In this episode, Paul Hennessy interviews Craig Barlow, a former Royal Navy veteran, about leadership and finding your edge. Craig shares his experiences in the Navy, including a harrowing incident where his ship nearly sank. He explains how his military training and mindset have influenced his approach to coaching men in leadership. Craig emphasizes the importance of self-leadership, basic habits, and taking action to address challenges and avoid avoidance. He also discusses the concept of finding your edge, and pushing past perceived limits and highlights the significance of integrating the lessons learned from challenges and taking responsibility for finding support. You can find out more about what Craig does here: https://www.instagram.com/thecraigbarlow/ 00:00Introduction to Leadership and Finding Your Edge02:07Craig's Experience in the Navy and the Sinking Ship Incident04:38Finding Your Edge and Pushing Past Perceived Limits07:04The Importance of Self-Leadership and Basic Habits10:34The Lack of Structure and Challenges in Men's Lives12:48Taking Action and Addressing Avoidance Areas15:11Pushing Yourself Physically and Mentally to Find Your Edge23:48Craig's Personal Coaching and the Wildman Adventure28:33Building Trust and Respect29:13Overcoming Hurdles and Creating Connections30:10The Value of In-Person Coaching31:16Pushing Physical and Mental Limits32:17Creating Trust for Deeper Conversations33:13Revealing True Character in Challenging Environments33:31From Lone Wolf to Brotherhood34:21Integration after Challenges35:05Taking Responsibility for Finding Support36:18Provoking Action and Overcoming Victim Mentality37:09The Importance of Having a Group of Men38:07Balancing Complaining and Taking Action39:24The Power of Camaraderie and Shit Talking40:44Direct Communication and Leadership41:25The Importance of Clear Communication in High-Stress Environments42:24Overcoming Sensitivity and Fragility43:43Using Banter and Camaraderie as a Tool45:22Being Direct and Assertive46:05Having Difficult Conversations46:37Building Discipline and Consistency

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