In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Captain Patty Tomich, who has been flying for 40 years—30 of those with Alaska Airlines. Patty shares how her childhood fascination with airplanes in Lima, Peru, sparked a lifelong passion for aviation, and how her journey through Embry-Riddle to the captain’s seat shaped her leadership.
She reminds us that in aviation, leadership starts from day one: “The aircraft doesn’t know if it’s a man or a woman at the controls—it only knows if you’re prepared to take command.”
From balancing family and career to mentoring the next generation of women pilots, Patty’s story is full of courage, sacrifice, and inspiration. Whether you’re curious about aviation or need encouragement to step into your own purpose, this conversation will lift you higher.
To learn more about the Purpose Journey, go to www.rutheasterling.org/purposecoaching
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