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FLY with Richard De Crespigny

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Resilience
Leadership
Crisis Management
QF32
Airbus A380
Emotional Intelligence
Anxiety
Aviation
Australia
Mental Health
Red Brick Thinking
The Emotional Intelligence Advantage
Singapore
Qantas
Human Factors
Qantas Flight QF32
Montessori Education
Decision-Making
Risk Management
Intentional Living

When an explosion rocked a seemingly routine flight between Singapore and Sydney on November 4 2020, the Captain of QF32 Richard De Crespigny leapt into action. Decades of knowledge and experience helped him make critical decisions under pressure to safely land the crippled Airbus A380, saving more than 400 passengers and crew from the unthinkable.

Now Richard is sharing his lessons in resilience... more

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Jake Bailey
Cancer survivor and motivational speaker, who delivered a viral speech about resilience after his diagnosis.
Episode: Jake Bailey's Devastating Diagnosis At Just 18
Major General Timothy McOwan, AO, DSC, CSM
Served in the Australian Army for 39 years in various roles including special operations.
Episode: The Brutal Reality of Military Life & PTSD with Tim McOwan
Ben Pettingill
A motivational speaker who lost 98% of his eyesight at a young age and advocates for resilience and mental health awareness.
Episode: Ben Pettingill on Embracing Change & Thriving With A Disability
Steve Wright
Veteran aviator and instructor with decades of experience in military and commercial flying
Qantas
Episode: Resilience in the Aviation Industry with Steve Wright
Tim Duggan
Co-founder of Junkee Media, author and self-confessed optimist
Junkee Media
Episode: Inverting The Logic: Tim Duggan on Working Backwards
Kate Gannon
Founder of ResilienceSOS and straight-talking risk advisor
ResilienceSOS
Episode: Kate Gannon On Risk Management
Petter Hörnfeldt
Professional airline captain and flight instructor known as MentourPilot.
MentourPilot
Episode: The State Of Aviation with MentourPilot's Petter Hörnfeldt
Donna McGeorge
An expert on decision-making and author of 'Red Brick Thinking'.
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Episode: Red Brick Thinking with Donna McGeorge & Emotional Intelligence with Amy Jacobson
Amy Jacobson
An expert in emotional intelligence and author of 'The Emotional Intelligence Advantage'.
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Episode: Red Brick Thinking with Donna McGeorge & Emotional Intelligence with Amy Jacobson

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Richard De Crespigny
Host of a podcast sharing insights on resilience, leadership, and crisis management, derived from his experiences as a former Royal Australian Air Force Pilot and Qantas Captain.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • An inspirational leader

    Incredible listening with powerful insights for managing stressful situations and overcoming adversity. A must-listen for all ages backgrounds. Looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate CdC
    Australia4 months ago
  • Flights in Safe Hands

    So proud of your achievements Richard and love your podcasts! Well done, keep up the great work 👏👏👏

    Paula Screnci

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kangarucci
    Australia4 months ago
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    Captain de Crespigny is a national treasure and his podcast should be mandatory listening for leaders of all ages.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally Loane
    Australia4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the powerful insights and life lessons shared by the host, often referencing the importance of emotional resilience and leadership. Many find the discussions transformative and applicable to their personal and professional lives, indicating a strong connection with the themes presented.
Comments highlight the engaging storytelling and practical advice, with many expressing a desire for more episodes exploring similar topics.
Listeners note the host's credibility and experience, making the content not only relatable but also authoritative, which adds to the overall appeal of the discussions.

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The Brutal Reality of Military Life & PTSD with Tim McOwan
Q: What should the military be doing to help veterans suffering post-traumatic stress?
An awareness campaign is one of the best things they can do, along with providing psychological and medical support.
The Brutal Reality of Military Life & PTSD with Tim McOwan
Q: What does that pressure feel like?
Life in the services became less enjoyable the higher up I got because of the extraordinary stresses placed upon you during senior leadership appointments.
The Brutal Reality of Military Life & PTSD with Tim McOwan
Q: What is your definition of resilience?
It's about the capacity to rebound, to be able to react in certain situations in a positive way, to be able to cope with extraordinary ambiguity.
Ben Pettingill on Embracing Change & Thriving With A Disability
Q: If someone listening today is facing a devastating life changing crisis, what's the first thing you encourage them to do?
Find someone to talk to about it and not bottle it up.
Ben Pettingill on Embracing Change & Thriving With A Disability
Q: What are the biggest misconceptions people have about blindness?
Many people think I can only read Braille, which is incorrect; I use other methods such as technology.

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1. Jake Bailey
2. Major General Timothy McOwan, AO, DSC, CSM
3. Ben Pettingill
4. Steve Wright
5. Tim Duggan
6. Kate Gannon
7. Petter Hörnfeldt
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