Sharon Preszler's guest appearances

Sharon Preszler

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This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Sharon “Betty” Preszler, who was part of the initial cadre of female fighter pilots to serve with the U.S. Air Force and was the first woman to fly and instruct in the F-16.

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-16 Pilot Sharon Preszler

Stepping out of your comfort zone is no easy feat. When we know we want to achieve something great; we can sometimes become paralyzed by fear and worry. In situations like this, we must be bold to truly grow. However, courage doesn’t always mean the absence of fear. And bravery does not always manifest itself the same way in everyone. Developing your ability to be courageous is a lifelong practice, and Sharon Preszler knows a thing or two about that. She was one of the first women to fly the F-16 fighter jet, in a time when women were not as warmly accepted in the role. Sharon overcame her self-doubt and finally stopped worrying about what others were thinking or saying about her and focused on what she could control. Today, we dive deep into what it means to be courageous – because it’s not a one-size-fits-all for everyone. Sharon’s experiences will inspire you to rise above the naysayers, truly focus on your calling, and feel confident in your ability. Tune into this week’s episode to hear what Sharon’s life experiences have taught her about the true meaning of courage in the face of adversity.  Click here to listen! Rating, Review &amp; Subscribe on Apple Podcasts "Heike's insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. I love all the Pursue Your Spark episodes." &lt;- If that sounds like you,  consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more women – just like you – to start healthy and strong midlife. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a Review." Let me know what you loved most about the episode! If you are not subscribed to the podcast yet, please do so. Be part of the journey, my strong and inspiring guest share, and how they took charge of their destiny.  Subscribe now!   How you can contact Sharon:  LinkedIn Have Sharon speak at your event!  Links mentioned in the show:  Athenasvoiceusa.com  Other ways to enjoy this episode: APPLE PODCAST / STITCHER / SPOTIFY / GOOGLE PLAY / iHeartRADIO / AMAZON MUSIC / LISTEN NOTES

Stepping out of your comfort zone is no easy feat. When we know we want to achieve something great; we can sometimes become paralyzed by fear and worry. In situations like this, we must be bold to truly grow. However, courage doesn’t always mean the absence of fear. And bravery does not always manifest itself the same way in everyone. Developing your ability to be courageous is a lifelong practice, and Sharon Preszler knows a thing or two about that. She was one of the first women to fly the F-16 fighter jet, in a time when women were not as warmly accepted in the role. Sharon overcame her self-doubt and finally stopped worrying about what others were thinking or saying about her and focused on what she could control. Today, we dive deep into what it means to be courageous – because it’s not a one-size-fits-all for everyone. Sharon’s experiences will inspire you to rise above the naysayers, truly focus on your calling, and feel confident in your ability. Tune into this week’s episode to hear what Sharon’s life experiences have taught her about the true meaning of courage in the face of adversity. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark/id1231586317?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to listen!</a> Rating, Review &amp; Subscribe on Apple Podcasts "Heike's insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. I love all the Pursue Your Spark episodes." &lt;- If that sounds like you, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark/id1231586317?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> consider rating and reviewing my show</a>! This helps me support more women – just like you – to start healthy and strong midlife. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a Review." Let me know what you loved most about the episode! If you are not subscribed to the podcast yet, please do so. Be part of the journey, my strong and inspiring guest share, and how they took charge of their destiny. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark/id1231586317?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe now!  </a> How you can contact Sharon: <ul> <li>LinkedIn</li> <li>Have Sharon speak at your event!</li> </ul> Links mentioned in the show: <ul> <li><a href="http://Athenasvoiceusa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athenasvoiceusa.com</a></li> </ul> Other ways to enjoy this episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursue-your-spark/id1231586317?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">APPLE PODCAST</a> / <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pursue-your-spark" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">STITCHER</a> / <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3DAzKQ5gqfPPEFHFNpLvA7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SPOTIFY</a> / <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?q=pursue%20your%20spark" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GOOGLE PLAY</a> / <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-pursue-your-spark-30936827/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRADIO</a> / <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/da691f82-34f3-4739-88a4-f756fe489e03/Pursue-Your-Spark" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON MUSIC</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/pursue-your-spark-heike-yates-0wPGyDYjkpB/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">/ LISTEN NOTES</a>

#118 COURAGE LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE/FT SHARON PRESZLER

Sharon “Betty” Preszler was hand-picked as one member of the initial cadre of women fighter pilots in the United Stated Air Force.  She was the first woman to fly the F-16 (a single seat, single engine fighter), the first woman to fly combat missions and instruct in the F-16.  Betty has over 1300 hours in the F-16, including over 50 combat hours in Iraq and one ejection, due to electrical failure. In her 20+ years of service in the US Air Force she was also a navigator, piloted a Lear Jet, and spent time in North American Aerospace Defense Command writing our homeland defense plans after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, plans that are still in use today.   After retiring from the Air Force, Betty went to work for Southwest Airlines, where she has flown over 8,000 hours in a Boeing-737.  When she isn’t flying, Betty is traveling or scuba diving with her husband and son, volunteering at a local animal shelter, or hanging out at home with her two dogs.

Sharon “Betty” Preszler was hand-picked as one member of the initial cadre of women fighter pilots in the United Stated Air Force.  She was the first woman to fly the F-16 (a single seat, single engine fighter), the first woman to fly combat missions and instruct in the F-16.  Betty has over 1300 hours in the F-16, including over 50 combat hours in Iraq and one ejection, due to electrical failure. In her 20+ years of service in the US Air Force she was also a navigator, piloted a Lear Jet, and spent time in North American Aerospace Defense Command writing our homeland defense plans after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, plans that are still in use today.   After retiring from the Air Force, Betty went to work for Southwest Airlines, where she has flown over 8,000 hours in a Boeing-737.  When she isn’t flying, Betty is traveling or scuba diving with her husband and son, volunteering at a local animal shelter, or hanging out at home with her two dogs.

RFT 368: First Female F-16 Pilot/Airline Pilot Sharon Preszler