How John Peters emerged from brutal captivity as a strong, empathetic leader

Fear can take over our emotions, cloud our judgment, and leave us feeling powerless. It’s easy to feel trapped when we’re unsure how to move forwards.

John Peters dealt with extraordinary fear during his captivity. But he focused on controlling his mind and his responses, even when everything else was beyond his control. He refused to let fear define him and made a promise to himself that he would not let fear take away his power or identity.

In this conversation with Sally-Anne, John shares a number of details from his time in captivity you may find upsetting. However, this episode will help you

• Maintain resilience and self-control in the face of extreme adversity
• Navigate fear and uncertainty in high-pressure situations
• Learn how personal growth can emerge from traumatic experiences

Highlights

• [00:01:50] Meeting John
• [00:06:30] John’s mantra
• [00:10:35] Post-traumatic growth
• [00:13:57] Managing fear and other emotions
• [00:19:45] Stronger as a collective
• [00:21:08] A new normal
• [00:23:06] What is confidence?
• [00:29:59] Coping with intense public attention
• [00:36:18] “A litany of failures”
• [00:42:52] Acceptance
• [00:46:44] Beyond the walls
• [00:48:56] Calm, committed
• [00:53:38] What Fearless Forward means for John
• [01:00:03] Takeaways from Sally-Anne

Resources

• Connect with John via LinkedIn
• Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn