EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 36 MIN
Episode 06 - The Art of Perseverance
from The Lounge by Sarah Kalmeta · host The Frequency Network: The Wave
Perseverance is the secret of all triumphs. In this episode of The Lounge by Pivot Point, Sarah interviews the officially bad@ss Tammy Barlette—Founder of Athena’s Voice and Mindset Performance Coach for Aviators. Tammy shares her invaluable insights on perseverance, a critical skill for navigating change, achieving success, and weathering the inevitable challenges of life. Topics include: Being willing to face the challenges that come with following your dreams. Developing a mission-focused mindset. The ups and downs of being a woman in a male-dominated field. Tammy’s career as a US Air Force fighter pilot spans over 20 years, flying multiple aircraft including the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper. With more than 3,000 total flying hours and over 1,500 hours of combat support time, Tammy’s experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Post-retirement, Tammy founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots, and continues her mission as a mental performance coach specializing in perseverance. Tammy’s wisdom, drawn from lived experiences, is an inspiration for all. Guest Spotlight: Name: Tammy Barlette Bio: A retired US Air Force fighter pilot and Founder of Athena’s Voice, Tammy is a mental performance coach specializing in the art of perseverance. She’s a graduate of the US Air Force Weapons School and holds a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Tammy is married to a US Federal Agent and is a proud mom of three. Links: Website: https://www.athenasvoiceusa.com/tammy... Website: www.tammybarlette.com Social: Facebook: tammybarlette Instagram: tammybarlette LinkedIn: tammybarlette Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction to Tammy Barlette and perseverance as a key to success [00:08:15] Facing challenges and pursuing your dreams [00:20:30] The mission-focused mindset: staying grounded in high-stakes situations [00:32:00] Lessons learned as a woman in a male-dominated industry Podcast Description: Welcome to The Lounge by Pivot Point, where we kick back, relax, and nourish the mind before jetting off to our next destination. While we all face turbulence in life, I believe the PIVOT is your Superpower. I’m on a mission to inspire millions to chase after their dreams and fall in love with life again—without the crash and burn[out]. After all, it’s all just a game! How do you want to play? Get your Preflight Briefing to combine mindset and habits to design the ultimate trip—aka your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Perseverance is the secret of all triumphs. In this episode of The Lounge by Pivot Point, Sarah interviews the officially bad@ss Tammy Barlette—Founder of Athena’s Voice and Mindset Performance Coach for Aviators. Tammy shares her invaluable insights on perseverance, a critical skill for navigating change, achieving success, and weathering the inevitable challenges of life. Topics include: Being willing to face the challenges that come with following your dreams. Developing a mission-focused mindset. The ups and downs of being a woman in a male-dominated field. Tammy’s career as a US Air Force fighter pilot spans over 20 years, flying multiple aircraft including the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper. With more than 3,000 total flying hours and over 1,500 hours of combat support time, Tammy’s experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Post-retirement, Tammy founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots, and continues her mission as a mental performance coach specializing in perseverance. Tammy’s wisdom, drawn from lived experiences, is an inspiration for all. Guest Spotlight: Name: Tammy Barlette Bio: A retired US Air Force fighter pilot and Founder of Athena’s Voice, Tammy is a mental performance coach specializing in the art of perseverance. She’s a graduate of the US Air Force Weapons School and holds a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Tammy is married to a US Federal Agent and is a proud mom of three. Links: Website: https://www.athenasvoiceusa.com/tammy... Website: www.tammybarlette.com Social: Facebook: tammybarlette Instagram: tammybarlette LinkedIn: tammybarlette Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction to Tammy Barlette and perseverance as a key to success [00:08:15] Facing challenges and pursuing your dreams [00:20:30] The mission-focused mindset: staying grounded in high-stakes situations [00:32:00] Lessons learned as a woman in a male-dominated industry Podcast Description: Welcome to The Lounge by Pivot Point, where we kick back, relax, and nourish the mind before jetting off to our next destination. While we all face turbulence in life, I believe the PIVOT is your Superpower. I’m on a mission to inspire millions to chase after their dreams and fall in love with life again—without the crash and burn[out]. After all, it’s all just a game! How do you want to play? Get your Preflight Briefing to combine mindset and habits to design the ultimate trip—aka your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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