The Mission Focused Mindset: Perseverance

The Mettle of Honor Podcast: Stories of Courage, Strength, & Perseverance

We are only limited by the things we allow to limit us. The keys to success and productivity are already in your pocket. You just need someone to show you the lock and encourage you to open the door. Who would have thought that a woman who pioneered a path for women in the military - excelling at what she did as an Air Force A-10 (Warhog) Pilot could ever struggle with confidence or imposter syndrome? LTC Tammy Barlette (USAF, LTC, Retired) is a mindset and performance expert who specializes in the art of perseverance. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot, who has faced many challenges herself, she takes lessons learned from the high-performance cockpit and relates them to the challenges of life. She has flown multiple aircraft, including the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating more than 3000 total flying hours. After an aircraft injury required cervical spine reconstruction, Tammy transitioned to the Arizona Air National Guard. She flew the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating over 1500 hours of combat support time in both Iraq and Afghanistan assisting and protecting troops on the ground, providing real-time reconnaissance and lethal support. During this time Tammy also graduated from the prestigious US Air Force Weapons School. Desiring to get back into a high-performance aircraft and having a passion to teach, Tammy then transitioned to the Air Force Reserves, instructing in the T-38 Talon for the last 6 years of her 20-year military career. Her focus was on balancing family life as a married mother of three with instructing in the fast-paced environment of the Air Force’s premier fighter trainer. She excelled at both, earning multiple awards, and spearheading new programs to mentor and grow professional aviators. As an entrepreneur, wife and mother of three, she shares powerful heartfelt stories of strength and grit. Tammy Barlette talks about how, for her, quitting has never been an option and the importance of not comparing her "backstage" self to someone else standing in the spotlight as she has moved forward in whatever comes her way. Confidence is a topic that is close to her heart. The importance of confidence in one's success is often under valued and this was a lesson she learned after years of aviation experience. It doesn't have to take years to develop confidence. Persistence and dedication in the face of difficulties and obstacles are required for progress. Her stories of struggle and triumph taught her how to persevere against the odds. Resist collapsing under pressure. #YouveGotMettle | #MindsetMatters | #Perseverance | #Aviation | #MilitaryPilots | #WomenInAviation | Websites: https://tammybarlette.com/ | http://www.athenasvoiceusa.com/tammy-barlette | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybarlette/She’s Got Grit: http://aborderlife.com/grit-project-blog/2016/2/8/woman-fighter-pilotAir Force Monthly: http://www.airforcesmonthly.com/2009/12/18/pilot-makes-history/major-tammy-barlette-with-an-mq-9-reaper-at-nellis-usaf-image/ Flygirls: https://www.facebook.com/plugins/ Covered Speakers: https://coveredspeakers.com/inspirational-keynote-speaker/tammy-barlette-fighter-pilot-founder-athenas-voice/