SH65: Building a Short Term Team
In this episode, we explore the dynamics of teamwork in diving, emphasizing that although diving may not be a traditional team sport, divers typically operate in teams to ensure safety underwater. Key...
1 Mai 20246min
SH64: Price vs Quality: The Efficiency-Thoroughness Trade Off
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of dive training agency standards and the challenges faced by instructors in evaluating student performance. While standards outline specific skills, de...
27 Apr 20245min
SH63: Unlocking the Secrets of Safer Diving: A Guide to Learning Reviews in Diving
In this episode, we reflect on the tragic death of a fellow diver and the tendency within the diving community to rush to conclusions and assign blame rather than focusing on learning from incidents. ...
24 Apr 202410min
SH62: Blame vs Learning
In this episode, we confront the harsh reality of diving accidents and the lack of transparency within the diving community regarding incident reporting and analysis. Reflecting on a recent tragedy in...
20 Apr 20244min
SH61: Racing through courses- how fast is too fast?
In this podcast episode, we delve into the complexities of diving instruction and the pressures to rush through courses without adequate skill consolidation. The author reflects on a student who quick...
17 Apr 20245min
SH60: Facing One's Own Shadow
In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of tribalism and discrimination within the diving community, stemming from cultural, historical, and social factors. Discrimination based on race, gende...
13 Apr 20249min
SH59: Drift vs Advancement: How do we push limits safely?
In this podcast episode, we delve into the distinction between normalization of deviance and constructive deviation/advancement within the diving community. Normalization of deviance, as coined by Dia...
10 Apr 20247min
SH58: Changing the way we think about training
In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of sunk cost fallacy in training courses, challenging the traditional mindset of focusing solely on certification or titles. Drawing from personal exper...
6 Apr 20244min
