Can you learn to be resilient? with Chris Moon
Summary: In the special edition of Covered in 15, Former Army Officer turned landmine clearance specialist Chris Moon suggests that we can all develop the resilience to survive life’s most profound challenges. Having been taken prisoner by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, threatened with execution on multiple occasions, and lost two limbs in an explosion, Chris chose never to perceive himself as a victim. This choice to take ownership of his situation ultimately saved his life.
The psychological principles that underpin this can also be applied in our lives, whenever we face hardship. To cope in our intense and ever-challenging working environment, it is key to develop and maintain resilience, by ensuring that we recharge our psychological batteries. This can be achieved by being open and honest with others, actively articulating your feelings and having frank, honest conversations, we can all challenge the concept of self-limitation.
This is Adrian’s final episode of Covered in 15, and we wish him all the best as he transitions into a well-earned retirement.
Quote: “Some people innately have [resilience]. I passionately believe that it can be taught. You may have to go back and change people's core beliefs, and give them confidence. Ultimately, it may not always feel like it, but the way we think determines how we feel. That’s the most important psychological discovery ever… We are who we choose to be. Even if we don't feel we have choices, in a kind of way, that's making a choice.”
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Run time: 17.28
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About the guest:
Chris Moon, is a motivational speaker and workshop director, encouraging people to challenge the concept of limitation, inspired by his death-defying experiences as a British Army Officer and HALO Trust Program Manager.
About the host:
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia.
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