Building the Elite Podcast

Former special operations medic Chris Klaftenegger discusses transitioning into entrepreneurship and developing defense technology at Onyx Industries. They delve into building robots, improving defense technology over the years, and mitigating open shock. Klaftenegger shares insights on leadership, tandem barrels in parachute jumps, and advice for industry professionals on transitioning smoothly.

Guest Chris Klaftenegger discusses his journey as a special operations medic in two military branches, sharing insights on selection courses, combat medicine evolution, recon vs. PJ communities, and his time as a Marine Recon instructor. The podcast delves into resilience, mental challenges in training, and the importance of self-awareness and teamwork in specialized military programs.

Former Navy SEAL Team 7 veteran Zack Ferguson discusses his decision to join the Navy, mental preparation for BUD/S, training experiences, and transition out of the SEAL teams. Highlights include commitment challenges, balancing commitments, illness in training, and the importance of mental resilience. He also shares insights on MMA commitment, contrasting mentalities between fighters and military teams, and navigating life's advice for personal growth and fulfillment.

Strength and conditioning coach John Mackersie discusses coaching Special Forces units, emphasizing training consistency, individualized programs, and data collection. Lightning round of tips includes fitness standards, mental struggle, and maintaining self-discipline. Also explores social media presence and training resources for special operations.

Special Operations Strength & Conditioning Coach, John Mackersie, discusses optimizing special ops training by emphasizing simple metrics, balancing training methods, and mastering movement patterns. The debate on Olympic lifts, importance of rucking, and injury prevention strategies in special operations are also explored.

Exploring the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of human performance in military special operations, including preparation models, cognitive skills, emotional factors. Embracing Chaos and Personal Growth. Navigating Through Setbacks and Failures with Hardiness and Emotional Intelligence. Exploring the Role of Emotions in Decision-Making and Quitting. Embracing and Managing Emotions for Success

Dr. Alex Hutchinson discusses altering perception of effort, processing pain, pushing limits in training, and the impact of altitude training on endurance in a captivating exploration of human performance.

Author and journalist Alex Hutchinson discusses the science of endurance, limits of human potential, mental fatigue, and practical strategies for maximizing performance in this engaging podcast episode.

Exploring the curse of knowledge in communication, the podcast delves into the challenges of conveying information effectively, using examples from military training and teaching mishaps. It also discusses the use of visual aids, learner-centric approaches, and the impact of insider lingo on communication.

This is part two of our interview with Shaun Taylor, a founding member of Canada's tier-one SOF unit, JTF2. Shaun has also managed to fit numerous other careers into his lifetime, ranging from coffee shop owner to computer systems teacher to a world championship title in 24-hour solo mountain bike racing, followed by 15 years as a professional coach. In this half of the interview, we talk about his career(s) after JTF2, his experiences as a world champion MTB racer and coach, and what eventually led him to become part of his podcast, The Collective. Shaun's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauntaylors1/The Collective Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@the_collective_yt/streamsThe Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_collective_ig/Timestamps:00:00:22 Maintaining Mental Health00:04:11 Becoming A Civilian Again00:09:04 24-Hour Mountain Bike Racing00:13:45 Mental Strategies00:22:14 What Did You Look For In Coaching Clients00:26:20 Regulating Stress Response00:30:08 Better Manage Stress Response00:31:46 Embarrass Past Selves00:34:30 MetacognitionRapid Fire Questions00:40:12 Tips On Building Positive Group Culture00:40:34 Recovery Routine00:40:45 Soft Selection Course Prep00:40:53 How Should Women Train00:41:00 Managing Egos00:41:08 Carryover Exercises00:41:19 Reset Mindset00:41:35 Optimal Balance in Training00:42:01 Preparation Training00:42:15 Training For BJJ00:42:35 Integrating