Episode: #216: Mental Toughness with Weight Loss Sandra Beck and Dr. Andrew Wittman

Sandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio speaks with Dr. Andrew Wittman about the mental toughtness around weight loss. Motivational keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Wittman is the founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center, a leadership consultancy specializing in peak performance, team dynamics, resolving conflict in the workplace and is the author of the book, “Ground Zero Leadership: CEO of You” (2016). He teaches strategies on how to take control of your thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and actions, especially under pressure while sharing his experiences in combat and high-threat environments across the globe. Andrew is the son of missionaries to Australia, China, and the West Indies, and was brought up in the town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps infantry and lead troops in combat operations in the Republic of Panama and Desert Storm, anti-terrorism operations in Honduras and two deployments to the Far East. As a security contractor for the State Department, Andrew has deployed to Jordan, Kosovo and completed four tours in Afghanistan. This episode is supported by Degrees: Real Talk About Planet-Saving Careers, an original podcast from the Environmental Defense Fund. Want to use your job to make an impact? Degrees features candid conversations and takeaways from today’s most inspiring climate changemakers. Also available on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.