In a very special episode of The WarriorU Podcast, hosts Trent Burnard and Bram Connolly share their views on the Afghan war and current events. Drawing on his extensive military experience – including two tours to Afghanistan in 2008 and 2010 – Bram details his memories of the country, its army and the Taliban. He reflects on the original mission of the western forces 20 years ago, and the mistakes made and goals kicked since the US and Australia entered the country. Zero topics were off limits in this Instagram Live turned WarriorU Podcast – from veteran mental health concerns to the experiences of young Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. But most of all, it’s an episode about positivity and hope – and one you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a very special episode of The WarriorU Podcast, hosts Trent Burnard and Bram Connolly share their views on the Afghan war and current events. Drawing on his extensive military experience – including two tours to Afghanistan in 2008 and 2010 – Bram details his memories of the country, its army and the Taliban. He reflects on the original mission of the western forces 20 years ago, and the mistakes made and goals kicked since the US and Australia entered the country. Zero topics were off limits in this Instagram Live turned WarriorU Podcast – from veteran mental health concerns to the experiences of young Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. But most of all, it’s an episode about positivity and hope – and one you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 17 - Was the Afghanistan war all for nothing - IG Live audio

Barry Schwartz

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by world-renowned Psychologist, Dr Barry Schwartz, to discuss the complex topic of choice – what it is and how to make better ones. Does free will really exist or are all of our choices determined by our genes and experiences? Does having more choice really make you happier? Are we losing our wisdom and sense of character in this chaotic modern world? And should we really choose to bring our authentic self to work? By the end of the episode, you’ll have the answers (or at least, the beginnings of answers) to all of these questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by world-renowned Psychologist, Dr Barry Schwartz, to discuss the complex topic of choice – what it is and how to make better ones. Does free will really exist or are all of our choices determined by our genes and experiences? Does having more choice really make you happier? Are we losing our wisdom and sense of character in this chaotic modern world? And should we really choose to bring our authentic self to work? By the end of the episode, you’ll have the answers (or at least, the beginnings of answers) to all of these questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 16 - Why too much choice is killing you - Dr Barry Schwartz

Ian Hickie

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by the Co-Director of Health and Policy at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, Professor Ian Hickie AM, to discuss the art of thinking clearly. Professor Hickie uses his lifelong dedication to the brain and mind to show you how to become a more impactful leader, solve the problems that matter, and enhance productivity and motivation within yourself and your team. By the end of the episode, you’ll not only understand how to create an informed and effective strategy in times of crisis, you’ll also know how to communicate those decisions to your team in a way that gains respect and support.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by the Co-Director of Health and Policy at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, Professor Ian Hickie AM, to discuss the art of thinking clearly. Professor Hickie uses his lifelong dedication to the brain and mind to show you how to become a more impactful leader, solve the problems that matter, and enhance productivity and motivation within yourself and your team. By the end of the episode, you’ll not only understand how to create an informed and effective strategy in times of crisis, you’ll also know how to communicate those decisions to your team in a way that gains respect and support. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 15 - The art of thinking clearly - Professor Ian Hickie AM.

This week on The WarriorU Leadership Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jaime Zuckerman, to discuss toxic managers in the workplace, and how to recognise toxic positivity and narcissistic characteristics in yourself and others. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why faking it until you make it actually works, and how simple changes to the way you think and behave can help you to develop productivity in the people you lead.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Leadership Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jaime Zuckerman, to discuss toxic managers in the workplace, and how to recognise toxic positivity and narcissistic characteristics in yourself and others. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why faking it until you make it actually works, and how simple changes to the way you think and behave can help you to develop productivity in the people you lead. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 14 - Dealing with toxic leaders - Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jaime Zuckerman

Glenn Azar

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by Mindset Coach and business owner, Glenn Azar, to discuss leadership, masculinity and becoming a better human. Unafraid of ruffling some feathers in the pursuit of building a better society and achieving ‘impact’, Glenn takes WarriorU listeners on a journey – from his difficult childhood and the care of his autistic son, to leading his Adventure Professionals business through COVID-19 and founding his Bro Camp projects designed to help young boys become better men. By the end of the episode, you will not only be inspired by Glenn’s entrepreneurial and altruistic outlook and positivity in the face of adversity, you will also understand how to critically self-asses your own life, mindset and skills for the good of yourself, family and team.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by Mindset Coach and business owner, Glenn Azar, to discuss leadership, masculinity and becoming a better human. Unafraid of ruffling some feathers in the pursuit of building a better society and achieving ‘impact’, Glenn takes WarriorU listeners on a journey – from his difficult childhood and the care of his autistic son, to leading his Adventure Professionals business through COVID-19 and founding his Bro Camp projects designed to help young boys become better men. By the end of the episode, you will not only be inspired by Glenn’s entrepreneurial and altruistic outlook and positivity in the face of adversity, you will also understand how to critically self-asses your own life, mindset and skills for the good of yourself, family and team. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 13 - Building Better Humans - Glenn Azar

Shefali Verma

This week on The WarriorU Leadership Podcast Bram and Trent talk to integrative medical doctor Shefali Verma. Dr Verma discusses the short term effects of stress and its impact on performance as well as the longer term side effects of living in a continually stressed state. Trent asks the question of the season of Dr Verma - is stress and anxiety the same thing: the answer is fascinating.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Leadership Podcast Bram and Trent talk to integrative medical doctor Shefali Verma. Dr Verma discusses the short term effects of stress and its impact on performance as well as the longer term side effects of living in a continually stressed state. Trent asks the question of the season of Dr Verma - is stress and anxiety the same thing: the answer is fascinating. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 12 - How stress effects everything - Dr Shefali Verma

Mamta Saha

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by leading Psychologist and Executive Coach, Mamta Saha, to talk about how Eastern wisdoms and Western psychology techniques, including mindfulness, can be used to create a well-rounded and resilient leader. By the end of the episode, you will be equipped with life-enhancing practices and tools that will enable you to unlock your greatest potential and create a greater sense of inner peace.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by leading Psychologist and Executive Coach, Mamta Saha, to talk about how Eastern wisdoms and Western psychology techniques, including mindfulness, can be used to create a well-rounded and resilient leader. By the end of the episode, you will be equipped with life-enhancing practices and tools that will enable you to unlock your greatest potential and create a greater sense of inner peace. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep. 11 - Mindfulness at work - Mamta Saha

Greg Layton

This week on The WarriorU Leadership Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by Executive Coach of 15 years, Greg Layton, to discuss his experience creating profitable and progressive businesses through transforming their leadership. By the end of the episode, you will be equipped with a range of leadership, resilience and performance frameworks designed to optimise your management mindset and behaviors, and have the tools and inspiration to take charge of your own career and professional development.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Leadership Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by Executive Coach of 15 years, Greg Layton, to discuss his experience creating profitable and progressive businesses through transforming their leadership. By the end of the episode, you will be equipped with a range of leadership, resilience and performance frameworks designed to optimise your management mindset and behaviors, and have the tools and inspiration to take charge of your own career and professional development.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 10 - Coaches need coaches - Greg Layton

Lousin Mehrabi

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by international negotiation expert, Lousin Mehrabi, to discuss the power of emotional intelligence in business, relationships and self-development. From defining empathy and compassion, to better identifying systematic issues in your personality, by the end of the episode you’ll have greater awareness of your ‘human skills’ and how they can be used to negotiate with others and yourself.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Podcast, Trent and Bram are joined by international negotiation expert, Lousin Mehrabi, to discuss the power of emotional intelligence in business, relationships and self-development. From defining empathy and compassion, to better identifying systematic issues in your personality, by the end of the episode you’ll have greater awareness of your ‘human skills’ and how they can be used to negotiate with others and yourself. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 9 - The art of negotiation - Lousin Mehrabi

Gaj Ravichandra

This week on The WarriorU Podcast Bram and Trent have an in-depth discussion with Organisational Psychologist Gaj Ravichandra about Imposter Syndrome. Gaj starts by reframing it as Imposter Episodes; and armed with the statistic that 7 out of 10 people experience these episodes he describes the triggers that we feel and the strategies that we can use to combat the effects. This is a great episode if you want to understand more about the science behind why you have feelings of inadequacies at times and the correlation between imposter episodes and anxiety. Gaj is an amazing resource, he is a Leadership Coach, a Career Path Strategist, an Organisational Psychologist and the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Kompass Consultancy.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The WarriorU Podcast Bram and Trent have an in-depth discussion with Organisational Psychologist Gaj Ravichandra about Imposter Syndrome. Gaj starts by reframing it as Imposter Episodes; and armed with the statistic that 7 out of 10 people experience these episodes he describes the triggers that we feel and the strategies that we can use to combat the effects. This is a great episode if you want to understand more about the science behind why you have feelings of inadequacies at times and the correlation between imposter episodes and anxiety. Gaj is an amazing resource, he is a Leadership Coach, a Career Path Strategist, an Organisational Psychologist and the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Kompass Consultancy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 8 - What is Imposter Syndrome? - Gaj Ravichandra

The WarriorU podcast, hosted by Bram Connolly, is a unique audio experience that delves into the intricacies of what it means to be a modern warrior. Drawing from his extensive background in the Australian Special Forces and a deep-seated interest in human optimisation, Bram has assembled a diverse team of experts, including organisational psychologists, behavioral scientists, and other academics, to explore various aspects of physical fitness, endurance, mental toughness, and resilience. The podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice on how to push past physical and mental limits, become the best version of yourself, and thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bram is the perfect person to take the listener into the minds of Warriors and allow them to share their story. His background within the Australian Special Forces and currently as a best-selling author, provides him the knowledge and expertise to deliver a great show and it doesn’t disappoint. Keep up the great work, Bram!

Great podcast!

The WarriorU podcast, hosted by Bram Connolly, is a unique audio experience that delves into the intricacies of what it means to be a modern warrior. Drawing from his extensive background in the Australian Special Forces and a deep-seated interest in human optimisation, Bram has assembled a diverse team of experts, including organisational psychologists, behavioral scientists, and other academics, to explore various aspects of physical fitness, endurance, mental toughness, and resilience. The podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice on how to push past physical and mental limits, become the best version of yourself, and thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The WarriorU Podcast

Mark Wales

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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 16 - Building Kill Kapture - SASR Major Mark Wales

Jocko Willink

On this episode of the WarriorU Podcast I talk to Jocko Willink.Jocko is a retired United States Navy Seal Commander. He is now the Co-Owner, along with Leif Babin, of the consultancy company Echelon Front and the creator of his own Podcast too. As if that wasn't enough; Jocko is the owner of Victory MMA &amp; Fitness in San Diego and author of the books Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom and the Dichotomy of Leadership, as well as the children’s series “Way of the Warrior Kid”.Oh and of course a BJJ Black Belt.Bram and Jocko discuss leadership lessons, leadership in combat, personal and team resilience, surfing, BJJ, women in combat roles and the upcoming Echelon Front MUSTER in Sydney this December 2019.Jocko is a natural leader and he's also learned a lot about leadership while in combat; and in the years that followed consulting to the private sector.This is a must listen for anyone who aspires to become a better leader.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the WarriorU Podcast I talk to Jocko Willink.Jocko is a retired United States Navy Seal Commander. He is now the Co-Owner, along with Leif Babin, of the consultancy company Echelon Front and the creator of his own Podcast too. As if that wasn't enough; Jocko is the owner of Victory MMA &amp; Fitness in San Diego and author of the books Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom and the Dichotomy of Leadership, as well as the children’s series “Way of the Warrior Kid”.Oh and of course a BJJ Black Belt.Bram and Jocko discuss leadership lessons, leadership in combat, personal and team resilience, surfing, BJJ, women in combat roles and the upcoming Echelon Front MUSTER in Sydney this December 2019.Jocko is a natural leader and he's also learned a lot about leadership while in combat; and in the years that followed consulting to the private sector.This is a must listen for anyone who aspires to become a better leader. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 10 - Discipline equals freedom - Jocko Willink

In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to Shaun Kober – better known as “Kobes”. Shaun’s Army service saw him deploy not only to Iraq and timor, but also to Afghanistan where he was employed as a sniper and awarded the “Commendation for Gallantry”. Shaun is currently the head strength and conditioning coach at the world renowned MMA and Muay Thai camp, Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. Due to this highly regarded position, he has been focussed on preparing high level fighters for bouts in the UFC, Bellator, ONE championship, and other world class combat based organisations.Bram and Shaun discuss mindset, training, resilience, nutrition and all manners of things human optimisation. Shaun is an absolute wealth of knowledge in the strength and conditioning space.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to Shaun Kober – better known as “Kobes”. Shaun’s Army service saw him deploy not only to Iraq and timor, but also to Afghanistan where he was employed as a sniper and awarded the “Commendation for Gallantry”. Shaun is currently the head strength and conditioning coach at the world renowned MMA and Muay Thai camp, Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. Due to this highly regarded position, he has been focussed on preparing high level fighters for bouts in the UFC, Bellator, ONE championship, and other world class combat based organisations.Bram and Shaun discuss mindset, training, resilience, nutrition and all manners of things human optimisation. Shaun is an absolute wealth of knowledge in the strength and conditioning space. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 20 - Preparing fighters at Tiger Muay Thai - Shaun Kober

Anthony Plater

Walking once more into the breach - Commando, Anthony PlaterThis week Bram Connolly talks to retired Special Forces Warrant Officer, Anthony Plater. Bram and Anthony served together in the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, the 4th Battalion (Commando), the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Operations Head Quarters. During the years they served on operations together including Somalia and Timor and they also recount stories from more recent operations in Afghanistan. Anthony is now a Crossfit Coach located in Canberra and an advocate for Veteran health and well being. This conversation, just like their careers, is littered with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They recount the characters throughout their careers that had the biggest impacts and influence on them personally and they talk about how Anthony dealt with the effects of PTSD; as a warrior walks one more time into the breach. A note from Bram Connolly: This episode is a timely reminder that a career in the Australian Defence Force is temporary and that the most important factor for mental fitness is the strong relationships that we build and maintain. Remember, not everyone is affected the same way in the same circumstance. During this episode we used a sound effect to protect the names of those still serving, or those that may wish to remain below the detection threshold. We have omitted anything that is not available through public discourse or on the internet. Listen to the end for a shout out to the fine soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment - The Big Blue One - our first operational deployment in 1993 will always remain the most special of memories.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walking once more into the breach - Commando, Anthony PlaterThis week Bram Connolly talks to retired Special Forces Warrant Officer, Anthony Plater. Bram and Anthony served together in the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, the 4th Battalion (Commando), the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Operations Head Quarters. During the years they served on operations together including Somalia and Timor and they also recount stories from more recent operations in Afghanistan. Anthony is now a Crossfit Coach located in Canberra and an advocate for Veteran health and well being. This conversation, just like their careers, is littered with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They recount the characters throughout their careers that had the biggest impacts and influence on them personally and they talk about how Anthony dealt with the effects of PTSD; as a warrior walks one more time into the breach. A note from Bram Connolly: This episode is a timely reminder that a career in the Australian Defence Force is temporary and that the most important factor for mental fitness is the strong relationships that we build and maintain. Remember, not everyone is affected the same way in the same circumstance. During this episode we used a sound effect to protect the names of those still serving, or those that may wish to remain below the detection threshold. We have omitted anything that is not available through public discourse or on the internet. Listen to the end for a shout out to the fine soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment - The Big Blue One - our first operational deployment in 1993 will always remain the most special of memories.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 17 - Walking once more into the breach - Commando, Anthony Plater

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram Connolly DSM talks with Reece Dewar OAM….basically two washed up old Special Forces Officers from the 2nd Commando Regiment answering Facebook Live Questions. Some of the topics covered includes the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme, eating Army rations for prolonged periods, what to say during selection boards, fight preparation for a special forces career and the first week of Kapooka.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram Connolly DSM talks with Reece Dewar OAM….basically two washed up old Special Forces Officers from the 2nd Commando Regiment answering Facebook Live Questions. Some of the topics covered includes the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme, eating Army rations for prolonged periods, what to say during selection boards, fight preparation for a special forces career and the first week of Kapooka. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 6 - Special Operations questions answered - Bram and Reece

Zack Hughes

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to former Green Beret, Zack Hughes. Zack is the Chief Operations Officer for “Elite Meet” an organisation that seeks to build connections between business and retired Special Operations and other elite personnel. Bram and Zack discuss combat, serving with a view to leaving, the importance of tribes and they discuss “tall poppy syndrome” why service personnel don’t like to see others doing well post service. This one is awesome! As always, if you like the content, or if you’ve been able to take anything away from the podcast please tell a friend and write a quick review.#podcast #warrioru #leadership #elitemeet #greenberet #combat   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to former Green Beret, Zack Hughes. Zack is the Chief Operations Officer for “Elite Meet” an organisation that seeks to build connections between business and retired Special Operations and other elite personnel. Bram and Zack discuss combat, serving with a view to leaving, the importance of tribes and they discuss “tall poppy syndrome” why service personnel don’t like to see others doing well post service. This one is awesome! As always, if you like the content, or if you’ve been able to take anything away from the podcast please tell a friend and write a quick review.#podcast #warrioru #leadership #elitemeet #greenberet #combat  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 2 - Why elite forces need a tribe after military service - Zack Hughes

This week on the WarriorU Podcast I talk to EM Burlingame.EM is a fascinating guy; he has trained as a Zen Buddhist, he’s an electrical engineer, has a degree in Strategic Studies and is currently completing a PhD in Computational Science and engineering.Now consider this....after 911, he rejoined the US Military at 42 years old and did all the courses to qualify as a USSF Green Beret. At forty two!!!! He is now the founder and the CEO of BioCourt which is a traumatic brain care whole of health initiative, and he was a Co-founder previously of a startup called Sanopic - which we will talk a little about in the episode. This is primarily a Warrior Philosopher conversation. We discuss international relations, the possibility that we are in World War 3, Clausewitz and also the ancient Greek philosophers.Some of the main topics:The human condition and war.Political correctness leading to war as a hard reset back to civility. Brain injuries and how that effects strategic decision making. PTSD and the difference between that and natural combat wear and tear.Oestrogen versus testosterone, or - is it in fact really Alpha versus Beta.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast I talk to EM Burlingame.EM is a fascinating guy; he has trained as a Zen Buddhist, he’s an electrical engineer, has a degree in Strategic Studies and is currently completing a PhD in Computational Science and engineering.Now consider this....after 911, he rejoined the US Military at 42 years old and did all the courses to qualify as a USSF Green Beret. At forty two!!!! He is now the founder and the CEO of BioCourt which is a traumatic brain care whole of health initiative, and he was a Co-founder previously of a startup called Sanopic - which we will talk a little about in the episode. This is primarily a Warrior Philosopher conversation. We discuss international relations, the possibility that we are in World War 3, Clausewitz and also the ancient Greek philosophers.Some of the main topics:The human condition and war.Political correctness leading to war as a hard reset back to civility. Brain injuries and how that effects strategic decision making. PTSD and the difference between that and natural combat wear and tear.Oestrogen versus testosterone, or - is it in fact really Alpha versus Beta. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 13 - Building a Warrior Philosophy - E.M. Burlingame

Ben Logan

This week on the WarriorU podcast Bram talks to Ben Logan. Ben is the founder of Logan Lore, a modern experiential leadership company based out of New Zealand. Their mission is to forge more capable humans through their one of a kind Performance &amp; Survival Courses. Providing groups &amp; individuals with the mindsets, skills &amp; knowledge to thrive in a modern world.Bram and Ben discuss resilience and mental toughness, starting with the question “have we lost the ability to be truly human?”. Ben explains cold water immersion and what it does to the body and the mind and he explains their unique methodology to creating experienced based adventures that strengthen bonds between participants.This one is so good.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU podcast Bram talks to Ben Logan. Ben is the founder of Logan Lore, a modern experiential leadership company based out of New Zealand. Their mission is to forge more capable humans through their one of a kind Performance &amp; Survival Courses. Providing groups &amp; individuals with the mindsets, skills &amp; knowledge to thrive in a modern world.Bram and Ben discuss resilience and mental toughness, starting with the question “have we lost the ability to be truly human?”. Ben explains cold water immersion and what it does to the body and the mind and he explains their unique methodology to creating experienced based adventures that strengthen bonds between participants.This one is so good.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 8 - Cold immersion: the ultimate mental toughness tool - Ben Logan

Bram Connolly

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, I am the guest of Alex Lloyd on the Life On The Line Podcast. I talk briefly about my childhood, joining the Army, Recruit and Infantry training, Somalia with the 1st Battalion, Special Forces selection attempt one, Special Forces attempt two, Counter Terrorism training, Afghanistan, combat and a bunch of other stuff. Listen to the podcast here and then head over to their website to listen to other Veteran's stories.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, I am the guest of Alex Lloyd on the Life On The Line Podcast. I talk briefly about my childhood, joining the Army, Recruit and Infantry training, Somalia with the 1st Battalion, Special Forces selection attempt one, Special Forces attempt two, Counter Terrorism training, Afghanistan, combat and a bunch of other stuff. Listen to the podcast here and then head over to their website to listen to other Veteran's stories.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 7 - Life On The Line - Bram Connolly

Shaun Barry

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, ex Special Forces Officer Bram Connolly talks to Shaun Barry the founder of Extra Specialists. Shaun saw a gap in the entertainment industry of suitably trained extras for roles in the military, emergency services and first responder space. So, he reached out and created a network to answer the call. As if that wasn't enough, Shaun is developing a Veteran production company to give veterans a voice and to showcase their diverse talents. Shaun's story is truely from the Frontline, to the Coalface, to the Silver-screen. He had to hit rock bottom before he could break himself free and create a life worth living.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, ex Special Forces Officer Bram Connolly talks to Shaun Barry the founder of Extra Specialists. Shaun saw a gap in the entertainment industry of suitably trained extras for roles in the military, emergency services and first responder space. So, he reached out and created a network to answer the call. As if that wasn't enough, Shaun is developing a Veteran production company to give veterans a voice and to showcase their diverse talents. Shaun's story is truely from the Frontline, to the Coalface, to the Silver-screen. He had to hit rock bottom before he could break himself free and create a life worth living. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 19 - From gun piquet to the silver screen - Shaun Barry

Adam McNamee

This week Bram speaks to Adam McNamee, the Co-founder and Race Director of True Grit Australia. Like Bram, Adam was also a member of 4RAR (Cdo) and a founding member of 2nd Commando Regiment. They discuss Special Forces selection, the similar experiences that they both had as Sniper Platoon Commanders, relaxed grooming in Special Forces units, Close Personal Protection of Prime Ministers, the memorial “Rock” at 2nd Commando Regiment and they talk about True Grit and adventure Racing. Adam is an inspiration, a person with drive and an entrepreneurial spirit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Bram speaks to Adam McNamee, the Co-founder and Race Director of True Grit Australia. Like Bram, Adam was also a member of 4RAR (Cdo) and a founding member of 2nd Commando Regiment. They discuss Special Forces selection, the similar experiences that they both had as Sniper Platoon Commanders, relaxed grooming in Special Forces units, Close Personal Protection of Prime Ministers, the memorial “Rock” at 2nd Commando Regiment and they talk about True Grit and adventure Racing. Adam is an inspiration, a person with drive and an entrepreneurial spirit. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 14 - It's all about True Grit - Adam McNamee

Bradley Cooper

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Brad Cooper, the CEO of US Corporate Wellness and Co-Founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute. Brad is doing a PhD studying Mental Toughness; he’s a legitimate age group triathlete having completed KONA 5 times, and with his racing partner Jerry Schemmel, won the bike race across America (over 3000 miles). Bram and Brad discuss the pillars of mental toughness and how resilience is just the starting point. They investigate how mental toughness can be developed and activated. This episode is for anyone who want to be tougher. If you’re an athlete, a mum or dad, an elite operator or striving to become one - don’t miss this episode on mental toughness.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Brad Cooper, the CEO of US Corporate Wellness and Co-Founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute. Brad is doing a PhD studying Mental Toughness; he’s a legitimate age group triathlete having completed KONA 5 times, and with his racing partner Jerry Schemmel, won the bike race across America (over 3000 miles). Bram and Brad discuss the pillars of mental toughness and how resilience is just the starting point. They investigate how mental toughness can be developed and activated. This episode is for anyone who want to be tougher. If you’re an athlete, a mum or dad, an elite operator or striving to become one - don’t miss this episode on mental toughness.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 20 - The secret to developing mental toughness - Bradley Cooper

Beau Robinson

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Beau Robinson. Beau's rugby career highlight was representing Australia as a Wallaby, but it was the roller coaster of the years prior that makes for the real story. Beau has faced more adversity and personal trauma than most people, losing his little brother to a really tragic accident in the UK at a time where Beau was still trying to understand his own place in the world of elite sport. This event was the trigger for Beau to reflect and exercise emotional control and develop introspection to come out the other end of it all on top, as a person and an athlete.During the podcast Beau and Bram talk about the importance of honesty and accountability as a leader. They discuss Ewen McKenzie who had a profound impact on Beau as a young man. They talk about secret training when no one is watching, no fail missions, setting yourself up for the future at the very start of your journey and the difficulties that comes with cross cultural communication. Beau is now a business coach and podcast host himself. This one is so good!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Beau Robinson. Beau's rugby career highlight was representing Australia as a Wallaby, but it was the roller coaster of the years prior that makes for the real story. Beau has faced more adversity and personal trauma than most people, losing his little brother to a really tragic accident in the UK at a time where Beau was still trying to understand his own place in the world of elite sport. This event was the trigger for Beau to reflect and exercise emotional control and develop introspection to come out the other end of it all on top, as a person and an athlete.During the podcast Beau and Bram talk about the importance of honesty and accountability as a leader. They discuss Ewen McKenzie who had a profound impact on Beau as a young man. They talk about secret training when no one is watching, no fail missions, setting yourself up for the future at the very start of your journey and the difficulties that comes with cross cultural communication. Beau is now a business coach and podcast host himself. This one is so good!  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 7 - Two elements of great leadership - Beau Robinson

Craig Ball

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to professional public speaker and change management professional Craig Ball. Craig discovered his passion for change management while working in Afghanistan with the Australian Army as part of a communications capability uplift for Afghan forces, involving cultural, linguistic and security challenges. Bram and Craig discuss reserve special forces training, public speaking skills, comedians and how they work a room. This one is great for anyone who has to stand in front of a group and talk to a team or present to a crowd.  https://www.changeseminars.com http://www.askcraigball.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast Bram talks to professional public speaker and change management professional Craig Ball. Craig discovered his passion for change management while working in Afghanistan with the Australian Army as part of a communications capability uplift for Afghan forces, involving cultural, linguistic and security challenges. Bram and Craig discuss reserve special forces training, public speaking skills, comedians and how they work a room. This one is great for anyone who has to stand in front of a group and talk to a team or present to a crowd.  <a href="https://www.changeseminars.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.changeseminars.com</a> <a href="http://www.askcraigball.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.askcraigball.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 1 - Communicating professionally - Craig Ball

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Liam O'Connor the group Health, Safety, Environment and Quality manager for Tasman Rope Access. They are an Australian owned and operated company that specialises in complete rope access, fixed plant maintenance and installation solutions. They provide services on a nationwide scale, with offices based in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. They see the recruitment of ADF Veterans as a key part of the hiring strategy and are passionate about the issues faced by transitioning veterans. We talk about how veterans can set themselves up for success in the HSE space, we discuss FIFO work, mental health and work life balance.In 2018 Liam was awarded the national ‘Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award’ by the Australian Institute of Health and Safety for his work with an internal ‘social impact program’; a nationwide business initiative that provides internationally recognised training and long-term employment opportunities to Indigenous Australians, females and transitioning Australian Defence Force veterans. Liam has also been previously independently nominated and shortlisted for both the ‘Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Awards’ and Australian Mining’s ‘Emerging Leader of the Year’.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Liam O'Connor the group Health, Safety, Environment and Quality manager for Tasman Rope Access. They are an Australian owned and operated company that specialises in complete rope access, fixed plant maintenance and installation solutions. They provide services on a nationwide scale, with offices based in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. They see the recruitment of ADF Veterans as a key part of the hiring strategy and are passionate about the issues faced by transitioning veterans. We talk about how veterans can set themselves up for success in the HSE space, we discuss FIFO work, mental health and work life balance.In 2018 Liam was awarded the national ‘Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award’ by the Australian Institute of Health and Safety for his work with an internal ‘social impact program’; a nationwide business initiative that provides internationally recognised training and long-term employment opportunities to Indigenous Australians, females and transitioning Australian Defence Force veterans. Liam has also been previously independently nominated and shortlisted for both the ‘Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Awards’ and Australian Mining’s ‘Emerging Leader of the Year’. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 18 - Veterans in a company's hiring strategy - Liam O'Connor

In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast, in the strange no mans land between Christmas and New Years eve, Bram Connolly reads a chapter of his upcoming leadership book, "Mission Focus" to be released by Allen &amp; Unwin in the second half of 2020.Laziness becomes a habit is a chapter that seeks to demonstrate that laziness can be a vicious circle and usually results in taking the easy wrong over the hard right. What better place to learn the negative impacts of laziness than the jungle or arctic training environment?Taking the easy option time after time will eventually come around and bite you on the arse. Human nature tries to influence us to save time and effort in the first instance and ignore the possible benefits or potential negative impacts of not doing a job well, or taking the lazy option. Getting away with a lazy option more than once makes you think you can do it again and again. Over time this will become a habit; but you can't let that happen!WarriorU is here to remind you that "YOU are your most important mission".     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast, in the strange no mans land between Christmas and New Years eve, Bram Connolly reads a chapter of his upcoming leadership book, "Mission Focus" to be released by Allen &amp; Unwin in the second half of 2020.Laziness becomes a habit is a chapter that seeks to demonstrate that laziness can be a vicious circle and usually results in taking the easy wrong over the hard right. What better place to learn the negative impacts of laziness than the jungle or arctic training environment?Taking the easy option time after time will eventually come around and bite you on the arse. Human nature tries to influence us to save time and effort in the first instance and ignore the possible benefits or potential negative impacts of not doing a job well, or taking the lazy option. Getting away with a lazy option more than once makes you think you can do it again and again. Over time this will become a habit; but you can't let that happen!WarriorU is here to remind you that "YOU are your most important mission".  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 20 - Laziness becomes a habit - Bram Connolly

Ian Dunican

This week on the WarriorU podcast Bram talks to Ian Dunican PhD on how sleep effects performance. Ian has 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and business improvement in the military, mining, rail, oil &amp; gas and utilities. He is the Director of Melius Consulting and Sleep4Performance and a researcher with the University of Western Australia where he has worked with elite sporting organisations and their athletes to optimise performance. Ian has led and guided health, safety and business improvement projects in a range of diverse international locations.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WarriorU podcast Bram talks to Ian Dunican PhD on how sleep effects performance. Ian has 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and business improvement in the military, mining, rail, oil &amp; gas and utilities. He is the Director of Melius Consulting and Sleep4Performance and a researcher with the University of Western Australia where he has worked with elite sporting organisations and their athletes to optimise performance. Ian has led and guided health, safety and business improvement projects in a range of diverse international locations.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 15 - Sleep is a weapon - Ian Dunican PhD

Joe DiStefano

This week Bram's conversation is with Coach Joe DiStefano. For eight years Joe was the Head of Sport and Training at Spartan Race. Joe is now the Founder of RUNGA, which is an experiential lifestyle brand. Joe helps to empower individuals through effective and sustainable practices that fuel health, wellness and performance. His teachings focus on reinforcing mindset shifts that give people the courage and the tools to align their actions with their objectives. This conversation is HUMAN OPTIMISATION 101. They discussTraining as a circuit breaker for PTSD.Understanding the primary drivers for why we are exercising.Searching and aligning with our life’s purpose.Snowball effects of learning better habits:like drinking more water;consuming no sugar; andnot eating fried foods.They discuss the power of learning meditation and self-care.AND…they also talk about making workouts fun, cold water therapy and Joe’s mate, Ben Greenfield – Ben is a personal hero of Bram's and the actual reason he started this podcastThe WarriorU Podcast is brought to you by World of Tanks.You can register for World of Tanks by following the link www.tanks.ly/warrior1 and entering in WARRIORUWOT into the redeem code section, to receive three days of premium time, a tank, and much more!Major Sponsors: Ironside Coffee, Aussie Strength and SORD Australia.Ironside CoffeeAussie StrengthSORD Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Bram's conversation is with Coach Joe DiStefano. For eight years Joe was the Head of Sport and Training at <a href="http://www.spartan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spartan Race</a>. Joe is now the Founder of <a href="http://rungalife.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RUNGA</a>, which is an experiential lifestyle brand. Joe helps to empower individuals through effective and sustainable practices that fuel health, wellness and performance. His teachings focus on reinforcing mindset shifts that give people the courage and the tools to align their actions with their objectives. This conversation is HUMAN OPTIMISATION 101. They discuss<ul><li>Training as a circuit breaker for PTSD.</li><li>Understanding the primary drivers for why we are exercising.</li><li>Searching and aligning with our life’s purpose.</li><li>Snowball effects of learning better habits:</li><li>like drinking more water;</li><li>consuming no sugar; and</li><li>not eating fried foods.</li><li>They discuss the power of learning meditation and self-care.</li><li>AND…they also talk about making workouts fun, cold water therapy and Joe’s mate, Ben Greenfield – Ben is a personal hero of Bram's and the actual reason he started this podcast</li><li>The WarriorU Podcast is brought to you by World of Tanks.You can register for World of Tanks by following the link <a href="http://www.tanks.ly/warrior1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tanks.ly/warrior1</a> and entering in WARRIORUWOT into the redeem code section, to receive three days of premium time, a tank, and much more!</li><li>Major Sponsors: Ironside Coffee, Aussie Strength and SORD Australia.</li><li><a href="http://www.spartan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ironside Coffee</a></li><li><a href="http://www.spartan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Aussie Strength</a></li><li><a href="http://www.spartan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SORD Australia</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 14 - The importance of wellness - Coach Joe DiStefano

Geoffrey Woo

This week Bram talks to Geoffrey Woo, the co-founder and CEO of HVMN, a human performance research company that makes nutrition and supplements for elite performance in sport, cognition, and military. HVMN makes HVMN Ketone, the world's first ketone ester drink based on technology developed in a DARPA program to enhance soldier performance. The military applications are obvious, but what’s really surprising is that the HVMN Keytone is being thought of as the fourth MACRO nutrient food group! I’ve tried a lot of supplements and experimented on myself against my own performance profiles and this product works. You can’t get it in Australia, so I’m not saying that to help sell the product – it’s legitimate and the science behind it is really interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Bram talks to Geoffrey Woo, the co-founder and CEO of HVMN, a human performance research company that makes nutrition and supplements for elite performance in sport, cognition, and military. HVMN makes HVMN Ketone, the world's first ketone ester drink based on technology developed in a DARPA program to enhance soldier performance. The military applications are obvious, but what’s really surprising is that the HVMN Keytone is being thought of as the fourth MACRO nutrient food group! I’ve tried a lot of supplements and experimented on myself against my own performance profiles and this product works. You can’t get it in Australia, so I’m not saying that to help sell the product – it’s legitimate and the science behind it is really interesting. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 12 - Ketone Ester for performance - Geoffrey Woo

Ryan Hawk

This was one of my favourite interviews.Thi week on The WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Ryan Hawk the host of the hugely successful American podcast The Learning Leader Show. Ryan was a professional quarterback in American Football and a VP of sales for a multibillion-dollar company. He’s now a keynote speaker, an author and the head of Brixey and Meyer’s leadership advisory practice.This episode is “so good”. It’s really important to understand the genesis of Ryan’s show. He was poised to do a PhD in leadership, but instead he decided to research people that he wanted to learn from. He started to record these in a podcast format.During this “research” he has discovered a theme of the consistent high performer:1 – They are very intentional with the people they surround themselves with.2 – High performers are very thoughtful about their futures and how to get there.3 – They are really clear about how their actions will take them to there.Ryan’s podcast has created a network of positivity. His mission is bold “to rid the world of bad leaders” and he has a beautiful definition of leadership too:Leadership is seeing more in someone else than they see in themselves and then helping them to reach their full potential. Leaders create influence through this process Bram and Ryan talk about leadership, resilience, mental toughness, American Football, commitment versus compliance and Ryan’s journey of leadership discovery.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was one of my favourite interviews.Thi week on The WarriorU Podcast, Bram talks to Ryan Hawk the host of the hugely successful American podcast The Learning Leader Show. Ryan was a professional quarterback in American Football and a VP of sales for a multibillion-dollar company. He’s now a keynote speaker, an author and the head of Brixey and Meyer’s leadership advisory practice.This episode is “so good”. It’s really important to understand the genesis of Ryan’s show. He was poised to do a PhD in leadership, but instead he decided to research people that he wanted to learn from. He started to record these in a podcast format.During this “research” he has discovered a theme of the consistent high performer:1 – They are very intentional with the people they surround themselves with.2 – High performers are very thoughtful about their futures and how to get there.3 – They are really clear about how their actions will take them to there.Ryan’s podcast has created a network of positivity. His mission is bold “to rid the world of bad leaders” and he has a beautiful definition of leadership too:Leadership is seeing more in someone else than they see in themselves and then helping them to reach their full potential. Leaders create influence through this process Bram and Ryan talk about leadership, resilience, mental toughness, American Football, commitment versus compliance and Ryan’s journey of leadership discovery. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 19 - The Learning Leader - Ryan Hawk

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