S5 Ep16 The Psychological Profile of an Operator with Dr. Art Finch (Recast)
Teamcast17 Nov 2025

S5 Ep16 The Psychological Profile of an Operator with Dr. Art Finch (Recast)

This week, we’re revisiting a conversation between Preston and Dr. Art Finch, a veteran psychologist from the US Special Operations Command. This episode (previously published in 2020) covers the unique psychological profiles of mission critical teams.

Channel a beginner's mind and re-explore why some individuals choose the extraordinary path of high-risk, immersive environments while others opt for more conventional lives. Listen to Art share his experiences and insights from working with special operations units, highlighting the exceptional intelligence, low anxiety, and emotional compartmentalization abilities of operators. Consider the impact of these traits on personal relationships and daily functioning, offering valuable perspectives for both operators and their families, foundational knowledge for the recent Teamcast and accompanying workbook “On Coming Home”.

The episode also touches on the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life and the importance of understanding and leveraging one's unique cognitive and emotional strengths.

If you find value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up-to-date with future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

Avsnitt(71)

S4 Ep 1 Commander Reid Wiseman: Transitioning from Training to Action

S4 Ep 1 Commander Reid Wiseman: Transitioning from Training to Action

Commander Reid Wiseman is an American astronaut, engineer, and naval aviator. He served as Chief of the Astronaut Office until November 14, 2022. He was a member of the crew of Expedition 40/41, which...

24 Maj 20231h 4min

S3 Ep 8 Dr. Anna Simons: The Anthropology of Mission Critical Teams

S3 Ep 8 Dr. Anna Simons: The Anthropology of Mission Critical Teams

Dr. Anna Simons: The Anthropology of Mission Critical TeamsDr. Anna Simons recently retired as a Professor of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology ...

8 Maj 20231h 20min

S3 Ep7 Eldership with Chief Chuck Downey

S3 Ep7 Eldership with Chief Chuck Downey

Eldership with Chief Chuck DowneyChief Chuck Downey joined the FDNY in 1990 and is entering his 33rd year with the department. He is currently serving as the Chief of the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’...

14 Mars 20231h 25min

S3 Ep6 NASA Astronaut Selection with Duane Ross

S3 Ep6 NASA Astronaut Selection with Duane Ross

NASA Astronaut Selection with Duane RossMr. Duane Ross has been a key member of the Astronaut Selection Program at NASA since 1978. Duane Ross, has also been involved with or managed the Astronaut Can...

28 Feb 20231h 8min

S3 Ep5 Communities of Practice with Dr. Sharon Ravitch

S3 Ep5 Communities of Practice with Dr. Sharon Ravitch

Dr. Sharon M. Ravitch is a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Fulbright Fellow, 2022–2023. In an internationally recognized researcher and educator...

31 Jan 20231h 7min

S3 Ep4 Freedom and Tribe with Sebastian Junger

S3 Ep4 Freedom and Tribe with Sebastian Junger

In this episode, Dr. Preston Cline and Sebastian Junger talk about what it is to transition between the critical and routine world. They discuss ideas of Freedom and the obligation and benefits of bei...

10 Jan 202357min

S3 Ep3 The Neuroscience of Operator Development with Dr. Michael Platt

S3 Ep3 The Neuroscience of Operator Development with Dr. Michael Platt

In this episode, Dr. Preston Cline and Dr. Micheal Platt talk about the role emotion plays in giving and receiving feedback. The implications of having a social brain and the way in which Synchrony is...

6 Dec 202249min

S3 Ep2 Dr. Preston B. Cline conversation with Harry Moffit on Navigating Change

S3 Ep2 Dr. Preston B. Cline conversation with Harry Moffit on Navigating Change

With the Melbourne MCTI Summit only weeks away, in this episode, Dr. Preston Cline and MCTI’s Director of down-under, Harry Moffitt, prime the audience for some of the subject matter that will be cove...

14 Nov 20221h 18min

Populärt inom Utbildning

rss-bara-en-till-om-missbruk-medberoende-2
historiepodden-se
det-skaver
nu-blir-det-historia
harrisons-dramatiska-historia
alska-oss
not-fanny-anymore
roda-vita-rosen
johannes-hansen-podcast
rss-foraldramotet-bring-lagercrantz
allt-du-velat-veta
sektledare
rss-viktmedicinpodden
sa-in-i-sjalen
rss-sjalsligt-avkladd
rss-om-vi-ska-vara-arliga
i-vantan-pa-katastrofen
rss-max-tant-med-max-villman
rss-basta-livet
rikatillsammans-om-privatekonomi-rikedom-i-livet