Insight Thru Experience Podcast

S1 E6: The Traits We Value in Those We Hire

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you a compilation of valuable insights from some 724 STG operators. We are focused on the traits our organization values in those that serve here. 
The 3 traits we tackle this week:
1. Critical Thinking (Now Problem solving)
2. Demonstrating effort (Now Drive)
3. Interpersonal Effectiveness
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S1 E5: Interview with PJ Josh T.

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week, we interviewed Pararescueman (PJ) Josh T. who answers the questions that will help operators prime themselves for our selection process and our Operator Training Course. His energy and motivation have stood out since I first met him at the dark crossroads at 0230 on Day 1 of our selection. He has proven that hard work and being able to turn critical feedback into fuel are a few of the keys to unlock peak performance. Enjoy this episode with Josh. He is enjoyable to listen to.
 
Timeline:
2:12 - Josh's path to the Air Force and Pararescue
4:10 - Why the 724 STG?
6:05 - Josh answers the question "When should you apply for selection?" and what are they looking for?
7:45 - The selection reporting instructions and how Josh prepared for selection
12:00 - If you knew what you know now, how would you prepare for selection differently from what you did before?
13:30 - How to recover from mistakes
15:30 - What did success look like in selection?
19:25 - How did you prepare for OTC?
28:30 - Common theme to guys who struggle in OTC
29:50 - Experience with the OTC cadre
33:48 - What advice would you give guys in OTC?
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S1 E4: Interview with Strength Coach Evan Krening

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week, we interviewed Strength Coach Evan Krening who offers some valuable advice on operator selection and OTC. His background as an athletic trainer gives him a deeper understanding of the human-machine and what it takes to both prepare it for extreme output, and prevent injury through the application of a smart training and recovery regimen.
2:05 - Evan's background; the difference between an AT and a PT
6:05 - Tactical Athletes
11:10 - Selection
20:40 - OTC
30:37 - Evan's daily battle-rhythm
33:08 - Podcast Wrap up
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S1 E3: Operator Selection Thoughts from Unit Operators

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you a compilation of valuable insights from some unit operators. We are focused solely on selection this week and they will be answering 3 questions:
1. When should guys apply for selection?
2. What was the selection experience like for you?
3. What are some tips for the guys coming to selection in the future?
 

S1 E2: Interview with Operational Psych Barb T.

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week, we interviewed Dr. Thompson who offers her thoughts on OTC, how to prepare for operator selection and some helpful tips for spouses.
Timeline:
2:10 - Dr. T Introduction and role as a Performance Psych
4:40 - Peak Performance Course
7:50 - OTC Thoughts
14:20 - Selection Thoughts and Tips
23:18 - Spouse Thoughts and Advice
28:30 - Podcast Wrap up

S1 E1: Interview with CCT Steven S.

Welcome to our inaugural Insight Thru Experience Podcast.  This week we are interviewing Combat Controller Steven S. He just graduated our OTC in May, and shares some of his insight and experiences from the perspective of the guy who finished #1 in his OTC class.
Timeline:
2:00 - Introduction and background
6:00 - Assignment at 23 STS. Why the 724 STG?
9:20 - Selection thoughts and tips
24:15 - OTC thoughts and tips
31:00 - Experience with the Cadre
37:00 - Tips for balancing work/family during OTC
41:05 - POTFF thoughts and examples
45:00 - Final thoughts and tips for those coming to OTC
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