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🎙️ Episode 9 Leadership & Building Potential with Jack Tillett
In this episode of Smarter Than Yesterday, Darren and Alex sit down with Jack Tillett, a Royal Air Force Officer, coach, and endurance athlete whose journey is built on leadership, discipline, and continuous self development.
Jack shares how leaving home at a young age, moving from the south coast to Newcastle for university, and stepping into new environments early helped shape his mindset and approach to challenge. From there, his path into the Royal Air Force saw him leading over 60 personnel at a young age, developing the communication, resilience, and leadership skills that define him today.
Alongside his military career, Jack has built Tillett Fitness, coaching athletes across endurance and functional fitness disciplines, while continuing to push his own limits with events ranging from marathons and Hyrox to his next major goal, a Half Ironman later this year.
This episode explores how Jack balances training, mindset, and performance alongside enjoying the process, learning new skills, and maintaining a sense of curiosity and fun. It is an honest conversation about confidence, habits, and building a life that not only performs well, but also has purpose.
🎧 Tune in for a motivating and insightful conversation on leadership, growth, and becoming smarter than yesterday.
https://www.smartperformancecoaching.co.uk
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro – Leadership, Resilience and Confidence
0:58 Jack’s Story: RAF, Fitness and Coaching
5:33 From Gym Training to Running
8:50 Endurance Challenges and Charity Events
11:25 Life as a Military Officer
15:32 Leadership, Respect and Building Trust
18:33 Growth, Learning and Getting Uncomfortable
24:00 Training for a Half Ironman
30:53 Progressive Overload and Accountability
34:04 Balancing Work, Training and Coaching
35:31 Screens, Sleep and Creating Headspace
41:13 What “Smarter Than Yesterday” Means
42:31 Weight Loss, Muscle Gain and Nutrition
47:48 Fueling for Endurance Events
53:00 Comparison, Perspective and Enjoying the Journey
56:50 80/20 Nutrition and Healthy Habits
58:38 Quick Fire Round
1:03:08 Books and Advice for Young Leaders
1:04:38 Wrap-Up
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By Smart PerformanceIn this episode of Smarter Than Yesterday, Darren and Alex sit down with Jack Tillett, a Royal Air Force Officer, coach, and endurance athlete whose journey is built on leadership, discipline, and continuous self development.
Jack shares how leaving home at a young age, moving from the south coast to Newcastle for university, and stepping into new environments early helped shape his mindset and approach to challenge. From there, his path into the Royal Air Force saw him leading over 60 personnel at a young age, developing the communication, resilience, and leadership skills that define him today.
Alongside his military career, Jack has built Tillett Fitness, coaching athletes across endurance and functional fitness disciplines, while continuing to push his own limits with events ranging from marathons and Hyrox to his next major goal, a Half Ironman later this year.
This episode explores how Jack balances training, mindset, and performance alongside enjoying the process, learning new skills, and maintaining a sense of curiosity and fun. It is an honest conversation about confidence, habits, and building a life that not only performs well, but also has purpose.
🎧 Tune in for a motivating and insightful conversation on leadership, growth, and becoming smarter than yesterday.
https://www.smartperformancecoaching.co.uk
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro – Leadership, Resilience and Confidence
0:58 Jack’s Story: RAF, Fitness and Coaching
5:33 From Gym Training to Running
8:50 Endurance Challenges and Charity Events
11:25 Life as a Military Officer
15:32 Leadership, Respect and Building Trust
18:33 Growth, Learning and Getting Uncomfortable
24:00 Training for a Half Ironman
30:53 Progressive Overload and Accountability
34:04 Balancing Work, Training and Coaching
35:31 Screens, Sleep and Creating Headspace
41:13 What “Smarter Than Yesterday” Means
42:31 Weight Loss, Muscle Gain and Nutrition
47:48 Fueling for Endurance Events
53:00 Comparison, Perspective and Enjoying the Journey
56:50 80/20 Nutrition and Healthy Habits
58:38 Quick Fire Round
1:03:08 Books and Advice for Young Leaders
1:04:38 Wrap-Up
Support the show