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Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) | Yield to Overcome

Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) | Yield to Overcome

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 Jim talks with Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Nicole Malachowski, a combat veteran and the first female pilot for the Air Force's renowned Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron. They discuss her incredible journey from childhood dreams of becoming a pilot to overcoming significant personal adversity. Nicole opens up about her experience with a brain infection that ended her military career, her philosophy of “yield to overcome,” and how she has reinvented herself as a leadership consultant and speaker. The conversation also delves into the importance of team dynamics, the joy of family road trips, and the relentless pursuit of mastering one's craft. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Meet Colonel Nicole Malachowski 01:34 Early Dreams and Determination 02:12 Civil Air Patrol and First Flights 03:11 The Joy and Challenges of Flying 04:02 The Drive and Focus Behind Success 06:50 Overcoming Obstacles and Learning from Failure 08:26 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Personal Values 10:00 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership 12:28 Mastery and Precision in Flying 19:35 Teamwork and Joint Force in the Military 23:10 Adjusting Back to Regular Life 25:05 A Life-Changing Road Trip 29:20 Overcoming Adversity 30:55 Resurgence and Compassion 38:52 Leadership and Teamwork 43:57 The Power of Outside Perspectives 44:33 Conclusion Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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