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 Introduction00:52 Meet Colonel Nicole Malachowski01:34 Early Dreams and Determination02:12 Civil Air Patrol and First Flights03:11 The Joy and Challenges of Flying04:02 The Drive and Focus Behind Success06:50 Overcoming Obstacles and Learning from Failure08:26 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Personal Values10:00 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership12:28 Mastery and Precision in Flying19:35 Teamwork and Joint Force in the Military23:10 Adjusting Back to Regular Life25:05 A Life-Changing Road Trip29:20 Overcoming Adversity30:55 Resurgence and Compassion38:52 Leadership and Teamwork43:57 The Power of Outside Perspectives44:33 ConclusionFollow Jim: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley">https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/">https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/</a>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98">https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/</a>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.socialTwitter/X: <a href="https://twitter.com/jimfarley98">https://twitter.com/jimfarley98</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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