KEITH BANKS - This is a follow up conversation with Keith Banks, and a reference to his second successful book - Gun To The Head.

George talked with Keith about his experience in tactical operations, touched on Operation Flashdance, and delved into his experience dealing with the aftermath and years of PTSD.

Thankfully Keith came through the ordeal and now his contribution to mental health and well-being is felt widely because of his writings.

He has taken all of his experiences and learnings and presented them in such a way that we can all take something positive away, even if our circumstances are different.

If you are experiencing signs and symptoms of PTSD, remember to speak up and get help. And also listen to the first conversation with Keith Banks in Episode 64 of this podcast.

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More information about Keith Banks and where to get his books can be found on his website - https://keithbanks.com.au

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THE MOTO EDITION - intended for listeners who are passionate about motorcycle riding and racing of any kind and who want to improve their own riding skills.

Our guest on this episode is Mitch Paynter.

In 2019, Mitch Paynter won the Queensland Superbike title and was rider of the year at the motorcycle club that operates out at the Morgan Park racetrack in Warwick, Queensland.

His story is one of a focused commitment to motorcycle racing and seeking to be the best rider he could possibly be in a fun but often brutal sport.

In 2020 Mitch’s goals expanded to racing in the Australian Superbike Championship in the 2021 season. However, the chaos of the COVID19 pandemic and race cancellations made it almost impossible to participate.

To make matters worse, during a 2021 racing weekend at Morgan Park, Mitch entered the final race of the weekend with a comfortable lead. But after a bad start from P1 he high sided the motorcycle in the second turn and suffered life threatening injuries which resulted in weeks of hospitalisation and a long period of recovery.

George took the opportunity to talk to Mitch about his racing, the process of getting faster, the crash and next steps for him.

George first met Mitch in early 2021 when Mitch was given a taste of coaching with the California Superbike School as an on track ride coach. That experience has inspired his interest in now coaching others to be better riders, and to share his knowledge.

If you are just getting into track day riding, or even if you are a seasoned rider and racer, Mitch has some great information to share here.

Mitch owns and operates MP Air Solutions on the Gold Coast here in Australia.

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THE MOTO EDITION - intended for listeners who are passionate about motorcycle riding and racing of any kind and who want to improve their own riding skills.

Our guest on this episode is Steve Brouggy.

Steve is well known for his long involvement in the motorcycle world as a racer, ride day organiser and the man who originally brought Keith Code's California Superbike School to Australia.

George had the opportunity to chat with Steve who is one of the highest qualified and capable ride coaches in the world today. They discussed the “simplicity” of good motorcycle riding, how Steve got fast himself, and answered many of the questions we all have about road motorcycles, track days, and riding fast amongst other things.

If you are just getting into track day riding, or even if you are a seasoned rider and racer, there are some great take aways here for you.

To find out more about the track and ride days organised by Steve and his company (MEGA), visit the web sites for the two tracks where they operate here in Australia:

Phillip Island GP Circuit Ride Days

Sydney Motorsport Park Ride Days

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THE MOTO EDITION - intended for listeners who are passionate about motorcycle riding and racing of any kind and who want to improve their own riding skills.

Our guest in this episode is Ash Hare, one of the owners and directors of the Asia Pacific branch of the California Superbike School based in Australia and New Zealand.

George capitalised on the lockdown in NZ to grab Ash and take the opportunity to chat and ask him questions about all things motorcycle riding.

Ash is one of those track riders / motorcycle racers who is also an active street rider who enjoys mountain runs on weekends. So the conversation was more than just about the track and racing.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or simply someone thinking of getting into track riding or racing or just weekend motorcycle riding, there’s a lot of good information here for you.

MORE ABOUT CSS

The California Superbike School operates in USA, Asia Pacific and Europe. CSS has a bulletproof, step by step method for training riders in the exact skills of cornering motorcycles. With more than 30 years of experience, CSS has become recognised worldwide as the global leader in this field. The school has 15 specific riding drills spread over the first 3 Levels, and then over 200+ drills to draw upon to take your skills to the highest standards during Level 4 experiences.

Visit the Australian Branch Here

Visit the New Zealand Branch Here

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THE MUSIC

The song played in this episode is titled ‘Moonlight’ and is an original by Ash’s band Canopia.

In an earlier episode (#62) Don McKay spoke about his experience dealing with and surviving cancer. And one of the things that came out of that conversation for George was the obvious 'resilience' he practiced and displayed throughout that time.

What’s interesting is that George worked with Don back in the 1990s and was privy to how this resilience was a part of Don’s character way back then. So he invited Don to talk more about the topic, and expand on his work in teaching resilience to others through his activities as a part of the My Evolution business.

There are many lessons for all of us in this podcast about life and how we approach it.

More information about Don McKay and his work with resilience can be found on his website - https://www.myevolution.com.au

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THE MOTO EDITION - intended for listeners who are passionate about motorcycle riding and racing of any kind and who want to improve their own riding skills.

Our guest in this episode is Al Samuels, owner and operator of Race Dynamics in Sydney, Australia.

Race Dynamics is a company that provides complete rider support services ranging from building and tuning bikes, supplying the best race proven performance parts to fitting, tuning and maintaining suspension. They also provide full race meeting and ride day support with training.

George had the privilege of spending two days on his property with Al. So he took the opportunity to sit down and ask him questions about bike set up and riding.

For anyone who seeks to improve their own riding and bike set up, there's a tonne of information here for you.

Whether you are a seasoned riders or simply a person of thinking of getting into track riding or racing, you’ll get a lot from this.

For more information about Al Samuels and work, connect with Race Dynamics on Facebook.

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It takes a lot of courage and tenacity to go public with your own content. To put yourself out there on social media, YouTube, the public speaking stage, in the coaching arena; all expose you to not only positivity, but also negativity.

And it is this fear of the negative aspects of the public domain that often prevents very talented people from actually sharing what they know and can do that adds value to us all.

In this episode, George gives you five mindset lessons that will help you deal with that and make sure you step forward and get your ideas and content out there where we can all benefit. 

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THE MOTO EDITION - intended for listeners who are passionate about motorcycle riding and racing of any kind … like George.

Our guest in this episode is Mark McGregor, owner / operator of Addicted to Track - a company that provides a Logistics and Service Experience for Motorcycle Track Riding Enthusiasts who want to ride their own bike here in Australia or overseas at cool motorcycle tracks.

George and Mark spoke about more than just the business. Mark is a super experienced rider who can really punt a bike around a track. George took the opportunity to explore the way Mark approaches track riding and continuously improving his skill and track times. 

For anyone who seeks to improve their own riding, there's a heap of tips in here for you. Whether you are a seasoned riders or simply a person of thinking of getting into track riding or racing, you’ll take away something.

For more information about Mark’s bike transport, tours and hire business, look for Addicted to Track on Facebook or visit the website here.

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Public speaking is a skill for sure. However many people approach the development of their capability with public speaking with a purely technical mindset. They erroneously think that by learning the techniques of public speaking and presentation delivery, mastery follows.

Truth is a good public speaker knows they need to BE something in order to DO public speaking well.

This podcast is about what you need to BE first if you do want to be a public speaking master.

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George has observed the career of Kate Sommerville over the course of many years since first meeting her in the late 1990s.

Given her drive, progress and level of career success in what many would call a challenging industry, George took the opportunity to sit with Kate and learn what he could about her approach to work, career, leadership and life in general.

At the time of this recording, Kate is the General Manager Legacy Assets for the mining giant BHP. Her responsibility includes 24 closed mines across USA and Canada, a team of 200 including contractors, and a coverage that also includes 108 dams in 24 different facilities.

Kate, who has an engineering degree, an MBA, a First Class Mine Managers Certificate and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. FAusIMMCP, is a fantastic role model for anyone with strong career aspirations, especially young women.

And if that’s not enough, Kate also enjoys (yes she actually used the word “enjoy”) competing in Ironman triathlons and 100+ kilometre runs!

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Soarent Vision Pty Ltd, and George’s 9 Skills Factory professionals education platform