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Mandy Hickson: From Being Told Never, To Becoming The RAF’s First Female Tornado Pilot

from Do Not Disturb The Inside Story

What does it take to lead a combat mission as the first woman flying the Tornado GR4 on the front line? Mandy Hickson, ex-RAF fighter pilot and now a world-class keynote speaker, sits down to share her story. From breaking into the boys’ club of military aviation to being sh*t at in Iraq, and how she’s used those lessons to empower 100,000+ young women around the world.This episode is packed with raw honesty on:- Making high-pressure decisions in life & leadership- Resilience through rejection and failure- Motherhood, ambition & redefining success- Leading without ego, and balancing partnership with personal growth📘 Mandy's book: An Officer, Not a Gentleman📸 Follow Mandy: @mandyhicksonspeaker🎙️ Follow the show👉 Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder of their potential.#DoNotDisturbPodcast #MandyHickson #truestories #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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