Fly the Aircraft - Military Lessons for Leaders with Sarah Furness

08/09/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Fly the Aircraft - Military Lessons for Leaders with Sarah Furness

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In this high-impact episode, former RAF combat helicopter pilot and leadership coach Sarah Furness joins us to share battlefield-tested wisdom for navigating high-pressure environments - whether in the skies or the boardroom. Drawing from her military experience and her mission to help leaders “lead like a pilot,” Sarah unpacks the mindset, habits, and decision-making frameworks that keep teams calm, focused, and effective under fire.From the cockpit to corporate leadership, discover how the principle of "flying the aircraft" can transform your ability to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose.Topics Covered:What it really means to "fly the aircraft" under pressure.Military-grade strategies for calm and control.Why leadership development groups matter.Her one piece of advice to carry with you. Whether you're leading a business, or a team - this episode will teach you how to stay on course when it matters most.Follow Sarah Furness:Website: sarahfurness.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahfurnessFollow Progressive Leaders:Website: progressiveleaders.co.ukLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/progressive-leaders