#323 How to Master Uncertainty w/ Rich Diviney

The Gabby Reece Show

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🗓️ 12 May 2025

⏱️ 115 minutes

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Former Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney breaks down what it takes to perform under pressure and thrive in uncertainty. He explains how self-awareness, identity, and stress management are key to building resilience and making effective decisions when the stakes are high. The conversation dives into the fluid nature of leadership, highlighting the importance of adaptability and empowering others to step up when needed. Rich shares tools like reframing challenges, staying curious, and setting meaningful horizons to navigate fear and chaos. We unpack how peak performance, dynamic teams, and personal growth all stem from mastering the unknown. SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code REECE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Ritual: Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That’s ritual.com/GABBY for 25% off. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mastering Uncertainty: Insights from a Navy SEAL Commander 03:08 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership 05:49 Understanding Uncertainty and Its Impact on Performance 08:58 Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety 11:55 Teaching Resilience: Parenting Through Uncertainty 14:54 The Power of Reframing Situations 18:12 Working the Problem: A SEAL's Approach to Challenges 20:49 The Science of Autonomic Response and Decision Making 24:04 Building Confidence in Uncertain Environments 27:12 The Role of Attributes in Performance 29:52 Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times 43:13 Exploring Identity and Its Impact 50:06 The Fluidity of Leadership 01:00:46 Shaping New Identities 01:07:52 Managing Fear and Uncertainty 01:11:49 Dynamic Leadership in Action 01:22:58 Dynamic Subordination in Leadership 01:27:44 The Irony of Leadership 01:30:10 The Power of Vision and Focus 01:32:37 Asking Better Questions 01:36:07 Optimal Performance vs. Peak Performance 01:39:11 Managing Health and Wellness 01:42:08 Finding New Sources of Adrenaline 01:45:58 The Importance of Creativity and Fulfillment 01:51:39 Embracing Uncertainty 01:53:18 Final Thoughts on Life and Leadership For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A KEYWORDS leadership, uncertainty, Navy SEAL, resilience, stress management, self-awareness, performance, decision making, parenting, reframing, identity, leadership, self-awareness, personal growth, emotional intelligence, fear management, team dynamics, Navy SEAL, personal development, adaptability, leadership, dynamic subordination, optimal performance, uncertainty, creativity, health and wellness, asking better questions, vision, empowerment, teamwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	An instructor will dive down as you're sitting in the bottom pool and attack you.
0:02.7	Rip your regularly out of the mouth, tie it into a knot behind you, punch you a couple times,
0:06.2	twirl you around, and then release.
0:07.7	It's your job to now work the problem.
0:10.0	If you call yourself a leader and you look back and there's no one following you, I got bad news for you.
0:13.0	If we want to be a leader, you have to behave like one.
0:15.0	And that will allow people to choose to follow you. I hate the word fearless. And I was given a piece of advice early on in my Navy career by an officer who I deeply respect.
0:23.6	And he said, Rich, always beware the fearless leader because that guy's going to get you
0:26.6	killed.
0:27.6	The Navy SEALS is not an environment where you try to step in and be like, hey, guys, do
0:30.6	what I say?
0:31.6	It just doesn't work that way.
0:32.6	Nor do you want it to.
0:33.6	When things get dicey, what do we do? Do we panic? This idea of working the problem.
0:39.1	What can I control in this moment?
0:40.6	It's pretty amazing.
0:41.7	True confidence comes from this belief that when the, you know what hits the fan, we'll figure it out along the way.
0:49.9	Hi, everyone. Today's guest is Rich Devini.
0:53.1	He's a former Navy SEAL commander and expert in human
0:56.5	performance under extreme stress. And in this episode, we're going to dive deep into how you can
1:02.5	master uncertainty. Stay calm under pressure and actually grow stronger from the challenges life
1:08.5	throws your way. I know uncertainty is a really hard one for me.
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