Meet Leigh Anderson
I deeply understand the challenges we face when placed in high-stress, high-consequence environments. My career has taken me across a diverse range of paramedic operations, including urban, rural, remote, marine, and austere settings. With a Bachelor of Paramedic Science, a Graduate Certificate of Emergency Health, and 15 years of operational experience, I have dedicated my career to both frontline paramedicine and the education of future paramedics. I am the author of The Paramedic Mindset, a book that explores psychological resilience, mindset strategies, and peak performance under stress. As a university lecturer in paramedicine, I am passionate about equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in emergency healthcare. Beyond academia, I conduct workshops, keynote speaking, and coaching, helping individuals and teams develop resilience, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. My goal is to take the lessons I have learned from the high-paced, life-or-death world of ambulance response and share them with you. I want to highlight and instill the values of compassion, empathy, sacrifice, courage, and resilience - qualities that not only define great paramedics but also enable individuals to navigate life's most difficult moments.
My Why
I have witnessed the extremes of the human experience - life and death, hope and despair, triumph and failure, resilience and vulnerability. The challenges I’ve faced in high-stakes environments have shaped me, teaching me that strength is found in service to others. My why is to share the lessons I have learned through hardship so others may flourish.
My Accomplishments
- Author of The Paramedic Mindset - 15+ years of frontline paramedicine experience - Special Response Team Member - Former Executive Manager of Operations - Keynote speaker & workshop facilitator
Fun facts
Sailing is my hobby and I use it as my meditation. > Led a documentary film project highlighting the challenges faced by one of the world's most dangerous ambulance services in Ecuador. > Host of The Paramedic Mindset Podcast. > Presented to the FBI National Medical Unit in Washington. > A husband and father of twin daughters
How I can help
Be true to yourself, not getting rattled, thrown off, or unbalanced regardless of the situation.
Hold fast to your beliefs and acting in accordance with them.
Shift from reacting to stress to using it as fuel for growth, performance, and leadership excellence.
Gain tools to think clearly and make sound decisions.
Remain composed under stress, and thrive in uncertain environments.
More from Leigh Anderson
Poise Round Table Discussion ↗
Paramedics are the unsung heroes who face life-or-death situations daily, mastering the art of functioning under extreme stress. Their unique skills and resilience are invaluable, not just within their profession but for the wider community. This online course aims to highlight the profound wisdom and strategies paramedics employ, offering unparalleled insights into managing stress and adversity.
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