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The Resilient Operator

James Elliot MSc. Mindfield International

Operational performance and psychological resilience training designed to help operators maintain clarity and decision-making under pressure.

About This Course

Designed and delivered by James Elliott, MSc of Mindfield International James Elliott is a British Army Airborne Forces veteran with 13 years of operational experience, where he developed and delivered mental resilience training within the Armed Forces. Since leaving service, he has continued to specialise in psychological performance, becoming an accredited counsellor, resilience coach, and best-selling author of Think Yourself Resilient. His work combines lived operational experience with academic depth, including a degree in Psychology and an MSc in War and Psychiatry. James is the founder of Mindfield International and focuses on helping individuals operate effectively under pressure, manage trauma exposure, and maintain clarity in high-risk environments. He has designed this course specifically for The Ops Con community, ensuring it is relevant, practical, and built for real-world application. His approach is practical, experience-led, and built for those who operate where performance matters most. This course focuses on enhancing operational capability through psychological resilience training, built for those operating in high-pressure roles, complex environments, and situations where there is no margin for error. It addresses common challenges around identity, purpose, and mental health, particularly for those transitioning from service to civilian roles. The programme develops psychological clarity, emotional regulation, and decision-making under pressure.

What You'll Learn

1. Cognitive performance under pressure
2. Threat vs perception bias
3. Emotional regulation in high-risk environments
4. Decision-making under stress
5. Post-incident decompression
6. Managing trauma exposure
7. Overriding freeze response
8. Early PTSD mitigation
9. Performance under fatigue and isolation
10. Identity and transition management

Course Features

Scenario-based and operationally focused
Designed for high-stress environments
Focus on real-world performance, not just wellbeing
The Resilient Operator
£75-£99
Members: £60-£85

Prices may vary on specific course dates

Duration
1 Day
Location
Battersea Power Station, London & Online
Available Dates
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Provided By
James Elliot MSc. Mindfield International
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Member Benefits

Ops Con members receive exclusive discounts on this course.

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