All Episodes
Episodes
SH55: Navigating the Authority Gradient #1
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of authority gradient, illustrated by a personal anecdote highlighting the challenges of challenging authority in diving contexts. Despite efforts to foster...
View Episode
SH54: Brrrr- Cold water and the effects on our brain
In this episode, we explore the cognitive effects of cold water on divers, balancing our understanding of temperature's impact with last week's discussion on heat. While physiological effects of cold water, like...
View Episode
SH53: Hot, hot, hot- Challenges of diving in the heat
In this podcast episode, we explore the often-overlooked impact of weather, particularly heat, on divers' cognitive and physical abilities. Despite the common perception that warm temperatures are ideal for vacations,...
View Episode
SH52: Change is difficult- consider the opposite
In this podcast episode, we delve into the contentious debates within the diving community, focusing on the half turn back of tank valves as a prime example. Exploring a recent Facebook group discussion with diverse...
View Episode
SH51: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly- learning from achievements, challenges and mistakes
In this podcast episode, we delve into the crucial role of mistakes in the learning process, drawing parallels between human learning and artificial intelligence. Reflecting on the challenges of learning to dive, the...
View Episode
SH50: Learning from stories isn't easy...here's why
In this podcast episode, we explore the challenge of bringing about change, emphasizing the importance of recognizing value in stories. Three compelling examples are discussed: a near-fatal diving incident due to an...
View Episode
SH49: Unleashing Your Sixth Sense: Building capacity and directing attention
Dive into the world of diving safety with insights from Gareth's blog on counterfactuals in this podcast episode. Jenny tackles common but unhelpful statements following accidents, such as "They should have paid more...
View Episode
SH48: Lost in Translation: Unravelling Misunderstandings, Assumptions and Communication breakdowns
In this podcast episode, Jenny shares a humorous yet insightful experience from assessing an instructor course, highlighting the common issue of miscommunication. The example involves a diver misinterpreting hand...
View Episode
SH47: They should have lined in. I would have done that.
In this podcast episode, we explore a diving incident where two divers entered a wreck without laying a line, resulting in a challenging situation inside a room. We reflect on common responses that often follow such...
View Episode
SH46: You need more than mistakes to learn
In this podcast episode, we explore the profound wisdom encapsulated in various quotes about learning from mistakes. Quotations from figures like Oscar Wilde, Samuel Levenson, and Mary Tyler Moore emphasize the...
View Episode
SH45: It’s obvious why it happened!! (In hindsight)
In this podcast episode, Gareth reflects on the challenges of learning from near-misses, particularly in the context of recent tragic events involving the loss of the Titan submersible. The episode explores the biases...
View Episode
SH44: Near-misses: Were you lucky or were you good?
In this podcast episode, Gareth delves into the concept of near-misses in diving, exploring the two categories: those that "could happen" and those that "almost happened." The distinction lies in background risks...
View Episode
