The Emergency Mind Podcast

Kevin Cyr, LL.M., is a SWAT Commander with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a deep thinker about managing risk in complex, rapidly adaptive environments, and an overall epic individual. In this episode, Kevin talks about leading a SWAT team operating in high-threat environments, the absolute value of making a problem boring, critical factors in decision making, building decision-making leaders, and much, much more. It's legitimately a master class in operating under pressure with so much to learn

Dr. Seth Collings Hawkins is an anthropologist, writer, and physician, double boarded in emergency medicine and EMS and specializing in wilderness medical care. He is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest University and the founder of the Carolina Wilderness EMS Externship, a program we will be talking about today. He’s also the editor of Wilderness EMS, the primary textbook for formal wilderness medical operations. He serves as a medical director or advisor for numerous organizations including NC Outward Bound, REI, the National Association for Search & Rescue, the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, multiple wildland fire medical support teams, and many others. In this episode, we talk about experiential learning, working to be rather than appear to be, swarm teaming as both leader and follower, and much more. For more lessons about performance when it matters most and applying knowledge under pressure from the emergency department and beyond, check www.emergencymind.com. You can also find the Emergency Mind book: The Emergency Mind: Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure at https://www.emergencymind.com/book

Will Greenberg, strength and conditioning coach for the Buffalo Bills, discusses the power of compounding good training, balancing tension and relaxation, and building elite cultures. He explores the role of a strength and conditioning coach in supporting elite performers and the importance of intentional structuring for peak performance. Additionally, he highlights the significance of finding a balance between tension and relaxation in emergency situations and the power of recovery and relaxation in managing stress.

Dr. Jen Wagner, pediatric anesthesiologist and founder/CEO of PROSPER, discusses women's performance and leadership. Topics include creating supportive environments, recognizing talent in the medical field, empowering women in leadership, and building a system for correct behavior.

Retired Colonel Kim K.C. Campbell shares her experiences as a fighter pilot, discussing topics such as training to perform under pressure, the power of visualization, guiding others through challenges, embracing vulnerability, and facing fear with courage.

Neuroscientist Dr. Glenn Fox discusses the transformative power of gratitude on performance. They explore the link between neuroscience and entrepreneurship, lesion studies in neuroscience, and the relationship between emotion, feeling, and decision making. They also delve into the importance of diverse experiences in guiding goal pursuit and the power of gratitude in resilience, performance, and leadership positions.

Dr. Dan Dworkis, an expert in searching for and building excellence in crisis, discusses the complex relationship between safety and excellence in emergency medicine. They explore the differences between safety one and safety two mindsets and emphasize the importance of continuous learning and intentional discussions about excellence. The speaker highlights the need to differentiate between performance and outcome in emergency medicine and reflect on the impact of the pandemic. The hosts conclude by encouraging ongoing dialogue and engagement to strive for excellence in emergency medicine.

Paul Swinton, National Education Lead for the Scottish Air Ambulance Service and co-inventor of SCRAM™, on designing for crisis and fostering innovation.

Dr. Drew Cathers, ER doc + flight physician, on critical teamwork, building learning organizations, and high-level flight medicine.

Dr. Trish Muganthan, pediatric + neonatal retrieval expert, on inter-team operations, managing complex situations, and the power of kindness.