Leadership affects all of our lives. At White Knight Pest Control we are focused on building a leadership centered culture. Listen in as we learn from world class leaders both inside and outside our company.
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Drawing on over 300 years of British Army leadership experience, ’The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast’ looks to establish what is required of our leaders and our leadership, to meet the challenges of both today and tomorrow. For the British Army, leadership underpins everything that we do. It not only ensures we do right by our people, it underpins our operational success. This podcast series seeks to harness diversity of thought and experience from military leaders as well as leaders fro ...
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Rowland Kirkland (August 1843 – September 20, 1863), known as "The Angel of Marye's Heights", was a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, noted by both sides for his bravery and the story of his humanitarian actions during the Battle of Fredericksburg. What leadership lessons can we learn from him.…
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Send us a Text Message. Jason Otts is the Founder and Lead Agent for Ottsome Realty Team, the #1 Real Estate Team, in the #1 Real Estate office in Collin County, at Keller Williams Allen. Jason has been involved in many capacities in the Real Estate Industry, including structuring and building the Sales and Marketing Team for one of the largest pro…
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If Everything Is Important Than, Nothing Is
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to todays episode where we get to chat with Chris Sinder. One of White Knight's branch managers. Tht title for this show is a quote from Patrick Lencioni.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. Daniel Moran a Jiu Jitsu blue belt teaches us how to handle difficult times.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. Justin Weiss teaches us about keeping the water out of our leadership boat. BYU Marriott School of Management Article: https://marriott.byu.edu/stories/alumni-spotlight/the-power-of-an-open-heart 'B is for Beekeeping': www.bisforbeekeeping.com LInkedIn address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtweiss/…
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The Death Of A Musician And The Birth Of A Leader
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Send us a Text Message. Listen in as Chris Moffitt shares an inspiring story about his music career and how it lead to his success as a leader.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall
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In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen reflect on leadership principles that they have learned during the last 8 podcasts.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. Erik Orton and Emily Orton ditched New York life and went sailing with their five kids for a year. Once they realized what they could do they have never looked back. In the subsequent years Erik and Emily along with their kids have traveled to over 20 countries, tripled their income and built a thriving business. Erik and Em…
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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr
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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…
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Send us a Text Message. In 2022 Janel Rodriguez lost her oldest son to fentanyl poisoning. Three weeks after his funeral she found herself in front of an audience determined to help all the youth and adults avoid the same tragedy. Today she and her husband lead the Forever15Project, a non profit organization that seeks to spread awareness about the…
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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love
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In this episode, we speak to Major David Love, Royal Military Police (RMP), in his role as SO2 Army Leadership at the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL). We discuss how the CAL are developing the concepts and theory of leadership into tools that the Army can use. He focusses on the importance of understanding your people, and how by taking a human-ce…
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast Andy Davidson teaches us how to develop followers into leaders.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. Szucceed Ly is the founder of three companies. He was one of the founders of White Knight Pest Control which he continues to lead today along with two Jujitsu schools one of which he continues to play an active role in. In this episode Szucceed teaches us about the master skill we all need to develop if we hope to become suc…
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Send us a Text Message. Nate Gray is the founder of Meshcomm Engineering. A technology company whose mission is, "to connect the world to solve complex human and environmental challenges." Listen in as he explains his philosophy on leadership.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy
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In this episode we speak to Sir Alex Younger KCMG, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Prior to his six-year tenure as ‘C’, Sir Alex was the Head of Counter Terrorism and obtained many operational roles worldwide. His time at MI6 was preceded by a stint in the British Army - first as a private soldier and later as a commissioned of…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 21 - Combining Competency with Human Understanding - Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser
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In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, formerly the 1st Battalion The King's Regiment, which he commissioned into in 2001. He served in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK, and twice in Iraq on Op TELIC. Away from regimental duty, Lt Col Fraser instructed as a Platoon Commander at the Royal Military Acad…
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Send us a Text Message. Listen in as we explore how Brian Serrano learned to lead in the gilded halls of one of the largest corporations in the world.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan
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In this episode we speak to Brigadier Jaish Mahan, who commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in 1994 and has served in roles spanning the medical profession. He has deployed on seven operational tours, including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, the Iraq war and Afghanistan three times. Brigadier Mahan has been an Army Reservist since his trans…
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Send us a Text Message. Ken Trowbridge has helped lead brand new startup companies and well established corporations. Listen in as we explore how he has risen into leadership positions in each organization he has found himself in.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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The Human Advantage Ep 20 - Improving Organisational Culture - Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC
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In this episode we speak with Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC. Simon commissioned in 2001 into the Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG) - a light cavalry regiment that specialises in reconnoissance. He served on operations on Op BANNER in Northern Ireland, on Op HERRICK in Afghanistan, and on Op TELIC in Iraq. His troop was attached to 3 Commando B…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris Moffitt, White Knight’s Executive Business Manager, breaks down why it is important to learn and grow if you want to be a great leader.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this first episode of The Knight Show. Listen to Chris and Justin as they breakdown what is in store.By Chris Moffitt and Justin Hansen
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The Human Advantage Ep.19 - Turning vision into action - Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE
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In this episode we speak to Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE. Major Virdee commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps in 2015 as a pharmacist Professionally Qualified Reserve Officer. Following regimental duty with 256 Field Hospital, he re-roled as a Medical Support Officer and went into full-time Reserve service (FTRS). He has since worked in…
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The Human Advantage Ep.18 - Being Courageous in Conversations - Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson
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In this episode we speak to Doctor and CAL Senior Research Fellow, Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson PhD, about what we can learn from her experience in the selection, training, and preparation of astronauts for space flight, and how some of those skills can be applied in a military context to her experience as a Troop commander with 135 Geographic S…
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Episode 41 - The Sporting Edge: Building High Performing Teams - Jeremy Snape
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In this episode we speak to former England cricketer, coach and now performance psychologist, Jeremy Snape. Jeremy's cricketing and coaching success at the highest levels proceeded a career which has branched out into performance psychology in other sports and the business world to. He offers a captivating perspective on how leadership is about doi…
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The Human Advantage Ep.17 - Building trust through communication - Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda
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In this episode Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda of the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps. Lt Col Kagoda trained and qualified as an emergency nurse in the National Health Service, prior to commissioning in 2005 and has since worked at roles 1-4 across the medical support spectrum. She has delivered everything fro…
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Episode 40 - Moral Terrain Coaching & Empathy - US Army Major Ben Ordiway & Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright
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In this episode, we speak to US Army Major Ben Ordiway and Lt Colonel Kevin Cutright, based at the United States Military Academy at Westpoint. We discuss their developing concepts of Moral Terrain Coaching and how to consider empathy towards our adversary to gain an operational advantage. Both concepts are fundamentally important when the stakes a…
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The Human Advantage Ep.16 - The Savvy Squaddie - Corporal Cameron Eden
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to the person behind the The Savvy Squaddie YouTube Channel, Corporal Cameron Eden, who enlisted in the King's Royal Hussars (KRH), before transferring to the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) to follow his dream of becoming an Army Photographer. With a wealth of experience, deploying to France, Estoni…
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The Human Advantage Ep.15 - Op PITTING - Major Chris Duncalfe & WO2 Adam Croucher
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In this episode, we speak to Major Chris Duncalfe and WO2 Adam Croucher about their experience during the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) of Kabul - Operation PITTING, while in their respective roles of Officer Commanding (OC) and Company Sergeant Major (CSM) of A Company, 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment. Op PITTING marked the end of …
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Episode 39 - Tony Adams MBE - Leading Through Addiction
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In this episode, we speak to Tony Adams MBE, a football icon renowned for his remarkable contributions to Arsenal and the England national team. Tony's career spans playing at the pinnacle of the sport, where he not only showcased his prowess on the field but also in his captaincy for England. Beyond his playing days, he undertook a coaching and ma…
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The Human Advantage Ep.14 - Leading Without Authority - Sergeant Mo Faye
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joined the British Army's Staff and Personnel Support Branch, the Adjutant G…
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Episode 38 - General Sir James Hockenhull, KBE, ADC Gen - Strategic Command
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In this episode, our host Colonel Henry Llewellyn-Usher speaks with Commander UK Strategic Command, General Sir James (Jim) Hockenhull, KBE, ADC Gen. General Jim commissioned into the Intelligence Corps in 1986 and has extensive operation experience across the globe. His Staff experience includes role at the UK Ministry of Defence, and at the US Co…
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The Human Advantage Ep.13 - Leading from a Position of Support - Sergeant Dorian John
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Sergeant Dorian John about the importance of empathy and rapport in getting things done. Sergeant Dorian John was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica and enlisted into the Royal Signals in 2003 and served on OP TELIC 5 in Iraq and OP HERRICK 6 in Afghanistan as a Lance Corporal Dorian transf…
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Episode 37 - Lieutenant General Ian Cave, CB - Wearing Responsibilities Lightly
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In this episode, we speak to Lieutenant General Ian Cave CB, as he reflects on his imminent departure as Commander Home Command. General Cave speaks about how he views leader development as a whole-career endeavour, and how his early leadership lessons continue to impact on his leadership style today. He speaks about the importance of self-awarenes…
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The Human Advantage Ep.12 - Dealing With Unconscious Bias - Capt John Werrett
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In this episode, our host, Captain Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Captain John Werrett, known as 'Wez,' about moral courage, respectful challenge, and finding teachable moments from examples of unconscious bias. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we cover the topics of the deaths of soldiers on operations, improvised explosive devices, and dealing with the…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 11 - Evolving More Professional Leadership - WO1 David Hird
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to WO1 David Hird, the Command Sergeant Major of the Land Warfare Centre (LWC). He enlisted into the Royal Engineers in 1997, joining 35 Engineer Regiment before moving on to Engineer Search Teams, completing his trade training at 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment in Chatham, and p…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 10 - Confidence & Skills Developing Trust - WO2 Colin Russell
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to WO2 Colin Russell who enlisted into the Royal Scots Dragon Guards (SCOTS DG) and trained on the British Army's Main Battle Tank the Challenger 2. He served on 2 tours of OP TELLICK In Iraq before moving to the Queen's Royal Hussars (QRH) as a corporal. AS a Sergeant he commanded a QRH multipl…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 9 - The Value of Owning Your Mistakes - Major Charlie Lee
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Major Charlie Lee, who was commissioned into the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (PWRR) in 2006. After Rifle Platoon Command, he deployed on HERRICK 15 in Afghanistan in 2011 as part of the Police Advisory Team. He returned to Battalion as Officer Commanding of the Mortar Platoon, then Batta…
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Episode 36 - Brigadier James Cook OBE Phd - Managing the Army’s Leadership Talent
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In this episode we speak to Brigadier James Cook OBE, who commissioned into the Royal Artillery (RA) in 1995. He has served most of his Regimental Duty in 29 Commando Regiment RA and commanded 105 Regiment RA. He completed the Combat Arms Fighting Systems Course at the Royal College of Military Sciences in 1999, and has instructed soldiers in train…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 8 - The Impact of your Decisions - Lt Col Dean Canham OBE
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In this episode, our host, Captain Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, SO1 Centre for Army Leadership. This conversation with Colonel Dean is a raw and honest insight into the realities of leadership on kinetic operations, and dealing with the consequence of your decisions. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we cover the topi…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 7 - Vulnerability in Leadership - WO1 Jon O’Neill
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Warrant Officer Class 1 Jon O'Neill about the importance of honesty and vulnerability in building trust within teams. He reflects on how adopting a more 'coaching' approach to your leadership style is by far the best way of developing others. Joining the Army in 1999, Jon joined the 2nd Batal…
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The Human Advantage Ep.6 - Building Teams in the Margins - The Army Sergeant Major WO1 Paul Carney
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In this episode we speak with the British Army's most senior soldier - the Army Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Paul Carney. He joined the Army as a Combat Engineer in 1997 and has served on operations in Macedonia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. His junior and senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) appointments were spread between Clos…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 5 - Failing Fast & Learning Quick - Major Jim Beckett
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Major James (Jim) Beckett about the process of enabling change within culture and performance by giving teams the space to experiment. Recognising the importance of honesty and humility in leadership Jim also spoke about the need for leaders to display vulnerability in admitting mistakes to e…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 4 - Seeing Beyond the Uniform - Colonel Hannah Stoy
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Colonel Hannah Stoy, who was commissioned into the Royal Corps of Signals in 2001. She went on to command 30 Signal Regiment and the Queen's Gurkha Signals. She is currently the Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel in HQ Field Army where she remains passionate about her family-first approach to le…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 3 - In at the Deep End - Major Luke Turrell
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In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Major Luke Turrell, who shares his experience of finishing training and deploying straight to operations in Iraq in a different role to what he had been trained for, without spending any time at his regiment before deploying. Now the Executive Officer at the Centre for Historical Analysis and…
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The Human Advantage Ep. 2 - RMAS Sergeant Major - Warrant Officer Class 1 Colin Kirkwood
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In this episode, our host Major David Love speaks to Warrant Officer Class 1 Colin Kirkwood shares his experience of rising through the ranks in the Scots Guards to fulfilling the role of Academy Sergeant Major at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - one of the most coveted appointments in the British Army. He talks of his service in Afghanistan …
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The Human Advantage Ep. 1 - The Hero’s journey - Levison Wood
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The Centre for Army Leadership is excited to launch its NEW podcast - The Human Advantage. In this first episode, our host Major David Love speaks to award-winning photographer, author and explorer, Levison Wood. While best known for his televised exploits of walking the length of the River Nile, The Himalayas and The Americas, to name but a few, L…
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Episode 35 - ’Leading the British Army’ - Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO
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In this episode we speak to the Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen. Commissioned into the Royal Green Jackets (RGJ) in 1984, he served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Bosnia, before commanding the 2nd Battalion RGJ in 2005, where he managed their transition to become the 4th Battalion the Rifles, d…
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Episode 34 - Brigadier Rob Hedderwick - Leading the Army Special Operations Brigade
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In the latest edition of the Centre for Army Leadership Podcast, we are joined by the Commander of the Army Special Operations Brigade, Brigadier Rob Hedderwick. Brigadier Rob talks to us about his role leading the brigade and their role in delivering persistent military assistance around the world. He talks to us about the democratisation of comma…
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