Episode 3 - Managing Your Occupational StressAs ever, in this final episode of the chapter, George and Matt get down to offering practical advice and suggestions for how you can better manage your occupational stress.From using the Conscious Warrior System framework, to specific breathing drills, the guys unpack simple and accessible solutions that you can put in place tonight, to help prepare you for tomorrow.This is definitely an episode to listen to if you need some help with work related stress.Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach out to us- either through SOFLETE social media or contact George and Matt directly via [email protected] or [email protected]. Please see below for a few resources, linked to today’s episode, that you might find useful:The Tony Nash Night Before Journal (https://thetonynash.gumroad.com/#Wiwvc)Some breathing drills from Patrick McKeown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdPpV32cM0I)

Episode 2 - Occupation Stress in The Tactical CommunityIn these times of increasing uncertainty, the tactical community, especially, faces ever greater levels of unpredictability. Alongside this, resource and funding restrictions place significant limitations on a group of people who pride themselves in always being ready to ‘‘answer the call’’.Unsurprisingly, this leads to levels of work related stress being exponentially amplified.In today’s episode George and Matt discuss what effects high levels of occupational stress have on teams within the tactical community, as well as the individuals that make up those teams. The guys get into how we might be able to learn from innovations in efficiency in the corporate world, through increased transparency and flexibility, as a way to work smarter rather than harder.Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach out to us- either through SOFLETE social media or contact George and Matt directly via [email protected] or [email protected] see below for a few resources, linked to today’s episode, that you might find useful:The Creativity Leap by Natalie Nixon (https://www.figure8thinking.com/books/)The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler (https://www.theartofimpossible.com)

Episode 1 - What is Occupational Stress?This is the last chapter in this series and represents another one of the supporting pillars in the Conscious Warrior System Framework. George and Matt kick off this chapter with their understanding of occupational stress. The guys discuss how work induced stress, both physical and psychological, can have a very real effect on your physiology; the results of which can negatively impact quality of life and career if left unchecked.However, as is the case with many aspects of human performance, occupational stress appears to follow something of an inverted-U relationship. Too much stress and we become overwhelmed and unable to function effectively, but equally, too little and we lack the spark required for innovation and progression.Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach out to us- either through SOFLETE social media or contact George and Matt directly via [email protected] or [email protected].

Episode 3 - How To Flex Your Psychological StateIn this final episode of Chapter 6, George and Matt are back to give you the tools needed to take back control of your psychological state. The guys talk through some simple and accessible options for increasing self-awareness and establishing a baseline for any future strategies you might employ.As is customary with the Lunch and Learn series, the guys also give you a fun challenge to try at home, that will highlight just how real the link between psychological state and performance really is!Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach out to us- either through SOFLETE social media or contact George and Matt directly via [email protected] or [email protected] see below for a few resources, linked to today’s episode, that you might find useful:Feeling Good by Dr David Burns (https://feelinggood.com)The Recon Sniper Foundation (https://www.reconsniperfoundation.org)HunterSeven Foundation (https://hunterseven.org)PB Abbate (https://www.pbabbate.org)

Episode 2 - How Understanding Psychological State is Relevant to the Tactical CommunityEverything we do in the Tactical Community revolves around teamwork. Even when operators deploy on their own, they are always supported by team members- be that professionally, in the form of radio operators or int’ specialists, or personally, in the form of spouses or friends.If a team, like a chain, is only as strong as its weakest link then we need to start looking out as well as in. The psychological state of any member in the team can have both direct and indirect impacts on mission success. In this episode, George and Matt discuss how learning to leverage the psychological state of those around you is a great way to upskill your whole team and help safeguard mental health. Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach out to us- either through SOFLETE social media or contact George and Matt directly via [email protected] or [email protected].

Episode 1 - Introducing Psychological StateIn Chapter 6, George and Matt look at the Psychological State and get to grips with how understanding your state, as well as those around you, will exponentially enhance performance and longevity.As usual, Episode 1 acts as an introduction to the topic. The guys use their own personal and professional experiences to highlight the importance of recognizing that how you feel affects how you perceive the world around you. Everything we do here at SOFLETE is based on adding value to our community, so if you have any ideas, requests or questions, please feel free to reach out to us- either through SOFLETE social media or contact George and Matt directly via [email protected] or [email protected] see below for a few resources, linked to today’s episode, that you might find useful:The Breathing Cure by Patrick McKeown (https://oxygenadvantage.com/the-breathing-cure/)Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talks (https://www.ted.com/speakers/amy_cuddy)

Bottom Of The Barrel 23 - The Fine Line by SOFLETE

Performance Podcast - 78 - John M by SOFLETE

Brent and Doug discuss the intricacies of the human specimen.

This week’s episode has the boys reflecting on a truly awesome week. George and Matt recently attended the NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Annual Training event in Norfolk, Virginia. Aside from offering a stellar lineup of highly experienced and educated speakers, the event was also a fantastic opportunity to connect with other human performance specialists from across the tactical community.From earning a Navy SEAL Challenge Coin to playing the most competitive game of Jenga ever; if you weren’t fortunate enough to have been able to attend the event in person, check out this episode to live vicariously through the eyes of the Soflete Human Performance Team.Please see below for some of the links that the guys mention during the podcast:NSCA TSAC (https://www.nsca.com/professional-development/professional-areas/tsac-professionals/)Vernon Griffith Episode 44 of the Soflete Performance Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/performance-podcast-44-vernon-griffith/id1238939513?i=1000446191699) ‘The Brain’s Way of Healing’ By Norman Doidge (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/308751/the-brains-way-of-healing-by-norman-doidge-md/