Podcasts about resilient performance

S&U PLC chairman Anthony Coombs discusses the company's full-year performance and outlook in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Despite facing significant headwinds, especially in the latter half of the period, Coombs noted that S&U demonstrated robust trading, underpinned by the strong demand for its motor finance and property bridging products. Aspen, its property bridging division, achieved a significant milestone, hitting the half-billion lending mark. However, profit growth at motor finance division Advantage was held back by higher interest rates and increased regulatory activity from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) concerning forbearance, affordability, and vulnerable customers. Coombs highlighted the company's adaptability and ongoing cooperation with the FCA to maintain best-in-class procedures. Despite the economic challenges and regulatory pressures, customer numbers at Advantage reached record levels. Coombs also addressed the impact of the current economic situation, including recession fears and cost of living pressures, on the company's lending practices. He expressed neutrality towards the potential change in government, emphasizing the company's resilience and long-term customer service focus. On the property market, Coombs noted the resilience of house prices and a long-term supply shortage, which he believes presents a substantial opportunity for Aspen. He highlighted the division's focus on lending to individuals refurbishing or building properties, a sector underserved by traditional banks. S&U declared a final dividend of 50 pence per share and Coombs expressed confidence in the company's ability to resume sustainable profit growth, maintaining a balance between capital appreciation and dividend yield for shareholders. #S&U #aspen #advantage #Finance #PropertyMarket #MotorFinance #Dividend #EconomicOutlook #RegulatoryChallenges #HousingMarket #CustomerService #ProfitGrowth #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In this week's episode we talk with my friend and co-founder of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy,  Dr Trevor Rappa.  In today's talk, we dive deep into his return-to-play approach for ACL injuries, how he utilizes objective and subjective measures to track progress and drive decisions in the rehabilitation process.  We also get into how important the later part of the return-to-play process is in getting athletes ready for the field. Most importantly creating scenarios where we are adequately stressing our athletes and preparing them for the demands of the sport both in the rehabilitation process and performance and development.  If you're a Physical Therapist or a strength coach, you will get a ton out of my discussion with Trevor.  I hope you enjoy this episode of the MTB Performance Project.  Best, MTB Want to work with Resilient?  Website: https://www.resilientperformance.com/ Online Learning Course: https://edu.resilientperformance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientppt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@resilientppt  

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of Omnia Holdings about their results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staff Writer for The Athletic Jeff Rueter joins First Up to chat about the upcoming semi-final matchups at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Rueter shares his thoughts on how Croatia needs to play today against Argentina if they want to pull off the upset, why Morocco has a chance against France despite being massive underdogs, why he thinks Argentina is the team best positioned to win the World Cup, and more.

Against a backdrop of difficult macroeconomic, geopolitical and regulatory conditions across markets, MTN has reported a resilient overall performance for the nine months to end-September. Business Day TV spoke to MTN President and CEO Ralph Mupita for more detail.

On the show in this episode is Marinus Peteresen of kilowatt coaching. Marinus is the 2021 Welsh Road Race Champion who rides for the Nopinz Motip Race Team. On this episode there is a wide selection of topics cover on many different aspects of performance and exercise science literature. Links to MarinusInstagram Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/marinuspetersen/?hl=enInstagram Coaching Account: https://www.instagram.com/kilowattcoaching/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/marinuspetersen Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Dr. Doug Kechijian is a physical therapist and CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems, which has locations in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance. Their clientele includes athletes and operators from Major League Baseball (MLB), the NBA, professional mixed martial arts, the X Games, the Winter and Summer Olympics, Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the NCAA, federal law enforcement tactical teams, military special operations forces, and those with a history of persistent pain and extensive surgical backgrounds. Before beginning his sports medicine practice, Doug was an Air Force Pararescueman. He deployed throughout the world to help provide technical rescue capability and emergency medical care to U.S and allied forces.On this call, we cover a wide range of subjects, ranging from Doug's experiences in PJ selection to how his background in special operations has influenced his approach to training and rehab in the civilian world.

Welcome to the 6th episode of season 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec. This week's theme is The need to integrate Black history in Canadian education for cultural literacy and how to build a resilient mindset for peak performance. We have two amazing guests on today! First, we have a virtual sit-down with Dr Dorothy Williams the President & Founder of Blacbilio.com. Dorothy explains how Black history is missing from curriculum, the importance of cultural literacy, and how the ABC's of Black Canadian History Kit are being used by teachers, parents and community partners to reach Canadian youth. You can support Blacbilio to go digital on their GoFundMe page. Next, Heidi Malo, Mental Performance Consultant at heidimalo.com. Heidi works with athletes who have represented Canada, Australia and Gabon at the Sochi & Rio Olympic Games. We ask Heidi about her expertise in helping organizations of people (not just elite athletes!) unearth top Mental Performance, Resilient Performance, Peak Performance and Self-Regulation, and even how literacy weaves it's way in connecting with the people Heidi works with. We also discuss some links and special news items: Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181, Donate or run for the Scotia Bank Run happening now, LQ Staff will be running the 5K on May 1st, 10K on May 16th and the 21K on June 6th so feel free to join us! A BIG thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week, South Shore Literacy Council is running weekly Mother Goose sessions (or Zoom Goose!) and some beautiful stories have come from their efforts! The weekly singing, interaction and literacy event via Zoom has become "Intergenerational". Check out their website for details. What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It! Let us know what you think! Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

"These Things We Do, That Others May Live." Dr. Doug Kechijian (Dr. K) is a former Pararescueman, or PJ, in the US Air Force and now a Doctor of Physical Therapy and CEO / co-founder of Resilient Systems; he talks professionalism, procedure, self discipline, human performance and getting the call with Jason and Rich for Episode 036.  In his senior year at Brown -- not a typical military feeder school -- the events of 9/11 steered Doug onto a different path in medicine than the one he had been planning. He was particularly drawn to the mission of the PJs. Through his 13-year military service in the “911 of the military,” including being named as the Air National Guard's 2015 Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Doug learned the importance of smart training, being really really prepared and strategies to cope with challenges (medical and otherwise).  Dr. K now works with athletes and operators at every level from Major League Baseball to the NCAA to Special Operations Forces. He has been featured in Men’s Health advocating for rucking along with other items from his “menu” of training (mobility, structure, power and capacity -- all with variety). He shares his philosophy of human performance and approach to physical therapy -- which is informed by his time at the tip of the spear so is grounded, accessible and a little different than most.  Links: Resilient Performance Systems Episode 035 with fellow PJ Roger Sparks and Bulldog Bite Explainer Episode 026 with Kelly Starrett Learn more about GORUCK Glorious Professionals Website

This week’s bonus episode is a recent interview Ant did on the Resilient Performance Podcast. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Bonus Interviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilient-performance-podcast/id1213080342 Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan

Welcome back to the Resilient Performance Podcast. In this week's episode, the three of us sit down with the Columbia University Doctor of Physical Therapy program to go over our perspectives on practice. This was a particularly enjoyable episode for Trevor, Doug, and I, since we all met at Columbia PT school, just prior to starting Resilient Performance. We had a great time talking with the student-led group of future therapists and are excited to see where they're headed in their careers. We hope you enjoy today's episode!   Topics Discussed: The autonomy of owning your own practice The fun in figuring out what's important as a clinician What makes the Physical Therapy profession so special Understanding how to utilize your sub-specialty Knowing your limitations when picking your clinical rotations How the psychological aspect is part of the physical aspect of rehabbing a patient Student's Q&A

Welcome back to the Resilient Performance Podcast! Today, we wanted to introduce some of the changes that will be taking place on the podcast. Historically, we have interviewed people from a variety of fields. We do this to try and make the themes a little more global and while we don't want to change this, we still want this podcast and the content to transcend what we're doing as sports rehabilitation performance professionals. We're going to increase the podcast releases to a more weekly format where we have more of an informal educational platform where we have round table discussions, present our own case studies, and even talk about things that we are working on with our athletes. I would also like to introduce my partners and contributors to the podcast, Trevor Rappa, and Greg Spatz. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and we ask that you stay involved, ask questions, and please leave a positive review on iTunes! Submit Questions & Topics for the Podcast - https://resilientperformance.com/question-topic-submit/ Resilient's YouTube Channel - http://youtube.resilientperformance.com/ Movement Foundations Online Course - https://resilientperformance.com/rmf-intro Mailing List for Professionals - https://resilientperformance.com/subscribe

This week, I finally got to sit down with my buddy Doug Kechijian. You might remember him from some heated Twitter debates back in the day, but today we dive deep into his awesome story. Doug's a cofounder of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy up in New York City, but he's currently riding out the pandemic storm in Massachusetts. We get into his unique background going from pre med to joining the Air Force as a Pararescueman (PJ), which is some seriously intense special operations stuff focused on medical and rescue. Doug shares how that experience, dealing with high stress situations and learning diverse skills under pressure, shaped his path to PT school and eventually starting his own cash based practice. We talk about the lessons learned from the military like the value of practical application, standard operating procedures, controlling the controllables, and the importance of having solid partners. Plus, Doug gives his take on the current state of PT education and ConEd, and what Resilient Performance is doing to bridge the gap between rehab and performance with their upcoming online courses. Really insightful stuff from a sharp dude.

Today we have Joe Kennedy, a mental conditioning coach at IMG Academy, where he works primarily with the basketball program, but also works with 10 of the 14 teams at IMG. Prior to joining IMG Academy, Joe spent three years as a Performance Expert in the Ready and Resilient Performance center for the U.S. Military (Army, Navy, and Air Force) at Fort Sam Houston. Additionally, Joe served as a mental performance coach for clients ranging from high school to professional across various sports. Follow Joe on IG: Kennedy_jd3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bballbarbell/support

Russell Roberts is interested in how the essential insights of economics can help us understand the world around us and lead better lives. He is a research Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and host of the weekly podcast EconTalk–hour-long conversations with authors, economists, and business leaders. His latest book is How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness (Portfolio/Penguin 2014). It takes the lessons from Adam Smith’s little-known masterpiece, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and applies them to modern life. He is also the author of three economic novels teaching economic lessons and ideas through fiction. A three-time teacher of the year, Roberts has taught at George Mason University, Washington University in St. Louis (where he was the founding director of what is now the Center for Experiential Learning), the University of Rochester, Stanford University, and the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago and his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Topics Covered: How online behavioral incentives influence information consumption and the pursuit of truth How conduct should change when information is overly abundant compared to when it is scarce Attention and outrage as the currency of our time How to make reasonable inferences about truly meaningful trends without succumbing to crisis of the day online Unintended consequences of online activism Real vs. earned expertise Ethical and economic questions as they pertain to tech companies Data mining and scaling Privacy concerns  Policy implications Links of Interest: Russ’ Website Russ’ Twitter What Do Economists Actually Know EconTalk Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter.

Courtney Reardon recently became the 68th American woman to summit Mount Everest and survive. An unlikely person to find herself at the highest point on earth, she has worked in Finance in New York City for the past 12 years and is currently a Senior Vice President in Business Development at an asset management firm. After graduating from Columbia University, she began working on Wall Street at Bear Stearns and subsequently BofA Merrill Lynch and BMO Capital Markets. Courtney developed her love of the outdoors later in life, during the depths of the Financial Crisis. Swapping out her usual dresses and high heels, she uses her vacation time from work to climb some of the world’s highest peaks, such as Mount Everest, Denali, Kilimanjaro, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica among other peaks. Topics Covered: How Courtney developed an interest in climbing while working a finance job in New York City The point at which Courtney decided she was ready to climb Everest How Courtney trained for Everest despite not living near any mountains The logistical planning that’s required to summit Everest The greatest challenges Courtney faced on the mountain How Courtney conquered her greatest fear Seeking experiences for their own sake vs. trying to achieve some kind of tangible carry over to other life challenges Links of Interest: Courtney’s Instagram Courtney’s Linkedin Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

David Epstein is the author of the forthcoming Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the top 10 New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene, which has been translated in 21 languages. (To his surprise, it was purchased not only by his sister but also by President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.) He was previously a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica, and prior to that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. David has given talks about performance science and the uses (and misuses) of data on five continents; his TED Talk has been viewed 7 million times, and was shared by Bill Gates. Three of his stories have been optioned for films. David has master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism, and is reasonably sure he’s the only person to have co-authored a paper in the journal of Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research while a writer at Sports Illustrated. David enjoys volunteering with the Pat Tillman Foundation and Classroom Champions. An avid runner, he was a Columbia University record holder and twice NCAA All-East as an 800-meter runner. Topics Covered: What inspired David to write Range Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, martian tennis, and their relationship to chaotic environments How different learning environments foster pattern recognition and adaptability Is there an arbiter of “critical thinking”?  Critical thinking as a cultural construct. Why incentives matter. Immersive learning environments vs. reverse engineering approaches What the Challenger disaster and Exon Valdez oil spill can teach us about how organizations can ask better questions in times of crises How David’s personal experience as a scientist created more doubt and less certainty Societal expectations about linear career paths How to assess outcomes in a world of incomplete information and imposed constraints- special operations case study Artificial intelligence in the context of tactics and strategy Links of Interest: David’s Website David’s Twitter Range Sports Gene Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Warren Sinclair a 5th degree black-belt in Vee Arnis Ju-Jitsu, and a master practitioner of Combat Arnis. This street style combat system is a combination of Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Filipino Arnis, Kuntao, Muay Thai, with elements from Kung-Fu, Karate and Aikido. Warren has trained agents from various government agencies, including the FBI, NYPD, FDNY, EMT/Paramedics, correctional facility officers, local and international detectives, military service personnel, and numerous executives as personal clients. Additionally, he teaches practical self defense to children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and assault and rape victims. Topic Covered: The distinction between fighting and personal protection Personal protection principles that are applicable regardless of one’s training background Personal protection concepts that mitigate the potential for physical confrontation, developing situational awareness The importance of training various “ranges”- weapons, striking, trapping, grappling Recognizing the intent of different martial arts systems and techniques- context Why people who don’t carry weapons might consider training with them Why attempting to disarm an assailant armed with a gun is generally not advisable How to appropriately combine technique work/drilling with sparring and full contact work to develop both skill and realism Applying said concept to different groups ranging from children to military/law enforcement Links of Interest: Vee Arnis Jitsu School of Self Defense Warren’s Instagram DICTATE Tactical Combatives Courses Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter.

A former FBI agent and police instructor, Bill Rogers is the founder and chief instructor of the Rogers Shooting School. Bill has been a world ranked IPSC shooter, a state trap champion, and has over 50 years of shooting competition experience and over 40 years teaching shooting. Bill has invented many of the holsters and equipment used by police and military worldwide. He also invented the target system and the method of instruction used at the school. His teaching methods are utilized by some of the most highly trained tactical teams and military units in the United States and throughout the world. Topics Covered: The difference between precision shooting/marksmanship and tactical shooting for law enforcement and military personnel Why the manner in which many military and law enforcement personnel are trained to employ firearms is not sufficiently realistic Why he has somebody with zero firearms experience train on the exact same range and targeting system as a seasoned special forces operator. Yes, you read that correctly.  No training wheels for novices. Training the subconscious mind- the key to performance in high stress environments The system he employs to develop both individual shooting skills and team-wide tactics Links of Interest: Rogers Shooting School The Rogers Range and Bill In Action Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Andy Ryland is USA Football’s senior manager of education and training and has been with USA Football since 2010. He has consulted with programs at every level of competition, and is widely recognized as a foremost expert on developing the fundamentals necessary for a successful shoulder tackle. He is a former Penn State linebacker and member of the U.S. Men’s Rugby team and is a primary instructor in the Advanced Tackling System. Topics Covered: Andy’s position with USA Football and how his athletic career influenced his view on long term athletic development What football coaches can learn from the sport of rugby Andy’s teaching progression for tackling Developing offensive and defensive lineman while respecting contact restrictions during practice Evaluating quarterback play while considering differences in scheme, ability of receivers to get open, protection, etc. “System” players Andy’s thoughts on the NFL combine How Andy would structure a training week to account for individual skill development, physical preparation, game planning for an opponent, and full contact scrimmaging Links of Interest: USA Football Andy’s Twitter Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Download Episode File Dr. Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. Mike holds a degree in biochemistry from Hobart College and a doctorate in nutrition from Pennsylvania State University. Mike’s academic background coupled with his broad range of experience from consulting with pharmaceutical and food companies, medical schools, top rated fitness facilities, professional athletes, and individual clients, gives him the unique ability to translate scientific findings into relevant, understandable, and actionable strategies that get results. As a scientist, his research has been published multiple times in the premiere clinical nutrition journal in the world, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. He is also a sought after continuing educator, speaking across the country to physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other health professionals on the most recent advances in the nutritional treatments for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and weight loss. Topics Covered: Nutritional tribalism Mike’s nutritional pillars Eating for health vs. performance Behavioral change and nutrition Precision medicine and personalized nutrition Genetic testing and nutrition What biomarkers should we be tracking Current controversies in nutrition Practical advice Links of Interest: Mike’s Website Mike’s Twitter Neutein Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Christie Aschwanden is the author of GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery and co-host of EMERGING FORM, a podcast about the creative process. She’s the former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight and was previously a health columnist for The Washington Post. Christie is a frequent contributor to The New York Times. She’s also been a contributing editor for Runner’s World and a contributing writer for Bicycling. Her work appears in dozens of publications, including Discover, Slate, Consumer Reports,  New Scientist,  More,  Men’s Journal, Mother Jones, NPR.org, Smithsonian and O, the Oprah Magazine. A lifetime athlete, Christie has raced in Europe and North America on the Team Rossignol Nordic ski racing squad. Topics Covered: How do we define and measure “recovery” Does “optimal” exist and should we be seeking to attain it Recovery and fragility The conflation of science and marketing Biomarkers and metrics as reflective indicators of performance Wearable tech- strategizing what to measure Ethically harnessing the placebo effect Usain Bolt’s nutrition during the Beijing Olympics Actionable recovery practices Links of Interest: Christie’s Website Christie’s Twitter Good To Go book Emerging Form Podcast Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Download Episode File Dr. Bryan Carmody is a lifelong Virginian. Born and raised in Richlands, VA, he attended college at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA, where he majored in chemistry before attending medical school at the University of Virginia. During his medical training, he became fascinated with kidney disease and renal physiology. After completing his residency training at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, he returned to UVA for a fellowship in pediatric nephrology, then came back to CHKD to join the children's kidney center and to be a part of Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital. Topics Covered: The relative efficacy of different learning models in medicine What is the point of a standardized test (not a rhetorical question) Evidence that standardized tests in medicine do what they say they do Who are the stakeholders in the standardized testing world Is memorization still important Revising medical education to better reflect clinical practice Do systemic, political, and financial constraints hinder medical education Links of Interest: Bryan’s Twitter Bryan’s Website Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Download Episode File Tony Holler has been a teacher for 38 years and presently teaches Honors Chemistry at Plainfield North High School in Plainfield, IL.  He also has 38 years experience coaching football, basketball, and track. Tony is presently the Head Track Coach and Freshman Head Football Coach at Plainfield North.  He is a member of the Illinois Track and Field Hall of Fame and coached multiple teams to state track championships. A coveted author and speaker, Tony is also co-director of the Track-Football Consortium. Topics Covered: How teaching chemistry and coaching track and field at the high school level are similar and different Do teaching curriculums reflect modern educational priorities How Tony personally gauges if his students are learning and the degree to which standardized assessments constrain the teaching experience Strategies Tony employs to keep students engaged in chemistry class and track and field practice Essentialism in coaching and teaching Principles that unite the different sports Tony has coached Specialization in sports and education Empowering students and cultivating leadership in young people How Tony’s altered his methodology to accommodate “millennials” (hint: he hasn’t) What’s next for Tony after four decades of teaching Links of Interest: Tony’s Twitter Tony’s Articles Track-Football Consortium How To Improve Schools With Coaching Principles Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Mladen Javonovic is a physical preparation coach from Belgrade, Serbia. He has held positions as a strength and conditioning coach and data scientist for Port Adelaid Football Club in Australia and as a football physiologist for Aspire Academy in Qatar. He is currently completing his PhD in Sports Science at the University of Belgrade. Topics Covered: How Machiavelli’s “The Prince” influenced Mladen’s coaching philosophy Other philosophy-based books that have influenced Mladen’s approach to physical preparation How Mladen determines when to prioritize macro level concepts vs. micro level ones to audit himself as a coach How Mladen reconciles his respect for modeling, statistics, and data with his skepticism of scienticism and blind faith in quantification Mladen’s thoughts on “injury prevention” Explanatory vs. predictive statistical modeling What evidenced based practice really is Statistics resources for non-researchers Links of Interest: Mladen’s website Mladen’s Twitter Uncertainty, Heuristics, and Injury Prediction Risk Savvy Data Smart Model Thinker Subscribe to the Resilient newsletter

Michael Lauria is currently completing his final semester at the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Outside of school, he works as a critical care flight paramedic and provides training to multiple emergency service organizations. Prior to medical school, Michael served in the U.S. Air Force as a Pararescueman at the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, Air Force Special Operations Command. During this assignment he deployed to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM as part of a Combat Search and Rescue Team and in support of the C Company, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In 2009, Michael was named Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Airman of the Year and Pararescue Airman of the Year. Topics Covered: How can civilian medicine and military medicine learn from one another The extent to which combat and medicine present similar systemic challenges in terms of interpersonal dynamics, leadership, and stress management How mental models to facilitate communication without oversimplifying complex phenomena What is cognitive bias and how can we better refine our models without falling prey to it Intuitive vs. analytical thinking- truly dichotomous or more of a spectrum?   How to identify if a failed outcome in medicine is the result of poor individual skill or something more systemic  Part/whole training The low hanging fruit in medical education Conflating selection with training Teaching practices that maximize retention of information

Dr. Lisa (Guth) Pitchford is an exercise physiologist and research scientist. She started her research career as a student in the Ball State University Human Performance Lab. She became interested in the relationships between exercise and genetics, which led her to pursue her Ph.D. with Dr. Steve Roth at the University of Maryland. She then did a post-doctoral fellowship focused on metabolism at the University of Michigan before taking on her current role as a Research Scientist at Metabolic Technologies, Inc. in Ames, Iowa. Her scientific expertise ranges from applied human physiology to molecular biology and genetics, and her research in exercise performance, metabolism and nutrition has spanned human, animal, and cell culture research models. Outside of science, she enjoys running marathons, traveling with her husband, and trying new microbreweries.    Topics Covered: How Lisa become interested in genetics Conceptually how researchers in the field go about studying individual gene function and the interactions between various genes What does our current understanding of genetics tell us and not tell us about health/disease and predicting athletic performance  Limitations of studying single genes in isolation  What do physiological and genetic metrics tell us about performance Ethics of genetic testing What should consumers (parents, sports coaches/executives, medical staffs, etc) know about how to more effectively evaluate claims about products marketed to better inform training programs and predict talent? Where the field of sports genetics is headed

Jason Brezler is the Founder and President of Leadership Under Fire. He has specialized in leadership development, character development and optimal human performance for over 10 years and frequently addresses leaders and organizations across North America. He calls upon his extensive operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan and New York City as he prepares leaders from public safety organizations, business corporations, athletic teams and academic institutions to perform at their best. Jason serves as a FDNY Special Operations Firefighter in Rescue Company 2 in Brooklyn, NY. Prior to becoming a firefighter and creating the Leadership Under Fire Team, Jason began his career as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He has led Marines on several deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was decorated for his combat service and continues to serve as a Major in the Marine Corps Reserves. Jason received a Master's of Science from Oklahoma State University and a 2nd Bachelor's of Science from the University of Maryland. He completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Naval Academy where he also played Division 1 baseball for the Midshipmen.   Topics Covered: The responsibilities of a Civil Affairs Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan Determining how to trust people through an interpreter/developing a survival instinct The balance between aggressiveness and "soft skills" in modern warfare Afghanistan/Iraq After Action Review- how Jason would have prepared for his deployments in retrospect Jason's transition to the FDNY- primary similarities/differences to the Marine Corps in terms of the performance/leadership model The low hanging performance fruit Jason encounters in many organizations Why an ethical framework is important when it comes to leadership and mission success Is the officer/enlisted distinction in the military still relevant The downside to mission committment Jason's performance consulting group, Leadership Under Fire

John Baker is a former Major League Baseball player that has played for the Marlins, Padres and Cubs. He also spent time in the minor league organizations of the Athletics, Dodgers and Mariners. John's baseball career has taken him across the country and over seas. In the name of baseball, he has spent time in Holland, Belgium, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Iraq and Kuwait. After attending De La Salle High School in Concord, CA, John was a walk on at Cal in 2000, he later earned a scholarship for the 2002 season. He was drafted by the Oakland A's in the fourth round of the 2002 MLB draft and made it the Major Leagues in 2008 with the Florida Marlins. Besides writing about and discussing baseball, John enjoys reading, playing the guitar, exercising, watching MMA and spending time with his two young children. John now serves as the Mental Skills Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs.   Topics Covered Include: The professional baseball initiation process John's responsibilities as a mental skills coordinator in Major League Baseball Insight John's gained as a coordinator that he wished he had as a player The role of analytics in baseball Improving focus and concentration How John maintains his competitive edge since retiring from Major League Baseball  

Derek is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist that has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working with Track and Field athletes, Derek expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development. He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, professional sports organizations and professional athletes from numerous sports. Locally, Derek has produced some of the top sprinters in British Columbia and continues to work with some of the fastest athletes in various sports. Topics Covered Include: Why should organizations audit themselves from the outside Derek's responsibilities as a consultant Managing issues at the micro and macro level Organizational communication and leadership Obstacles to implementing change Advocating for the organization without taking sides

Dr. Antony Davies is associate professor of economics at Duquesne University. Dr. Davies authors monthly columns on economics and public policy for the Philadelphia Inquirer and U.S. News & World Report, and co-hosts Words and Numbers, a weekly podcast on economics and policy. He has written over 300 op-eds for, among others, the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Washington Post, and Huffington Post. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Davies was Associate Producer at the Moving Pictures Institute, Chief Financial Officer at Parabon Computation, founded several technology companies, and is co-founder and Chief Academic Officer at FreedomTrust, a non-profit educational institution. Dr. Davies earned his B.S. in Economics from Saint Vincent College, and Ph.D. in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany.   Topics Covered Include: Is health care a right or a service? Does it matter? What metrics are most representative of quality health care Conflating health care, health insurance, and employment Lack of price transparency in health care What services should health insurance reasonably cover? Market driven health care and the welfare state Medical licensing, scope of practice, and supply restriction Transitioning to a less regulated system

Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer who frequently contributes to The Inertia, SUP the Mag and Canoe & Kayak. He is the co-author, with Dr. Kelly Starrett, of the forthcoming books Flight Plan and Waterman 2.0, and is also collaborating on Game Changer with University of Michigan football performance director Dr. Fergus Connolly and Bridging the Gap with Sue Falsone, the first female athletic head trainer in Major League sports. His other books include Whistle Stop, which Larry King said, “I can’t put down,” and Our Supreme Task, which The Times Literary Supplement called “Illuminating.”   Topics Covered: Determining what data is worthy of collection Starting with a question or using data to generate questions The ethics of wearable technology- privacy and security Tech law Tech and communication etiquette Virtual reality Phil's upcoming projects

Dr. Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model.  Prior to his clinical career Greg was fortunate enough to receive a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council MSc graduate scholarship that permitted him to be one of only two yearly students to train with Professor Stuart McGill in his Occupational Biomechanics Laboratory subsequently publishing more than 20 peer reviewed papers in the manual therapy and exercise biomechanics field. Greg was an assistant professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College teaching a graduate level course in Spine Biomechanics and Instrumentation as well conducting more than 20 research experiments while supervising more than 50 students. He has lectured on a number of topics on reconciling treatment biomechanics with pain science, running injuries, golf biomechanics, occupational low back injuries and therapeutic neuroscience.  Topics Covered: Common misconceptions about pain and Greg's Pain Guidebook When "how" we move matters Diagnostic integrity within the biopsychosocial framework/is pain overly medicalized? Health care systems and who should work with people in pain Redundancy among different health care providers Treatment frequency to optimize patient empowerment

Dr. Fergus Connolly is the Performance Director for University of Michigan Football. Prior to joining UM, Connolly spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers as Director of Elite Performance. Connolly has also worked as a performance consultant for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Knicks, and multiple English Premier League, Australian Rules, and professional rugby teams. He also served as sports science director with the Welsh Rugby Union and was Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Bolton Wanderers FC. Topics Covered: Has sports science delivered on its promises The false equivalence between science and technology Limitations of physiological metrics in team sports Why it's better to be a settler than a pioneer Manipulating space and meneuver Adaptive reserve, functional capacity, and recovery Limitations of traditional peaking models in team sports How coaches can promote self-discovery Fergus' personal experience with Colin Kaepernick

Jack Murphy is an eight year Army Special Operations veteran who served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant on a Military Free Fall team in 5th Special Forces Group. Having left the military in 2010, he graduated from Columbia with a BA in political science. Murphy is the author of Reflexive Fire, Target Deck, Direct Action, and numerous non-fiction articles about Weapons, Tactics, Special Operations, Terrorism, and Counter-Terrorism. He has appeared in documentaries, national television, and syndicated radio.   Topics Covered Include: What makes the Special Forces mission unique What is SOFREP and what was the impetus for starting it? Balancing transparency and operational security. Avoiding identity politics and why the military shouldn't be exempt from scrutiny Discrepancy between mainstream media reports of special operations missions and the reality on the ground Maintaining a sense of purpose at the tactical level in the face of strategic ambiguity The downside of messing with stability How Iraq and Afghanistan differ strategically and politically

Dr. Andy Morgan received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1986; He completed his residency training in psychiatry at Yale University in 1990. He then joined the faculty of medicine at Yale University & the National Center for PTSD where he worked for 25 years. Dr. Morgan has received grants and has published over 100 peer reviewed scientific papers on learning, stress, PTSD and performance in Special Operations forces. Dr. Morgan served on the National Academy of Science Eyewitness Identification Committee (2013-2014). For his work Dr. Morgan was awarded the US Army Award for Patriotic Service in 2008 and awarded the 2010 Sir Henry Welcome Medal and Prize for his development of interventions to buffer the negative impact of stress on human cognition, memory, learning and operational performance.  Dr. Morgan served as an intelligence officer (2003-2010) for the US Government and was a government advisor to the US Intelligence Science Board. The products developed from his research have been vetted and validated domestically as well as in a theatre of operations. In addition to his work at Yale and the National Center for PTSD, Dr. Morgan has performed Selection and Assessment and Operational psychology work for the United States Army and Navy for over 7 years. Dr. Morgan's work in National Security with UNH is focused on intelligence analysis, national security, national security psychology and psyops. Topics Covered Include: What desirable special operations psychological traits can be operationally defined and objectively measured   Research summary: Neuropeptide Y, DHEA, heart rate variability, dissociation  The problem of transfer: can these traits be identified without actually shooting at people  Physical stress as a proxy for psychological qualities  Performance correlates and observing performance directly The need for multiple data points, including subjective impressions   Emotional control/stress inoculation.  Is there a cost?  What needs to be done that isn't occurring now to maximize psychological health long term in operators or are we simply asking too much of certain units?  What can sports teams and other organizations take away from Andy's research and SOF selection methods

Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker, and creator of Mobility WOD, which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance.  Kelly’s clients have included Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world and national record holding Olympic Lifting and Power athletes, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes. Kelly’s background as an athlete and coach includes paddling whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams, and leading the Men’s Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competition in two World Championships. His 2013 release, "Becoming a Supple Leopard" has become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. This blog was voted #4 in Outside Magazine’s Top 10 Fitness Blogs of 2011, Breaking Muscle’s Top 10 Fitness Blogs of 2011, and Health Line’s Top 100 Health Blogs of 2011. Kelly and his work have been featured in Tim Ferris’ Four Hour Body, Competitor Magazine, Inside Triathlon, Outside Magazine, Details Magazine, Power Magazine, and the Crossfit Journal. He teaches a series of movement and mobility courses and has been a guest lecturer at the American Physical Therapy Association annual convention, Google, the Perform Better Summit, the Special Operations Medical Association annual conference, police departments, and elite military groups nationwide. Kelly received his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California. Topics Covered Include: The impetus for creating Mobility WOD Empowering the end user and creating self-efficacy Learning from different professions Why position and movement shapes matter The importance of a movement practice Effective communication and speaking the language that resonates with people Balancing nuance and context with the need to convey usable information  

Drawing from his experience as a physical therapist and strength coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Zac is a global load manager who advises athletes and organizations about all aspects of the performance continuum: rehabilitation, training, nutrition, sports science, sleep, stress management, and the learning process.   Topics Covered: The challenges of working in pro sports/misconceptions associated with medical and performance professionals in this environment The impetus for Zac's sleep initiative this past NBA season What measures Zac proposed How Zac was able to persuade the coaching staff to implement measures that challenged sacred basketball traditions Changes in individual and team performance associated with improved sleep quality Resources to learn more about the science of sleep Eliciting organizational and individual behavioral change

Dr. Russ Roberts is the John and Jean De Nault Research Fellow at Standford University's Hoover Institution. Roberts hosts the weekly podcast EconTalk--hour-long conversations with authors, and thought leaders in economics and beyond. Past guest include Milton Friedman, Thomas Piketty, Nassim Taleb, Michael Lewis, Christopher Hitchens and Marc Andreessen. Over 570 episodes are available at EconTalk.org and on iTunes at no charge. His latest project is "It's a Wonderful Loaf," an animated poem about emergent order and markets. His two rap videos on the ideas of John Maynard Keynes and F.A. Hayek, created with filmmaker John Papola, have had more than nine million views on YouTube, been subtitled in eleven languages, and are used in high school and college classrooms around the world. His latest book is How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness (Portfolio/Penguin 2014). It takes the lessons from Adam Smith's little-known masterpiece, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and applies them to modern life. He is also the author of three economic novels teaching economic lessons and ideas through fiction. The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity (Princeton University Press, 2008) tells the story of wealth creation and the unseen forces around us creating and sustaining economic opportunity. The Invisible Heart: An Economic Romance (MIT Press, 2002) looks at corporate responsibility and a wide array of policy issues including anti-poverty programs, consumer protection, and the morality of the marketplace. His first book, The Choice: A Fable of Free Trade and Protectionism (Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2006) is on international trade policy and the human consequences of international trade. It was named one of the top ten books of 1994 by Business Week and one of the best books of 1994 by the Financial Times. Topics Covered: The impetus for writing “What Do Economists Actually Know”  Can we study economic policies in a way that controls for contextual factors or “noise”?  Does the quantitative nature of economics trick us into thinking a particular policy is more concrete than it actually is? How difficult is it for voters to assess a political candidate’s economic aptitude when all we get during debates are soundbites?  Even if a policy does “work”, is it likely to produce a tangible benefit during said candidate’s term? How important are humility and embracing uncertainty when assessing complex systems like the economy?  How to find meaning in one's work in while being intellectually honest and skeptical. The relationship between specialization and prosperity.  Where does economics end and things like history, political science, and even biology begin? When is overspecialization costly?   Authenticity, the disconnect between reputation and reality, and the toxicity of self-deception.  Hijacking virtue as a means of stifling discussion.  The importance of nuance.

James Smith is the founder of Global Sport Concepts, which began in 2013 in order to serve as an educational resource for sport and military professionals. The directive from the very beginning was to serve as a unifying agent for change given the Balkanized nature of specialty fields and the vast differential that exists between what is currently happening and what is possible in the education of coaches and military leadership, the people who hire/promote those individuals, and the people who hire/promote the people who hire/promote those individuals... Topics Covered: Reductionism/complexity, arbitrary boundaries between professions: what cultural dysfunctions exist in sport, how should we reframe sport/coaching? What knowledge (the parts) is required to be a successful “coach”? Apprenticeship model/who is the arbiter of knowledge?  What if the mentor possesses relevant knowledge? Knowledge vs. application/behavioral change.  Is rational thought and logic enough? How do we determine where to draw boundaries? Where boundaries must exist, how can organizations communicate seamlessly and without being undermined by ego and politics?  How do we avoid redundancy if everybody is a generalist? Emotional control/drawbacks of authoritative leadership When/If to intervene in elite performers who display mechanical inefficiencies Military SOF selection: can it be done better despite the logistical and economic constraints

Jeremy Frisch is the owner and director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Mass. He is the former assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Holy Cross athletic department. While there, he worked directly with the Crusader men's basketball team, in addition to serving as the strength coach for Holy Cross' men's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball, softball, field hockey, tennis and women's track & field squads. Prior to joining Holy Cross, Frisch served as the sports performance director at Teamworks Sports Center in Acton, Mass, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of all strength and conditioning programs. He also served as a speed and strength coach for Athletes Edge Sports Training, and did a strength and conditioning internship at Stanford University. Frisch is a 2007 graduate of Worcester State College with a bachelor's degree in health science and physical education. He was a member of the football and track teams during his days at Worcester State and Assumption College. Topics Discussed: Jeremy's transition from collegiate coaching to working primarily with youth athletes. What do most kids need more of from a developmental standpoint that they’re generally not getting now. What are high school, collegiate, and even professional athletes lacking as a result of incomplete developmental training. Drawbacks of early specialization.  What should our message be to parents and sport coaches? Why are play and unstructured games important for children?  How to determine when to coach vs. when to let kids figure things out for themselves. How does physical activity and movement influence learning in the classroom. Incorporating movement literacy into schools?

Craig spent six years in Naval Special Operations as a Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) and close to two years on the High-Threat Protection team for the U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad in Iraq. He’s the founder and co-founder of two different fitness businesses with three facilities in operation in Colorado and South Dakota. Craig trained special operations personnel for foreign governments on three different continents, has been published in the Journal of Strategic Studies, and is now studying human performance and how it relates to motor and perceptual learning. Currently, Craig oversees the physical preparation programming for Precision Nutrition, an online platform that employs behavioral modification strategies to maximize body composition for health and performance.  Topics Covered: Craig’s military special operations experiences How Craig endured the selection process for a maritime unit without any previous swimming experience The differences between preparing for selection and actual missions Stress inoculation, toughness, and describe the interplay between the two The continuum between skill acquisition and psychological preparation (or what is traditionally regarded as mental toughness)?  Is “mental toughness” really a thing? Why is physical fitness in itself important from a resiliency and adaptation standpoint? The phases of motor learning and how they fit into Craig’s stress inoculation construct The interplay between challenge and success in developing the ability to perform under pressure When and how failure can be a good thing A really cool story about a sniper student who was bitten by a rattlesnake

Dr. John Childs is a founder and CEO of Evidence in Motion and partner in Confluent Health, which includes EIM; a network of 70+ physical therapy clinics in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas; and Fit for Work, which provides employers consultative services to decrease injuries and workers’ compensation costs. A graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a BS in biology (1994), he completed his MPT from US Army-Baylor University (1996), MBA from the University of Arizona (2000), Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh (2002), PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh (2003), and DPT from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions (2010). Dr. Childs is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists. A Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at South College and Associate Professor in the US Army-Baylor Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Dr. Childs served a 20-year career in the Air Force, having collaborated on more than $10 million in grant funding and published more than 150 papers in leading scientific journals. He currently serves as an Associate Editor for both the Physical Therapy and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy journals. Dr. Childs was recently recognized as a “Health Care Hero” in San Antonio and is the youngest ever Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the profession’s highest honor recognizing individuals for professional excellence and making a profound impact in advancing the profession. Topics Covered Include: The shortcomings in medical education that compelled John to challenge the status quo His proposed alternative and rationale Data for blended learning models Differences between child education and adult education Vetting competent clinical instructors Addressing political opposition from other professions How John’s military background influenced his teaching methodology

Dr. Sidney Dekker was born near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He studied psychology at the University of Nijmegen, now known as Radboud University, where he was ranked among its famous alumni. After completing his Masters’ Degree in Organizational Psychology from Nijmegen, he pursued a Masters’ in Experimental Psychology at Leiden University, also in the Netherlands. Four years later, he earned his PhD in Cognitive Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University in the USA, where he worked with his advisors Prof. David Woods and Dr. Charles Billings. Since his PhD, Sidney has gained worldwide acclaim for his groundbreaking work on human error and safety. He was previously at Lund University in Sweden as Professor where he founded the Leonardo da Vinci Laboratory for Complexity and Systems Thinking, as well as an MSc in Human Factors and System Safety. He has also been a Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Honorary Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and visiting Professor of Community Health Science at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, in Canada. Topics Covered Include: Limitations of the broken part model in complex systems How and when should we draw boundaries in complex systems How much is knowable in a complex system Avoiding the pitfalls of blame culture while maintaining individual accountability How to promote diversity of thought/global thinking in a specialized industry (e.g. aviation, medicine) When it comes to safety, what should we measure vs. not measure What are the drawbacks of risk aversion and valuing the wrong metrics Concrete risk mitigation strategies

Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. His experience includes working with collegiate teams, professional teams, businesses, and individual clients. Taken together, Brett has coached a diverse range of athletes from across 23 sports at levels ranging from youths to Olympians. He’s supported Super Bowl and World Series Champions, along with several professional fighters, including those competing in the UFC. He has also worked with members of the United States Special Forces community. His coaching and speaking has spanned the globe, from China to Brazil and numerous other stops in between.   As an entrepreneur, Brett has proudly served as a teammate and supporting partner in the strategic growth of two separate performance companies and is a highly sought-after consultant and mentor for many others across the United States and abroad. Additionally, his work and expertise has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets.   His book, Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In, achieved “Best Seller” status in the categories of “Sport Coaching” (#1), “Business/Money” (#8), and was ranked in the “Amazon Top 100 Books Overall.”   Brett is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) where he holds both their CSCS*D & RSCC*D distinctions. He is a proud graduate of Kansas State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, where he obtained a Master of Science in Education in exercise science with an emphasis on motor behavior, cueing, and attentional focus in human performance. Topics Covered Include: Brett’s evolution as a coach and why he decided to write about behavioral aspects of coaching Brett’s assessment about the limiting factor in his ability to achieve an outcome with an athlete What do we really need to know vs. what's minutiae in performance? Why "soft skills" is a derogatory term/the hard science behind Conscious Coaching How Brett audits his own performance What is a physical preparation coach’s real purpose Managing different personality types in a group session Brett’s great coaching moment

Dr. Ken Kamler is a microsurgeon who practices surgery of the hand in New York and extreme medicine in some of the most remote regions on Earth, from the Andes Mountains to the Antarctic to the Amazon rainforest. He has gone on many expeditions with National Geographic, helping to carry out geological research and precision mapping of less traveled areas of the world. He has also served as the chief high altitude physician in research by NASA, helping examine the human body’s response to high altitudes.  He has also chronicled his adventures in the books "Doctor on Everest" and "Surviving the Extremes: A Doctor's Journey to the Limits of Human Endurance". His treatment of the climbers in the largest disaster to happen on Mount Everest was portrayed in the book "Into Thin Air" and in the IMAX film documentary, "Everest (1998)". Dr. Kamler was Vice President of Research and Education for The Explorers Club for 10 years, former Chairman of its Science Advisory Board, and a Director for 12 years; he was recently re-elected as a Director. He received the coveted Explorers Club Lowell Thomas Award in 2009, for outstanding achievement in exploration. He has been an Explorer-in-Residence at the American Museum of Natural History, a consultant for NASA and for National Geographic Adventure, and a commentator for Outdoor Life Network and CNN.  Topics covered include: Ken’s journey from Long Island-based hand surgeon to lead physician on Everest Different environmental extremes Ken has encountered Exceptional physiological and cultural adaptations that increase survivability Planning/preparing for medical missions in unforgiving environments Transcending physiology/the will to survive The limits of adaptability What science has yet to tell us about extreme physiology Embracing uncertainty

As an Air Force Rescue pilot, Captain Christy Wise has dedicated her professional life to saving the lives of isolated personnel by piloting the world’s premier Combat Search and Rescue airframe, the HC-130J. She is a combat veteran, having served one tour in Afghanistan. Following her amputation, Christy completed rehabilitation at San Antonio Military Medical Center's Center for the Intrepid, returned to her primary duty station, and in late June 2016 became the first female amputee in Air Force history to return to flying duty.  Christy is a 2009 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and received her Master of Arts in Theology from Liberty University.  She is also a registered Foster Parent in the State of Georgia. Topics covered include: Christy’s unique mission in the Air Force Dealing with adversity Coping with the loss of a limb The influence of other amputees on Christy’s rehabilitation and mental outlook Christy’s athletic background and the role of adaptive sports in her return to piloting Christy’s future athletic and professional goals Christy’s unique charitable mission

Dave Durante is a multiple time USA Gymnastics national champion and was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team as an alternate. After retiring from competition, David helped coach his alma mater, Stanford University, to an NCAA Team Title in 2009 and has continued to be a part of the sport through his position on the Athlete Advisory Committee with the United States Olympic Committee as well as his position on the USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee. Dave leads Team Power Monkey which is comprised of elite athletes and coaches who help design new equipment, provide gymnastics education to the fitness world, and coach at Power Monkey's Bi-annual training Camp. Dave was a lead coach with the CrossFit Gymnastics L1 course from 2013-2015. He also wrote and developed the CrossFit Gymnastics Advanced Course. He lives in NYC with his wife Sadie and coaches at Solace New York. In this episode we cover topics including: Dave’s competitive athletic background and progression as a coach Differences between coaching general population vs. competitive gymnasts The value of gymnastics training for non-gymnasts Balancing adherence to standards and technique with Cultivating technique in a fatigued state Scaling gymnastics in school age children What gymnastics feats are attainable for the general population The mental side of elite athletics Altering technique late in an athlete’s career

An active member of the dance community for more than 35 years, Risa Steinberg served as the associate director of The Juilliard School from 2009 to 2016. As a solo artist, teacher, rehearsal coach, and director of the works of José Limón, she has toured the world performing and teaching extensively. Risa is a former principal dancer with the José Limón Dance Company, Bill Cratty Dance Theater, Annabelle Gamson, Anna Sokolow's Player's Project, Colin Connor, and American Repertory Dance Company of Los Angeles. She has been a guest artist with choreographers including Wally Cardona, Sean Curran, and Danzahoy of Caracas, Venezuela. Her solo concert, A Celebration of Dance, features repertory from Isadora Duncan and Doris Humphrey to contemporary choreographers Wally Cardona and Ann Carlson. As a reconstructor of the works of Limón, Risa has worked with companies and dancers around the world including Nureyev and Friends, Frank Augustyn, Karen Kain, and the Pennsylvania Ballet. She was a dance panelist for the N.Y.S. Council on the Arts and presently sits on the Artists Advisory board for Danspace Project at St. Marks Church. In this episode we cover the following topics: Talent recruitment (objective vs. subjective characteristics, adherence to standards) The importance of skill development early in a performer’s career Limitations of fear based learning When coaches are the problem Capturing emotion and feeling without being overcome with emotion to the point that it detracts from execution Part vs. whole learning/periodization of dance Do generational changes require different educational approaches How do performers (and their directors) avoid complacency despite adhering to the same "script" night in and night out

Bill Hartman, PT is the go-to guy in the fitness and rehabilitation industries when all other methods have failed. Clients from all over the United States and from countries such as Japan, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, and the United Kingdom have traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to seek his talents.  Bill has degrees in Movement and Sports Science from Purdue University and Physical Therapy from Indiana University. Bill is the co-owner of the Men’s Health Magazine Top 10 rated and Women’s Health Magazine recommended Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) and IFAST Physical Therapy where he works with a variety of clients from high profile professionals to weekend warriors.  He is a former columnist for Men’s Fitness Magazine, and he has also done a stint as the Men’s Health Muscle Guy while being a popular contributor to MensHealth.com. Bill has been a featured speaker all over the United States and internationally including the Perform Better Functional Training Summit and the Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group. Bill has contributed to some of the top selling sports training products over the last 10 years and is the co-creator of the industry topping Assess and Correct: Breaking Barriers that Limit Performance DVD. Bill is currently a member of the Men’s Health Advisory Board and is a frequent contributor to Men’s Health Magazine.  He is also a former member of the International Youth Conditioning Association Advisory Board and contributed a chapter to the Developmental Essentials:  Foundations of Youth, the official textbook of the International Youth Conditioning Association regarding strength and power training for young athletes. In this episode of the Resilient Performance podcast, we cover the following topics: The relationship between the variability of a complex system and its relationship to adaptability, health, disease, and performance. System constraints and degrees of freedom as they pertain to adaptation System behavior in response to disease and specialized training When do measurable asymmetries and extreme displays of physiology warrant medical interventions How to best apply the scientific method within complex systems How medical education can evolve to better explain complex systems When to view medical problems through a specific vs. a global lens Why we should embrace uncertainty Bill’s amazing physical transformation at the age of 50

On Episode 116 of the Doc and Jock Podcast we site down with Doug Kechijian to talk postural restoration, good positions and pararescue. Doug is a Physical Therapist at his own practice Resilient Performance in NYC as well as a Pararescueman in US Air Force.

On Episode 116 of the Doc and Jock Podcast we site down with Doug Kechijian to talk postural restoration, good positions and drown proofing. Doug is a Physical Therapist at his own practice Resilient Performance in NYC as well as a Pararescueman in US Air Force.