Ditch the Drama and Fight Fire with Focus with Guest Greg Kruger

About this episode

David speaks with Greg Kruger about the impact of language and breath control in high-stress situations for firefighters.

In this episode, David speaks with guest Greg Kruger, founder and leadership coach at Forgotten Truth Coaching, who specializes in the connection between neurology and physiology. We discuss the crucial role of language under pressure, especially for firefighters on the front lines, and explore how the words you choose can influence not only your communication but also the outcomes of high-stress situations. We will highlight mastering your breath so that you can directly influence you...

People in this episode

Host: David Dachinger

Guest: Greg Kruger

Topics covered

• leadership
• communication
• neurology
• physiology
• firefighting
• stress management

Keywords

• firefighters
• language under pressure
• neurology
• physiology
• stress
• communication
• breath control

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forgotten Truth Coaching

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