In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Leigh Anderson, a seasoned paramedic as well as an author, broadcaster and thought-leader on the topic of thriving in high-stress, unpredictable situations. They unpack why the power of a pause can be so significant in any situation, how self-leadership is key to responding calmly and creatively, and what’s happening at a biological level during high-pressure happenings.

Leigh Anderson is an accomplished paramedic with 15 years of operational experience also an accomplished author, Podcaster and speaker on the subject of optimal performance.

Outside of an ambulance, Leigh has a keen desire to improve the human experience of stress to set people up to flourish. He has a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and a Graduate Certificate of Emergency Health and has lectured and tutored at university level, as well as being a peer reviewer of scientific journal articles.

His new book 'The Paramedic Mindset' attempts to answer the question of why some people flourish in high-stress situations, while others flounder, feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? How do some remain calm under pressure, where others succumb to stress? The difference, Leigh concludes, is in mindset.

Leigh is based in Queensland, Australia.

Remarkable Takeaways

Why the power of a pause can be so significant in any situation.
How self-leadership is key to responding calmly and creatively
What’s happening at a biological level during high-pressure happenings?

Connect with Leigh=

Find him on LinkedIn

Learn more about The Paramedic Mindset via his website

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