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Kia Ora Everybody - With the announcement of the new series "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins" as part of the Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast, being communicated Friday 01st October 2021.
We thought it timely to air the first episode this coming Monday 04th October. You're invited to tune in, as Brian Osman (Co-Founding partner) of Epich delves deep into a conversation with Joe Hotai - about his time completing the NZ SAS Selection and Cycle of training, prior to moving to Australia and completing their selection and cycle, before being assigned to an operational squadron.
In this conversation Brian provides an opportunity for Joe to speak about topics that have otherwise been kept relatively private. The intent of this particular series and the aspirational outcomes, centre around striving to assist and support the individual who is willing to share "their" experiences in relation to their time in the special forces.
Extending beyond the aspirations of trying to help the individual, includes the additional hopes of reaching and potentially helping others. Whether they have served in similar units, or the defence force in general, or not at all. We feel that through their stories and lived experiences, there are valuable learnings available to help and support the broader community as a whole - thus providing another potential mechanism, in the pursuit of helping people, to Create a Better Future.
We felt it wouldn't be right if the Co-Founding partner Joe Hotai wasn't prepared to go first and allow himself to be vulnerable to judgement and/or criticism. It was therefore necessary that Joe be the first one interviewed. Nothing was out of bounds with Joe and he willingly opened up on a number of raw, sometimes painful and deeply impactful lessons.
During this warts and all conversation we find out and hear from Joe's perspective about:
- What drove him to want to join the SAS
- What challenges were involved in getting there and staying there
- Why he wasn't able to participate in the NZ Badging ceremony with his peers
- The move to Australia and going through everything again to join the Australian SAS
- The poor decisions Joe made based on his frame of mind at the time and his own ego and pride
- The value of his relationship and love for his wife and family
- The importance of a sense of humour
*There is a part around mid-way through of the conversation, where joe is by himself and speaking about Brian's interview etiquette - Crack up*
- The transition from special forces to civilian life and trying to fill that void
- The difficulties in letting go and moving forward
- The realisation of the effective transferable skills attained
- Plus so much more....
During the planning process for this series, we discovered our desire and "need" to hear the stories of the spouses/partners who are deeply tied and connected to these life events - in order to gain their insights and to hear, see and feel of their "equally" important experiences in the hope of helping others. We invite you to stay tuned Aotearoa New Zealand, as we humbly invite these incredible "significant others" to be special guests on our podcast as part of this series.
To those looking for help, guidance etc - we invite you to tune in - there just might be something here for you or for someone you know. Spread the word, if you think it will be of service and benefit for others and feel free to support us on the journey.
Finally - To those former or current serving members of the special forces (including your significant others) we invite you to come on our podcast, step into a non-judgemental environment, while feeling supported, respected, enabled and empowered to share your valuable lived experiences, in the hope of helping others and Creating a Better Future! Be bold, be brave Contact us - We will reply....Thank you for your service - Listen out....
Who Dares Wins (WDW)
***Disclaimer - this video is raw with very little editing***
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