SH48: Lost in Translation: Unravelling Misunderstandings, Assumptions and Communication breakdowns
In this podcast episode, Jenny shares a humorous yet insightful experience from assessing an instructor course, highlighting the common issue of miscommunication. The example involves a diver misinter...
2 Mar 20244min
SH47: They should have lined in. I would have done that.
In this podcast episode, we explore a diving incident where two divers entered a wreck without laying a line, resulting in a challenging situation inside a room. We reflect on common responses that of...
27 Feb 20248min
SH46: You need more than mistakes to learn
In this podcast episode, we explore the profound wisdom encapsulated in various quotes about learning from mistakes. Quotations from figures like Oscar Wilde, Samuel Levenson, and Mary Tyler Moore emp...
24 Feb 20248min
SH45: It’s obvious why it happened!! (In hindsight)
In this podcast episode, Gareth reflects on the challenges of learning from near-misses, particularly in the context of recent tragic events involving the loss of the Titan submersible. The episode ex...
21 Feb 202422min
SH44: Near-misses: Were you lucky or were you good?
In this podcast episode, Gareth delves into the concept of near-misses in diving, exploring the two categories: those that "could happen" and those that "almost happened." The distinction lies in back...
17 Feb 202410min
SH43: Please sir, my brain is full...We're not stupid
In this podcast episode, Gareth recounts the experience of an experienced cave diver during what was intended to be a routine sidemount dive. Despite their expertise and previous successful dives, thi...
14 Feb 202411min
SH42: Would you do the same thing again?
In this podcast episode, Gareth shares insights gained from conversations with survivors of the recent Carlton Queen liveaboard incident off the coast of Egypt. The survivors recounted harrowing exper...
10 Feb 20246min
SH41: Assumptions: A paradox
In this podcast episode, Gareth reflects on the power of assumptions in everyday life, using examples ranging from a humorous cycling sign to more serious incidents in diving. The discussion explores ...
7 Feb 20248min
