Part B of our special double episode with Wayne Jones. Wayne picks up where we left off last week by talking about his transition out of the military… and into life as a CEO of the ASX listed iFly Australia. Taking a lot of risks and being supported by mentors including Steve Baxter… this is the story.
Intelligence Summary (INTSUM)
01:45 Intro from Tongue Charge
02:00 About the song ‘Kelly’s Last Dance … and then we play some of it.
03:50 The song ‘One Crowded Hour’, Wayne could never remember the song … and then we play some of it too.
05:45 Wayne describes the genesis of his current role as CEO of a listed company running indoor skydiving wind tunnels
08:10 Walking footpaths, belting down doors and googling ‘what is a signature block?’
12:00 After the capital raise…. time to make an indoor skydiving facility.
15:15 What is a wind tunnel?
17:42 How close is indoor skydiving to the real thing?
19:00 Jumping with weird and wonderful stuff.
21:00 Leadership differences: SAS to ASX.
24:58 The theatre of leadership: in an ASX Co.
26:30 The future of simulation and growth.
31:20 Talking resilience.
34:27 Ego and feelings.
36:30 Good habits and routine- what does Wayne do?
39:38 Breathing…. Relaxing techniques?
41:26 What’s next and settling down….. Wayne’s thoughts.
External Links
Music
Tongue Charge! Recorded in various locations from Cottesloe Beach to Uruzgan Province
Contact
Get in touch with us: debrief@unforgiving60.com
www.unforgiving60.com
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