Body Language and Staying Calm Under Pressure

"He never felt the punch that blinded him."In episode four of the Frontline Security Podcast Specialist Series, host Anthony Milner and US Army veteran and Get Licensed trainer John Redfern look at what really happens inside the human body when violence kicks off, and why most of what you think you saw in a fight is wrong.John and Anthony break down the body language tells that come before a fight starts, why your brain stops processing sound when adrenaline floods your system, why you can be hit and not feel it, and why a colleague's emotions can be the most dangerous thing in the room.In this episode:- Pre-fight tells: clenched fists, weight shifting and blocking exits- Why John has only been punched six times, and never felt one- Tunnel vision, lost hearing and how your brain fills in the gaps- Spotting when a teammate is about to cross the line- The under-25 brain, and why the military recruits young men anyway- After-action reviews and how good teams debrief- What security teams can learn from pilots about staying calm- Why getting your ego out of the way is the most important skill in the jobChapters:00:00 Cold open00:41 Body language and nonverbal communication01:38 Pre-fight tells: clenched fists, weight shifting, blocking exits02:29 Why you can't hear when you fight03:15 Tunnel vision and why your memory of a fight is wrong04:04 "I've only been punched six times", and never felt one04:22 The colleague who was blinded by a punch he never felt05:07 Court or the hospital: what happens when adrenaline wins05:26 Spotting when a teammate is about to cross the line06:39 The prefrontal cortex and the under-25 brain07:20 Why the military recruits young men09:11 After-action reviews and how good teams debrief11:01 "Get your ego out of the way"13:23 The aviation parallel: why pilots stay calm14:21 Fight, flight or freeze explained15:26 The painting that fell off the wall17:28 Why your brain fills in the gaps19:17 Reading your colleagues without saying a word20:31 Why cohesive teams have fewer incidents21:32 A manager's job: putting people where they thrive23:24 Closing thoughtsGuest: John Redfern, US Army veteran and Get Licensed security trainerHost: Anthony MilnerNext episode: AI, Drones and the Future of SecurityExplore the full series and apply to be a guest: https://www.get-licensed.co.uk/frontline-podcastWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejKXIpZgz14Train for your SIA licence with Get Licensed: https://www.get-licensed.co.ukFind security jobs with GuardPass: https://www.guardpass.comHiring security staff? https://www.guardpass.com/employersFollow Get Licensed on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook: @getlicensed