Tammy Barlette: Elevating Pilot Performance with Mental Training and Resilience

The Pilot Network Podcast

In this episode, Adam talks with Tammy Barlette, a mental performance coach and former A-10 pilot, about the role of mental training in aviation. Tammy shares her journey from emphasizing the importance of mental skills for pilots. They cover techniques like self-talk, checklists, and handling perfectionism, and discuss how mental training enhances pilot performance. Tammy offers advice for aspiring pilots, stressing education and resilience, and explores integrating mental techniques in flight schools. She also shares how these skills can be applied to daily life and how to connect with her and Crosscheck Mental Performance. (0:00) Introduction and Sponsor Message from Bose ProFlight Series 2 (0:38) Guest Introduction: Tammy Barlett, Mental Performance Coach and Former A-10 Pilot (1:47) Tammy's Background and Career Journey in Aviation (3:17) Becoming a Fighter Pilot and Transition to Mental Performance Coaching (7:51) Importance and Challenges of Mental Performance Training in Aviation (13:07) Advice for Aspiring Pilots on Education and Training (15:21) Utilizing Checklists and Mental Performance Techniques (17:52) Target Audience for Mental Performance Courses (20:57) Techniques and Impact of Mental Performance Training (23:01) Self-Talk and Its Effect on Pilot Performance (23:49) Integrating Mental Performance Training in Flight Schools (27:20) Reflections on the Need for Mental Performance Training (29:56) Achieving Higher Levels in Aviation Through Mental Training (31:49) Applying Aviation Mental Techniques to Everyday Life (34:58) Embracing Failure and the Importance of Mindset (39:22) Infusing Mental Training into Pilot Training Programs (40:45) Addressing Perfectionism and Resilience in Aviation (43:48) Reaching Tammy Barlette and Crosscheck Mental Performance (46:23) Closing Remarks and Contact Information for The Pilot Network