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Breaking Defense’s editor, Colin Clark, did international radio for six years covering East Africa. He’ll bring his dulcet tones and sharp wit to bear doing 15-minute interviews of top lawmakers and Pentagon officials. To add some spice, Colin will also take his mic along to weapons tests, production lines and military bases to give listeners a first-hand taste of the realities of what it takes to design, build and use the weapons we buy. He’ll also cover the major defense shows — AUSA, AFA’ ...
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Welcome to the Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Safety FM! A lot of people see health and safety as a really boring subject. Too much red tape, too many systems and procedures. A lot of things getting stopped by the safety police. Colin brings a different take on this; Ok at times it is still serious but Colin brings the topic to life in an interesting and challenging way. If you are serious about making a difference to your team then this podcast wil ...
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Zero to CEO

Kaushik Praveen Kumar

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Welcome to the Zero to CEO podcast, My name Kaushik and you’ll be hearing my voice throughout the episodes. Zero to CEO began out of my own curiosity about how high performance people get to where they are, the choices they’ve made and their journey. Being a CEO is often looked at as a very converted position, it seems like, it’s the pinnacle of ones career. But how we get there. That part always seems to be shrouded in mystery. Zero to CEO gives you an insight into the lives of executives, ...
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Along with her own financial chaos, Amy Sharp had a 14 year old son hellbent on trying every street drug he could find. In an attempt to save her sanity, she started writing a story about the inner world of a woman like herself, living on the BC coast while her reality rippled and rolled._______ A year later, she had a professionally edited 93,000 word manuscript. After more twists and turns, she got a grant from Canada Media Fund to create the first episode in video.______ Alexine's sex pos ...
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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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Cyrus, The 6th Day of Winter, Midday Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Myrnst and Cyrus discuss the nature of Gifts and how they shape and are shaped by the world itself. How Cyrus and the Valgardians fit in to this strange, complex puzzle is a mystery, but Myrnst has a few more tricks up his sleeve, and you’ll find out next on the Seventh Valkyr…
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Cyrus, The 6th Day of Winter, Late Morning Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Waela and Myrnst captain their vessel south into an archipelago teeming with life, where a strange island beckons in the cool sea. What does this place have to do with Cyrus’s Gift? Find out now on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks for listening to The …
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After seeing far off lands like Cyrus is starting to encounter in Weathered Shore, it's time to return home (unfortunately, Cyrus won't get too). Here's what's coming up! —--------------------- Thanks for listening to The Seventh Valkyrie, and for all the support you guys give! Without you, this series wouldn't exist To Support Us On Patreon (Plus …
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Cyrus, The 6th Day of Winter, Midmorning Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Cyrus is plucked from the ocean by Myrnst aboard a waverider and carried off to parts unknown. What does this latest twist in the tale have in store for Cyrus’s journeys in Edara? We’re about to find out, next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks for list…
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Cyrus, The 6th Day of Winter, Early Morning Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, BC smuggles a sexy little Cyrus out of Velvet, but their destination is still unclear. The hard part now falls on Cyrus, but there’s a catch — Cyrus still has no idea what the plan even is. What do BC and May have in mind for our favorite Valgardian? Well, you’ll find o…
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Cyrus, The 6th Day of Winter, Early Morning Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, May and BC concoct a plan to help Cyrus better understand his newly-awakened Gift AND re-enter the city on less suspicious terms. But in order to pull it off, it’s going to take a little ingenuity, a couple of lies, and a whole lot of confidence. Find out next on the Se…
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Meridia, The 6th Day of Winter, Evening Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Jossun’s hate overflows in the Gardens, leaving Meridia reeling and furious. Seemingly cut off in every direction, how will Meridia continue to chase her true objectives when she’s been sentenced to day after day of mind-numbing work? Find out next on the Seventh Valkyrie! …
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Meridia, The 6th Day of Winter, Late Afternoon Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Meridia finds herself stonewalled yet again as she strives to serve her country. A meeting with Jossun in the Gardens awaits, but the imperious High Commander of Rene may have a plan of his own… Find out more, next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Than…
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Meridia, The 6th Day of Winter, Dawn Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the curtain rises on Meridia, a fiery-tempered, fiery haired Light Corpsman in hot pursuit of Val and the Machine King despite little help from her fellow soldiers. How will she handle the escalating conflict on all sides? Find out next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------…
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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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Colin is joined by special guest, Peter, who shares his unique background and career journey. Peter discusses his experiences in the army, police force, financial advising, and health and safety consultancy. The conversation delves into the importance of data in safety management, the challenges of risk assessment, and the potential of technology t…
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Cyrus, The 5th Day of Winter, The Dead of Night Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, May reveals the story of the Watchers for the Wild, and how the history of the Valgardians is forever linked to that of Apostalys. What does this mean for Cyrus, BC, May, and the rest of us? Find out next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks for li…
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Cyrus, The 5th Day of Winter, The Dead of Night Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Cyrus and BC finally meet face to face, and May’s formal introductions reveal a great deal about everyone involved. With a handful of cards now all on the table, how will Cyrus, BC, and May plan to face not only the looming specter of the Machine King, but also the …
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Cyrus, The 5th Day of Winter, The Dead of Night Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Cyrus enters the Old City under the protection of May, whose secret identity as a Watcher for the Wild has been revealed! How will his story intertwine with the twisting tales already unfolding in Rene? Find out next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- T…
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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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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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Strena, The 5th Day of Winter, The Middle of the Night Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the cry of a wolf echoing through Rene wakes a number of attentive listeners. With the city on edge in the shadow of the Machine King, how will a new presence and a new mystery shape the night to come? Find out next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —-----------------…
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Cyrus, The 5th Day of Winter, Late Evening Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, a new Greatwolf emerges from the deep forest somewhere inland of Rene. But based on Trisden’s reaction, the welcome here is anything but warm. What does this showdown of the Greatwolves have in store? Find out next, on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks …
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Cyrus, The 5th Day of Winter, Late Evening Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Cyrus and Trisden raced across the land far to the north, beyond the Western Expanse. As they continue on into Edaran country, their destination looms, where Cyrus will find allies of the Moon Dogs ready to help him. Get ready for the next episode, now! —----------------…
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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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Meridia, The 5th Day of Winter, Afternoon Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Meridia is stonewalled at every turn as she tries to spearhead a response against the Machine King. But forces beyond her are beginning to move, and as the night rolls on, she may be swept up by unexpected faces both old and new. Find out more next on the Seventh Valkyrie…
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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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Meridia, The 5th Day of Winter, Midmorning Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the Machine King’s bold strike on Rene has set the New City abuzz as well. But to Meridia, the sole active Light Corps member on the Edaran side of the river, things aren’t moving nearly quick enough. How will this fire-haired, fiery-tempered Edaran influence the events …
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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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Val, The 5th Day of Winter, Dawn Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Val and the hounds claim the Brinnsboar’s cave as their own. But there’s still work to be done before the Iron Wolf can begin his next move against the Machine King, next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks for listening to The Seventh Valkyrie, and for all the …
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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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Cyrus, The 4th Night of Winter, Sometime After Midnight Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the Full Moon’s Guard arrives to protect the Star Lake, the heart of the Western Expanse, from the forces of creeping corruption. What does the aftermath of this battle hold for Cyrus? Find out now on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks for l…
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BC, The 4th Night of Winter, The Dead of Night Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, BC is invited to partake in an elegant dinner at Eclipse by none other than the Machine King himself. Surrounded by hostages and the emotionless Mijlar, BC faces the shadow of her past against the silent backdrop of the Star’s Eye. Next, on Seventh Valkyrie! —-------…
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BC, The 4th Night of Winter, The Dead of Night Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, BC discovered the Machine King’s bold first strike into the heart of the Old City, setting the Freelander side of Rene abuzz. With her old employer looming over her new home, the night’s going to be a long one for BC… next on the Seventh Valkyrie! —------------------…
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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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Val, The 4th Night of Winter, Late Evening Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the Iron Wolf strikes at the heart of the Old City, but finds nothing on his path of destruction to bring him closer to the Machine King. Now, with the Old City coming alive, and no friends except his hounds, it’s set to be an uphill battle for the former Hero of Edara —…
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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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Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the Machine King reveals his true, half-man half-machine self to Gendro, but the games have just begun. The coins are stacked high, but as the night goes on, the stakes are about to get far higher, next, in the Seventh Valkyrie. —--------------------- Thanks for listening to The Seventh Valkyrie, and for all the …
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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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Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the thunder of a coming storm brings grim tidings for Gendro, the owner of a small bar just inland of Ren. But from the arriving storm comes a strange, mysterious traveler with fine clothes, buckets of coin, and a cloak full of secrets. Just who is this man, and what does he want? Find out now, in the Seventh Val…
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When we last left our heroes, the looming shadow of the Machine King had finally arrived in Rene, just as the Full Moon’s Guard beat back the creeping rot of Apostalys at Star Lake. With her old employer finally making his move on the Old City, BC has few friends and fewer people she can trust. Hidden in her past lies the key to shaping this battle…
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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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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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Alexine tells us more than we want to know about her should pain relief and having a 'moment' on a massage table. Her love for dog breasts, yes, dog breasts. And we hear about the first time she took her 14 year old son Harvey to the hospital after a reaction to his latest drug of choice. SFX from Artlist, Zapsplat, and Freesound.org; Specifically:…
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Alexine introduces us to a couple of cleans in luxury homes; one is stark and cold, the other is cluttered and cozy. She compares her pained body to the ladies of these grand properties. She finds friendship with Cairo, the family dog, even if her shoulders pay the price. SFX from Artlist, Zapsplat, and Freesound.org; Specifically: zaku18, matrixxx…
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Alexine reflects on what exactly ruined the perfect bulge, that whole soul mate idea and yet another level of self care. The likelihood of a 'lipless wonder'... is that even possible?!? Oh and ball trimmers... I used a few seconds of Capricho Arabe by Nylon Bliss and added the entire song at the end of the episode because it's incredible and you wi…
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Colin interviews Amy, a health and safety professional, about her new venture called The Safe Tribe. Amy shares her background in the industry and her journey from working in hospitality to becoming a safety consultant. She explains that The Safe Tribe is an online app designed to be a one-stop shop for health and safety professionals. It offers a …
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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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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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Colin shares his thoughts on a film he recently watched called "Killer" and how it relates to the field of health and safety. He discusses a line from the film that made him reflect on the importance of focusing on the actions taken before an event rather than solely blaming the individual or investigating the aftermath KEY TAKEAWAYS The damage in …
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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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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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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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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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Colin discusses the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable and confident to challenge and contribute, focussing on the need for managers and health and safety professionals to be vulnerable and open to feedback, creating a culture of learning and improvement KEY TAKEAWAYS Spending time in the workplace and engaging w…
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