{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"True Blue Conversations - Mandy Hickson Royal Air Force Fast Jet Pilot Tornado GR4 Combat Pilot \/ Author","description":"Welcome back to True Blue Conversations, where we sit down with those who\u2019ve lived extraordinary lives in service, leadership, and beyond. Today\u2019s guest is someone who has quite literally operated at the edge of human performance. Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot who flew the Tornado GR4 on combat and operational missions around the world. In an environment where precision, resilience, and split-second decision-making can mean the difference between success and failure, Mandy carved out a career in one of the most demanding roles in military aviation. Since leaving the RAF, she\u2019s become a highly sought-after keynote speaker and author, sharing powerful insights into leadership, teamwork, and performing under pressure\u2014lessons forged at 40,000 feet and in some of the most high-stakes situations imaginable. In this episode, we dive into Mandy\u2019s journey into the RAF, what it takes to fly fast jets in combat, the realities behind the cockpit, and how those experiences translate into leadership and life beyond the military. This is a conversation about courage, discipline, and thriving in high-performance environments. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Mandy Hickson Editor: Kyle Watkins ","author_name":"True Blue Conversations Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/truebluehistory.libsyn.com\/website","html":"