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The Duratus Mind Podcast

Garry Banford
Special Forces
Thrudark
Endurance
Mindset Coaching
Project Possible
Bravery UK
Afghanistan
Mindset
Military
Stress Management
PTSD
Dean Stott
The Natural Edge
Health and Human Performance
Royal Marines
VUCA
Running
S Bomb
UK Military
SAS

The Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things success, mindset and motivation. Gaz was a former UK Special Missions Unit Sergeant Major, but now a leadership coach and business owner. In the podcast he opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to achieve so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to get your success.

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Latest Episodes

One of the youngest soldiers ever to have been selected for the elite SAS, Floyd Woodrow retired as a Major after over 3 decades of service and is now a successful business leader, renowned speaker on leadership and performance coaching worldwide.

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Dean Stott, former UKSF and security consultant talks all about his new book 'Relentless'.  From his time in UKSF to his 14,000 mile Pan American Highway World Record, Dean has always used his mindset and focus to get the job done.  In this episode h... more

The Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things performance, mindset and motivation.  Gaz, a former Special Missions Unit Sergeant Major but now personal coach, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why som... more

Tobias Guttridge is a South African who volunteered to serve in the UK's Royal Marines then subsequently in UK Special Forces before tragically being shot in the neck on operations.  His injuries meant that he has lost the use of all of his limbs fro... more

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Dean Stott
Former UK Special Forces operator, endurance athlete, and philanthropist
Independent contractor / entrepreneur
Episode: The Duratus Mind - Dean Stott 'Relentless'
Titch Cormack
Former Royal Marine; founder of S Bomb and The Speed Shop TV project
S Bomb / The Speed Shop
Episode: The Duratus Mind - Titch Cormack
Floyd Woodrow
SAS Major, founder of Chrysalis Worldwide; leadership coach and author
Chrysalis Worldwide
Episode: Floyd Woodrow - SAS Major, business leader and author
Toby Guttridge
Founder of Bravery UK, former UKSF/Special Forces member
Bravery UK
Episode: The Duratus Mind - Tobias Guttridge - former UKSF and founder of Bravery.org.uk
Louis Tinsley
ThruDark co-founder, former Special Forces/SAS background
ThruDark
Episode: The Duratus Mind - ThruDark part 1
Staz Stazicker
ThruDark co-founder, former Special Forces/SAS background
ThruDark
Episode: The Duratus Mind - ThruDark part 1
Jay Morton
Former special forces personnel, background in sport and leadership
Episode: The Duratus Mind - ThruDark part 1
Garry Banford
Founder and lead coach at Duratus
Duratus Mind
Episode: The Duratus Mind - Garry Banford - Founder and lead coach at Duratus
Nirmal Purja
Mountain climber, founder of Project Possible
Project Possible
Episode: The Duratus Mind - Nirmal Nims Purja MBE: Project Possible 14/7

Host

Gaz Banford
Host guiding conversations with a focus on resilience, mindset, and performance under pressure.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Favourite Podcast

    These episodes are timeless. Listened repeatedly, so many nuggets to take away. Hoping for some more. Thanks Gaz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PPDdio
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Some absolutely fantastic guest and Gaz is equally brilliant as a host and knows when to bring in his own experiences.

    Real team players, real high performers in their own fields. Absolutely brilliant! Can’t recommend it enough for anyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickh15
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Inspiring, thought provoking & always engaging

    I have listened to the podcast for some time & I feel they have helped me develop massively over the years. All of the guests have achieved a lot in their lives & it is always very inspiring. In addition to this, the questions which are asked by Garry enable you to learn a lot about the way in which they think & the habits they have built over the years. One of my favourite podcasts & it has genuinely helped me to grow as a person. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KrisssssssyP
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Nuggets

    Insightful & humble, the podcast/Gaz is unassuming. Golden nuggets of wisdom and practical tips on being present and mastering the barriers we subconsciously place between ourselves and where we want to be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pyramidpete
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Every episode is pure Gold

    Th Duratus Mind Podcast should be essential listening !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weejuleso
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, with practical takeaways for personal and professional growth.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful questions and deep dives into mindset.
The format blends tough experiences with actionable, coaching-style guidance.

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The Duratus Mind - Titch Cormack
Q: How did you cope with setbacks like injuries and discharge, and turn them into opportunities?
He describes using resilience, reframing obstacles as feedback, and leveraging the discipline learned in the service to build new ventures, such as S Bomb and The Speed Shop, proving that post-service life can be an evolving journey rather than a hard stop.
The Duratus Mind - Titch Cormack
Q: What motivated you to pursue the Royal Marines and later entrepreneurship after your military career?
Titch explains a blend of family influence, a drive to live up to a legacy, and a relentless search for meaningful challenges that pushed him from elite military service into starting his own businesses and media ventures.
The Duratus Mind - Simon Jefferies - Former Special Forces now Mindset Coach
Q: What are the toughest physical and mental battles Simon faced, and how did he overcome them?
Physically, the jungle selection phase was the most demanding due to constant fatigue and caloric deficit, while mentally it was the ongoing process of waking up each day to push through, maintaining motivation, and focusing on the process rather than the end goal; he emphasized aligning actions with an inner drive and using structured routines to manage stress.
The Duratus Mind - Dean Stott 'Relentless'
Q: How did the media scrutiny and alleged cheating claims affect the campaign, and what did you learn?
The guest details the background of sponsorship conflicts and how he managed the situation by sticking to data, leaving problematic teams, and proving the validity of the distance through data and records.
The Duratus Mind - Dean Stott 'Relentless'
Q: What role did mindset and coping strategies play during extreme moments on the bike?
He describes balancing negative and positive thoughts by sticking to a strict routine, using planned breaks for nutrition, and leveraging the support team to keep morale high while staying safe.

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Recent guests on The Duratus Mind Podcast include:

1. Dean Stott
2. Titch Cormack
3. Floyd Woodrow
4. Toby Guttridge
5. Louis Tinsley
6. Staz Stazicker
7. Jay Morton
8. Garry Banford

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