WDW | With Joe Hotai
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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Kia Ora Everybody - With the announcement of the new series "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins" as part of the Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast, being communicated Friday 01st October 2021.
We thought it timely to air the first episode this coming Monday 04th October. You're invited to tune in, as Brian Osman (Co-Founding partner) of Epich delves deep into a conversation with Joe Hotai - about his time completing the NZ SAS Selection and Cycle of training, prior to moving to Australia and completing their selection and cycle, before being assigned to an operational squadron.
In this conversation Brian provides an opportunity for Joe to speak about topics that have otherwise been kept relatively private. The intent of this particular series and the aspirational outcomes, centre around striving to assist and support the individual who is willing to share "their" experiences in relation to their time in the special forces.
Extending beyond the aspirations of trying to help the individual, includes the additional hopes of reaching and potentially helping others. Whether they have served in similar units, or the defence force in general, or not at all. We feel that through their stories and lived experiences, there are valuable learnings available to help and support the broader community as a whole - thus providing another potential mechanism, in the pursuit of helping people, to Create a Better Future.
We felt it wouldn't be right if the Co-Founding partner Joe Hotai wasn't prepared to go first and allow himself to be vulnerable to judgement and/or criticism. It was therefore necessary that Joe be the first one interviewed. Nothing was out of bounds with Joe and he willingly opened up on a number of raw, sometimes painful and deeply impactful lessons.
During this warts and all conversation we find out and hear from Joe's perspective about:
- What drove him to want to join the SAS
- What challenges were involved in getting there and staying there
- Why he wasn't able to participate in the NZ Badging ceremony with his peers
- The move to Australia and going through everything again to join the Australian SAS
- The poor decisions Joe made based on his frame of mind at the time and his own ego and pride
- The value of his relationship and love for his wife and family
- The importance of a sense of humour
*There is a part around mid-way through of the conversation, where joe is by himself and speaking about Brian's interview etiquette - Crack up*
- The transition from special forces to civilian life and trying to fill that void
- The difficulties in letting go and moving forward
- The realisation of the effective transferable skills attained
- Plus so much more....
During the planning process for this series, we discovered our desire and "need" to hear the stories of the spouses/partners who are deeply tied and connected to these life events - in order to gain their insights and to hear, see and feel of their "equally" important experiences in the hope of helping others. We invite you to stay tuned Aotearoa New Zealand, as we humbly invite these incredible "significant others" to be special guests on our podcast as part of this series.
To those looking for help, guidance etc - we invite you to tune in - there just might be something here for you or for someone you know. Spread the word, if you think it will be of service and benefit for others and feel free to support us on the journey.
Finally - To those former or current serving members of the special forces (including your significant others) we invite you to come on our podcast, step into a non-judgemental environment, while feeling supported, respected, enabled and empowered to share your valuable lived experiences, in the hope of helping others and Creating a Better Future! Be bold, be brave Contact us - We will reply....Thank you for your service - Listen out....
Who Dares Wins (WDW)
***Disclaimer - this video is raw with very little editing***
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Thank you for your podcasts Joe. I have recently been watching Jamie talk about some of the same things that you and your other guests talk about. It has helped re motivate me. Reminded me I earned my red diamond. That's probably the best achievement of my life, in terms of effort, and determination. ONWARD bro.
Youre a badass, Joe. Completing two different Tier 1 Selections for different countries on the first go is a hell of a feat!
Hey @Viti Gaymer - kind words my friend. Appreciate you stopping by and having a listen. Much appreciated mate 🙏 👊 💯 - Best Regards, Joe
What an awesome interview. A privilege to listen too.
A well spoken, articulate, humble dude.
Thanks very much for your kind words @Jasonw appreciate you giving of your time to have a listen bro. 🙏💯
Watched the Bill Bestic podcast which then led me to watching this. Both really enjoyable, particularly the honesty and how down to earth these guys are. Spent 9 months in 1987 in the Papakura officers' mess while J Knight, Barry M et al were on their cycle. Never knew what they were up to from week to week, but they were top blokes, really looked up to them. All the best for future podcasts.
Hey Thanks very much Adrian - Appreciate you giving some of your time mate and for your kind words. Hope you have an awesome day - Lest We Forget brother. 👊 Best regards, joe
Loving these podcasts, thank you
Awesome interview, thanks for sharing Joe. An amazing career and a great interview from B.
Very kind bro! Thank you for your support and kind words to both Brian and I. 💯 👍 👊
Hi Joe, powerful message- you are very much supportive of others. Regards Dave
Thank you brother, appreciate your kind words mate.
haha...vacating the chair at 2:41:25 (could tell his legs were getting fidgety). 🤣. Awesome podcast.
😂 Kia Ora Brother - appreciate you stopping by. I try to make sure he never lives that down 😂
@@EpichAotearoa fortunate he didn't take the mic. with him 😅. Loving the series. Watched two, your interview + Bill Bestic. Best viewing ..ever
@@peterropata232 🙏 bro - very kind. Much appreciated 💯 👊
@@peterropata232 Thank goodness he didn't take the mic with him alright 😂 😂 that would've become a tiktok and instagram sound effect for people to use on their reels etc 😂
After my working week to come home and to watch this (bit by bit) is awesome. One piece of advice is to say this: Brian, get one of this leg attached pee tube thingos lol...too funny. But what a great interview between you to characters lol.
hahaha - Yes let's remind Brian of this as often as possible. Salute brother!
Great story Joe...good to see you well..Onward and regards..Billy
Kia ora bro! Is this Billy from Gizzy? We were on the same cycle with Toots….?
Kia ora brother Joe - bloody awesome interview , JC
Very kind JC - we'll take it 😃 thank you! Much appreciated. 💯 🙏
Fantastic interview Joe....much respect brother 🙏🙏
Thanks very much Rob - Much appreciated and right back at you my friend.
I remember you in Victor Company training up for selection. I based allot of my pack fitness around observing you.
Salute Brother - FYI: I've been in touch with Hoki bro, I think it was one of your comments from a while back asking about hearing from some of the ex unit members who have gone on to create and do other amazing things. He's got some stuff on at the moment bro - but has said yes. So I'm stoked about that. Appreciate you giving some of your time when you can to support us brother - much appreciated! 💯 ♦️ ONWARD!
@@EpichAotearoa I went and visited Hoki last Wednesday, it was good catching up and sharing past stories and where we are all at now. I will catch up with Rocket and Paki this Sunday for breakie :-)
Great podcast. Thank you for sharing. Any similar coming up?
Hi Mate, yeah my friend quite a few - looking to cast the net further a field as well. Have got more locals lined up plus Aussies and Britts. Appreciate you stopping by. Have you had a listen to Bill Bestic’s one?
Mean. Onto that one now. Is Toa’s one getting put up?
Joe Hotai great burpees player... who dare to reach Hotai burpees 1000 level 💪💪💪
😂 😂 Cheers mate.
3+ hours-!! yeah=NAH-!!