Being An Effective Leader & Building Mental Resilience with Jeremy Clipstone, ICT Manager at SCPHA

What do biological threat response, GB triathlon racing, and cyber incident management have in common? More than you'd think.In this episode, Katie sits down with Jeremy Clipstone, ICT Manager at Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, the UK's largest container port. Jeremey spent 22 years in the Royal Air Force Regiment, including leading specialist teams dealing with chemical, biological, and radiological threats. Today, he applies those same instincts to protecting critical infrastructure from cyber attack.This conversation is direct, practical, and full of hard-won lessons. Jeremey breaks down how he runs tabletop exercises to build a team that can handle a P1 incident without him, why shouting is a sign you've lost control, and what triathlon training has taught him about planning for a cyber attack.In this episode:Why you should observe for at least a month before changing anything as a new leaderHow to build a no-blame culture that makes your team stronger, not weakerWhat "calm under pressure" actually looks like and how to practise itThe link between physical training and mental resilience in high-pressure rolesWhether you're leading a cyber team, transitioning from the military into tech, or just trying to build something that holds up under pressure, this episode is for you.🔗 Jeremey is also racing for Great Britain this year. Support his GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/a05d30025