#409: How Special Forces Stay Calm Under Pressure
About this episode
Simon Jeffries discusses how Special Forces maintain composure under extreme pressure and shares techniques for emotional control and performance enhancement.
Simon Jeffries is a former Royal Marines Commando and Special Boat Service (SBS) operator, who served on multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan. His career in UK Special Forces involved operating in some of the most physically and psychologically demanding environments in the military, where the ability to perform under extreme pressure is non-negotiable.After leaving the military, Simon founded The Natural Edge, where he now works as a performance coach, helping leaders, athletes and high-performing professionals develop the mindset, discipline and operating systems required to perform consistently under pressure.Drawing on lessons from Special Forces selection, combat operations and performance psychology, Simon teaches individuals how to regulate their nervous system, sharpen their thinking and build the habits that allow them to show up as their best selves every day.Timestamps:0:00 What Does “Consistent Under Pressure” Actually Mean?1:15 How Special Forces Test Performance Under Pressure3:10 Why Pressure Reveals Who You Really Are4:20 Fatigue Makes Cowards Of Us All5:08 The Hidden Ways People Sabotage Themselves Under Pressure6:45 Reacting vs Responding To Stress8:17 How…
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