
Mental Performance Training w/Tammy Barlette CEO of Crosscheck
02/19/25 • 66 min
In this insightful episode, Tammy Barlette, the founder and CEO of Crosscheck Mental Performance Training, shares her experiences and strategies for using mental performance training to achieve aviation goals.
The discussion delves into the perils of perfectionism, the power of positive self-talk, and practical tools for improving cognitive and emotional resilience in high-pressure situations. With real-world examples from both military and civilian flying, this episode is packed with valuable insights for any aviator looking to enhance their performance and well-being.
For More Information on Crosscheck, or to sign up for a Mental Performance Course Click Here (https://tammybarlette.com/mental-performance-course)
In this insightful episode, Tammy Barlette, the founder and CEO of Crosscheck Mental Performance Training, shares her experiences and strategies for using mental performance training to achieve aviation goals.
The discussion delves into the perils of perfectionism, the power of positive self-talk, and practical tools for improving cognitive and emotional resilience in high-pressure situations. With real-world examples from both military and civilian flying, this episode is packed with valuable insights for any aviator looking to enhance their performance and well-being.
For More Information on Crosscheck, or to sign up for a Mental Performance Course Click Here (https://tammybarlette.com/mental-performance-course)
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- “Why a neuroscientist calls lack of sleep our greatest public health challenge” from MPR, 2019
- Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State' from NPR Fresh Air 2017
- Going Deep on Sleep with Matthew Walker, Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2018
- Why is it essential to make time for sleep, with Dr. Matthew Walker, TED Radio Hour, 2021
- The Global Problem of Insufficient Sleep and Its Serious Public Health Implications. Healthcare (Basel). 2018 Dec 20
- The Neuroprotective Aspects of Sleep. MEDtube Science 2015
- A manifesto in defence of sleep, Brain,, Issue 6, June 2018
- How Does Sleep Affect Athletic Performance? Mark D. Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Aug 7, 2024, Mass General
- Mindfulness meditation helps fight insomnia, improves sleep, Harvard Health, 2020
- The effect of mindfulness meditation on sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2019
- Sleep is Your Superpower, TED Talk, Dr. Matthew Walker
- Science of sleep, Dr. Michelle Olaithe, TEDx March 2021
- How to Improve Your Sleep, Dr. Matthew Walker
- The Best Light for Travel and Reading, the Glocusent USB Rechargeable Book Light; use it to keep your room dim prior to bedtime. Small, portable, powerful. Three different light colors, multiple brightness settings, easy swivel head to make it a small table light or just shine on a page. Perfect for bedtime!
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