Ep 3: Finding Your Biggest Blind Spot

In this episode of The Duratus Debrief, Dr. Martin Jones and Gaz Banford discuss one of the biggest myths about high performance and how it actually holds people back. Expect to learn about misconceptions surrounding work ethic, and how your downtime can potentially be a performance enhancer.MEASURE YOUR STRESS HERE:https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbwHUs9a6jyCn2PfgTpHP7f9LIHWdDacMIeTAwpgsk0MhS8BH1lgF5OWd1ESrtCxrS4dCQ/execWATCH THE WHEEL OF LIFE VIDEO HERE:https://www.loom.com/share/27cfff31e775498ca4c1bf719f54d05fJOIN THE COMMUNITY:https://www.duratusuk.com/services/duratus-inner-circleCONNECT:Website - https://duratusuk.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-banford-640286111/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/duratus_gaz/Email - [email protected]#duratus #resilience #leadership

In this episode Professor Martin Jones and Gaz talk about what the cost is to continued high-performance. Not for one day, but for one week, one month, one year and beyond.  We go deep on this one.MEASURE YOUR STRESS GAUGE HERE:https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbwHUs9a6jyCn2PfgTpHP7f9LIHWdDacMIeTAwpgsk0MhS8BH1lgF5OWd1ESrtCxrS4dCQ/execMartin and Gaz explore how business leaders often maintain a facade of calm performance while experiencing internal fatigue. They argue that identifying the hidden costs of one's workload—the "strain"—is essential for longevity. Key themes include:Managing Capacity: Understanding that humans are not machines and cannot operate at 100% indefinitely.The Five-Zone Model: A framework for auditing cognitive and emotional effort, helping individuals recognise when they are approaching "overwhelm" or "catastrophic" failure.The Strain Gauge: A tool for self-awareness that helps leaders audit their current state and identify where their energy is being depleted.

In this episode Gaz and Martin discuss why high performers need and can find balance to achieve sustainability in the different areas of their life such as work and family. Expect to learn:Why there isn't a one size fits all solution for everyoneHow to decompress when shifting gearsWhat often happens when you fail to slow downJOIN THE COMMUNITY:https://www.duratusuk.com/services/du...CONNECT:Website - https://duratusuk.comLinkedIn -   / garry-banford-640286111  Instagram -   / duratus_gaz  Email - [email protected]#duratus #resilience #leadership

In this episode Gaz and Martin talk about the critical connection between self-awareness and success, and what warning signs high-performers and business leaders should look out for.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:https://www.duratusuk.com/services/du...CONNECT:Website - https://duratusuk.comLinkedIn -   / garry-banford-640286111  Instagram -   / duratus_gaz  Email - [email protected]#duratus #resilience #leadership

In this episode Gaz and Martin break down what they've learned about stress and the keys to maintaining composure in high-stress, fast-paced environments.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:https://www.duratusuk.com/services/du...CONNECT:Website - https://duratusuk.comLinkedIn -   / garry-banford-640286111  Instagram -   / duratus_gaz  Email - [email protected]#duratus #resilience #leadership

Episode 1What do elite performers, special forces leaders and successful business people actually have in common?1000's of hours of conversations and thinking have led us to this point. In this first episode of The Duratus Debrief, Garry and Professor Martin Jones unpack the recurring lessons they’ve seen across years of interviews, coaching and private conversations with people operating at the highest level. They explore the realities of high performance, the role of self-belief, the downside of perfectionism, and why some of the traits that drive success can also become costly when left unchecked.This series is about taking hard-won lessons from the worlds of performance, leadership and psychology and turning them into something practical for business leaders operating under pressure.If you want to think more clearly, perform better and endure well over time, this is where we start.

Tobias Guttridge is a South African who volunteered to serve in the UK's Royal Marines then subsequently in UK Special Forces before tragically being shot in the neck on operations.  His injuries meant that he has lost the use of all of his limbs from the neck down and will spend the rest of his life on a ventilator.  Most people's lives within these boundaries would be limited - but not Toby.  Toby has gone on to university to achieve a business degree, has set up his own successful business www.bravery.org.uk which supports underprivileged children and continues to inspire thousands to pursue their own dreams.  Bravery's aim is to inspire individuals to be their best. To encourage them to overcome adversity and pursue their passions.  Whether that's riding a thirty-foot wave, beating their best time or standing up for what they believe in.  His chat with Gaz is exactly that! They talk everything accountability, pursuing the biggest challenges he could find, UKSF selection, dealing with his fears, how his darkest moments are now his strongest allies and how he maintains a zest for life.  Follow Toby on insta @bravery_ukFacebook @Bravery Follow Gaz on Instagram @Duratus_gazFacebook @Dutaus_UKwww.DuratusUK.com

In a role reversal, in this episode Gaz is interviewed by Martin Yelling who is the co-host of 'Marathon Talk', the UK's most listened to running podcast.  Martin is a former athlete himself representing England and Great Britain at a number of running and dual sport disciplines on the European and world stage.  He has also competed at the big one, the Kona Ironman World Championships.  He is married to the Olympic marathoner and Commonwealth medalist, Liz Yelling - so between them there's not much they don't know about endurance training, high performance mindset and how to coach people to success in their chosen sporting disciplines.   Martin and Gaz talk combine their thoughts and talk about all things coping with stress, mindset, resilience, why challenge is important and what endurance really means.  

In a twist to 'normal jogging' at The Duratus Mind Podcast, Gaz was interviewed by Ben Ryan for Ben's podcast.  But due to Ben's new role at Brentford FC he won't be able to release podcasts for the foreseable future.  But Ben has shared the audio with Gaz and we hope that you enjoy Gaz being on the other side of the microphone and very much in the hot seat! Gaz is a former Special Missions Unit Sergeant Major who now coaches senior executives to lead betetr and be more resilient themselves.  Gaz has a deep interest in psychology and alwasy viewed his career through that lens so he has some fairly unique insights that have developed some hard won wisdom.  Enjoy! 

ThruDark are a technical outdoor clothing company born from arduous environments and highly demanding circumstances.  The three Directors of the company were all forged from decades within UK Special Forces.  Nowhere in the clothing industry does their tagline of ‘Endeavour Through Adversity’ command such authenticity.  Operational experiences define their products function.Along with the host Gaz, Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker, Louis Tinsley and Jay Morton talk all things mindset, purpose, resilience, success and military transition.  Jay also shares his experiences as a DS on the hit TV show SAS WDW.  This is a both lighthearted and unusual insight into the minds of one of the worlds most unique brands.  Find all things ThruDark at www.ThruDark.com and all other social media platforms. Follow Gaz at Duratus UK (www.DuratusUK.com) instagram at Duratus_GazTwitter at Duratus_UKFacebook at Duratus UK