EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 45 MIN
From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E21 Letter R - Resiliency guest Bob Delaney
from From A to Zebra · host Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta
Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Bob Delaney, a former NBA referee and expert on resilience. The conversation explores Delaney's journey from officiating to undercover police work, emphasizing the importance of resilience in both sports and life. Delaney shares insights on defining resilience, personal experiences that shaped his understanding, and the significance of self-care. He also discusses his books on post-traumatic stress and resilience, highlighting the need for ongoing learning and support in officiating and beyond.Kintsugi (金継ぎ), meaning "golden joinery" in Japanesethe art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold, emphasizing the breaks and imperfections as part of the object's history and beauty... It is not just a craft, but also a philosophy that embraces imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of transformation.https://insidethelife.org/episodes/bob-delaney-story-of-an-undercover-agent-turned-nba-referee/https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/upskill-reskill/cyber-national-security/resilience-and-self-care.aspxChapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Officiating Journey05:55 Undercover Work and Its Impact on Resilience12:51 Traits for Undercover Work and Their Relevance18:24 Defining Resilience in Officiating22:44 Finding Inner Peace in Chaos24:15 Resilience Through Adversity29:44 The Power of Storytelling and Connection35:22 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact40:59 The Importance of Lifelong Learning and Self-Care44:56 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4
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Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Bob Delaney, a former NBA referee and expert on resilience. The conversation explores Delaney's journey from officiating to undercover police work, emphasizing the importance of resilience in both sports and life. Delaney shares insights on defining resilience, personal experiences that shaped his understanding, and the significance of self-care. He also discusses his books on post-traumatic stress and resilience, highlighting the need for ongoing learning and support in officiating and beyond.Kintsugi (金継ぎ), meaning "golden joinery" in Japanesethe art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold, emphasizing the breaks and imperfections as part of the object's history and beauty... It is not just a craft, but also a philosophy that embraces imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of transformation.https://insidethelife.org/episodes/bob-delaney-story-of-an-undercover-agent-turned-nba-referee/https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/upskill-reskill/cyber-national-security/resilience-and-self-care.aspxChapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Officiating Journey05:55 Undercover Work and Its Impact on Resilience12:51 Traits for Undercover Work and Their Relevance18:24 Defining Resilience in Officiating22:44 Finding Inner Peace in Chaos24:15 Resilience Through Adversity29:44 The Power of Storytelling and Connection35:22 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact40:59 The Importance of Lifelong Learning and Self-Care44:56 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4
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