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Forging Resilience
Join us as we explore experiences and stories to help gain fresh insights into the art of resilience and the true meaning of success.
Whether you're seeking to overcome personal challenges, enhance your leadership skills, or simply navigate life's twists and turns, "Forging Resilience" offers a unique and inspiring perspective for you to apply in your own life.
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Episodes
55 episodes
56 James Elliott: "Who are you, really?"
What happens to resilience when the uniform comes off? This profound question lies at the heart of my conversation with James Elliott, a former British Airborne Forces soldier whose journey from the battlefield to Harley Street offers unique in...
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55 Kai-Nneka Townsend: "Burnout shouldn’t be the price you pay for success".
Burnout doesn't happen overnight—it creeps up slowly, often disguised as dedication or high performance. In this revealing conversation, leadership and resilience consultant Kaynika Townsend shares her personal journey through corporate burnout...
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54 Aaron Hill: Your 'Yes' Is Waiting in the Land of 'No'
A simple request for popcorn from my eight-year-old daughter completely transformed my understanding of what it means to ask for what we want in life. Standing in a cold school playground, I watched in amazement as she boldly approached a fundr...
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53 Tom Burgess: "I've been an alcoholic since I picked up my first drink..."
Join us for an enlightening episode where Tom Burgess, from Save a Warrior UK, shares his personal journey through trauma and emotional healing. Tom's experiences as a veteran guide listeners through the often-overlooked landscapes of vulnerabi...
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52 Joe Bates: "People assume because of what we have done, that you can’t ever show weakness..."
Discover the powerful journey of Joe Bates, who takes us from his early life in Devon through the challenges of losing his father to illness, then into the rigours of military life as a Royal Marine, before navigating the trials of the corporat...
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51 Carl Radley: Transformative Journeys
Episode Number 50! (I had to delete one at the guests request...)This stimulating conversation featuring Carl Radley, host of the "Weightloss Warrior" podcast illustrates the profound impact mindset has on our approach to weight...
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50 Gina Atkinson: "From Tragedy to Purpose"
Gina Atkinson shares her remarkable journey from military service to mental health advocacy, revealing how personal loss propelled her to raise awareness and funds for charities. With heartfelt anecdotes, she emphasises the importance of connec...
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49 Tom Satterly: "You weren't trained on emotions or relationships, we can help you with that"
Tom Satterly, a retired US Army veteran with a notable tenure in special operations, shares his compelling experiences. From being on the ground during Battle of Mogadishu, to playing a pivotal role in the capture of Saddam Hussein, Tom's milit...
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48 Andy Williams: "There was only a few days where the Taliban didn't try to overrun our compound..."
WARNING: This podcast discusses and goes into details about a suicide attempt.What does it take to rise from a childhood of abandonment? Join us in this episode as we welcome Andy Williams, author of "Beyond the Drop Zone," ...
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47 Phil Hilton: "I find that 90’s lad culture, really uncomfortable and obnoxious now".
Phil Hilton, was a magazine editor and writer, shares his journey from the 'lad mag' era of the 90s to his current endeavors in midlife fitness writing. We reminisce about the influence of 90s lad culture and the lifestyle fa...
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46 Sam Smith: Living Nudge to Nudge.
This episode explores the concept of "living nudge to nudge" with Sam Smith, who discusses his transformation from a professional athlete to a coach focused on inner wisdom. Themes of self-discovery, intuition, and parenting are woven throughou...
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45 Graham House: Going upstream to impact society for real change.
Graham House shares his insightful journey from a troubled childhood to a dedicated advocate in youth leadership and personal development, underscoring the power of vulnerability and resilience. This episode explores themes of trau...
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44 Dr. Sharon Pickering: "Humans are humans first, before we do anything we need to breath".
Join us on Forging Resilience as we uncover the incredible journey of Dr. Sharon Pickering, a trailblazer in the world of aviation and human factors. Sharon's insights into working at NASA Ames and Boeing offer a fascinating look into t...
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43 Chris Tamdjidi: How cultivating resilience skills can drive business success.
Chris Tamdjidi, co-founder of Awaris and co-author of "The Resilience Culture," joins us to explore how mindfulness and resilience intersect in today's fast-paced business landscape. He shares his journey from his upbringing in Asia to his acad...
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42 Ross Tomkins: From Misdiagnosis to Mission
Meet Ross Tomkins, a former NHS physiotherapist turned healthcare entrepreneur, who shares his captivating journey from sports enthusiast to founding Alphagenics. Ross sheds light on how his personal experiences with physiotherapy motivated him...
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41 David O'Neill: "Be a leader by creating an environment where people can open up".
Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of David O'Neill, a former London Fire Brigade officer with over three decades of experience, now at the helm of the Institute of Search and Technical Rescue and the charity FireAid. From le...
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40 Rich Hunwicks: "One of the traits high performing leaders have, is one of servantship".
Rich, a high-performance coach who found his calling after an unexpected injury, shares his incredible journey Discover how his unique experiences, cultural immersions, and passion for teaching winter sports led him to work with top tea...
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39 Oli France: "You can be ½ way around the world and stuck in your own head."
Join us as we welcome Oli France, an international adventurer and founder of the Wild Edge. Oli shares how pushing personal boundaries in remote locations fosters not only physical transformation but profound self-exploration. He u...
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38 Dr. Nick Wadsworth: “There’s a huge distinction between High Performance and sustainable High Performance.”
Join me in a captivating conversation with Dr. Nick Wadsworth, a distinguished sports performance psychologist and director of MAP Performance Limited, where we unpack the profound influence of early life events on careers.Nick shares h...
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37 Andy McKenzie: "You can’t be just the physical beast..."
Join us on a riveting journey with Andy McKenzie, the esteemed strength and conditioning coach behind No Weak Links. Hear firsthand how a life-altering accident reshaped his mission, steering him toward coaching and mentoring with newfo...
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36: Season Round Up!
Primarily this is an opportunity for me to say thanks to all of the incredible people that allowed me to take some of their valuable time to talk. I am deeply blessed to have sat in the presence of some awesome human beings, not ju...
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35 Nic (Rosie) Steevenson: "The opportunity to fire missiles as a new navigator, empowered me".
Join us on Forging Resilience as we sit down with Rosie Steevenson, a former RAF navigator Rosie's journey into aviation began at age 12, driven by an inspiring newspaper advert, and has taken her from navigating the Tornado F3 during the post-...
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34 Richard Mann: "I've seen it so many times, as stress and pressure increase, we effort more"
Richard Mann's incredible journey from the Royal Marines to elite private security and ultimately to transformative leadership training is inspiring. In our latest episode, Richard’s metamorphosis, driven by an obsession with...
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33 Coaching - Ryan Pickard: "I just need to get back to basics".
Can you juggle multiple careers while pursuing your creative dreams? Our latest episode of "Forging Resilience" brings you the inspiring story of Ryan, a boxing gym owner, coach, vice chairman of Repton Boxing Club, harbors a deep passion...
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32 Mike Bates: Life and Leadership Through Jiu-Jitsu
What drives a young boy from Doncaster to overcome tremendous adversity and become a renowned leader in covert operations? Join us on "Forging Resilience" as Mike Bates, a former Royal Marine Commando, shares his extraordinary journey of resili...
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