Pick Yourself Up
Welcome back! In this solo episode, Nik records live from OBAP 2025 in Tacoma, WA, and shares a powerful reminder for pilots at every stage of their career: give yourself grace. Between long days, high stakes, and the pressure to perform—whether at a conference, in training, or in the cockpit—it's easy to stumble and even harder to forgive ourselves when we do.
Nik uses a simple moment—a missed step, spilled coffee, and a stranger's encouragement—to highlight the importance of self-compassion and extending grace to others. He connects this idea directly to flying, leadership, and career…
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