Best Onyinye Podcasts (2025)

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E94 - Personal Stories: Afghanistan - Part 6 - Key Takeaways 35:15

4d ago35:15

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this final part of my Afghanistan stories, I highlight a range of the key leadership takeaways that really resonated with me at the conclusion of this hugely challenging tour. Although I was only there for 9 months, I packed in so much and had so many diverse experiences, it felt con…

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From Runway to Real Life: Jillian Curwin on Fashion, Identity, and Disability 59:46

7d ago59:46

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Jillian Curwin, Director of Communications for the Mascots Matter Campaign, is an advocate, storyteller, and content creator reshaping the conversation around disability, access, and representation. In this episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, she joins hosts Lily Newton and Erin Hawley for an insightful discussion. Jillian sha…

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E93 - Guests: Amy Lane, Artistic Director of Copenhagen Opera Festival and a Freelance Opera & Musical Theatre Director 1:39:22

11d ago1:39:22

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Amy Lane, the Artistic Director of Copenhagen Opera Festival and a Freelance Opera & Musical Theatre Director. Amy and I met by pure chance whilst sat next to each other on a flight from Copenhagen to London. We had a fantastic conversation and I knew immediately t…

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E92 - Personal Stories: Afghanistan - Part 5 - The Longest Day! 28:12

18d ago28:12

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Without a shadow of a doubt, losing people that work for you, and who die in the pursuit of the work you preside over, is the toughest thing for any leader to deal with. Whilst many commanders on operations have had a great many more casualties to deal with than me, the memory of the lo…

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E91 - Themes: Mentoring & Coaching 33:38

25d ago33:38

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Having been mentored myself, and having mentored a great many others over the years both formally and informally, I have always been conscious of the value of mentoring. When I received some executive coaching and subsequently added coaching qualifications to my own repertoire a few yea…

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Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding 1:05:49

30d ago1:05:49

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Kyla and Jedidiah Mora are a neurodivergent couple, writers, and advocates. They are the authors of “Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,” a popular children’s book that helps kids understand autism, ADHD, and different ways of thinking. Their journey started with their own diagnoses of autism and ADHD as adults. After years of confusion and challenges, t…

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E90 - Personal Stories: Reflections 11:25

1M ago11:25

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This episode is best viewed on video (link below). It was filmed in an outside environment using an Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro. As a result the audio quality is a rather variable as the camera shots change. Apologies for this; I'm sure this limitation is due to my amateur…

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E89 - Guests: Onyinye Udokporo, Founder of Enrich Learning and Author of "Dyslexia & Me" 1:23:28

1M ago1:23:28

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Onyinye Udokporo, a 26 year old entrepreneur who has already achieved more than many do across their lifetime. A genuine force of nature, Onyinye started her first business, Enrich Learning, when she was just 12 years old, and has continued to build that company in…

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E88 - Personal Stories: Afghanistan - Part 4 - Visits, Visits & More Visits! 24:56

2M ago24:56

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message One of the dominant features of my time in Afghanistan was the volume of senior visits to Kandahar Airfield. This was mostly positive aspect in that in provided a great opportunity for senior visitors to see at first hand the outstanding work that the thousands of personnel on the base …

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Morning Prayer to Start your Day 15:26

2M ago15:26

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This short morning prayer podcast helps you connect with God, find calm, and set the tone for a blessed day ahead. Whether you're getting ready, commuting, or still in bed — take a few minutes to pray in tongues, give thanks, and invite God into your day.By Onyinye Onyejiaka

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From Wall Street to Changemaker: Tiffany Yu’s Story of Purpose and Possibility 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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Tiffany Yu is a disability advocate, entrepreneur, and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. She started her career at Goldman Sachs before becoming a leader in disability inclusion. After acquiring a disability as a child, she struggled with loneliness and self-doubt. Over time, she turned her experiences into advocacy and founded Diversability, a…

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E87 - Guests: Russell Wardrop, CEO & Co-Founder of KWC Global 2:06:24

2M ago2:06:24

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is the incredibly charismatic and engaging Russell Wardrop. Russell is the Co-Founder and CEO of the training and development company KWC Global, formally known as Kissing with Confidence, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. I am privileged to work with K…

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Prayer When Under Attack 12:21

2M ago12:21

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the sensitive and often misunderstood topic of spiritual attacks. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by negative thoughts, recurring bad habits, or unexplained struggles in your life? These could be signs of spiritual warfare. Drawing from key scriptures like Deuteronomy 3:21-22, 2 Chronicles 20:15, and Psalms 54,…

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E86 - Themes: Flexibility! 19:59

2M ago19:59

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Some events in my life this week caused me to have to be pretty flexible as I prepared to get this week's episode released, and so I thought that a thematic episode, focused on "flexibility" would be a logical output from those events. Flexibility is, without doubt in my view, one of th…

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A Deep Dive into Psalms 53- Prayer for the unsaved 12:10

2M ago12:10

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In this powerful episode as we explore the profound wisdom of Psalms Chapter 53. Through a reflective reading and meditation on the text, we uncover the stark contrast between those who deny God and those who earnestly seek Him. This episode is a call to reflection, prayer, and a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty in a world filled with spir…

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Exploring the World Through Sensory Experiences with Dr. Hoby Wedler 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Experiencing the world isn’t just about sight, it's about tasting, touching, hearing, and smelling, too. Using all our senses helps us connect more deeply to the world around us. Dr. Hoby Wedler is a chemist, entrepreneur, and advocate for inclusivity. He holds a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from UC Davis and founded the Wedland Group to exp…

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E85 - Personal Stories: Afghanistan - Part 3 - Out on Patrol! 38:13

2M ago38:13

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message One of the most interesting aspects of my tour in Afghanistan was the opportunity to get outside the base perimeter and patrol with the Royal Air Force Regiment. This wasn't just gratuitous on my part. I believe passionately that leading by example is crucial as a commander and I needed…

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E84 - Guests: Howard Burton, former RAF pilot and British Airways Senior Training Captain 2:00:20

2M ago2:00:20

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is my friend and former RAF colleague, Howard Burton. Howard and I served together on the Jaguar Force way back in the 1980s and then our paths diverged significantly. After a very successful career as an operational front-line pilot, Qualified Weapons Instructor, and…

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E83 - Personal Stories: Afghanistan - Part 2 - Herding the Cats! 31:47

3M ago31:47

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message I continue the account of my time as Commander Kandahar Airfield in this week's episode, and I focus on the challenge that I faced with cohering a wide range of national contingents of vastly different sizes and with often very different agendas and priorities. Given my responsibility f…

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Entrepreneurship, Education, and Knowing Your Value with Onyinye Udokporo 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

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"Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not real." Onyinye Udokporo, CEO and founder of Enrich Learning, dives into a conversation that’s both eye-opening and deeply personal, exploring the differences between UK and US disability cultures. From how each country approaches accessibility and support to the ways people talk about neurodiver…

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E82 - Themes: Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty? 26:44

3M ago26:44

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message As you will hear when you listen to this episode, a couple of recent events have led me to dive into the topic of optimism versus pessimism this week. My intent is to get you to do a bit of self-reflection and consider whether you are a glass half full or a glass half empty type of pers…

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E81 - Personal Stories: Afghanistan - Part 1 - Setting the Scene 31:23

3M ago31:23

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Having thought I was leaving the operational world behind me when I handed over my command of RAF Coningsby, only a little more than a year later, in January 2008 I found myself getting on an aircraft to head to Afghanistan as the incoming Commander of Kandahar Airfield, one of (at that…

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E80 - Guests: Rory Underwood, England Rugby's record try scorer, former RAF pilot, founder and CEO of Wingman 1:59:52

3M ago1:59:52

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Another week and another great guest on the show. Rory Underwood is probably best known for his amazing skill on the rugby pitch. He represented England for 12 years, and still holds the try scoring record for an England player with 49 tries from 85 international appearances for his cou…

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E79 - Guests: Robert (Cujo) Teschner, former USAF F15 / F22 pilot, Founder & CEO of the VMax Group 1:21:46

4M ago1:21:46

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Recording my guest for this week was one of the most fun conversations I have had in a long time. Robert (Cujo) Teschner is a former US Air Force F15 and F22 fighter pilot, who now runs the VMax Group of leadership trainers in the US. Cujo is a bestselling author and a prize winning spe…

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E78 - Personal Stories: Back to the Classroom! 30:48

4M ago30:48

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message It's always very hard giving up a great job and moving on from RAF Coningsby was no exception. The blow was softened a bit by the fact that I went from there to the Higher Command & Staff Course and subsequently to the Royal College of Defence Studies, so 2007 was, for me, definitely a …

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E77 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 8 - The Final Chapter 28:24

4M ago28:24

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Support the show Thank you for listening! If you value the content I produce, please consider supporting the show financially by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/leading4life/ or clicking the "Support the Show" link above. You will have the choice of becoming a Supporter, a …

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The Power of Gaming: Richard Jacobs on Community, Competition, and Personal Empowerment 1:03:22

4M ago1:03:22

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Richard Jacobs is a dedicated gamer and member of the esports team QuadGods. He discusses his journey of resilience, the pivotal role gaming plays in his life, and the misconceptions he faces as a disabled individual. Richard shares about the power of community and how his streaming “family” has allowed him to harness his competitive spirit and emb…

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E76 - Guests: John Peters, former RAF pilot, Gulf War Prisoner of War, Founder and Owner of Monkey Business 1:32:33

4M ago1:32:33

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of torture and interrogation as well as frequent bad language. My guest this week is John Peters. John flew Tornado GR1 aircraft as an RAF pilot and was shot down and captured on his very first operational mission during the Gulf War o…

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E75 - Guests: Douglas Rattray, Managing Director, Fugitives' Drift Lodge & Guest House, South Africa 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message We kick off Season 3 of the show with a fascinating guest who has an amazing family story and who lives in a fabulous part of the world. Oh, and he has a lot of great perspectives on leadership too!! Doug Rattray is the Managing Director of Fugitives' Drift Lodge & Guest House in the pr…

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E74 - Themes: Review of 2024 15:11

5M ago15:11

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message I'm sure you have much better things to do over the holiday period than listen to lengthy podcasts from me! Consequently, this is a short but hopefully sweet review of Leading 4 Life "Stories" across 2024. I provide some personal thoughts about the journey so far and some detail of the …

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E73 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 7 - The Typhoon Display 35:52

5M ago35:52

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message For this, my final personal stories episode of 2024, I thought I would continue the series of tales from my time as Station Commander of RAF Coningsby and cover the development of and the challenges we faced with the Typhoon Display. With a brand new, very high profile, and very high pe…

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The Advocacy Power of Humor: Steven Verdile and The Squeaky Wheel 55:55

5M ago55:55

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Humor can educate and challenge, but it must highlight issues without mocking the disability community. In this episode, we explore how satire can play into advocacy and ask, “What exactly makes good satire?”. Steven Verdile, Founder of Squeaky Wheel Media, shares his insights on the critical intersection of disability and content creation. Steven …

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E72 - Guests: Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell DFC, WW2 Mosquito Pilot 1:33:23

5M ago1:33:23

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Over the time I've been hosting this podcast, I've been very privileged to have a wide range of wonderful guests; however, this week's guest is an extremely special one even by those high standards. Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell DFC, is a World War 2 Mosquito bomber pilot who is rapidly …

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Annie Segarra on Medical Gaslighting and EDS: Her Fight for Change 1:04:48

5M ago1:04:48

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Navigating a medical system that dismisses your pain ignites a fire to advocate for others who are overlooked. Annie Segarra is an activist and content creator dedicated to disability rights, body positivity, and social justice. Annie opens up about her deeply personal experience living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), discussing the emotional an…

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Just Between Us: All I Want is Real Portrayals in Film 25:58

5M ago25:58

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Your co-hosts Lily Newton and Erin Hawley return with a candid "Just Between Us" segment on this episode of Everything You Know. They discuss the importance of authentic storytelling in media, using recent casting choices in "Wicked" and Disney adaptations as a jumping-off point. The hosts explore why representation isn’t enough without real inclus…

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E71 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 6 - HM The Queen's Birthday Flypast 33:24

5M ago33:24

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message One of the most memorable events of my entire RAF career was having the privilege of leading the flypast to mark Her Majesty The Late Queen Elizabeth II's 80th Birthday in 2006. We flew a 49 aircraft flypast, the largest for many years, with a formation of Typhoons as part of the event …

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E70 - Themes: The Power of Debriefing 23:36

6M ago23:36

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message It's been some while since I did a thematic episode so I thought this would be a good topic to introduce, and to hopefully stimulate some thought and maybe even some discussion. Debriefing is the topic and the reason I titled this episode as "The Power of Debriefing" is that I truly bel…

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Advocacy and Identity: Madison Tevlin’s Creative Journey 52:20

6M ago52:20

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Advocacy is not just about raising awareness; it’s about creating real change. Madison Tevlin is an actor, Host, Model, and Advocate. She is known for her impactful work in the "Assume That I Can" campaign for World Down Syndrome Day and her role in "Champions" alongside Woody Harrelson. Madison shares her wonderful journey and passion for music an…

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E69 - Guests: Professor Richard Sullivan, Professor of Cancer and Global Health at King's College London & Guy's Comprehensive Cancer Centre 1:43:35

6M ago1:43:35

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Professor Richard Sullivan, the Professor of Cancer and Global Health at King's College London (KCL) & Guy's Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Richard has been a doctor since the early 1990s during which time he has increasingly focused on cancer as a specialism such th…

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E68 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 5 - Flying the Typhoon! 34:16

6M ago34:16

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this instalment of my personal stories, I continue to recount my time in command of Royal Air Force Coningsby and, this time, I focus on flying the Typhoon. This was an incredibly special time in my career as being charged with bringing a completely new RAF capability into service wa…

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Pamela Schuller on Mastering the Balance between Vulnerability, Comedy, and Advocacy | Episode 15 1:02:55

6M ago1:02:55

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Humor is a bridge to understanding; it transforms conversations about disability into moments of connection. Pamela Schuller is a passionate disability advocate and stand-up comedian. Pamela shares her journey with Tourette syndrome and how humor has helped her tackle tough conversations about disabilities. Pamela opens up about finding the right b…

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E67 - Guests: Vice Admiral Paul Bennett CB OBE RN (Rtd), National President of the Royal British Legion 1:18:09

6M ago1:18:09

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Given that this episode will be first published on Remembrance Sunday 2024, my guest this week could not be more appropriate. Vice Admiral Paul Bennett had a stellar Royal Navy career, with multiple warship commands, culminating in a 3* role in NATO's Allied Command Transformation HQ in…

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E66 - Guests: John Cordle, former US Naval Officer, Human Factors Engineer & Sleep Advocate 1:23:32

7M ago1:23:32

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is John Cordle, a former US Naval Captain who still works closely with the US Navy as a Human Factors Engineer and is based in the eastern United States. I met John through episode 43 of the podcast when I interviewed Keith Green and we discussed his book, "Black Offi…

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E65 - Guests: Hardeep Dhanjal, Professional International Speaker, and Mindset Coach 1:19:52

7M ago1:19:52

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Hardeep Dhanjal, a professional international speaker and mindset coach based in Copenhagen, Denmark. I first met Hardeep when he was engaged as the motivational speaker to kick off a workshop session that I was subsequently facilitating for Deloitte Denmark. I was…

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E64 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 4 - Flying the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 33:18

7M ago33:18

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message One of the greatest privileges of my RAF career was being able to fly as a fighter pilot on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) for the 2005/2006 display seasons whilst I was in command of RAF Coningsby. This was a truly unique opportunity and one that I will always cherish bec…

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Creative Ideas, Personal Brands, and the Workplace with Rachel Lowenstein | Episode 14 1:15:34

7M ago1:15:34

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Rachel Lowenstein, Founder and Culture Expert at Rachel Lowenstein Consulting and Divergent Convergent, joins Lily Newton and Erin Hawley on the show. Rachel talks about why neuro-inclusion is a crucial part of workplace accessibility and how her work with Divergent Convergent is making a difference. Rachel also opens up about her own experiences w…

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E63 - Guests: Steve Fletcher, Founder and CEO of The Leaders' Club 1:18:26

7M ago1:18:26

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Steve Fletcher, the Founder and CEO of The Leaders' Club (www.theleadersclub.org). I first met Steve almost exactly 10 years ago when I was transitioning out of the Royal Air Force and another colleague suggested I join The Leaders' Club. I joined immediately and, …

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Finding Balance and Owning Your Story with Jennifer Gasner | Episode 13 1:06:45

8M ago1:06:45

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"The journey of self-acceptance is ongoing and deeply personal." Jennifer Gasner, author of *My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis*, shares her journey of self-acceptance and understanding of her own identity. She explores the importance of supportive workplaces, the power of tell your own story, and addressing misconceptions abou…

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E62 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 3 - Building the Typhoon Force! 29:42

8M ago29:42

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Continuing the story of my time in command of Royal Air Force Coningsby, this episode focuses on aspects of the buildup of the Typhoon Force. In the 20 years since I was privileged to command this great base, it is amazing to see how much the Typhoon has progressed not only as an indivi…

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E61 - Personal Stories: Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Coningsby - Part 2 - The Leadership Challenge! 33:20

8M ago33:20

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this second part of the story of my time in command of Royal Air Force Coningsby, I focus on some of the specific leadership dynamics and organizational structures of the base. The episode builds on Episode 59 and sets up a series of further episodes that will cover, inter alia: the …

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