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Who Dares Wins On today's podcast, I speak with Australian Special Forces Special Air Service Regiment operator, retired, Regimental Sergeant Major RSM ( RET) Wayne Weeks. Wayne joined the military in 1988, after completing year 12, and served a total of 33 years.  Wayne started out his career in the Corps of Signals for the first couple of years, and during his time at Signals, Wayne attempted and passed selection in 1992, after which he completed a series of specialist courses that were required to become a qualified operator. Wayne spent a couple of years in the UK (Special Boat Service) and deployed with them and SASR, with 15 overseas deployments with SASR. From Kuwait, Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Cambodia, and Bougainville and other places throughout the world, he managed peacekeeping efforts and stabilisation operations across multiple task missions. After 33 years of service, Wayne discharged from the army and moved into the corporate world, now working as the COO for Executive Risk Solutions, Wayne still serves in the Army Reserve. Recently, Wayne, with other SASR operators, has just wrapped up the documentary Bravery & Betrayal. The True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan After 9/11, our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm's way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened in Afghanistan and Iraq. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard, and Abbott tell for the first time what they knew, and the brave pilots of the American Army reveal what they saw. Most heartbreaking of all are the stories by the wives, mothers, widows, and children left behind. This is their story, in their words, of the S.A.S. in the War on Terror.   Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Wayne Weeks Editor: Kyle Watkins

Chris Brennan served for 15 years in the Australian Army, 11 of which were as an operator within the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR).He fulfilled multiple team specialist roles, including as a JTAC and Tandem Bundle Master within a Freefall Assault Team, before progressing into leadership roles as a team 2IC and culminating his career as an SASR Team Leader.Chris deployed on multiple occasions and spent two years as a specialist trainer and assessor in the SASR's selection and training squadron.He assisted in the design and implementation of high-risk training for new members undergoing the SASR reinforcement cycle, as well as assisting in the delivery of team-leading packages tothose undergoing progression into tactical leadership functions.Upon transitioning from the Australian Defence Force, Chris completed his Master of Business degree through the University of New South Wales, which provided academic backing to his lived experiences within the SASR.As a result, Chris founded OMADA Performance Concepts, a high–performance team consultancy. Through OMADA, he now delivers specialised Team Development solutions, Team Leadership packages, and Instructor Development programs for critical response teams operating in high-risk environments.More about Chris:Website: www.omadapc.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/omada.performance.concepts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-brennan-991215353/Timestamps:00:00:21 Introduction to Chris Brennan00:01:41 Brennan's Career in the Australian SAS00:04:05 Unit Supporters' Success in the U.S.00:05:39 Hardest Part of Selection00:07:16 Testing Standards00:09:17 Quick Note: Mental and Emotional Demands of Selection00:10:14 Freefall Rules00:11:19 Jumping Bundles00:12:24 Working as an Instructor00:13:21 What Makes a Student Stand Out in the Reinforcement Cycle?00:14:51 Evaluating Attributes00:21:24 Cultural Fit00:24:44 Team Gear, My Gear, Me00:25:25 Training Other Team Leaders00:26:03 What Makes an Effective Team Leader?00:31:02 Tom Satterly and the Hot Wash00:35:55 Staying Focused on Things You Can Change00:39:17 Founding Omada00:44:40 Applying Previous Experiences 00:51:37 Future Plans for Omada00:53:36 Working for Omada00:54:06 One Book that Everyone Should Read00:58:09 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received 00:59:48 Contact Chris Brennan01:00:37 Outro

Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Today's debrief with former guest ep. 202  Dan Fortune DSC & Bar ret. Brigadier Australian Defence Force SASR.These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything.BRAVERY & BETRAYALThe True Story of the S.A.S. in AfghanistanAfter 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm's way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened in Afghanistan and Iraq.Featuring exclusive, never before seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard and Abbott tell for the first time what they knew; and the brave pilots of the American Army reveal what they saw.Most heartbreaking of all are the stories by the wives, mothers, widows, and children left behind.This is their story, in their words, of the S.A.S. in the War on Terror. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

On todays podcast, I speak with 1 RAR / Australian Special Forces SASR regiment veteran Troy Simmonds. Troy had a decorated career that included deployments to Somalia, East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, he was also a member of the domestic counterterrorism team TAG West. As a kid, Troy always wanted to join the SAS after being given a book when he was little. Troy joined the army in 1991. Troys dream became a reality when he was selected to join the Perth-based SAS Regiment in 1996. Troy joined the SASR during one of the most operationally active periods of its history. As well, he was a member of TAG for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. In 2008, while in 3 SQN, Troy was the Patrol Commander of the lead patrol in the battle, known as the Battle of Khas Uruzgan, which was one of the bloodiest engagements involving Australian troops during the Afghanistan campaign. Nine in his team of thirteen were wounded in action against a Taliban force of over 150 over the 2-hour battle. It would result in one of Troy's team, Mark Donaldson, being awarded Australia's first Victoria Cross in 40 years. Troy was wounded three times in that furious battle and still has a Taliban bullet in his pelvis today. In 2012, after 22 years of service, Troy discharged from the Army. In post-service life, Troy now works as a Safety manager for an international offshore marine company. Troy was President of the Western Australian branch of the Australian SAS Association. Currently, he is Assistant National Secretary of the SAS Association National Executive. Troy is deeply involved and passionate about the challenges and opportunities faced by veterans. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Troy Simmonds Editor: Kyle Watkins

Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with 20 year Australian Defence Force Veteran James Jensen Special Air Service Regiment Australian Special Forces and Director of K6 Consulting.James started his militrayvcareer down at ADFA and moving on to complete RMC to become an Commissioned officer however before getting his pips he decide to enlist into the regular army as a digger where eventually he was posted to 1RAR. During his posting as an infantry soldier to 1RAR he deployed to Timor Leste and Afghanistan. Shortly after returning from Afghanistan he set his sights on attempting selection for SASR. After he successfully completed selection and SASR reinforcement cycle training to become an operator in the SASR. James served fourteen years in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) deploying on combat operations to Afghanistan and Iraq.Post service James is the Director of K6 Consulting providing leadership, high performance and executive coaching. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Chris Brennan former Special Air Service Regiment operator.Chris served a total of 15 years in defence with 10 of those years as an operator at the SASR. Chris started as a Telecommunications Technician in the Royal Australian Signals Corps and was, posted to the regiment as an enabler. He was embedded into an assault troop as a communications specialist. Chris was selected and completed his reinforcement training to become an SASR operator and was posted to 2sqn. Chris Specialised as a Patrol Advanced First Aider and Joint Terminal Attack Controller. During his career Chris deployed on multiple occasions, including a solo operation to a troubled nation providing special operations liaison with allied forces assisting the hosts nation fight against terrorism. Since discharge he started a business called “OMADA Performance Concepts” - Working with small critical response teams (PTG, Emergency Services, Mines ERT) in 3 packages that currently include high performance team fundamentals, leading high performance teams and train the trainer packages. @omada.performance.concepts www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Episode 49 and I'm joined by Darren Hurford. Darren enlisted in the Army in 2013 at 27 years old under the DRS program. After completing basic training and Infantry IET's he went to the AIT program at Holdsworthy, then on to Commando selection in 2014. After being medically withdrawn from the course he was posted to 6 RAR later that year and struggled with the day to day soldier life in the battalion. In 2015 he attempted the Basic Reconnaissance Course but was unsuccessful in passing. The following year Darren went for Commando selection again but was removed via BOS (Board Of Studies) 3 days before the end. Needing to regroup and refocus, Darren set his sights on SASR min mill selection. Through 2017 he was chosen for the Duke Of Gloucester Cup team representing 6 RAR, with the team being successful in obtaining the Royal Ulster's Trophy (run and shoot portion of the competition). In April of 2018 Darren attended SASR selection but withdrew after day 3. Following his return to the battalion he underwent the process of medical discharge from the Army, ultimately leaving in May 2019. Since then he has started a bootcamp style program working with people who want to change their lives! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Adam Slott Special Air Service Regiment and co founder of Pillars for Pilgrims a not for profit assisting veterans of the Australian Defence Force.Adam join the Defence Force in 1992 spending 4 years in the Royal Australian Navy. Adam service transferred to the Australian Army as a cavalryman posting to 2 Cavalry after 3 years he transferred to the Infantry posting other 6RAR where he had his sights on the SASR. Adam completed selection for the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in 2002 and upon completion of his reinforcement training he was posted to 1 Squadron. Adam deployed on multiple operational deployments including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East, East Timor, Asia, Africa and participated in numerous domestic counter terrorism duties.Pillars for Pilgrims was founded from Adam's deep commitment to supporting his fellow veterans, particularly SAS and international SOF veterans in WA. His personal mission addresses four critical challenges: the lack of local services tailored to the unique needs of contemporary veterans, the frustrating bureaucratic red tape that often delays access to vital support, the need for meaningful reintegration opportunities beyond occasional social gatherings, and the importance of holistic rehabilitation that prioritises mental well-being alongside physical recovery.His goal is to create a space where veterans feel respected, appreciated, and supported, ensuring they know they are not only part of a legacy but also a community that continues to stand by them. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Anthony ‘Harry' Moffitt retired from the Australian Defence Force after almost 30 years, most of which was spent with Australia's Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment as a Team Commander and Team Specialist. He completed 11 active service deployments and was wounded in action in 2008. He completed his time with the SAS as their Human Performance Manager. Harry is a registered psychologist and runs a human performance consultancy called Stotan Group, which works with sports teams, the military, and the industry. He is also a Director at the Mission Critical Team Institute and founded the Wanderers Education Program, a multi-million dollar not-for-profit that prepares soldiers for transition. He recently published his memoir Eleven Bats, a book about his military service and his love of cricket.Harry has been married to Danielle for 27 years and has two children. He values integrity, humor, and bricolage.More about Harry:Stotan Group: https://stotangroup.com.au/Eleven Bats: https://www.booktopia.com.au/eleven-bats-anthony-harry-moffitt/book/9781760877842.htmlSAS Wanderer's Education Program: https://www.sasresourcesfund.org.au/about-the-fund/wanderers-education-programLBW Trust / National Backyard Cricket: https://lbwtrust.com.au/The Externals (Harry's band): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWSYUvRoa8QInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymoffitt353/Timestamps:00:00:22 Introduction to Harry Moffitt00:01:22 Career Overview00:04:28 Human Performance and Nuance in SAS Selection00:06:16 Success in Selection 00:09:45 Being In Love With The Process00:13:49 Building a Nest: The Ways We Quit00:14:51 The Challenge Beyond Selection00:17:56 Self Doubt: Questioning Your Sense of Belonging00:24:55 Moving On From “You Suck. Suck Less.”00:29:05 Accessing for Integrity00:31:06 Leadership, Character, & Stress00:35:04 Sponsor Note: Building The Elite 00:35:58 Protecting Us From Ourselves00:40:21 Special Operations in Civilian Life: Which Concepts Work? Which Don't?00:45:51 The Hallmarks of Camaraderie00:50:31 Playing ‘Company'00:53:17 The Cricket Bats00:58:30 Harry Moffitt's Next Book01:01:59 Philosophy: Wonder, Intuition, & Imagination01:05:29 Clarifying Values: Your Personal North Star01:11:16 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received01:11:50 Outro

Ryan Wilson completed a long and challenging career in the Australian Army spanning 18 years, primarily in the Special Air Service Regiment, where he gained extensive experience leading teams in highly complex and uncertain environments on multiple combat tours.   During his time in the special forces, Ryan experienced many life-changing and challenging situations that sparked his interest in resilience, high performance, and operational management.  Following his military career, Ryan commenced his journey into the whiskey industry, starting in 2020 as Business Development Manager for Whipper Snapper Distillery, and is now the General Manager overseeing the entire operation.      Ryan is active in the veteran support space. He is on the Board of Directors for the Veteran employment non-profit Working Spirit and is the WA manager for the veteran charity Wandering Warriors.  He has recently founded a new charity called Working Paws Australia, which aims to raise money and provide financial assistance for medical bills and other areas associated with retired military and police working dogs.  He holds a BA in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Western Australia.  He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Course.  Ryan spent much of his career living and working throughout Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, and is fluent in Bahasa Indonesian.   More about Ryan:You can learn more about Ryan and the charities he's involved with at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwilson_1984/Timestamps:00:00:22 Introduction to Ryan Wilson00:01:55 Career Overview00:04:16 SAS Selection: What makes people quit?00:07:32 Mental Preparation: How to Keep Going and Stay Out of Your Head00:10:40 Keeping An Internal Compass 00:13:40 Segmenting: A Thousand Manageable Steps, One At A Time00:15:56 Stories of Selection & Low Points00:19:13 What Are My Odds of Making It00:22:20 End of Selection: Three Sentences and You're On Your Way Home00:24:08 The Sword in the Stone Mentality00:27:21 Selection Starts When the Stress Sets In00:28:46 Sponsor Note: Mindfulness in Training App00:31:32 Rationale for Snapping & Trainability 00:36:04 The Ability to Deal With Failure & Setbacks00:39:30 How Powerful Nutrition Is & Can Be00:43:23 Foundation for Metabolic Flexibility00:45:32 Team Dynamics in Selection: Knowing When to Follow & When to Lead00:47:21 Building Trust and Rapport With a New Group00:50:32 Career Progression After Selection00:54:06 Work/Life Balance Compared to the Army00:58:23 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received01:01:39 Outro

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with  Dan Fortune DSC & BAR, Brigadier ret. Australian Special Forces Special Air Service Regiment.Dan Fortune was born in Perth Western Australia and he enlisted in the Army in 1981 and following initial training, served in 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as a soldier. In 1984 he attended selection, and served in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) as an operator in Air (HALO/HAHO) and Land Counter Terrorist (CT) roles, achieving the rank of Corporal. He was selected for Officer training and entered The Royal Military College Duntroon in January 1989.  In 1992 he re-attended SAS selection as an officer and upon completing selection he served in SASR as an Air Operations and Land CT Troop Commander.Dan deployed on multiple occasions including Commanding Officer of SOTG, Director - Operations Support, Senior ISAF SOF Commander, Chief of Staff/ Deputy Commander - Special Operations Command and Commander ISAF SOF in Afghanistan. Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Nico Seedsman spent 13 years in the Australian military, first as an electrical engineer in the Navy, then with a Recon unit in the Army, before spending his final eight years in the SAS. Nico left the military after suffering catastrophic multi-system health issues and eventually brought himself back to health through a combination of stem cell therapy, indigenous medicine, and an intensive focus on recovery. Nico is now an actor who has made appearances on Apple TV and Paramount networks, a high-performance coach, the CEO and founder of Odin Stem Cells, and the founder of a veterans philanthropy organization called Warrior Refit.Learn more about Nico: https://www.instagram.com/niclonewolf/How to prepare for Australian SAS/Commando Selection:https://www.buildingtheelite.com/australian-sasr-selection-process-sfet-training/Building the Elite Coaching App:https://www.buildingtheelite.com/sof-training-appTimestamps:00:00:21 Introduction to Nico Seedsman00:01:02 Nico Seedsman Career Overview00:06:50 Spiraling Health 00:10:40 Regenerative Medicines00:13:01 SASR (SAS) Selection 00:16:31 Fighting the Internal Battle In Your Head00:26:21 Prepping for Selection00:33:07 The Social Dynamic During Selection00:38:40 Fitness Level vs. Mentality/Personality00:44:14 The Way You Train & Effect On Health00:46:38 One-Percenters00:49:11 Sponsor Note: High Emotional Stability & High Conscientiousness 00:53:48 Best & Worst Advice You've Ever Gotten00:54:41 Wrap Up

Send us a textOn the next Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Doug Sheridan Special Air Service Regiment & Australian Federal Police.Doug enlisted into the regular army in 1991 posting to 5/7 RAR. In 1997 Doug attempted and completed SASR selecting. He served 33 years in the Australian Army and Special Operations in both full-time and reserve capacities. During his service he deployed to various locations, including Tonga, Malaysia, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Afghanistan. Additionally, he served with the United Nations in West Sahara.He also served for 10 years as a Special Operations Federal Agent with the Australian Federal Police (AFP). He was also one of the original Air (Marshall) Security Officers following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.www.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Wayne Weeks Special Air Service Regiment operator retiring after reaching the position of RSM SASR.Wayne joined the military on the 6th April 1988, after completing year 12 and served a total of 33 years.  Wayne started out his career in the Corps of Signals for the first couple of years and during his time at Signals, He heard about the SAS and what you had to do to get there, as well as the roles and tasks they performed. Wayne attempted and passed selection in 1992, after which he completed a series of specialist courses that were required to become a qualified operator.Wayne spent a couple of years in the UK (Special Boat Service) and deployed with them and SASR with 15 overseas deployments with SASR. From Kuwait, Timor, Iraq, Afghan and Belize through to Balkans, Solomon Islands, Cambodia and Bougainville, he managed peacekeeping efforts and stabilisation operations across multiple task missions.Wayne with other SASR operators are working towards making the tell all documentary Bravery & Betrayal.A truth telling documentaryIt has been over a decade since the last SASR combat operation in Afghanistan, and over two years since the disastrous coalition retreat from Kabul. This lost war in Afghanistan has become the SAS's Vietnam. SAS soldiers, some with as much combat experience as their Anzac forebears from World War I and II, now find themselves fighting on a new battlefield – a war for their legacies. Maligned, scapegoated, and callously discarded by their own leadership, the men of the SASR have suffered in silence until now. With your help, a small group of highly respected SASR veterans will embark on a mission of national importance.The aim: to produce a documentary that lays bare the human dimension of this war and its impact on those who did the heaviest lifting.Donate below to help get this documentary completedhttps://the-wandering-warriors.giveeasy.org/bravery-and-betrayalwww.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Part 2 of our chat with former Australian SAS soldier and officer, Brigadier Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar (Retd). Dan joined the Army at 17 years old as a private soldier and served for over 42 years before discharging for medical reasons. Between 1982-1992, Dan completed the SAS selection course three times (Yep wait for the story. He served in a Sabre Squadron for four years as an operator/gunslinger in both HALO / Freefall and Land Assaulter Counter Terrorist roles. We spoke of Dan's early years in the regiment and his growth as a soldier. We spoke of Dan's time at RMC becoming an officer and then after a short period in 1RAR reattending the entire SAS selection again and passing the course as a LT. We spoke of his service as a Troop Commander and on exchange with US SF then his time as an SAS Officer Commanding on multiple deployments, Bougainville, East Timor, Afghanistan, and Dan's time as the ADF Tactical Assault Group for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. We discussed his more senior appointments including as CO RMC and as CO of the SOTG (2008) then, when serving in multiple year-long deployments to Afghanistan in senior ISAF SOF Command role, SOHQ as a Brigadier. We discussed his transition from the Army to the Commonwealth SES Public Service appointment in AGSVA and the cost of service to one's family and the challenges facing contemporary SF veterans and their families. For Dan's leadership in action (under fire, outside the wire..) in Command in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (2008)and Bar.(2014) Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Dan Fortune Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

On this week's podcast, I speak with former Australian SAS soldier and officer, Brigadier Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar (Retd).    Dan joined the Army at 17 years old as a private soldier and served for over 42 years before discharging for medical reasons. Between 1982-1992, Dan completed the SAS selection course three times (Yep wait for the story.. He served in a Sabre Squadron for four years as an operator/gunslinger in both HALO / Freefall and Land Assaulter Counter Terrorist roles.  We spoke of Dan's early years in the regiment and his growth as a soldier. We spoke of Dan's time at RMC becoming an officer and then after a short period in 1RAR reattending the entire SAS selection again and passing the course as a LT. We spoke of his service as a Troop Commander and on exchange with US SF then his time as an SAS Officer Commanding on multiple deployments, Bougainville, East Timor, Afghanistan, and Dan's time as the ADF Tactical Assault Group for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. We discussed his more senior appointments including as CO RMC and as CO of the SOTG (2008) then, when serving in multiple year-long deployments to Afghanistan in senior ISAF SOF Command role, SOHQ as a Brigadier.  We discussed his transition from the Army to the Commonwealth SES Public Service appointment in AGSVA and the cost of service to one's family and the challenges facing contemporary SF veterans and their families.  For Dan's leadership in action (under fire, outside the wire..) in Command in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (2008)and Bar.(2014)     Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Dan Fortune Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

Alex Lloyd interviews SAS veteran Mark Wales for a third time.  Mark Wales is a veteran of the Special Air Service Regiment, and this is the SASR veteran's third appearance on the podcast. Alex Lloyd first interviewed Mark in 2018, Season 2, about his life in the military and life after service. In 2021, Season 5, Mark came back on the show to discuss his memoir, SURVIVOR: LIFE IN THE SAS and share new stories from his time in uniform. Since then, Mark has continued to achieve new goals - from going back on the reality TV show Australian Survivor, and do what he should have done the first time - win - and star in George Miller's epic film FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. He has also released his debut fiction novel, OUTRIDER, which draws heavily on his time in the SASR, fighting in Afghanistan and more. This interview was recorded in the Pan Macmillan studio. Mark is published by Macmillan, and Alex is his publisher.  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.

Send us a Text Message.On todays Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Mark Wales, a former Australian SASR (Special Air Service Regiment) officer. Mark  spent 16 years in the Australian Military, including six years in the elite SAS. He led special operators as a Troop Commander and completed 10 deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor, Lebanon, and the Solomon Islands.After separating from the military, Mark battled depression and stress disorders but found a way to power through and turn his life around. Mark would go on to earn an MBA from the prestigious Wharton School of Business and then worked at McKinsey & Company.He published a book Survivor: Life in the SAS, was on Australian Survivor.www.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enShow Sponsors www.3zeroscoffee.com.au Discount code 3ZLimitswww.getsome.com.au Discount code ZEROLIMITS

On today's Zero Limits Podcast part 2 podcast  with Craig “Spins” Turnball. Spins was a K9 Handler in the Incident Response Regiment (IRR) now known as SOER and also spent time in 2 CER and 3 CER (Combat Engineer Regiment)Craig enlisted into the army reserve in 1990  whilst still at school and spent a couple years at 5/11 regt RAA as a FO Sig. In 1994 he enlisted into the regular army and was posted to the transport corps. After 12 months in transport he put in his transfer to become a combat engineer. Craig was posted to 2CER/ 3CER and to the Incident Response Regiment as a K9 handler.He deployed on multiple deployments including Solomons Islands , SOTG III and SOTG IV deployments with SASR as an explosive detection handler from Incident Response Regiment and a deployment with Combat Engineer Regiment Afghanistan MTF1.  During this part 2 Craig talks about the deployment to Afghanistan on MTF1 which was one of the deadliest years for the Australian Defence Force and more specifically mentoring task force.www.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enShow Sponsors www.3zeroscoffee.com.au Discount code 3ZLimitswww.getsome.com.au Discount code ZEROLIMITS

On today's Zero Limits Podcast in a 2 part podcast I chat  with Craig “Spins” Turnball. Spins was a K9 Handler in the Incident Response Regiment (IRR) now known as SOER and also spent time in 2 CER and 3 CER (Combat Engineer Regiment)Craig enlisted into the army reserve in 1990  whilst still at school and spent a couple years at 5/11 regt RAA as a FO Sig. In 1994 he enlisted into the regular army and was posted to the transport corps. After 12 months in transport he put in his transfer to become a combat engineer. Craig was posted to 2CER/ 3CER and to the Incident Response Regiment as a K9 handler.He deployed on multiple deployments including Solomons Islands , SOTG III and SOTG IV deployments with SASR as an explosive detection handler from Incident Response Regiment and a deployment with Combat Engineer Regiment Afghanistan MTF1. During one of the SOTG deployments as spoken about in Mark Direen's Podcast Ep. 159, Mark's and Spins LRPV hit a IED with Mark and vehicle driver getting medically evacuated due to injuries. Spins and his Explosive Detection K9 Razz were rattled from the explosion but carried on with the patrol however a couple of hours later during a route search K9 Razz indicated and sat on a IED which initiated the main charge being killed instantly with spins only a short distance away yet again gets thrown by the blast and injured.www.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enShow Sponsors www.3zeroscoffee.com.au Discount code 3ZLimitswww.getsome.com.au Discount code ZEROLIMITS

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I have a chat with Paddy Baker former 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and now blacksmith of axes and knives with his own business called Jack and The Bear.Paddy joined the Army Reserve in 2006 while completing his carpentry apprenticeship. After some time in reserves Paddy completed his civilian apprenticeship and enlisted into the regular army posting to 2RAR. Paddy deployed to Timor and the Paddy was on the same deployment as previous guests such as @coralsearc “Fabs”, @your.mate.wilso “Kyle Wilson”, @chrismay_aus , @adsietk , which his story adds another perspective during some major incidents that happened on that Afghanistan deployment. After returning back from Afghanistan Paddy attempted and completed SASR selection however he was not selected. A couple years later he yet again attempted SASR selection and once again completed and this time was selected to continue into the reinforcement special force training cycle. A few months into training Paddy was involved in an incident which resulted in an injury that ended his military career. Post military service Paddy had an interest in Blacksmithing focussing on axes and knives in which he has now turned it into a fulltime business.Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enShow Sponsors www.3zeroscoffee.com.au Discount code 3ZLimitswww.getsome.com.au Discount code ZEROLIMITS

Volunteer members of Sheridan Area Search and Rescue (SASR) search for and rescue lost or injured hikers, snowmobilers, motorists, equestrians, and anyone needing their assistance.  In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with SASR member, Clay Morris, and learns the group is a dedicated team of volunteers who are ready, willing and waiting to assist—no matter the need, location, or hour.    For more information about Sheridan Search and Rescue: https://www.sheridanareasearchandrescue.org/

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.

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined in the studio by Mark Direen former SASR Australian Special Forces operator.Mark enlisted into the military in 1993 and after completing infantry training he was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.Mark applied for, and was selected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. Serving in the SAS for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations, sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance and training of local indigenous forces. With numerous deployments during his service in the Special Forces including Sydney Olympic Games, East Timor, Iraq and five tours of Afghanistan, Mark has extensive experience and knowledge in operating under pressure, working in and leading teams in some of the world's most hostile and unforgiving environments.In 2007, while serving as an operational team leader in Afghanistan, Marksuffered serious injuries during an IED attack. Evacuated home to Australia, Mark focused intently on his recovery and rehabilitation. Displaying his trademark determination and tenacity, Mark successfully made a full return to health and deployed back to Afghanistan just six months later.Discharging from the Regular Army in 2009, Mark continued to work incomplex and high-risk environments, namely as a team leader and security manager at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the period 2009 to 2016.Mark is now Director of Point Assist, a unique company specialising in adventure travel, physical safety and self-improvement. His 25-year career in the military, security and adventure travel fields have given him the unique skill set and experience to provide practical solutions to the most complex and challenging situations across military, government, corporate and private sectors.Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enShow Sponsors www.3zeroscoffee.com.au Discount code 3ZLimitswww.getsome.com.au Discount code ZEROLIMITS

Alex Lloyd interviews SASR veteran Doug Sheridan in the Season 7 finale.  Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Doug Sheridan is a veteran of the Special Air Service Regiment. He served for 33 years in the Australian Army, full-time and reserve. This included various deployments with the United Nations, the SASR and the Australian Federal Police to the Western Sahara, East Timor, the Solomon Islands and Afghanistan. He also served for 10 years in the AFP as a Federal Agent and was one of the original Air Security Officers following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Today he volunteers for Wandering Warriors, plays cricket and is studying an MBA at the University of Queensland and Harvard Business School. Doug spoke with Alex Lloyd at the Gaythorne RSL, Brisbane, in March 2023. This episode was edited by Sophie Hu. For another podcast about Matthew Locke, listen to #28 Mark Wales. 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.

On this week's podcast we speak with former 4RAR Commando / SASR Veteran Jordan McCallum. Jordan served 19 years within the Australian Army, starting as an infantryman and first deploying to East Timor in 2003 with the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Shortly after returning he passed the Special Forces (SF) barrier test for 2nd Commando Regiment (originally 4RAR) getting his first taste of SF.   Jordan spent six years at the 2nd Commando Regt (2 Cdo) and deployed twice to Afghanistan within Special Operations Task Group (SOTG). Both trips were life changing for Jordan in many ways and only grew his appetite for Special Operations.   He also served two rotations of TAG-East on Domestic Counter Terrorism Duties (DCT). During this time, he conducted numerous Personal Security Detachments (PSD) to the Middle East providing protection for the Minister for Defence, CJOPS, and CDF. This experience gained was pivotal, and his time spent at 2Cdo was cherished, and it was extremely hard to leave the unit behind in 2009.     In 2009, Jordan attempted and passed the elite Special Air Service Regiments (SASR) Selection Course and was chosen to begin training. Over the following 18 months he qualified to become a member of the elite SASR, earning his Sandy Beret. He spent 6 years within the unit, deploying another two times to Afghanistan and another rotation within DCT, this time within TAG-West.   Jordan's time serving within the SASR was unfortunately, cut short due to burnout and physical injuries. It was at this point that was the hardest decision to date to leave the SASR after so much blood, sweat and tears.   Jordan spent two years posted to the 16th Royal Western Australian Regiment (RWAR) on a low tempo posting, teaching Army Reserves basic soldering skills and running short courses for their development.   His final three years within Defence was with the 1st Intelligence Battalion involved within some specialist roles.  This is where he discharged in 2020     Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Jordan McCallum Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined with Malcolm Goodwin former 2nd Commando Regiment Australian Special Forces operator.Malcolm joined the Australian Army in 2004 enlisting into Transport Corps and after completing training he was posted to  26 TPT SQN – Royal Australian Corp of Transport (RACT) After finding about the Australian special forces more specifically SASR he attempted SASR selection however was well under prepared and failed. After gaining more knowledge of the process and gaining better physical fitness he attempted 2 Commando selection in 2008 and passed moving onto his reinforcement cycle of special forces training in which he also completed. Posting to the 2nd Commando Regiment Malcolm deployed on multiple SOTG (Special Operations Task Group) rotations to Afghanistan which were highly Kinetic also during these trips he was involved in the fighting in at Shah Wali Kot Offensive where Ben Roberts Smith SASR was awarded the Victoria Cross. Post SOTG rotation he did also later on in his career deploy to Iraq to assist the Iraqi Army repel the advancement of ISIS. Let's GO!Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined in the studio chatting with Jason Kelly former Royal Australian Airforce Military Working Dog Hander and now owner of K9 Solutions Australia.Jason had an extensive career as a dog handler in the RAAF which included a support posting to the SASR as a kennel master. During his posting out west he was deployed to Afghanistan again as the kennel master for the SASR working with handlers like Ryan Wilson and Andy White both SASR. Having undergone numerous domestic and international operational deployments, Jason has gained exceptional insight and a unique perspective on the world of working dogs.  passion Jason has for K9's is out of this world and not to mention the drive to be the best handler/trainer he can be. After exiting the Australian military Jason has gone from strength to strength with his own business, producing highly trained dogs that are destined for difficult and dangerous roles with agencies and organisations within Australia and abroad.Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Thomas Kaye interviews Special Air Service Regiment veteran Mark Direen.  Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Mark Direen deployed multiple times to Afghanistan as a member of the SASR. He experienced long range reconnaissance missions, more kinetic operations and was injured by an improvised explosive device. He also worked at the Australian Embassy in Kabul. Today he runs his company Point Assist, its goal to assist people to evolve through experience. This is his conversation with Thomas Kaye. This episode was edited by Sophie Hu. 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 answer a number of selection-related questions in rapid-fire! I cover SFDRS updates, boots, CDO & SASR selection courses, watches, packs, breathing, swimming, navigation and quitting. Strap in & let's go!

The Debrief hosted and moderated by Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris. Today's panel guests are Shaun O'Gorman former  Queensland Police K9 Unit Police Officerand Jason Semple former NSW Police TOU, Australian Federal Police SRG and Private Security Contractor. Special guests Damien Brown former Australian Army and professional MMA athlete and Dan Cooper former SASR operator and researching behaviour and performance under pressure/threat Performance consultant both provide detailed perspectives coming form their professions.Today's discussion we have set a time limit of 1 hour to chat about all things Police. We chat about the idea that police work is getting more dangerous and what the causes are. We also look at the Queensland Police Service that has discontinued the use of the Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint (LVNR) technique as a Use of Force option for all officers effective immediately.Let's GO!Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

This year's San Angelo Rodeo is only halfway done and it has already produced some unbelievable stories. The fellas recap the happenings of the first half of the SASR before catching up with Rodeo Secretary extraordinaire and long-time friend of the Chät, Amanda Corley-Sanders.  

'I had seen dozens of people die horrible deaths ... This time was different. This time it was a friend of mine dying in the dirt in front of me, and it was my job to save him.' Dan Pronk is the author of three bestselling books, a regular keynote speaker, and the resident medic on the hit TV Show, SAS Australia. After failing dismally in his first career dream of being a professional triathlete, he studied medicine on an army scholarship. Upon qualifying as a doctor, he passed the SASR selection course and served five years in Special Operations, including four tours of Afghanistan with 100+ combat missions.  Learn more about Dan Pronk During his years with Army Special Operations, Dan Pronk had the unique opportunity to treat dozens of gunshot wounds. In his memoir, Pronk describes the highs and lows of his military-medical career, with the real toll they took on his mental health and family life. He writes about the burden of saving - and failing to save - friends and comrades, the feelings of helplessness and despair that haunted me, and the journey back to a meaningful and fulfilling civilian life. This memoir is a tribute to the doctors, medics, and first responders working behind the scenes in conflict around the world. Buy on Amazon (Australia) Buy on Amazon (USA) Buy an author-signed copy The Resilience Shield is the culminated experience of three SAS veterans — Ben Pronk (his brother), Tim Curtis, and Dan Pronk. They developed The Resilience Shield after examining the impact of extreme stress and how people stay strong in the face of overwhelming circumstances. Teaming up with the University of Western Australia, we used thousands of results from our Resilience Survey to prove our model builds resilience.    This book has all our research on stress and resilience, with personal experiences and stories of incredible people we're lucky enough to know. Buy the book (multiple outlets) Buy an author-signed copy Buy your Resilience Journal Bundle the two together (and save a few bucks!) He show how you can break "impossible" goals into smaller, achievable sub-goals. You'll have a clear pathway to start and build momentum. Using Special Forces selection case studies, I uncover how average people with above-average persistence beat stronger, faster, and smarter people.  This book will inspire you to do more. It could be getting off the couch or doubling down on your existing goals. Regardless of your ambitions, you'll supercharge your commitment to achieving them. You only get one go at this life, so what are you waiting for? Read it and get going! Buy an author-signed copy | Buy on Amazon #health | #military | #mentalhealth | #mindfulness | #lawenforcement | linkedin.com/in/danpronk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mettle-of-honor/support

On today's Zero Limits Podcast all the way from Brazil, I chat with Nico Seedsman former Australian Special Forces operator from the Special Air Service Regiment better known as SASR. Nico set his sights on the SASR at a young age however he enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy as a electronic technician. He sent roughly two years in the navy and then attempted and passed Special Forces Entry Test. Soon after he was service transferred to the army spending a short time in Kapooka and then moving to initial employment training for the infantry. He was posted to 8/9RAR and after a year successfully completed the SASR selection. After a grueling reinforcement cycle he was issued his sandy beret and became a fully qualified SASR operator. Nico deployed to Afghanistan 3 times and was involved in heavy kinetic fighting with the Taliban. Listen in for more of his story. Let's GO!Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with former Australian Army Special Forces, 2nd Commando Regiment, Warrant Officer Nick Hill. Nick served in Malaysia, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as being deployed to other countries including Egypt, Israel and the United States of America. Nick spent his twenty-five-year career (1989-2014) predominately in the 2nd Commando Regiment. Nick was selected to be part of the stand-up of Tactical Assault Group – East (TAG-E). In late January of 2002 Nick was sent to SASR in Perth to begin the 1st Advanced Close Quarter Battle (ACQB) course with 30 other members of 4 Cdo and 10 RAN CD's. Nick successfully completed the ACQB Cse with 15 others, 9 Cdo's and 6 Cd's, and became the Plank holders of TAG-E.  Nick deployed to Afghanistan as the CSM of Bravo Commando Company (BCCG) from July 2011 – February 2012 Special Operations Task Group, Rotation XVI . During that deployment BCCG conducted over 80 Combat Operations in Urazghan, Zabul, Kandahar and Helmand Provinces. Over 90% of the Operations were conducted by Helicopter with support from CH47-D Chinooks from B Coy, 1-52 Avn Regt, Apache & Blackhawks 3-101 Avn Regt, CH53-Es from HMH 464, 2nd US Marine Air Wingand the Afghan Arial Interdiction Unit, (Mi-17s).  Conducting mostly Counter Narcotic mission known as Nexus Operations or as they called it Operation Markha Niwel or simply “Counter Narc Ops” – The Targeting of The Intersection Of Criminal And Taliban Networks with the DEA's FAST (Foreign Advisory Support Teams). THe company spent much of these missions in the bad lands of Helmand Province, specifically the Kajaki Sofala and Northern Helmand area. By the end of the Rotation, Commandos had destroyed an estimated $1billion worth of Heroin (US Street Value). We became known as Billion Dollar Bravo.Cam's Cause is a registered charity created in the name of CPL Cameron Baird VC MG. It is run by a mix of civilians and members of the 2nd Commando Regiment and exists to support current and ex-serving Commandos and their families. Cam's Cause works closely with the Commando Welfare Trust; the distinction being that the CWT supports the wider SOCOMD community, where Cam's Cause only supports ECN 079 Commandos. Head to www.camscause.org or head to Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInSupport the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

The Story Shared: Dr. Dan Pronk shared his story of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how transitioning from the military to civilian life broke down his resilience. A powerful account of a seemingly strong alpha male who operated in the Special Forces broke down upon discharge.  About Dr. Dan Pronk: Dr. Dan Pronk studied medicine on an Australian Army scholarship. After passing the gruelling SAS selection course, he served on over 100 combat missions in Afghanistan as a frontline special forces combat doctor. His casualties were fellow SAS soldiers, commandos, local civilians, and even the enemy. The thrill of adventure and the challenges of battlefield medicine gave me a sense of purpose in testing his skills to the limits. But the despair of being helpless to save his friends in their final moments haunted him.  Career Highlights: → Commendation for Distinguished Service (for combat actions) → NATO Special Operations Forces Medical Expert Panel Member  → Successfully completed SASR selection and supported multiple courses. Expertise: → Building and maintaining robust resilience.  → Medical response in high-threat environments. → Transition from the military, law enforcement, and first responder roles.    For more on Dr. Dan Pronk, go to  https://danpronk.com/   Follow me on Instagram and  YouTube. For more, go to  https://www.paramedicmindset.com.au/   Music by Ehrling Music.

oining me for this week's podcast is recently retired Australian SASR Operator Andrew White. White served for nearly 30 years in two different armies. He began his career in the British infantry with deployments to various areas of the world. White was part of the initial invasion of Iraq and would deploy there three times. Due to an issue with his command after his third deployment to Iraq, he transferred to the Australian Army. He passed selection into the Australian Special Air Service Regiment, where he spent the remainder of his career with multiple combat deployments. White was on the operation where SASR Trooper Jason Brown was tragically killed in Afghanistan. He illuminates the skill and courage under fire displayed by his troop to recover Brown. A few members of the Australian Special Forces are accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan. The situation has been very controversial, and we discussed this in detail. We talked about his experiences in Afghanistan, and Iraq, working as a dog handler, and his advocacy for those SASR Operators accused of war crimes. Plus more. Tune in. Main Takeaways Early life and entry into the British Army Deploying into Northern Ireland Deploying into Iraq three times Attempting Special Forces Selection and transferring out of the British Army into the Australian Army The history of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment and selection Deploying into Afghanistan Firefight in which SASR Operator Jason Brown was killed. Dogs of War SASR Troopers accused of war crimes This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit www.4patriots.com and use the code RECON for 10% off Connect with Andrew White: www.instagram.com/dirtybeardedpilgrims Connect With John Hendricks www.globalrecon.net www.instagram.com/igrecon Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/globalrecon/support

Daniel Cooper is an 18-year veteran of SASR, Australia's tier-one Special Forces Unit. He is also former Strength & Power Coach for the Queensland Reds rugby team, holds a Master's in Sports Science, and is currently completing a PhD. Daniel specialises in human performance and is the performance director at the Komanchi Group, which is advancing critical decision-making in high-consequence environments. Follow me on Instagram and YouTube. For more, go to https://www.paramedicmindset.com.au/

Dan Cooper Masters in Sport Science, PHD Student, Former SASR- Do You Have The Resources Available To Solve The Problem In Front Of You? 

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Cooper- a Man of Extremes. So much so, that one of his spare time endeavours saw him single handedly walk 1000 miles across Alaska, on foot, pulling his pulk behind him. He is a 22 yr military veteran, 18 years of which was with SASR, Australia's tier one Special Forces Unit. He is also a Former Strength & Power Coach for the Queensland Reds Rugby Team, holds a Masters in Sport Science and is currently completing his PHD. Dan was open to sharing his knowledge gained from his studies, his Special Forces experience and his time contributing to the Human Performance Cell at SASR. He closely studies how people respond under fear, and his answers on this, and the psycho-biological model of fatigue will surprise and help you do better in any field. We spoke about females entering into Special Forces, Executive Performance, Toughness and Resilience, Stress Inoculation and Cognitive Perception. Dan stated that Sleep, Nutrition and Movement are the 3 keys to resilience and we spoke about teenagers being undernourished, sleep deprived and spending so much time on devices that de-evolution is occurring. One part I loved was when he spoke about “Away From” goals vs “Towards” goals. These are just a small part of an amazing conversation with a very educated man who really can walk his talk. You can find out more about Dan, his public speaking and how he is helping others at komanchi.com.au 

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In this episode, I discuss the lessons learned from the 2021 SASR selection course. This was from a report written by the Human Performance Optimisation (HPO) Cell of the SASR. Some valuable insights!

As retailers face supply chain challenges, labor shortages and record inflation, the upcoming holidays could be the most challenging season yet. Products will be flying off the shelf faster than they can be restocked, and store teams will have more on their plates than they can handle. Join host Morgan Petty for a roundtable discussion with a group of retail experts from Nintendo, Movista, SASR, and The Merchant Life as they explore the latest in-store trends and holiday predictions, what's really driving out-of-stocks, and what merchandising and execution strategies will get the right products on the right shelves, every time. Show guests include: - Mike Byers, Senior District Supervisor at Nintendo. - Matt Martin, VP of Product Strategy at Movista, the smart retail merchandising execution platform. - Brad Barritt, VP of Operations at SASR, a company offering retail and supply-chain workforce solutions. - Liza Amlani, Principal and Founder of The Merchant Life. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

On today's episode I sit down for a face to face chat with "Mick" former 1RAR,  2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment and 2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces Operator. Growing up in central Queensland Mick did terribly at school which he ended up leaving in year 10and shortly after he joined the local Army Reserve unit in his area serving two years before applying to enter the fulltime army. Mick was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and deployed twice to East Timor, however on his second trip to Timor he was part of a recon patrol which in this patrol there were some notable soldiers that eventually would be killed in Afghanistan and in Fiji. Jason Brown SASR - Josh Porter SASR - Todd Langley 2CDO.At the conclusion of his second Timor trip he transferred back to reserves to wind down. Soon getting the itch again to go back to fulltime he did a corps transfer to Royal Australian Armoured Corps posting to 2nd/4th Light Horse Regiment and getting a deployment to Afghanistan. Upon return to Australia Mick attempted SASR selection, however withdrew a few days in. The following year he attempted 2 Commando selection passing and completing the commando reinforcement cycle to earn the role as a special forces operator. The years to come he deployed to multiple highly kinetic Afghanistan combat trips and a deployment to Iraq also the Philippines. Listen in for his full story, Let's GO! Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Today's podcast we chat with former SASR operator Dan Cooper. After underperforming at school,  Dan joined the Army and 3 RAR deploying to Timor in 1999. A short time later Dan attempted SASR selection in 2001 and successfully completed the selection course. After Reo and 9-11, Dan (qualifying as a water operator) deployed straight away on the 2nd rotation to Afghan in 2002. Dan served in all 3 Sabre SQNs and OSS during his career. Between 2002-2016, Dan conducted a dozen ops to Afghan and elsewhere, was involved in taking down the pong su, and says “I rocked and rolled a few gunfights! In 2008 Dan started what would grow into the SASR Human Performance program and the foundation program for SOCOMD and Army to develop their Human Performance and gained an undergrad degree in Sports Science a double masters in Strength and Conditioning and conducted research into cognitive and physiological performance.After qualifying for a research scholarship Dan is now in the final 6 months of a PhD on the Human Factors to improve transfer of training and performance in high threat combat environments.On leaving SASR, Dan spent 2 years working with the QLD Reds high performance program before leaving to accept the full time Phd Scholarship. Dan now uses his experience and research to develop a Critical response performance, and innovation initiative to provide free education, training, and development to front line performers/organisations.Between 2010 and 2022 Dan completed a range of activities including a 250km multi day ultra in the Aussie desert , several 100km ultra's, coveted at the Cross-fit regionals and masters games, the Yukon Arctic Ultra 750km foot race, a 24hr obstacle course race, the Iditarod trail invitational 550km and 1600km foot race and currently looking into an attempt at a solo South Polo expedition.Support the show

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On the next Zero Limits Podcast we have chat with a 29year British Army and Australian SASR veteran Andy White.  Andy began his military within the British army serving as infantry soldier joining at the age of 16. During his time he did multiple deployments to Northern Ireland and was involved in the invasion of Iraq. His deployments to Iraq were as expected and seen some heavy fighting sustaining WIA's and KIA's whilst gaining valuable war fighting experience. In 2007 Andy made requested a lateral transfer to the Australian Army and after being accepted he was soon posted to the School of Infantry in Singleton NSW. After a short stint in location he soon wanted to try out for SASR selection. In 2008 he attempted SASR selection passing on his first attempt and continued on with the reinforcement cycle of training to become a qualified SASR Trooper. In 2009 he completed the rigorous SASR reinforcement cycle and was presented his sandy beret to become a fully qualified SASR Operator. In 2010 Andy deployed on his first rotation to Afghanistan which during this deployment a fellow SASR Trooper Jason Brown was killed in action with the patrol including Andy receiving mentions due to the fighting and actions taken to neutralize the enemy also the attempts to save Trooper Brown's life. Over the next few years Andy deployed to Afghanistan three more times and was involved in some of the heaviest fighting the Australian Army had seen since the Vietnam war. Listen in for the full story on Andy's career and life as a elite SASR soldier, Let's GO!

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  https://nordvpn.com/combatstory  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you in advance! Today we hear an incredible Combat Story from across the pond from a legendary UK SAS operator Billy Billingham who served over 30 years with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, Africa, and many other places we can't discuss. Billy came from an extremely challenging childhood drinking and fighting on the streets of Birmingham to being appointed a Member of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen for his efforts on select hostage rescues and serving as the SAS Ground Commander on what is known as 7/7 or the deadly coordinated attacks in London on July 7th, 2005.  Billy went from being the absolute elite leader, working alongside our own Delta and DEVGRU operators for years in the post-9/11 world, to hanging up his uniform and finding a new path. He has know written an autobiography aptly titled ‘The Hard Way' and two fiction novels based on his own exploits titled ‘Call to Kill' and ‘Survive to Fight' (think SAS meets 007).  He is also a lead on two incredibly successful programs in the UK and Australia titled “SAS: Who Dares Wins” where he and other special operators take civilians and celebrities through punishing special ops training; he shared that the show is coming to the US soon! He and his wife run a charity organization and he does public speaking engagements across the UK. I hope you enjoy this incredibly humble story that takes us inside the “Interest Room” (which I learned is the term for the SAS Team Room) and the highs and lows of a life well-lived at the tip of the spear from our UK brothers and sisters as much as I did.  #military #veteran  Find Billy Online:  - Instagram @billingham22b https://www.instagram.com/billingham22b/  - Twitter @billingham229b https://twitter.com/billingham229b - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkBillinghamSAS/  - Deux Mains Academy @rebuildglobally https://www.instagram.com/rebuildglobally/ - Billy's Website https://www.markbillybillingham.com/about   Find Ryan Online:  - Ryan's Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory - Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combatstory/ - Instagram @combatstory https://www.instagram.com/combatstory - Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial - Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial - Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus - Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle Show Notes 0:00 - Intro  0:41 - Guest Introduction (Billy Billingham)  2:36 - Interview begins  5:11 - Rough childhood in Peaky Blinders neighborhood in Birmingham, England 17:26 -Cadet School experience 22:12  - Overcoming getting burned by caustic soda at 15 yrs old and almost dying in a gang fight to still join the military   28:30 - Joining The Second Battalion, Parachute Regiment (2 PARA)  30:03 - Lessons from the PARAs and first jump in the jungle of Belize  42:48 - First time in a combat zone in Cypress  44:23 -  Fighting terrorists in Ireland  48:15 - Why SAS route and the brutal training and selection process 57:50 - Path after SAS selection into Mountain Troupe  1:01:25 - Excitement of first op in first week as SAS 1:04:17 - Squad "Interest rooms"  1:05:45 - The squadron dynamic and respect for those who came before  1:09:21 - Why the B Squadron are characterized as the "rogues"  1:11:12 - Combat Story - A hostage rescue during a bloody time in Bosnia  1:19:36 - The sixth sense that comes with experience  1:2102 - Emotions after a mission and after getting out  1:24:25 -  Where were you on 7/7  during London bombings?  1:27:56 - TV show "SAS: Who Dares Wins" and what is coming to the US  1:30:40 - "The Hard Way" autobiography and "Call to Kill" novel  1:35:46 - What did you carry into combat? 1:39:40  - Would you do it again?  1:42:55 - Listener comments and shout outs    This video covers the following subjects:   - SAS Sergeant Major  - 7/7 SAS Ground CDR  - SAS Ground Commander  - UK SAS operator Billy Billingham   Billy is a certified SF and Counter Terrorist Sniper Instructor, Advanced Evasive Driving Instructor, Tracking/Jungle Warfare/Navigation Instructor, Demolition/Sabotage Instructor, Ski Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Abseiling/Ice climbing Instructor, Combat Survival/RTI Instructor, Counter Terrorist Instructor (all options) and has worked as a Patrol Medic/Trauma Life Support agent for 5 hospital attachments.   If you would like to learn more about SAS Sergeant Major, Billy Billingham I suggest you look into our various other video clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyApoJr-mNmdMNwdk22xEQ _________________________   Have I responded to all of your questions about SAS Sergeant Major, Billy Billingham?

On today's Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Mitch Parker former NSW Police and Current Superintendent NSW SES Command of the New England and North West of Western Zone and Retained Fire Fighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Mitch spent 17 years within the NSW police and 15 years counting as a retained fire fighter with NSW Fire and Rescue.  During his time within both roles Mitch has many stories from incidents that even led to receiving commendations for bravery as both police officer and firefighter. After an extensive career serving the community on the front lines he moved onto the role as Superintendent NSW SES Command of the New England and North West of Western Zone within the NSW State Emergency Service better know as the SES. Let's GO!

On today's Zero Limits Podcast co hosted with Troy Knight, we chat to former Special Air Service Regiment operator and K9 handler Ryan Wilson. Ryan spent 18 years within the Defence Force primarily in the SASR. During his military career, he deployed to Malaysia, the Solomon Islands and multiple trips Afghanistan, as well as many training exercises overseas.  Within service and during his transition, Ryan completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia. Currently he is the General Manager of Whipper Snapper Distillery, and is the WA State Manager for the veterans charity Wandering Warriors. Tune in to this podcast and listen to Ryan share some very insightful story of his life and powerful messages which are sure to resonate with a lot of people regardless of their profession, experience and/or aspirations Let's Go!

Welcome back to season 3 of the Zero Limits Podcast and on this episode we chat to SASR Afghanistan veteran Marco "Rabbit" O'Hehir. Born in 1983 and raised in the Southeast Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria and  after witnessing the terror unfolding live on tv in the United States on September 11 2001. He had the interests to join the Australian Defence Force to join the war on terror. In 2001 he enlisted into the army posting to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as an infantry soldier.  Shortly after his enlistment he deployed to East Timor on his first operational deployment. In 2005 he was involved in a suspended extraction helicopter incident which he was significantly injured and hospitalised with an extended recovery. Rabbit attempted SASR selection 2007 and failed then returning to his battalion he was deployed to Iraq. Post Iraq he again began a better prep for SASR in which this time he completed SASR selection and eventually received the sandy beret. He completed multiple operational deployments to Afghanistan as a shooter and K9 handler. Post mil career he received a lateral transfer to the Victorian Police Special Operations Group to assist with their K9 unit. Since leaving the Police he now runs Blackrole K9 a training and consultancy company. He recently starred on the hit reality tv show Hunted Australia. 

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Pete Rudland joined the Australian Defence Force on 21 March 1989. He spent 28 years in the Royal Australian Infantry and served in 3RAR, 4RAR, The Parachute Training School, SASR and 2CDO Regiment. Pete deployed to Cambodia as part of UNTAC in 1993, to Iraq with the SASR during the 1997 bombing campaign, East Timor in 2001 as part of the 4RAR (CDO) deployment, Iraq in 2003 as part of an exchange with British forces, Timor Leste in 2006 with 4RAR (CDO) and Afghanistan in 2010 as part of ACOY 2CDO.On 21 June 2010, three Australian Commandos and a US soldier were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Pete was wounded in the crash and received multiple muscle-skeletal injuries and a frontal lobe bleed. As a result of the injuries, Pete was discharged from Defence on 08 November 2017. Since being wounded he started a company counselling soldiers, police and emergency services for PTS, depression and associated illnesses. Peter is now a national ambassador For RSL Australia.   Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Peter Rudland Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike

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 This show, as always, was a true honour to create.Originally planned to be Pat McNamara of Delta Force, Joe Hotai of Australian SAS and Clint Emerson of Seal Team 6 and CIA, Clint couldn't make it due to a book launch commitment for " The Rugged Life". SO as always with Special Forces types, we pushed on and achieved the mission objective ( Sorry Clint) and it turned out to be an amazing show. We spoke about how Special Forces skills  can carry over to everyday life and self defence. The differences and similarities between the units they have all worked for, and worked alongside. Pat served with the US Green Berets, Served in the Cold War in Berlin and Soviet Germany and then on to 12 yrs in Delta Force and finished the Sergeants Major Academy.

 Joe served in the NZ Army, Passed NZSAS Selection and Cycle of training. He then served with 4 RAR Commandos and went on to pass Australian SAS  Selection and served with them for 5 yrs. They speak with such wisdom and humility and I am sure you will be surprised at their openness. From Seal Team 6, Ranger Battalion, FBI HRT, British SAS,  US Airforce JTAC to name a few- they have worked with them all. Watch out for the middle of. the show where I may be the only person who has stumped Pat with a question!! It is hilarious. This show is a rare insight into the mindset of former Special Forces Operators and how we are currently using our knowledge, training and skills to help others, ourselves, and our loved ones.

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Today we hear the Combat Story of a long-time Green Beret, combat veteran, and retired Sergeant Major Josh Johnson. Josh spent multiple years downrange in Iraq and Afghanistan, many with 1st Special Forces Group, in combat where he led from the front but also spent years teaching other Green Berets and partner forces. [Support us on Patreon and get exclusive content and insights at www.patreon.com/combatstory]Josh was selected as an Exchange Officer to the Australian Special Air Services Regiment where he trained and fought alongside our very close Australian brethren. In his last two years of service, Josh focused specifically on leadership development and training.Since leaving the service, Josh has continued training and developing leaders, this time with Mike Sarraille's Talent War Group where Josh is a Partner and Senior VP of Leadership Development.I hope you enjoy this interesting and wide-ranging Combat Story as much as I did. Find Josh Online:-LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuafhijohnson/Find Ryan Online: - Ryan's Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory- Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combatstory/- Instagram @combatstory https://www.instagram.com/combatstory- Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial- Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial- Email ryan@combatstory.com- Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus- Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio JungleShow Notes: 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Guest Introduction (Josh Johnson) 1:36 - Interview begins 3:29 - His time fighting alongside the Aussies 8:11 - Growing up in small town in Utah and having a dad in military 18:41 - How he found himself on the SF track after National Guard and being an MP 30:24 - Funny story about robbing a Bosnian bathroom32:32 - Selection experience in 1999 and where he was when 9/11 happened 34:56 - Combat Story #1 - Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines and his first time getting shot at 46:33 - Combat Story #2 -A multi-hour gun fight and getting hit with RPGs in Afghanistan 58:34 - Combat Story #3 - Stories of men getting shot next to him 1:09:35 - Experience as an ODA working with ranger battalion 1:19:18 - Transition to Talent War Group 1:25:42 - Benefits of vets in corporate America and unique challenges they face 1:31:24 - What did you carry into combat?1:35:20 - Would you do it again?1:39:20 - Listener comments and shout outs To learn more about a Green Beret In Combat, learn more at: https://www.combatstory.com/The video is all about a Green Beret In Combat but also covers the following subjects:- Green Berets Overcoming obstacles- Special Operations- Special Operations combat- Exchange programs with the Australian SASR and UK SAS- Multi-hour gun fightsSomething I noticed when I was looking for information on Green Berets In Combat was the lack of details._________________________Follow our video clips about Green Beret In Combat and various other similar topics on:Facebook: https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/combatstory_________________________If you were searching for more information about living in Green Beret In Combat did this video help?Possibly you want to comment below and let me understand what else I can assist you with or Green Beret In Combat.

On todays Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Pete Rudland a special operations veteran who had moved across from the SASR to the commandos. Pete joined the Australian Defence Force 1989. He spent 28 years in the Royal Australian Infantry and served in 3RAR, 4RAR, The Parachute Training School, SASR and 2CDO Regiment.  Peter Rudland was seriously injured in a Black Hawk helicopter crash that claimed the lives of three Australian commandos and a US soldier were killed when the Black Hawk crashed at Sgt Rudland was thrown 35m from the helicopter. The next thing he remembers is waking in a German hospital with broken bones, organ damage and bleeding on the brain. He went on to compete in three Invictus Games - co-captaining the 2017 team and winning two gold medals. 

My guest today is former SAS Sergeant Harry Moffitt, who spent the majority of his 30 years in Australia's Defence Force with the elite Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Harry completed 11 service deployments amassing nearly 1,000 days on combat operations globally, including being wounded in action in 2008. He completed his time with the SASR as its Director of High-Performance. He recently authored his memoir, Eleven Bats, a book about his military service and his love of cricket. He has a research Master of Psychology from Deakin University and recently completed a Harvard Business School Program. Harry and his family are based in Melbourne where he practises as a psychologist and strategic advisor across high performing sports, corporate, and government organisations as the founder and Director of Performance at Stotan Group. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Anthony "Harry" Moffitt Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike

In Ben and Tim's book The Resilience Shield, they refer to Kev Toonen as a ‘superstar Army PTI (Physical Training Instructor)' - and certainly when they first met him, that's exactly what Kev was – a thought leader in the development of special operations physical capability, who helped evolved SAS training methodologies, as well as prepare the amazing Monika Georgieva (see Season 2 Episode 3 for more on Mon!) for her pioneering attempts at the SAS selection course.   Since that time, Kev has taken his passion and knowledge for human performance to clients ranging from some of Australia's most beautiful and recognisable celebrities to elite sporting teams.  In this episode, Kev talks to what he learnt from his military service, how he saw the military approach to physical training change over the years and what he currently considers the key requirements for optimising the human body.    In this second part of a special double episode, Ben and Tim chat to Kev about helping Mon prepare for SASR selection and then his transition out of uniform into the much more beautiful world of celebrities, models and professional sportspeople, including his work with Candice Warner prior to her appearance on SAS Australia.    1:30         On Monika Georgieva's workup to being the first female to attempt SASR selection 3:00         The significance of the infamous 3.2km webbing run – and why it's such an important component of SASR selection 5:30         …and why this was a particularly difficult test for Mon 11:00       Mind-body connection, how it impacts selection performance and what potential candidates don't do well in their preparation and on the course 12:15       Kev's input into modernising the pre-selection training program 21:05       How did the lessons that Kev learnt in uniform translate into his current roles? 22:30       From the predominantly very ugly demographic of SASR to a ‘gym full of celebrities and models' in Sydney's trendy suburb of Darlinghurst 26:10       Building a fitness app – how hard/expensive can it be?! 27:00       Meeting rugby legends Ben and Owen Franks – a pivotal moment for Kev's transition into supporting elite sports 33:20       What's the difference between developing physical programs for Special Operations and elite sports and preparing them for the wider population? 40:30       Preparing Candice Warner for SAS Australia 47:00       What are Kev's current personal fitness goals? 48:50       The future of 98 Gym - the business of fitness 52:30       On Crossfit and F45 – the pros and cons of fitness movements like these 55:00       What's Kev's powersong – to fire him up when he needs to deadlift 250kg   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   98 Gym   If you want some great black and white photos of Kev squatting the equivalent weight of a small car (and who doesn't?!) check out his Insta.   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify    

On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a chat with man mountain Kory Jones former Infantrymen, Special Forces 2 Commando Regiment and Private Security Contractor. Growing up in a small town in Victoria working as a nightclub security bouncer, Kory has his sights set on joining the Australian Army enlisting in 2001. After successfully completing recruit and infantry IET's Kory was posted to 1RAR in Townsville. During his time in 1RAR he was posted to Mortar Platoon and Recon Platoon also deploying on 3 overseas deployments Timor Leste, Solomon Islands and Afghanistan. After his 2007 Afghanistan trip he decided to attempt SASR selection in which after 10 days he threw in the towel being overtrained physically but under prepared mentally. In 2009 after mental lessons learnt from failing SASR selection, Kory underwent 2 Commando Special Forces selection training which he completed and successfully become a Commando. In 2010 he deployed on his second trip to Afghanistan with SOTG (Special Operations Task Group) with heavy fighting against the Taliban. 2012 was round three, fighting this time alongside the DEA and NIU smashing drug network in support of the American push to re dominate Helmand. In 2013 Kory discharged from the army and become a private security contractor working in Kabul for the Australian Embassy. Currently Kory is living in the UAE paramilitary advisor to the UAE government. get ready for this one Let's GO!

In Ben and Tim's book The Resilience Shield, they refer to Kev Toonen as a ‘superstar Army PTI (Physical Training Instructor)' - and certainly when they first met him, that's exactly what Kev was – a thought leader in the development of special operations physical capability, who helped evolved SAS training methodologies, as well as prepare the amazing Monika Georgieva (see Season 2 Episode 3 for more on Mon!) for her pioneering attempts at the SAS selection course.   Since that time, Kev has taken his passion and knowledge for human performance to clients ranging from some of Australia's most beautiful and recognisable celebrities to elite sporting teams.  In this episode, Kev talks to what he learnt from his military service, how he saw the military approach to physical training change over the years and what he currently considers the key requirements for optimising the human body.    In this first part of a special double episode, Ben and Tim chat to Kev about his background, his early years in the Army and then his time at SASR, during which he was instrumental in changing elements of the unit's physical preparation program to better meet the demands of campaigning in Afghanistan.   4:30         Kev opens with……a sweat lodge story! 6:11         Kev's early years – school and joining the Army (after being tricked by a recruiter!) 8:45         Into infantry corps and the parachute battalion 11:30       East Timor 16:30       The million-dollar East Timor question – did Kev make it to the Kylie Minogue concert? 17:50       Back to East Timor for a second trip (in violation of the age-old Army rule – never volunteer for anything!) 19:40       …and a third trip to Timor! 20:00       12 months out of uniform – was the grass any greener on the other side? 21:00       Back into uniform – and why?  21:30       The highs and lows of sniper course 25:00       Marriage!  And a career transition to become a PTI, including reflections on the training involved 26:00       The evolution of thinking in military physical training 33:40       Getting posted to SASR in Perth 35:00       Influences at SASR, including Danny Cooper and Harry Moffitt 37:00       (Why friends shouldn't let friends skip leg day) 37:30       Impressions of physical training at SASR, and how this changed over the period of campaigning in Afghanistan 40:10       The potential downsides of a ‘never quit' mindset     www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   98 Gym   If you want some great black and white photos of Kev squatting the equivalent weight of a small car (and who doesn't?!) check out his Insta.   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Combat Veteran, Medical Doctor and member of Channel 7's SAS Australia- Dan is also an author of 3 books- Resilience Shield https://tinyurl.com/rk7yaca9 Average 70kg D**khead https://tinyurl.com/3mteztn2 Arterial Tourniquets https://tinyurl.com/szseuyem  And in his spare time he is co-owner and Medical Director of https://tacmedaustralia.com.au/ In this interview, Dan is open about his journey into and out of the darkness of his Black Space and his Demons. In fact, this is how he created Resilience Shield- a scientific and quantifiable approach to re creating the Resilience he and fellow Special Forces Operators embody on operations. And lastly, he speaks about ice baths- cold water immersion and the surprising benefits it has on his mood and whole body inflammation. A very affable Aussie bloke, this interview is brilliant in the openness and applicable steps it provides for anyone needing to improve or repair their mental state- from someone who has been deep in the trenches- literally. I am Damian Porter , sleep stress and human nutrition coach from eatwellmovewell.net and you are listening to my straight talk mind and muscle podcast sponsored by realketonesaustralia.com the best and most effective ketone supplement on the market Check us out on YouTube at- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpt-Zy1jciVn7cWB0B-y5WATyzrzfwucZ Libsyn- https://straighttalkmindandmuscle.libsyn.com/ spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rlAGRXCwLIJfQCQ5B3PYB?si=UmgsMBFkRfelCAm1E4Pd3Q Insta- https://www.instagram.com/eatwellmovewell/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DRN1Life Itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-mind-and-muscle-podcast/id1315986446?mt=2  

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On todays Zero Limits Podcast we chat to the most bad ass Doctor in the world! Dr. Dan Pronk a former Australian SAS doctor who completed four tours to Afghanistan.   Dan served with the regular army in East Timor before undertaking four tours of Afghanistan with Special Operations Units - the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment. Dan was awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service for his conduct in action on his second tour of Afghanistan.He's written several books, including Average 70kg Dickhead: Motivational Lessons from an Ex-Army Special Forces Doctor, and Arterial Tourniquets: For Police Officers, Law Enforcement and other First-Responders. He just released a third book with two fellow former SAS operators called Resilience Shield. Dan's also a car lover with a love of high performance cars, leading him to own a classic Ferrari and Lamborghini. He also created Delta Automotive that builds these limited edition classic sports cars.  He is also the resident medic 'Dr Dan' on Channel Seven's SAS Australia. He is married to a very tolerant wife and has three sons. In his spare time he can often be found driving his vintage Lamborghini in the Adelaide Hills. Let's Go!

On today's Zero Limits Podcast Matt and stand in co host and previous guest special forces veteran Adrian Humphries chat to Adrian Sutter Veteran of the Australian Army serving with the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment better known as 1RAR.  Shortly after completing Infantry IET (Initial Employment Training) Adrian was soon deployed to Timor Leste providing peace keeping security stability operations. Upon return to Australia Adrian completed training for support company mortar platoon which subsequently was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. During their deployment to Afghanistan the Battalion lost one brothers to an IED. Adrian post deployment began training heavily to attempt SASR selection to further his career within the defence force. However whilst on training he received news  from his family that his sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Shortly after cancer treatment trials Adrian's sister sadly passed away which led Adrian's discharge from the military. Adrian founded Swiss 8 which is a health promotion charity, founded by combat veterans to build proactive mental health tools. The focus is to be a positive agitator for change. Listen in for more on Adrian's life, Let's Go!

Welcome to Selling Secrets.  The show about Action Movies, Spy Films and the marketing of Hollywood.  Episode Seven is a very special episode, where I interview Tony Gay (aka. my Dad). During our conversation, we discuss Tony's time in the Royal Australian Navy, his service in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) working with the Tactical Assault Group counter-terrorism team, and his post-military work as a photographer, videographer and editor.  We discuss realism and authenticity in action films from Tony's unique perspective as a special forces veteran.  We also talk about the filmmaking techniques of action films and how they've evolved over the years, and Tony gives his insights as a professional working in the creative industry.  Thank you to Tony for coming on the episode, it was an absolute privilege to hear about his story, learn more about his incredible life, and just geek out over movies with him.  Links:Tony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony_gay_photographerWandering Warriors: https://wanderingwarriors.org/Josh Gay (Show Host) Instagram: https://instagram.com/007ausSelling Secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingsecretspod/

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UPCOMING EVENT: If you'd like to attend a Q&A session in November with Combat Story's Ryan Fugit, please fill out this form (https://tinyurl.com/552ewmu5). Today we hear the second round of our Combat Story with Dan Pronk, a former Australian SAS officer and medical doctor who completed four tours to Afghanistan. In round one we covered Dan's first calling as a triathlete until he found himself in medical school, and, eventually, SAS selection. We covered some of his initial deployments. In round two we move into the more difficult deployments Dan faced when things started getting darker, as they so often do. We also discuss Dan's newly released book - Resilience Shield - which takes SAS resilience lessons and applies them to everyday life to thrive, much as Dan has. Dan went on to found a multi-million dollar company - TACMED - and has written two other books: Arterial Tourniquets and Average 70kg D**khead. Dan is the most unassuming doctor you'll ever find and I hope you enjoy this second round interview Down Under as much as I did. Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Dan Pronk intro and bio 1:52 - Interview begins 4:12 - The Afghanistan pull out 10:58 - Desperately wanting to get back into combat 15:00 - Find Fix Finish for Psychological Trauma 20:43 - Third deployment “hugely kinetic” 24:43 - The Suckmeter 27:38 - The build-up of PTSD 45:36 - How to make resilience insights to bulletproof operators 55:50 - Dan's first classic car purchase and how not to make your wife happy 1:09:00 - The Unforgiving Sixty podcast by Dan Pronk's Resilience Shield Co-author 1:09:46 - What did you carry with you into combat every time? 1:11:57 - Would you go back and do it all again? 1:15:43 - Listener Comments and Shout Outs #combatstory #SAS #specialoperations #danpronk #deltaforce #jsoc #australianSAS #pathfinderjacket #killkapture #markwales Find Dan online: Website Resilience Shield LinkedIN Dan Pronk Instagram @danpronk Book Average 70kg D**khead Book Arterial Tourniquets Book Resilience Shield TacMed Delta Automotive Find Ryan online: Follow on Instagram @combatstory Follow on Facebook @combatstoryofficial Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial Email ryan@combatstory.com Learn more about Ryan Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle

Today we hear the Combat Story of Dr. Dan Pronk, a former Australian SAS doctor who completed four tours to Afghanistan. Do not be fooled by the doctor title, Dan was on the front lines conducting hundreds of operations with the elite SAS. This is the first of two interviews with Dan. Before the military, Dan was a triathlete and lived what he described as an average Australian upbringing. The military put him through medical school, but he wanted to be part of the elite SAS and fought for years for a chance to just get to selection, which he eventually did. Since leaving the military, Dan has gone on to an executive role in medical management, as well as co-owning the multimillion dollar company TacMed Australia and founding several other entrepreneurial startups. He's written several books, including Average 70kg Dickhead: Motivational Lessons from an Ex-Army Special Forces Doctor, and Arterial Tourniquets: For Police Officers, Law Enforcement and other First-Responders. He just released a third book with two fellow former SAS operators called Resilience Shield. Dan's also a motorhead with a love of high performance cars, leading him to own a classic Ferrari and Lamborghini. He also created Delta Automotive that builds these limited edition classic sports cars. Dan was referred to me by another SAS leader as “legend” in the community and I hope you enjoy this first of two Combat Story rounds with Dan as much as I did. Find Dan Online: Website Resilience Shield www.resilienceshield.com/ LinkedIN Dan Pronk https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpronk/ Instagram @danpronk www.instagram.com/danpronk/?hl=en Show Notes 0:00 - Interview begins 1:07 - Dan Pronk bio 2:13 - Interview begins 9:00 - Tough schooling and getting beaten with a cricket bat (for both Ryan and Dan) 10:25 - Dan's family military history and father who was an Army helicopter pilot 13:50 - Dan's rebellious stage, triathlons, and tough cars 19:30 - Running and that release 24:50 - “Maneuvering” myself into an elite group 29:15 - Extrinsic motivation of being a triathlete rather than being an intrinsically motivated soldier 32:30 - Shifting from college and triathlons to medical school and the military 38:15 - The “lightbulb moment” to join SAS 43:50 - Why is SAS sending doctor's through Selection? 47:10 - Motivational moment of being doubted 49:05 - Darker and harder moments of Selection 55:45 - What's it like being a Selection-certified doctor in SAS? 59:20 - First deployment with SAS as a Task Force asset 1:02:35 - First mission outside the wire as a doctor AND the gunner on a vehicle 1:06:35 - First time I got shot at “accurately” 1:10:35 - Another mission and being in contact with snipers on quad bikes and more vehicles going against the Taliban 1:12:55 - No indication of PTSD starting to seep in 1:15:10 - Another deployment to Afghanistan in 2011 (reference to the Drug Enforcement Agency aka DEA's Drug Flow Attack Strategy Team or FAST) 1:16:44 - Difficult mission and a “turning point” for Dan. “We're playing for keeps now” 1:26:45 - Dan's background in the Emergency Room and working trauma

Today I was fortunate to sit down with Dr Dan Pronk and Tim Curtis, two of the three authors of my new favourite book The Resilience Shield.  I really hope you enjoy this chat.  THE RESILIENCE SHIELD SURVEY  THE RESILIENCE SHIELD SURVEY  THE RESILIENCE SHIELD SURVEY  THE RESILIENCE SHIELD SURVEY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to motivate your child to practice piano but don't know how? Aaron Garner, PhD in Piano Pedagogy and CEO of Piano Marvel shares his secrets he's used with his own children and with students over the years. "Motivation," he says, "is all about relevancy. If you can make piano practice somehow relevant to the student, they will be motivated to practice." Join as we discuss the sneaky and supportive ways to get your child motivated to practice piano! (links discussed in podcast below) FULL BIO Aaron Garner studied piano performance at Brigham Young University and the University of Southern Colorado. He did his graduate studies in piano performance and pedagogy at the University of Northern Colorado. His diverse experience of teaching music in the public schools (K-12), 2 universities, several large studios and a private studio helped him create a unique system of teaching.Some of Aaron's significant contributions to the field of piano pedagogy are SASR (Standard Assessment of Sight Reading), Piano Marvel (teaching and assessment software), Scale Ninja, Learn to Play the Hymns Boot Camp, and a collection of hundreds of student compositions. Currently Aaron is CEO of Piano Marvel and does seminars across the country on student motivation, sight-reading, group teaching, student ensemble performance, composition, and performance video creation. LINKS Piano Marvel Home Page SASR - Standard Assessment of Sight Reading - The SASR has been developed over the past 5 years into a sight reading tool, unlike anything you've seen before. The SASR features over 2,000 sight reading excerpts divided into 90 levels. As you take the SASR test, Piano Marvel will automatically select excerpts that will challenge you. It's like an intelligent sight reading test that gives you an amazing sight reading workout at the same time! Family Ensemble Christmas Challenge Keep Focused Game

From the rugby fields in Australia to contacts in the jungles of Vietnam. establishing the first reconnaissance platoon and serving as one of the country's elite warriors in the SASR. Michael von Berg MC OAM takes us on a journey with the hope of not repeating history; we look at the mistakes a nation made over 50 years ago after the Vietnam war and the similarities with the withdrawal from Afghanistan.   Topics: Operation Queanbeyan  The first Australian reconnaissance platoon Resilience Moral injury  Is history repeating itself  Lived experience  Getting on with life after you come home Connections to tribe through trust.   Handy Links   https://www.trojanstrek.com/ This program cost the participant nothing. Held in SA and Qld.   https://www.rarnationalmemorialwalk.org.au/ Located at Enoggera, It is a living memorial of trees remembering some 400 plus of our RAR that have fallen.   https://vwma.org.au/ Micheal is an ambassador for the Virtual War Memorial, which is run out of SA. The RAR (SA). Everyone who has served should be on this for the posterity of an individual's military service, no matter what form, where it will be held in perpetuity. To give you an idea, here is Mick's page.   Go check it out, and please like and subscribe.

In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with the authors of 'The Resilience Shield'. If you haven't heard of this book then you soon will. Dr Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk DSC and Tim Curtis have co-written an incredible book on Resilience. It takes everything they have learnt during their time serving with SASR and combined this with research on resilience and brings you an epic collection of SAS Resilience techniques to master your mindset and overcome adversity. In this episode we chat about the book, the process of writing it and how the contents of this book is going to shape the future generation of serving members. As an applicant, you'll want to listen to this podcast episode and then go out and buy the book. I believe this should be a mandatory read for all ADF and Police applicants. Buy a SIGNED copy of the book here Find Dr Dan Pronk on Instagram - @danpronk and Linkedin Find Ben Pronk on Instagram - @papa_one_seven and Linkedin Find Tim Curtis on Instagram - @tim_dxb and Linkedin Listen to the The Unforgiving60 Podcast here To listen to the authors on the Life on the Line podcast, click here Thank you to Tim, Ben & Dan for your time and for sharing your wisdom for the future applicants of the ADF. If you are interested in training at The Barracks Gym to improve your fitness for your ADF or Police application, head over to our website to check it out. Click here to learn more about The Barracks Gym

On this Zero Limits Podcast episode we talk to an Aussie larrikin former Special Air Services Regiment operator Luke "Blue" Andrews.  We dive in deep into blue's life starting as an army reservist then eventually passing selection to becoming part of one of the best fighting forces in the world the SAS. We touch on his training leading up to receiving his the prized sandy beret and deployments his deployments to Afghanistan. Post discharging the Military, blue has gone back to school and working on a Masters in Business.  Let's Go!

Today the boys sat down and chatted with former SASR veteran Dan Cooper. A man with two degrees, two masters and now completing a PHD who also happens to be the dad of two young boys.  There is so much gold in this chat that we think you'll really find value in it.  If you'd like to come on a program with Dan click the link below.  DAN COOPER FEAR LESS SEMINAR  DAN COOPER FEAR LESS SEMINAR  DAN COOPER FEAR LESS SEMINAR  DAN COOPER FEAR LESS SEMINAR  DAN COOPER FEAR LESS SEMINAR  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 48 of Just Havin a Crack. Today we are on location at the 42for42 Memorial Garden Lunch @ The Queensland Cricketers Club.This is an annual lunch to remember the fallen (41) from the Afghanistan conflict and the forty-first recognising the lives lost after the conflict.The memorial Garden currently in constructed is there for those who want to reflect and say thank you to those brave souls.Adjacent to Suncorp Stadium the garden is there for all to enjoy. We hear from families in this podcast that lost loved ones, returned servicemen who are doing great things in the community, sporting stars & wives that had men over in the conflict.

Mark Wales is one hell of an achiever. In this interview we discuss Mark's evolution from life as an SASR Major, recreating himself to become a published author, father, husband, fashion designer, corporate speaker, veterans advocate, and much more. Mark's attitude to enduring hardship and learning how to cope on the other side to have a better life is truly inspirational. This is the first instalment of a two part series with Mark. The following links will allow you to find out more about Mark and his work: Kill Kapture Mark Wales' website Books mentioned in this podcast: Papillon, Steven Pressfield, Survivor If you found value in this episode, or if youre a fan of this podcast, then please consider supporting us via your favourite podcasting platform: Rate the show ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a comment - the more meaningful, the better

In this episode, I answer one of the most asked questions I receive: What is the difference between SASR and Commandos?

Moffitt the Profit. An SAS Team leader with over 11 active tours under his belt, psychologist, philosopher, author and singer . Much like the rest of the SASR, Moffit demonstrates is the humble, quite professional. The confidence and wisdom to take pause and reflect when the situation dictates, never acting without considering all options. It's a stark contrast to the personalities and narrative currently being displayed in the media. In this episode we did what the media won't: we spoke to an actual SAS soldier about his thoughts on the IGADF inquiry and the finding in the Brereton report. It wasn't all doom and gloom. We had a few laughs about liberation war souvenirs from Saddam Hussain's palace, Osama Bin Laden's cave and Punching prime ministers. Go and check it out and please subscribe.

Alex Lloyd interviews SAS veteran Bob Hunter. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. The Season 4 finale is with Bob Hunter, a former Squadron Commander in the Special Air Service Regiment. Bob was in command the night of the 1996 Black Hawk disaster, where two helicopters collided, and 15 SASR and 3 Aviation Regiment soldiers lost their lives. Bob spoke to Alex Lloyd about his years with the Australian SAS, his Middle East and Bougainville deployments, and about SAS culture and leadership. This interview with Bob is the Season 4 finale. Life on the Line will return in 2021.

Psychologist, CEO, author, and former SAS Team Commander: Anthony “Harry” Moffitt recently retired after nearly 30 years with the Australian Defence Force, most of which was spent with Australia’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. He completed 11 active service deployments amassing nearly 1000 days on Special Operations globally, including being wounded in action in 2008 and repatriated toAustralia due to his wounds. Harry completed his time with the SAS as its Director of High-Performance. He also recently authored his memoir, Eleven Bats, a book about his military service and his love of cricket.In this episode Harry shares some of his insights into high performance with Gaz as they compare notes on the military, their transition into business owners and beyond. Contact Harry through his business at https://stotangroup.com.au and buy his book 11 bats on Amazon and all other good book stores. Follow Gaz at Duratus UK (www.DuratusUK.com) instagram at Duratus_GazTwitter at Duratus_UKFacebook at Duratus UK

Episode 024 is with Dan Pronk. Dan entered into the Australian Army in 2001 and quickly moved into Special Operations as a Doctor following successful completion of the Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment selection course. He spent the last five years of his service working between the SAS and the 2nd Commando Regiment and saw operational service in Timor Leste and Afghanistan. His expertise is undoubtedly in the combat trauma field and his expressions throughout this podcast and his Instagram provide a valued insight into that arena that most might not understand. Follow him on INSTAGRAM @danpronk Follow the podcast on INSTAGRAM @leadwasps Check out Dans business https://tacmedaustralia.com.au/ Buy his Book 'Average 70kg Dickhead' https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=70kg+dickhead&ref=nb_sb_noss

Cpl Dan Cooper served with the Australian Army for 22 years, 3 years with the Airborne and 18 were served with the SASR. Dan passed selection in 2001 and deployed on around a dozen operational deployments in a variety of theatres. He has a passion for human performance and has taken strides to understand how threat inoculation during training can improve operational effectiveness on the ground. He has a career full of experience on this topic and is not using that the push the limit on what is possible. Dan Cooper You can follow on INSTAGRAM @dancooper_msc Check out his WEBSITE www.komanchi.com.au Head over to the SEMINAR www.fearlessseminar.thinkific.com Follow the podcast on INSTAGRAM @leadwasps If you or anyone you know would be suitable for the podcast email; leadwaspspodcast@gmail.com for consideration.

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

Who Had the Better Gun Battle? This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing the latest Netflix Original Movie, ‘Extraction' from Director Sam Hargrave, starring Chris Hemsworth, and produced by the Russo Brothers! Then they dig into the penultimate episode of Westworld season 3 ‘Passed Pawns'! Extraction (2020) Summary Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a fearless black market mercenary with nothing left to lose when his skills are solicited to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. But in the murky underworld of weapons dealers and drug traffickers, an already deadly mission approaches the impossible, forever altering the lives of Rake and the boy. An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller directed by Sam Hargrave, EXTRACTION is an AGBO Films and TGIM Films, Inc. production, produced by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Mike Larocca, Chris Hemsworth, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin. Cast & Crew Cast Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a former SASR operator turned mercenary. Rudhraksh Jaiswal as Ovi Mahajan Jr., the son of Indian crime lord Ovi Mahajan Sr. Randeep Hooda as Saju, a former Para (Special Forces) operator and henchman of Ovi Mahajan Sr. Golshifteh Farahani as Nik Khan, a mercenary and partner of Tyler. Pankaj...

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This episode we interviewed Dan Cooper. He's a 18 year veteran of SASR, Australia's tier one Special Forces Unit, Former Strength & Power Coach for the QLD Reds, holds a Masters in Sport Science and is currently completing a PHD. We talk on many subjects, stress, anxiety, sports performance and behaviour change. This is one of our favourites - everyone can listen to this and get something. Enjoy! 

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This week I was fortunate to sit down with Dan Cooper who specialises in human performance but not just in theory, Dan spent 22 years in the Army with 18 of those in Australia's most elite forces - the SASR. We had a great chat around finding the edge of your potential, human performance, mindset and how his military experience is now working to help others perform in sports, business and life.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born in Bulgaria Monika moved to Australia at the age of 18 and completed a Bachelor degree at the Australian National University. She joined the Army In 2010 completing her officer training at the Royal Australian Military College in Jun 2011. Monika was posted to the Special Air Service Regiment in 2015 and whilst there attempted selection twice getting to day 9 and day 12 respectively.   Monika transferred to the Infantry at end of 2016 completing the Infantry Regimental Officer Basic Course and posted to 1 RAR. Whilst at 1 RAR she qualified as the Reconnaissance and Snipers PL commander, completing both the basic and advanced reconnaissance courses.   Monika has just began her MBA through UWA and is transitioning out of the Defence force and into the Professional services as a Consultant, so that she can also pursue her mountaineering goals.

Alex Lloyd speaks with former SAS officers Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis. Life on the Line tracks down Australian war veterans and records their stories. Today's bonus episode is with Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis, both former officers of the Special Air Service Regiment. Now they're in the civilian workforce, armed with MBAs. The pair spoke Alex Lloyd about lessons of leadership and command from their time in the SASR, from principles to specific action-packed examples, how those lessons influence their work and lives today, and their new podcast, 'The Unforgiving60'. 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.

Australian Fitness Podcast Episode 9 – Nick Caldwell (Special Forces Operator) I had a terrific Podcast with Nick Caldwell, an Australian veteran who served for 12 years in the Australian Army, and most of that in the elite SASR, the pinnacle of Australian Special Forces, a military unit regarded around the world. But we in fact spoke mostly about his fitness facility, The Mill, in Fremantle WA, and in detail about the culture and ethos behind him, his instructors, his facility and the unique programs that he runs. To give you some insight, Nick has taken his experience and importantly his training as a Special Forces Operator and created fitness programs and fitness experiences that allow you and I, Mr. and Mrs. Civilian to experience the stress, pressure, problem solving and hopefully develop the resilience to cope better with what life throws at us. For Nick, it’s not so much about the sets, reps and rest periods, but more about the pressure, experience and opportunity to really explore our potential and our probably untapped human capacity. He runs 12, 24 and 36-hour programs, (a little different to an F45 drive through workout) but I think that’s awesome. I really think Nick and his team are onto something here, and in today’s climate of offering a point-of-difference in the Australian Fitness Marketplace, too me, he’s breaking new ground. So, if you’re listening to this and you're looking for the opportunity to go off-grid and fully dark with ex-bad-ass military guys, hit Nick up. I’m sure he’ll introduce you to a whole new level of what-the-fuck have I got myself into. Enjoy. Social Media Links: Instagram : The Mill Gym & resilience101 Facebook: TheMill Gym Twitter: theMillgym

Last week I chatted about planning. Setting up your 2019 and how being really clear on your goals matters. I also spoke about the High Performance Getaway I had just run and the fact that you can be very successful in your business or personal life and not have a plan. You can just kind of wing it and everything’s ok. The problem is, if I’m being honest, that whilst this is possible it relies on a lot of things going your way. It’s easy when life’s all smooth sailing. But when the time comes, as it often does in life, that you get hit with an unexpected challenge. You cop that punch in the guts that really takes the wind out of you – you won’t have built the resilience or perhaps it’s more that you don’t know what your perfect performance line is so won’t know how to get back to it. What’s a Perfect Performance Line? In the Special Forces, particularly our SASR, there’s a concept around a Perfect Performance Line. If everything goes smoothly. If everything runs to plan. This is the line from where we are to where we want to be. This is the line from the start of the mission to the perfect execution and completion of the mission. Now the SAS know that a plan only ever stays perfect until the first bullet is fired, the first contact with the enemy. Then it’s two sides with two very different plans. But their idea is this: If you know what a perfect performance line looks like, if you understand the line from where you are to where you want to be then once you have contact with the enemy you have a line to identify and get back to. As soon as you’re knocked off your line the focus for you individually and for your team is to get back as close to the line as possible. Every incident, every moment that pushes you off that line you focus on moving back to that line or as close to that line as possible. You’re anchored to that line. You will drift. You will have circumstances push you away from it but you always bring yourself back to it. The truth is, even if you don’t fully get back to the Perfect Performance Line, so long as you’re consistently close to it and moving in the same direction as it, you will reach the objective. You will complete the mission. You will. But if you don’t know what the line looks like then as soon as you hit tough times you will be throw this way and that. You won’t have an anchor point to get back to. Nothing to hold you on the course. Having a plan is vital. Not in easy times. But in tough times. There’s a saying ‘Chop wood when you can. Sharpen your saw when you can’t’. I first heard this from a mate Steve Claydon in a sales context but I think it works in all contexts. You have do the work when the works there to be done. Ie. You chop the wood. But when there’s not work to be done you sharpen your saw so the next opportunity to chop wood you will be ready and efficient. Sharpening the saw in this context is planning. Plan for yourself, your life, your career, your business. Do it in the good times. When life’s easy. Sharpen the saw. When the going gets tough. When the shit hits the fan. You will have a sharpened tool with which to chop the wood. So that’s your goal this week. Set your plan for 2019. Sharpen your saw over the Christmas period so you can chop the wood, move towards your goals, in 2019. The plan is your perfect performance line. If it works for SAS in a combat situation it can certainly work for you in everyday life. That’s what I do. Look for the ways people achieve extraordinary results and then try to hack the code they use to do it. You do not have to create the wheel. It’s been done. Your job is to make it useful and more efficient for you. A lot of people contacted me for the planning worksheet. I have uploaded it...   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Bram talked to former Commando and SASR Operator Nick Caldwell. Co-founder and owner of The Mill Gym in Fremantle, Western Australia. They discuss resillience, physical training, the Special Air Service Cadre Course and the Mill Gym's shorter and yet still demanding civilian version of that same course; as well as the Commando Selection and Training Course, fighting and combat. https://themillgym.com 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.

Welcome to Episode #67 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast. Every week, host and Zacks stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds and ETFs and how it impacts your life. In this episode, Tracey is joined by Neena Mishra, Editor of Zacks Income Investor, which specializes in dividend paying stocks. One of her favorite industries right now are the financials, specifically the community banks. Ten years ago, banks were the go-to investment for retirees and investors looking for yield. Many of the big banks paid dividends yielding 4% to 5%. But then the Great Recession hit. Banks that survived the chaos ended up cutting their dividends or eliminating them entirely. The once “go-to” industry now was off the investing radar. But that was then and this is now. With the Fed raising rates in December 2016 and expected to possibly raise rates another 3 times in 2017, suddenly the community banks are seeing earnings growth. Some banks have brought back their dividends and others, that never got rid of them, have been raising them. There are over 6,000 banks in the United States. Many of them trade publicly on various exchanges. How do you know which banks to buy? Tracey admits she had never heard of several of Neena’s top choices. That’s the problem with the community banks. A lot of them are still very local. But that doesn’t mean you should pass by this investing opportunity. These Banks Pay Solid Dividends and Have Good Fundamentals PacWest Bancorp (PACW) is a California bank with $21 billion in assets. It pays one of the higher dividends, with a yield of 3.7%. Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH), founded in 1800, is the oldest community bank in the United States. It yields 2.8%. It has raised its dividend in 23 of the last 24 years. That’s an impressive record for any company, let alone a bank which went through the Great Recession. Sandy Spring (SASR) serves the hot DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia market. It has a good record of increasing its dividend with 6 increases over the past 16 quarters. It yields 2.8%. WesBanco (WSBC) dates all the way back to 1870 in West Virginia. It now spans 5 states including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania as well as its home market of West Virginia. It has a $1.8 billion market cap and pays a 2.3% yield. But what if there are simply too many choices? You won’t get that great of a yield, but you can buy the First Trust Community Bank ETF (QABA), which excludes the top 50 US banks so it is filled with many smaller regional and community banks. It is only yielding 1.1% as many of the smaller banks still aren’t able to pay a dividend. Still, Tracey and Neena are both very excited about this industry. Despite the big gain in many banking shares since the November 2016 election, both think there is room to run. Investors have turned their back on the banks for nearly a decade. The Fed rate increases should provide a much-needed boost to earnings. What else should you know about one of the hottest industries of 2017? Tune into this week’s podcast to find out. Pacific West Bancorp: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PACW?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod Washington Trust Bancorp: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/WASH?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod Sandy Spring: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/SASR?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod WesBanco: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/WSBC?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/QABA/profile?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch

Episode 21 - Keith Fennell - SASR, Author, School Teacher This week I sat down and chatted with a good mate Keith Fennell. Keith is one of the best people I have met and worked with. He uses his previous military history in Special Forces to work with disadvantaged youth through to CEO's and athletes, all with the aim of giving them the best chance of succeeding in life and whatever endeavours they should choose. Bio: Keith Fennell joined the elite Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) at the age of 21 and was deployed on many operations, including missions to Afghanistan, East Timor, the Solomon Islands and the southern Indian Ocean. He also served on a medical deployment to East Africa, was a member of the boarding party on the controversial MV Tampa incident, and supported counter-terrorism operations. In late 2002 Fennell left the SAS and moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he was employed as a special operations adviser. In January 2004, he accepted a position in Iraq, and spent the next thirty months running operations there, in Afghanistan and in Banda Aceh. In June 2006 Fennell returned to Australia. He published his first book, Warrior Brothers, in 2008 and it quickly became a bestseller. His second book, Warrior Training, was released in September 2009. During the next five years Fennell completed a Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Diploma of Education (English and History Majors) in conjunction with supporting numerous high-performance clinics for Australia’s sporting and corporate elite. Fennell is currently employed as a secondary school teacher in a disadvantaged school in South Western Sydney. His aim is to create opportunity for disadvantaged students by establishing strong relationships and high expectations as a means to unleash student potential.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3), conduct live-fire training at Continued Range-5 and 7 during Fuji Viper 16-3 on Camp Fuji, Fuji, Japan, Feb. 1-4, 2016. The Marines of 1/3 conducted live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in combat operations. Fuji Viper 16-3 is a training exercise where Marines and Sailors conduct live fire and non-live fire combined arms training in order to sustain combat proficiency to support contingency operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Cody Hastings Shepard/Released)