Calm Under Fire | Becky Piddlesden on Military Leadership and the Rugby Pitch

Calm Under Fire | Becky Piddlesden on Military Leadership and the Rugby PitchIn this episode of Trauma, Training & Transformation, Dr James Alder sits down with RAF service member and RFU match official Becky Piddlesden to explore what it truly means to stay calm and lead under pressure.Drawing on her experience in the Royal Air Force and as a rugby match official, Becky shares insights into military leadership, discipline, decision making, and emotional regulation in high pressure environments. From making difficult calls on the rugby pitch to operating within the demands of military service, this conversation explores how preparation, composure, and mindset shape effective leadership.Together we discuss the psychology of staying calm under pressure, maintaining authority, and making clear decisions when every call is scrutinised. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in mental resilience, leadership development, sport psychology, and high performance environments.Whether you are involved in sport, coaching, officiating, the military, or leadership roles, this conversation highlights the importance of discipline, composure, and emotional control when the pressure rises.🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aY8PF0nLixdbrHqzb4Oxf?si=PC3EoXClTkOib0vN4QALpw📺 Watch more episodes and join the YouTube community:http://www.youtube.com/@JamesAlder-003To join the community discussion:1️⃣ Go to the channel page above2️⃣ Click Subscribe3️⃣ Select the Community tab to see posts, polls, and discussions connected to each episode☕ Support the podcast:https://buymeacoffee.com/jamesalder003📩 Join the newsletter:https://substack.com/@traumatrainingtransformationIf this conversation resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe. Your support helps these conversations reach more people interested in mental health, leadership, resilience, and performance psychology.#MentalHealth #MindBodyConnection #LeadershipUnderPressure #MilitaryLeadership #SportPsychology #MentalPerformance #DecisionMaking #HighPerformance #Resilience #RugbyReferee #TraumaTrainingTransformation