram Connolly. Bram is former special forces operative with the Australian Special Forces with 20 years of experience on the frontline. Bram was was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in the Australia Day awards 2012. Bram is the Managing Director and founder of Hindsight Leadership and Resilience. He is the author of "The Fighting Season" and "Off Reservation" and the leadership book "The Commando Way" published in 2020. In the conversation we talk about: Resilience, leadership, values and optimisation. We explore various facets of the book 'The Commando Way' and dig into some of the 20 years experience that taught Bram the lessons he depicts in the book. I hope you enjoy this interview with an inspirational leader. Bram also has a podcast: https://podcast.warrioru.com.au/podcasts/ Hi book 'The Commando Way' can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=the+commando+way&adgrpid=55975240794&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0-6ABhDMARIsAFVdQv-06UsRi2ZQL-Obrchizx8P0WYzCaepcjXf-70TtIPFVkJAksF7S0IaAtPbEALw_wcB&hvadid=259062984695&hvdev=c&hvlocint=9046009&hvlocphy=21468&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11852429682160879921&hvtargid=kwd-302016437038&hydadcr=24402_1816050&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_39q7xnnmde_e

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram shares his three rules for leadership in 2021. Things to STOP doing, START doing and KEEP doing. Actually there's nine things in total, but let's face it three sounds like it would be easier to absorb. These things to stop doing, start doing and keep doing can be thought of as an easy blue print for much better leadership. It's like a play book of excellence when it comes to being in charge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bram Connolly and Trent Burnard continue their Leadership Analysis Series. During this series Bram and Trent forensically analyse leadership styles throughout history and attribute them with a score for different facets of leadership. By doing this, they hope to find knowledge, skills and attributes that modern leaders may, or may not want to emulate.This week on the WarriorU Podcast, they analyse American President Jimmy Carter. Born on the 1st October 1924 in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy began life as a peanut farmer before his progressive politics lead him to becoming the Governor of Georgia from 1971-1975 and President of the USA from 1977-1981. His Presidential vision for America was to foster world peace and promote human rights abroad whilst achieving economic, political and social harmony and equality domestically in the midst of economic and social disruption. Leadership AnalysisInspiration and Motivation - Score: 3/10- Carter used his image as a humble, honest, everyman to connect to the vast majority of Americans - He refused to ‘play ball' with the more underhand tactics of Congress and was seen as a leader of principle and integrity - However he failed to inspire and motivate people to support his vision for America - Towards the end of his Presidency he was seen as increasingly out-of-touch and his gentle touch to politics was seen more as a weakness than source of strength Providing Purpose and Direction – 3/10- Sought to internationally foster peace and promote human rights whilst domestically repairing the economic and political divide - Was initially successful internationally with the Camp David Accords, Panama Treaties and SALT treaties, the Departments of Education and Energy and mending the political divide - However, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1979 and Carter's lacklustre response saw him perceived as weak and turned people against his soft touch vision - Domestically, Carter failed to revive the economy, inflation and interest rates along with fuel shortages and rationing and failed to mend the growing social and political divide - These failures turned people towards the more conservative and strong-willed Reagan and saw Americans abandon their support for Carters vision for America Effectiveness of Leadership Style – 3/10- Carter utilised leading by example, delegation and collaborative styles of leadership throughout his Presidency - His collaborative style initially saw success internationally, however allowed the Soviets and Iranians to take advantage of this to advance their interests- Collaboration with Congress failed due to Carter refusing to ‘play ball', and as such Congress blocked Carters progressive initiatives - Used delegation to make presidential power more of a force for guidance rather than command, however this saw him unable to cohesively and effectively lead America - His leading by example style did initially create a connection between him and the people, yet it also saw people perceive Carter as shifting blame onto the public and being too weak to lead... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cory Bernardi speaks to former Special Forces officer, Bram Connolly about introducing women to lead Australian Defence Force Special Forces operations. Plus, two fired-up panels join the show to discuss the top stories of the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly and Trent Burnard continue their Leadership Analysis Series. During this series Bram and Trent will be forensically analysing leadership styles throughout history and attributing them with a score for different facets of leadership. By doing this, they hope to find knowledge, skills and attributes that modern leaders may, or may not want to emulate.This week on the WarriorU Podcast, they dissect Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Due to his status as the last Shah, or King, of Iran, he is often known simply as, The Shah. He was born on the 26th of October 1919 in Tehran. His rule started in 1941 until his overthrow in the Iranian Revolution on the 11th of February 1979. Throughout his reign, aimed to achieve two broad goals – consolidate his personal power and Westernize Iran.Leadership AnalysisInspiration and Motivation - Score: 4/10The Shah used his image of being a young, confident, wealthy and progressive to gain public support for his visions and bring political stability and reform to Iran.Used vibrant celebrations of Iranian culture and history to inspire the people, while also being seen as a Westernised leader.Had a personality of being timid, indecisive and hesitant was both a strength and a weakness.Established the SAVAK, secret police, and had the Army be loyal to him personally in order to use coercion to force people to follow his vision.Was able to nationalise the oil fields, creating a new economic flow of wealth into the country.Providing Purpose and Direction - Score: 5/10The Shah aimed, throughout his reign, to achieve two broad aims – consolidate his personal power and Westernize Iran.In 1946 he sent the army to defeat separatist leaders in Persian Azerbaijan, leading to public popularity of the Shah increasing.An assassination attempt on the Shah in 1949 was blamed on the Communist Party of Iran (Tudeh) and the Shah used this an opportunity to ban the party, who he saw as a political threat to his power.Effectiveness of Leadership Style - Score: 4/10The Shah was an authoritarian autocrat, and had a dictator's approach to leadership.Introduced social reform which gave women the rights to vote, decreased the role of Islam in Iranian culture and promoted Western culture and customs.Although being in power for a long time, his dictatorship wasn't enough to sustain his rule and he wasn't comfortable with responsibility nor the accountability that comes with being dictator.Enduring Legacy - Score: 4/10The downfall of the Shah and ushering in of the Islamic Republic saw all of the Shah's reforms reversed and conservative Islamic social laws introduced – many of which still continue today.The Shah's legacy is highly contestable – some hold him and his leadership's accomplishments in high regard and still follow these ideals now, however the Iranian state has effectively criminalised any adoration of the Shah and his ideas, and many also see him as a weak and ineffectual leader, and his lasting impact in Iran is heavily suppressed.How it ended for them - Score: 0/10The Shah's indecisive leadership and increasing unpopularity amongst all social classes of Iran saw him flee Iran in the face of a popular and increasingly violent revolution aimed at overthrowing him and all of his Western initiatives.He died in 1980, from cancer, in Egypt.Overall Leadership Summary - Score: 18/ 50The Shah's ability to pursue his goals of consolidating power, modernising and westernizing Iran was able to occur through the inspiration and motivation he was able to utilise through his centralization of power, coercion through SAVAK/Army, and pandering to social groups in order to pursue his vision for Iran, which was achieved successfully for much of... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly and Trent Burnard continue their Leadership Analysis Series. During this series Bram and Trent will be forensically analysing leadership styles throughout history and attributing them with a score for different facets of leadership. By doing this, they hope to find knowledge, skills and attributes that modern leaders may, or may not want to emulate. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was born in 1881 to a Turkish family in Salonica in the Ottoman Empire, now Thessaloniki in Greece. His father was a military officer, and he sent Mustafa to. secular school and later on Mustafa joined the Salonica Military School in 1893. In 1899 he joined the Ottoman military academy, graduating in 1905.Ataturk died in 1938 at the age of 57 of liver failure. His life ended as Turkey's founding president and its greatest leader of the 20th century. His legacy will be remembered in how he crafted the political and social fabric of modern Turkey. Despite some political opposition to his leadership and his ideology, internationally and domestically he is regarded as a highly effective and visionary leader that demonstrated strong personal courage and deep empathy for his people and was able to successfully implement his vision for a modern Turkey – seeing him regarded as one of the 20th century's most revered and effective leaders Leadership Analysis:Inspiration and Motivation - Score: 10 / 10Providing Purpose and Direction - Score: 9 / 10Effectiveness of Leadership Style - Score: 10 / 10Enduring Legacy - Score: 8 / 10How it ended for them - Score: 10 / 10Overall Leadership Summary - Score: 47 / 50www.warrioru.com.auwww.hindsightleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly and Trent Burnard continue their Leadership Analysis Series. During this series Bram and Trent will be forensically analysing leadership styles throughout history and attributing them with a score for different facets of leadership. By doing this, they hope to find knowledge, skills and attributes that modern leaders may, or may not want to emulate.This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram and Trent are going to delve deep into the leadership style ofGeneral Sir John Monash as a leader. Monash was born in Melbourne Australia in 1865. He was a German Jew who spoke German as his native language. As an academic, through the 1890s and early 1900s, he worked as a Civil Engineer whilst also being active in the local militia. He became an Australian military commander of the First World War and is recognised by the allies as our most innovative, empathetic, meticulous and successful General, not only from Australia but from the War.Leadership AnalysisInspiration and Motivation - Score: 10/10Determination to serve his country despite contemporary prejudices about Jews and Germans.Demonstrated empathy for his own troops and improved cohesiveness when he commanded.Employed the combined arms concept of warfare.Provided inspiration and pioneered many advancements and tactics and was the reason for the deepening of the ANZAC culture.Providing Purpose and Direction - Score: 7/10His main goal was to secure victory whilst minimising casualties and improving the lives and morale of soldiers.Willing to propose new ideas that were effective with solid tactical planning and strategical effect.Used his engineering knowledge to improve the brigade's position to withstand the winter.Changed his methods from the battle at Gallipoli showing he was adaptable.The battle of Hamel represented a change in warfare that was then rolled out across the rest of the front.Effectiveness of Leadership Style - Score: 10/10Adaptive leader and participative with his troops and, was collaborative with allied generals.Independently came up with innovative ideas and was able to get others to buy into that vision.Insisted on his own methods, even in the face of pressure and prejudice.Personal Courage and adoption of innovative ideas.Enduring Legacy - Score: 9/10Hailed as one of Australia's finest and most successful, recognisable figures.First Australian to fully command Australian Forces.Trailblazed modern military tactics and strengthened the cohesive culture of leadership.Founding member of the Rotary Club and was one of the principal organisers of the annual observance of ANZAC day.How it ended for them - Score: 10/10Recognised by the allies as our most innovative, empathetic, meticulous and successful General, not only from Australia but from the War.Paved the way for a more equal footing in the commonwealth, and set us up for success in the next world war.Appointed as a Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael Knight Grand Cross under the order of St Michael, and received numerous other foreign honours.300,000 Australians attended his state funeral in 1931.Overall Leadership Summary - Score: 46/ 50Monash's attitude, determination and independent minded leadership provided inspiration and direction. One of the key aspects to Monash as a leader, it was the collaborative leadership style as well as being participative with his men, and the ability for him to adapt and change to the circumstances.Understanding the cultural nuances of young Australia men in Gallipoli, was the reason that so many of them returned home. He created the esprit de corps and was one of the principal... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly and Trent Burnard continue their Leadership Analysis Series. During this series Bram and Trent will be forensically analysing leadership styles throughout history and attributing them with a score for different facets of leadership. By doing this, they hope to find knowledge, skills and attributes that modern leaders may, or may not want to emulate.This week they dissect Sir Winston Churchill as a leader. Churchill was born in 1874 and was a direct descendant from the Dukes of Marlborough.He started his career as a journalist and military man. He joined parliament in the 1900s and was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led the country to victory in the Second World War. He was a leader who could bring disparate groups of people under one banner and make them carry out a mission and vision for the nation.We start off our conversation with a snippet from Churchill's ‘Blood, Toil, Sweat and Tears' speech.Leadership AnalysisInspiration and Motivation - Score: 10/10Able to resonate and empathize with all levels of society, making his leadership appeal.Effectively used speeches to articulate this vision to all social levels of the British publicMarginally opportunistic and narcissistic.Providing Purpose and Direction - Score: 8/10 Despite failing health, he was flexible and was seen to learn from his mistakes.Achieved many of his missions and visions for German defeat.Willing to go against his party in order to pursue his own vision and values for the good of the people. Although leadership was continually challenged Churchill remained vigilant.Effectiveness of Leadership Style - Score: 8 /10Leadership style changed over time.Ability to make a decision and stand behind his choices.Cooperation and collaboration often failed as Churchill openly rejected advice.Enduring Legacy - Score: 9/10Voted the greatest Britain in all of history.Perceived as an inspiring leader with integrity and determination who led the nation through the darkest hour to defeat Hitler.How it ended for them - Score: 10/10After a long political career, Churchill was able to achieve his goals.Received a state funeral upon his death in 1965.Overall Leadership Summary - Score: 45/ 50Sir Winston Churchill was in touch with the common person who saw him be a figure of inspiration for his determination, commitment, patriotism and integrity, especially during the war. His inspiriting motivation led him to higher political positions. Effectively pursued his mission of protecting Britain and providing for the nations people and was flexible in doing so. His leadership style ranged from independent to collaborative, to more of a delegator towards the end of his political leadership.Churchill achieved remarkable visions that he was able to sell to the people, such as defeating Germany, when people couldn't see any hope. He faced his strongest challenges from a leadership style, during unpopular times and missions. His enduring legacy as the greatest Britain in all of history, and one of the inspiring and effective world leaders. Tweetable Quotes:“Imagine what this world would look like without Sir Winston Churchill.” – Lieutenant Colonel Trent Burnard Resources Mentioned:Listen to the full ‘Blood, Toil, Sweat and Tears'... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly and Trent Burnard start their Leadership Analysis Series. During this series Bram and Trent will be forensically analysing leadership styles throughout history and attributing them with a score for different facets of leadership. By doing this, they hope to find knowledge, skills and attributes that modern leaders may, or may not want to emulate.This week they dissect Adolf Hitler as a leader. Adolf Hitler was born 1889 in Austria. He became the Führer of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. As the leader of Germany's Nazi Party, he was one of the most powerful and notorious dictators of the 20th century.We start off our conversation with a snippet from Hitler's speech promoting the Enabling Act. The Enabling Act allowed the Reich government to issue laws without the consent of Germany's parliament, laying the foundation for the complete Nazification of German society. The law was passed on March 23, 1933, and published the following day.Leadership Analysis Inspiration and Motivation - Score: 10/10Highly effective public speaker.Achieved political leadership.Implementing a vision.Most of the population aligned with his values.Providing Purpose and Direction - Score: 10/10Radicalisation.Restructured the economy for resources.Effective mechanisms for providing direction.Positive cycle for Hitlers leadership.No challenge for his leadership.Used fear and relied on indoctrination and coercion.Effectiveness of Leadership Style - Score: 7/10Führerprinzip effectively negated any challenge to his leadership.Dictatorial style of leadership created challenges to his effect.Enduring Legacy - Score: 0/10No continuation of ideas as Nazism was destroyed in World War IINo enduring legacy.How it ended for them - Score: 0/10Was killed, or committed suicide in 1945.Responsible for the complete destruction of country.Overall Leadership Summary - Score: 28/ 50Hitler's ability to inspire, and his political ascension though motivational speaking and opportunism, which led him to implement his political connection, creating his idealised German state through mobilising. All sectors of society obeyed his rule and also pursued his envisioned Germany. Tweetable Quotes:“Hitler's leadership led to the complete destruction of his country – that's how it ended” Trent Burnard Resources Mentioned:WarriorU Podcast Hindsight Leadership and ResilienceCredits:Podcast Produced by Pretty Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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As a Special Forces officer, Bram Connolly served several tours in Afghanistan and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in combat. Bram says the most successful people in the world all have one thing in common: they never ask for permission. And mental toughness and visualisation aren’t just tools to prepare you for battle: they’re tools for life. In this inspiring conversation you’ll learn about the advantage of fear, how to reset your frame of reference and how to build habits that lead to human optimisation. Let’s Claim our Confidence, with Bram Connolly Links: Follow Bram on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warrioru.australia/?hl=en Learn more about Bram https://bramconnolly.com/ The WarriorU Podcast https://podcast.warrioru.com.au/podcasts/ Read Bram’s books https://www.allenandunwin.com/authors/c/bram-connolly Bram’s book recommendation: Range, by David Epstein https://www.amazon.com.au/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484 Katrina Blowers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katrinablowers/?hl=en MORE: https://katrinablowers.com/ For more confidence tips and behind-the-scenes: follow @claimingyourconfidence and @katrinablowers on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sitting behind your desk in a safe office environment, you might not think your day-to-day life has much in common with a Special Forces Soldier, someone who's used to spending time in war zones.   But Bram Connolly disagrees.   He spent 20 years in the Australian military before leaving to write military thrillers. He's now written The Commando Way, a book sharing the secrets of success in life and leadership, that he learned in the military. He been sharing some of those tips with Jack Tame. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE    

With special guest: Bram Connolly… in conversation with Bill Kable When Bram Connolly started writing his book The Commando Way: a Special Forces commander’s lessons for life, leadership and success he was thinking that he was an average type of man. The working title of the book was The Risk of Being Average. However Bram soon realised that he is not your average man in the street in 21st Century Australia, just as anyone who hears his story will also very quickly realise. Bram is talking about jumping out of planes into enemy territory, being surrounded by people with weapons who wanted to kill him and at the same time inspiring a group of soldiers to put their life on the line to do their job. Clearly we are talking about a leader of men. Listen Now (mp3)

We chat to Commando and author Bram Connolly about leadership, bravery and which Rambo movie was best. Plus we look at the mess that is the Broncos and the Richmond Tigers start dating each other.

We chat to Commando and author Bram Connolly about leadership, bravery and which Rambo movie was best. Plus we look at the mess that is the Broncos and the Richmond Tigers start dating each other.

During this episode of The WarriorU podcast, host Bram Connolly speaks with Mark Wales, former Special Operations Officer and associate at McKinsey & Company, and his wife Samantha Gash, professional endurance athlete, social entrepreneur and motivational speaker. They discuss leading teams remotely, Mark's time in Special Operations, how to lead in uncertainty, and techniques for self-support and health. They also talk about strategic vulnerability. Episode Highlights:Mark talks about why products for his business are manufactured in the United States instead of Australia.Sam talks about some of the large runs/expeditions and extreme races she has done recently.Sam talks about how she is interested in helping children access quality education and how she supports this cause through her running.Is it the issues getting you through the run or is running itself the drive?Samantha believes that connection to our cause brings out our potential.Motivation or consistency, which one is more important to be successful?Sam and Mark talk about their reasons for going on Survivor.What are your thoughts on leading teams remotely, especially recently?Are you surprised how little some companies invest in leadership?Samantha also sees an issue with the lack of skill-set diversity within leadership teams.Mark found that, in war, there was a deep level of human connection in the teams.Mark talks about some mental health techniques he learned after leaving the military.Mark talks about the damage that constant stress can have on your entire body.With your business, do you do more planning together or away from each other?Is a high performing culture the result of the leaders or is there some other factor?Samantha talks about mistakes she has made in her expeditions.Samantha and Mark talk about their experience with Eco-Challenge.Before Covid-19, many businesses had never considered what it would look like if all work had to be done remotely.Do you still both train every day?Samantha talks about how she feels different now that she has had a child, but still just as strong if not stronger.What do you both have coming up for the rest of 2020?Mark is working on prototypes for new products for his business that he hopes to have ready in the next year.3 Key Points:Trust is a key element of leading a remote team.Showing a more vulnerable side of yourself can help bring out the best in other people.People are stronger in a team than they are individually.Tweetable Quotes:“I think we need to find what we're going to be wired and connected to in order to bring that potential out in us.” -Samantha Gash“Humans who are leaders are emotional by default. That's probably the primary sense of being. Our emotions drive us.” -Samantha Gash“You get the right team together and individually you surpass what your own limits are.” -Samantha GashResources Mentioned:WarriorU PodcastHindsight LeadershipMark: Instagram LinkedInSamantha: Instagram Facebook Twitter

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram reads the first chapter of his upcoming leadership book, The Commando Way. The Foreword is written by legendary Aussie Rules coach Paul Roos with follow on comments from Major General Mike Hindmarsh and General Stanley McChrystal and with praise from previously serving officers and soldiers alike. This chapter is all about giving yourself no other option and describes those first weeks of the Army as they play out at Kapooka: The home of the soldier. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of the WarriorU Podcast is around humility. Bram Connolly outlines how humility helps a leader to create safe environments for diversity of thought. www.podcast.warrioru.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bram Connolly talks to actor, ironman triathlete and all-round good bloke Daniel Macpherson. Fresh from starring as Sergeant Samuel Wyatt in the acclaimed international HBO/SKY action series Strike Back, Dan describes the stress of living far away from home, out of a suitcase, and fully immersed in demanding roles months at a time. If you've ever served in the Defence Force this would not sound that unfamiliar to you. In fact, the similarities don't stop there; Dan gives us an understanding of how actors become exhausted in their trade.Dan describes how triathlon was a source of strength and grounding. When all the other events in his life would be uncertain, he had the weekly grind of run, swim or bike training to fall back on. Then, in the middle of the marathon of the Roth Ironman, he had the realisation that he had to finally choose between giving himself completely to the sport he loves or to the career he wanted. We then get an amazing insight from one of Australia's most highly regarded leading actors. “Nail everything that's in your control, because by controlling the controllable and managing the variables you have the best chance of success.”With this as the backdrop, we discuss intelligence, hard work and commitment and the relationship between these and the distinct benefits of rounding out all three. We talk about leadership in the world of television and the arts and Dan shares the discovery that an actor's expectations of themselves and others can often suppress the magic of creativity. I think you'll agree with me that this one is so good.Image - thanks to Cinemax/SkyIntro Music - thanks to Sam James @imsamjameswww.podcast.warrioru.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The military and entrepreneurship are two very different worlds, yet share many similarities.  In this time of crisis, we can learn so much from the military in regards to leadership and how to respond when faced with stressful situations.  Most importantly, how do you lead yourself and become your business’ greatest warrior? In this episode, Bram shares his expertise on the subject of leadership, and the lessons he learned from the military that we can use in the business realm.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Emotional intelligence in leadership (11:05) Imposed discipline to self discipline (17:00) Quick decision-making in stressful situations (19:52) How visualizing the problem prepares you (21:33) Complexity and structure (26:47) How the principles of leadership apply to business (42:15) Self leadership (46:02) For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/162 Haven’t left a review yet?  We’d love your help to get to 100 reviews.  All you have to do is go to http://samanthariley.global/itunes Thanks so much for your support of the show! Do you have a guest suggestion for the Thought Leaders Business Lab podcast, a suggestion for a topic, or maybe a question you’d like answered on the show?  Click here and let us know: https://samanthariley.global/submit-suggestion/

The military and entrepreneurship are two very different worlds, yet share many similarities.  In this time of crisis, we can learn so much from the military in regards to leadership and how to respond when faced with stressful situations. ...

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Stephanie Christopher, the CEO of the Executive Connection (TEC). Listen to their podcast and check out TEC Podcast for more great business and leadership content.Special Forces Veteran, Bram Connolly, demonstrates the three fundamental pillars for every leader (Preparation, Communication and Positivity) through his unique art of story telling drawing from real life experiences over his 20 year career in the Australian Defence Force, 15 years' of which were spent in the Australian Special Forces! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Forces Veteran, Bram Connolly, demonstrates the 3 Fundamental Pillars for every Leader through his unique art of story telling drawing from real life experiences over his 20 year career in the Australian Defence Force, 15 years of which were spent in the Australian Special Forces!1. Preparation2. Communication3. Positivity

Bram A former special forces commander, best-selling author, popular podcast host and human optimisation pioneer, Bram Connolly has an authentic style and the unique ability to not only motivate, but also take people on a journey of self discovery.Bram has over twenty years' experience within the Australian Defence Force, fifteen years of which was spent in the Australian Special Forces. His roles have ranged from the head of selection for Special Forces right through to leading professional combat soldiers in war zones including Somalia, East Timor and Afghanistan. Bram was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in combat with the Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan in the 2012 Australia Day Honours List.You can follow Bram on IG at www.instagram.com/warrioru.australia and on his website https://podcast.warrioru.com.auEnjoy.

In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast, in the strange no mans land between Christmas and New Years eve, Bram Connolly reads a chapter of his upcoming leadership book, "Mission Focus" to be released by Allen & Unwin in the second half of 2020.Laziness becomes a habit is a chapter that seeks to demonstrate that laziness can be a vicious circle and usually results in taking the easy wrong over the hard right. What better place to learn the negative impacts of laziness than the jungle or arctic training environment?Taking the easy option time after time will eventually come around and bite you on the arse. Human nature tries to influence us to save time and effort in the first instance and ignore the possible benefits or potential negative impacts of not doing a job well, or taking the lazy option. Getting away with a lazy option more than once makes you think you can do it again and again. Over time this will become a habit; but you can't let that happen!WarriorU is here to remind you that "YOU are your most important mission". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Walking once more into the breach - Commando, Anthony PlaterThis week Bram Connolly talks to retired Special Forces Warrant Officer, Anthony Plater. Bram and Anthony served together in the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, the 4th Battalion (Commando), the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Operations Head Quarters. During the years they served on operations together including Somalia and Timor and they also recount stories from more recent operations in Afghanistan. Anthony is now a Crossfit Coach located in Canberra and an advocate for Veteran health and well being. This conversation, just like their careers, is littered with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They recount the characters throughout their careers that had the biggest impacts and influence on them personally and they talk about how Anthony dealt with the effects of PTSD; as a warrior walks one more time into the breach. A note from Bram Connolly: This episode is a timely reminder that a career in the Australian Defence Force is temporary and that the most important factor for mental fitness is the strong relationships that we build and maintain. Remember, not everyone is affected the same way in the same circumstance. During this episode we used a sound effect to protect the names of those still serving, or those that may wish to remain below the detection threshold. We have omitted anything that is not available through public discourse or on the internet. Listen to the end for a shout out to the fine soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment - The Big Blue One - our first operational deployment in 1993 will always remain the most special of memories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bram Connolly talks to Jake Matthews, a mixed martial artist who is currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. They discuss the different disciplines that make up MMA, as well as the skills that Jake has incorporated into his own fighting style. Jake also shares his thoughts on learning from different fighters from different disciplines and the value of their insights regardless of rank. He also touches on defeat and how he bounces back after feeling crushed by it.---------------------------HIGHLIGHTS05:45 Growing up & dissecting disciplines 24:20 Mental resilience30:43 Weight divisions & training39:35 Bouncing back after defeat44:11 Social media, nutrition & dietwww.podcast.warrioru.com.auJust a reminder that the Echelon Front Muster is being held in Sydney on the 4th and 5th of December. You can get around $1000 off if you enter the discount code WARRIORU at checkout for www.echelonfront.com/muster-009You can register for World of Tanks by following the link in the description or visiting 'https://tanks.ly/warrior4', and entering in 'WARRIORUWOT' into the redeem code section, to receive three days of premium time, a tank, and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bram Connolly talks to serial entrepreneur Phil Hayes-St Clair, CEO & Co-Founder at Drop Bio, a platform that uses systems biology, machine learning, and predictive information from finger-prick blood to better manage health and reduce disease risk. Bram and Phil have been influential in each others' careers, especially with Phil's initiative called Be in Motion. The project lets people send unexpected encouragement to others who have it tough, and also those who are doing great work. Bram is one of Be in Motion's ambassadors.Together they discuss the many different facets of entrepreneurship, including childhood experiences that molded their mindsets to modernizing concepts taught at business schools to navigating around the gig economy of today. The pair also tackle practical issues that affect entrepreneurs in both positive and negative ways, such as inspiration, mentorship, and scaling businesses.————————————————Follow PhilHSCWebsiteInstagramLinkedInApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastPocket CastMediumYouTubeTwitterSend Unexpected EncouragementAlso, if you'd like to know when new episodes are released or when Phil publishes his weekly blog post, sign up for the insider's email list here.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to professional triathlete, Pete Jacobs.Pete is a previous winner of the Iron Man World Championship race in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii winning the event in 2012. This is made all the more remarkable when you hear that he is not only self-coached, but that Pete also lives with a type of chronic fatigue.Bram and Pete discuss low carbohydrate diets, shifting from low carb to the keto diet and then onto the even more extreme carnivore diet. They also discuss learned patterns and how these effect an athlete's choices; and in addition to all of this, Pete shares his understanding on what it takes to build mental toughness.Pete isn't out there in the wilderness with his views on low carb racing either. As a professional triathlete and 2012 World Champion he has access to many and varied brilliant people within the sport and nutrition communities, Dr Tim Noakes and Dr Phil Maffetone; as examples.Hey gang, this is a great episode if you're interested in why some foods make you feel the way they do and if you would like to start a journey of dietary self discovery. Warning though - I'm still confused as to my own personal relationship with food. Bram Connolly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bram Connolly on the WarriorU podcast, a podcast that explores human optimisation, resilience and leadership. This episode contains the full-interview where I discuss many topics about training for endurance athletes. I cover principles of training that are often not fully-understood by individuals, causing them to be training and performing sub-optimally. Topics include the principle of Specificity, Fitness and Technique: Training efficiently, Strength and Conditioning training, Training the Aerobic vs Anaerobic system, Calculating workload and sleep & debunking common myths.  TIMESTAMPS 04:44 The Motion Mechanic: What is Specificity? 14:42 Fitness and technique: Staying efficient  19:15 Using oxygen as a fuel source for strength and conditioning 30:14 Calculating work load and tracking sleep 41:18 Common myths debunked FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WARRIORU Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-warrioru-podcast/id1401810682 Website: https://www.warrioru.com.au/ Instagram: warrioru.australia FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MOTION MECHANIC Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletes-garage/id1447335786 Website: http://www.themotionmechanic.com Email: trang@themotionmechanic.com Instagram: themotionmechanic 

This week, Bram Connolly talks to Trang Ngyun who is also known as The Motion Mechanic. They discuss physiotherapy, Trang's specialisation, and how it directly relates to The WarriorU focus on human optimisation. Trang's primary goal for others is high-level athletic development through training and injury management and she utilises her unique skillsets to focus on advanced mindset coaching for the development of both high-achieving athletes and high-achieving human beings. As a triathlete and former soldier, Bram is also in the perfect position to comment on the benefits of physiotherapy and how to apply its lessons to his own fitness journey.QUOTES 16:06 to 16:20 "At the end of the day, one of the other principles of training is also individuality. So different individuals, different athletes, actually respond better to different forms of training or different types of training."19:14 to 19:36 "Using oxygen is the most efficient system because it is a system that lasts the longest. If you want to be out there for a 12 hour Iron Man or even four hour marathon, even a half marathon, that might be more like two hours, you want to be able to use your aerobic system efficiently."22:31 to 22:49 "Whether it's your running, your cycling, your swimming, or even in the gym, if you're going too hard every single session, then in the short term you're impeding on subsequent sessions later in that week because you've gone too hard so your body is a little bit fatigued, it still in recovery mode and then that will impede on your other sessions of the week." 37:09 to 37:27 "If someone's getting injured a lot, then take a look at their sleep because when you're sleeping is when your growth hormone is produced and when its released and that's when your recovery and adaptation occurs. So if you've had a hard gym session, then that night is when your muscles are getting repaired and they're actually adapting to get bigger, get stronger."53:59 to 54:11 "Your muscles might be really strong to do days and weeks of cycling but if your tendons can't keep up, then that's also going to be a recipe for potential injuries."HIGHLIGHTS04:44 The Motion Mechanic: What is Specificity?14:42 Fitness and technique: Staying efficient 19:15 Using oxygen as a fuel source for strength and conditioning30:14 Calculating work load and tracking sleep41:18 Common myths debunked----------------------RESOURCEShttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletes-garage/id1447335786http://www.themotionmechanic.comtrang@themotionmechanic.comhttps://www.instagram.com/themotionmechanic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bram Connolly knew from a young age that he would serve his country, it’s all he wanted to do. Descending from a “broken home” Bram described himself in his early years as quite a loner and he was happy with that. He walked into the local Australian Army on his 17th birthday and signed up for service perhaps not really knowing that within 2 years he would be in the war zone of Somalia, this was the start of an incredible journey which would later turn in to 2 books that Bram has written about battle and wars. As a teenager and into his 20’s Bram was good at things, he didn’t have to try super hard to get by so didn’t, this all changed when on return from SAS selection in 1994 he was called out by a colleague and exposed in his failure to be recruited to one of the most elite fighting forces in the world, his pledge was to return and to be selected. Now a family man with an a aiming wife and two children Bram teaches leadership on many levels. He is also the founder of Warrior U and the host of the Warrior U podcast. Bram believes and has demonstrated time and again that positivity is a key to leadership and at the end of this show similar to all of our guests he shares his one piece of advice for life which is simply epic.

This week Bram Connolly talks with Joel Vanderzwan. Joel is a Royal Australian Navy Veteran. After 4 years of service Joel's world was changed forever after a decision to accelerate his super bike over a bridge resulting in a devastating crash. Joel was critically injured in the accident. Doctors told his parents he would be lucky to make it through the night. His injuries so severe he was put in an induced coma. Joel did make it through the night; just. As a result of the crash, Joel is now a T6 Complete paraplegic. Joel's story is about survival, painful recovery and mental resilience. Through experiencing these horrendous injuries and the pain, and through the necessity of just having no other choice, Joel has learnt much about himself and others around him. Where the general population talks about goal setting to lose some weight or goal setting to prepare for some sporting event, Joel's experience with goal setting is much more profound. He has had to live small incremental successes to just brush his teeth by himself or to butter his toast. Joel has seen the power that consistency can have on a person's life – if you have any doubt about the power of consistent application on your will to win and your will to transform yourself then be in no doubt that joel is living, rolling proof that consistency breeds champions.  Warning– Joel doesn't do anything by half measures, including describing the accident and the injuries he sustained. Listen to the podcast and then talk to your friends and your family about how one choice can impact everything and everyone forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bram Connolly talks to Taylor Offer. Imagine a millennial with ADHD (they're his words not mine). He's what Tim Ferris would describe as the NEW RICH. But Taylor's story isn't one of just chancing easily into entrepreneurial success. On the contrary, and as you would probably guess, Taylor worked hard to be where he is today with failures and life lessons along the way. So many other people would have quit on this journey and settled for a 9 to 5 job. There's a business partner too, Parker Burr, who was the driving force behind the idea of FEATS socks, the business that ensured that Taylor would line up in Forbes magazine as one of the their 30 under 30 when the business began making close to 10 Million in sales a year. On the other end of his success was a dark patch of depression. The good news is that Taylor identified the problem, disengaged from work and society and went to Thailand to escape and reconnect with the path that he should be on. Taylor and I talked about resilience, identifying products to sell, scaling, social media marketing, the creation of funnels, the way to set up an on line e-commerce business; and we also chatted about leadership. He told me he wasn't sure about what it was and how it all worked, but then during the hour-long conversation that we shared I could tell that Taylor knew more about leadership than most senior executives that I had met over the years…he took me on a journey. So much so that I signed up for his $300 online ecommerce course. I'm not being paid to say that, he's an inspirational guy and truly a force for good. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly drops another Knowledge Bomb. A knowledge bomb is a theory or skill unpacked and explained in under ten minutes. This Knowledge Bomb is about leading friends, can you do it and if you can how to set the conditions for it to be successful. Remember to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to be in the running for a ticket to the 2019 Extreme Ownership Echelon Muster. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thomas Kaye interviews former Special Forces soldier Nick Caldwell. Life on the Line tracks down Australian war veterans and records their stories. Nick Caldwell reflected on his Special Forces career with Thomas Kaye, in this conversation about mindset, growth and what it takes to be a trooper at the tip of the spear. Find out more about Nick's career and The Mill Gym in his interview with Bram Connolly on Bram's WarriorU Podcast, and for his interview with Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis on The Unforgiving60 Podcast. To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, and @LOTLpod on Twitter.

A Knowledge Bomb is a theory or skill unpacked and explained in under ten minutes. This Knowledge Bomb is about Values. Bram explains his personal values and then explains how to explain them. He discusses the Tactical Assault group East values and then asks you to ruminate over your own values. Remember to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Team Resilience - Knowledge Bomb.A Knowledge Bomb is a theory or skill unpacked and explained in under ten minutes. This Knowledge Bomb is about Team Resilience, the three component parts that make up team resilience, a story about a night patrol in “The Ghan” and how to best sweep clean a set of stairs. Remember to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, I am the guest of Alex Lloyd on the Life On The Line Podcast. I talk briefly about my childhood, joining the Army, Recruit and Infantry training, Somalia with the 1st Battalion, Special Forces selection attempt one, Special Forces attempt two, Counter Terrorism training, Afghanistan, combat and a bunch of other stuff. Listen to the podcast here and then head over to their website to listen to other Veteran's stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Lloyd interviews Somalia, Timor and Afghanistan veteran, formerly of the 2nd Commando Regiment, Bram Connolly. Life on the Line tracks down Australian war veterans and records their stories. Bram Connolly joined the regular army in 1993, and was deployed to Somalia at the age of 19. Bram's career took him to Special Forces, further overseas deployments to Timor and Afghanistan, as well as transitioning from NCO to officer. Bram spoke to Alex Lloyd about his long career in the military, and the lessons he learned about himself and leadership along the way. Bram came on the podcast last year, to talk about his post-military career. To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, and @LOTLpod on Twitter.

In this week's episode of the WarriorU Podcast, Bram Connolly talks to retired Special Air Service Regiment Major, Mark Wales. Mark is the founder and owner of KILL KAPTURE a fashion brand he founded to fill a gap that he identified, namely 'Tough Luxury Apparel'. Mark's experiences come through in his business venture, he deployed on operations 10 times in his Army Career to places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Solomon Islands and East Timor. Bram and Mark discuss SASR selection, mental toughness and what it takes to be resilient. They talk in depth about Mark's recovery from PTSD and Depression. As if that's not enough for one episode, they also talk about Mark's experiences at Wharton business School, the ins and outs of the fashion industry and his company KILL KAPTURE which is sure to become an iconic Australian and Global brand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of the WarriorU podcast Bram recites a chapter from the book he is presently working on. The Chapter is called "Cultural Tolerance" and is a short story about a lunch meeting between Special Operations Task Group operators and the local police forces in Chora Valley. Everything was going well until Bram decided to take the goat's hoof and chew on it, apparently like a savage - the misunderstanding could have cost him and his men their lives, as well as the lives of the assembled police and government officials. But, like everything in Afghanistan, all is not what it seems. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you couldn’t be saved by a medic in the field in Afghanistan, you weren’t going to be saved. It’s that simple, according to 20-year Australian Defence Force veteran Bram Connolly who deployed to the Middle Eastern country twice during his 15 years in the Special Forces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of WarriorU, Bram Connolly speaks to long time friend Rob Langdon. They served together in the 1st Battalion in the early 1990s and stayed in touch in the years that followed. Rob served for almost fifteen years in the Army, before becoming a security contractor working in Iraq and Afghanistan. In July 2009 Rob was protecting a convoy when he shot and killed an Afghan guard during a heated argument after the guard drew a pistol on him. Rob's claim of self-defence was dismissed by a court in Kabul that refused to hear any of his evidence or call any of his witnesses, and he was sentenced to death in a matter of minutes. Rob's death sentence was later changed to 20 years in jail, to be served in Afghanistan's most notorious prison, Pol-e-Charkhi, described as the world's worst place to be a Westerner. Rob was there for seven years, and every one of those two thousand five hundred days was an act of survival in a jail run from the inside by the Taliban and filled with some of Afghanistan's most dangerous extremists and criminals. In 2016 Rob was pardoned and released. He has recently released his tell all book The Seventh Circle detailing his extraordinary account of what it took to stay alive and sane in almost unimaginable circumstances.https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/other-books/The-Seventh-Circle-Rob-Langdon-9781760296407 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Bram Connolly takes you on a road trip and discusses Discipline and Goal setting. He thinks back to preparing for the SASR and Commando Selection courses and outlines the most important aspect to discilpine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Lloyd speaks with Bram Connolly, former Special Forces officer, author and founder of WarriorU. Life on the Line tracks down Australian war veterans and records their stories. Every week we also have a bonus episode, where we speak to historians, authors and others in the veterans community. Alex Lloyd spoke with Bram Connolly, a former Special Forces officer. Bram is now an author, founder of WarriorU, podcaster at the WarriorU Podcast, and a mentor. Alex spoke with Bram about his pursuits in life after service, and all things human optimisation.  Bram returned to the podcast in Season 3 in #47 Bram Connolly to discuss his military service with the Australian Army and 2nd Commando Regiment.

Ian Strimbeck is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he conducted training to host nation forces in small-unit tactics as an Infantry Rifleman. During that time he attained experience in combat and security operations and held every position in a fire team from SAW Gunner to Team Leader. He is now the owner of Runenation, LLC, a consulting and education company specializing in the constant growth of the multidisciplinary tactician. In this episode, Ian joins Robert Gowin and Bram Connolly to talk about weapons training, survival training, and how your "Why" is the catalyst for success. Ian shares the lessons he teaches to his students daily and how those lessons apply to everything we do on a daily basis. You can learn more about Ian at www.runenationllc.com Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Bram Connolly is a former Australian Special Forces officer and current best-selling author who also owns WarriorU (WarriorU Podcast) focused on helping and mentoring people interested in joining the Australian National Defense. Join our new Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

In this episode I speak with my friend Bram Connolly. Bram is an expert in both fields of crisis management and leadership. He spent 20 years in the Australian Defence Force, 15 years of which were spent in the Australian Special Forces and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in combat in 2012.Bram is the CEO of Hindsight Crisis Management and the founder and president of Warrior U (Pty Ltd) an enterprise that seeks to "mobilise and motivate the next generation", as well as an accomplished public speaker, tackling such topics as PTSD, Veteran victimisation and the changing face of terrorism. His position on these topics are underpinned by a Bachelor of International Studies, at the University of New England (UNE), majoring in societies and peace studies.Bram is the author of "The Fighting Season" and "Off Reservation" both published by Allen and Unwin in 2016 and 2017 respectively. You can find links to purchase these and more information at http://www.bramconnolly.com and you can contact Bram at bram.connolly@me.com and follow Bram on Twitter @bramconnolly  As always follow me @sleep4perform and contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au www.sleep4performance.com.au   

Bram Connolly served 15 years with Australia's Special Forces, including two tours of the Badlands of Afghanistan, before using his unique frontline experience to forge a new career as an action author. Bram's debut novel The Fighting Season carving itself onto the bestseller list and reclaiming shelf space for a new Australian military action hero. In conversation Bram discusses the need to write strong intelligent women; the rigours of Special Forces selection; the blending of fact & fiction from his own battles; and why his leading man is too busy to stop for sex.

This episode is socked full of great tips for anyone making a career change as well as active duty military considering transition within the next few years. Tom Moore is the cofounder and Managing Director of WithYouWithMe based out of Australia. WithYouWithMe is a veteran owned tech start up that solves the problem of effectively transitioning personnel from the ADF to the Australian private sector. This organization will soon be available to U.S. Military transitioning from service. Like America, Australian society has long struggled to manage the transition of veterans into the workplace because they generally don’t understand the military lifestyle, career, experiences and skills, and thus cannot assign positive value to them. WithYouWithMe is partnering with Australian businesses (and soon U.S. businesses) to fill this knowledge gap and educate the working force on the true value of veterans in the work place. Joining Robert on this episode is former Australian SF soldier, Bram Connolly. For more about WYWM, visit https://www.withyouwithme.com.au/ Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

Bram Connolly left his Adelaide home at sixteen to work on a sheep station. He joined the Australian Army as a seventeen year old and rose through the ranks to retire from Special Forces as a Major in 2011. In a distinguished twenty-year career (over fifteen years in Special Forces) Bram was deployed to Somalia, East Timor (twice) and Afghanistan (twice). In 1997 Bram was selected on Australia’s first course for service as a commando. In 2002 he was selected on the first course run for domestic counter terrorism outside of the Special Air Service Regiment. He spent five years as an operator in the Tactical Assault Group and was the Officer in Charge of Selection for Special Forces before departing from service life. Bram was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in battle in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours. He is now a writer and stay-at-home dad to his two sons. He lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates where his wife works as a human resources executive for a global company. Bram joined Robert Gowin on this podcast to talk about veteran transition, the victim mentality of some following separation, and about his second book. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com