
← Run The Business23 Jun · 53 min
Episode 56 Jon Naylor / Wing Commander, Consultant Physician, Ultra Runner
<p>Many leaders might talk about inspiring others - but Jon Naylor walks the walk. With a career spanning military aviation medicine, NHS practice, and ultra-running adventures, his story reveals the unbreakable link between mental resilience, physical endurance, and leading by example. Discover how his experiences in the military, in the mountains, and in crisis situations teach a timeless lesson: true leadership is forged through stepping into the challenge, not just planning for it.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>keywords</b></p><p></p><p><b>leadership, running, ultra marathon, resilience, mental health, military, medicine, high altitude, training, personal development</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>key topics</b></p><p></p><p><b>Leadership in military and medical fields</b></p><p><b>The mental and physical benefits of running</b></p><p><b>Training for ultra marathons and mountain climbing</b></p><p><b>The role of resilience and perseverance</b></p><p><b>Using running as a tool for mental health and problem-solving</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Links</b></p><p></p><p><b>Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc - </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ultratrailmb.com/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.ultratrailmb.com/</b></a></p><p><b>Paddy Buckley Round - </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://paddybuckleyround.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>https://paddybuckleyround.co.uk/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>And Jon’s LinkedIn</b></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jon-naylor-b011b39" target="_blank"><b>https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jon-naylor-b011b39</b></a></p><p></p>