Best Officer Kevin And Officer Grant Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

7m ago47:00

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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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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love 36:37

5d ago36:37

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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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Case File 314: See You Space Cop 2:40:26

15d ago2:40:26

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It's finally here. Sorry for the wait. But here it is: the final episode of Thought Cops. Thank all of you who have listened to us and supported us throughout the years. Field Notes I don't want to belabor it, because the episode speaks for itself. But we're grateful for the connections we've been able to make throughout the years, and we're proud …

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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy 43:36

21d ago43:36

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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 38:09

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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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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan 45:08

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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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The Human Advantage Ep 20 - Improving Organisational Culture - Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC 37:54

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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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The Human Advantage Ep.19 - Turning vision into action - Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE 25:55

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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 27:47

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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 48:45

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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 25:46

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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 56:38

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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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Case File 313:The Penultimate Episode with Niko and Sleepscience 1:56:35

3M ago1:56:35

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Here we are folks, in our second-to-last episode of Thought Cops. The penultimate episode, if you will. And you will. We are joined by dear friends of the show Niko and Josh AKA Sleepscience. Support the show on Patreon Field Notes We're kind of freeballing on this episode, not gonna lie. We air out some personal grievances, talk about media burnou…

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The Human Advantage Ep.16 - The Savvy Squaddie - Corporal Cameron Eden 24:54

4M ago24:54

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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 48:00

5M ago48:00

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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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EP 66 - Todd Graves, owner of Graves Golf 45:49

5M ago45:49

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In this episode, Coach Bill talks with Todd Graves, owner of Graves Golf. Todd teaches an unorthodox method of hitting the ball, influenced by Canadian golf champion Moe Norman, an unusual and brilliant character who created his own way of approaching the game. This conversation has applications in all areas of life, delving into taking risks to cr…

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Episode 39 - Tony Adams MBE - Leading Through Addiction 40:09

5M ago40:09

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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 27:13

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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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Case File 312: Not Done Yet with Slime Da Garbage Mane 1:10:31

5M ago1:10:31

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We're joined in-person this week by Slime Da Garbage Mane for one of our pen-penultimate episodes. Support the show on Patreon Field Notes Thank you to everyone who has supported us in any way over the years. Please enjoy this last run of episodes as we celebrate the life of Thought Cops! Join the Thought Cops Deputy Patrol Support the show on Patr…

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Episode 38 - General Sir James Hockenhull, KBE, ADC Gen - Strategic Command 50:28

6M ago50:28

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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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Case File 311: Loud Quitting with Zwick 1:10:47

6M ago1:10:47

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ALERT: THIS IS NOT A BIT. Thought Cops is ending. And we are joined by our editor Zwick to kick off this last run of shows. Support the show on Patreon Field Notes Thank you to everyone who has supported us in any way over the years. Please enjoy this last run of episodes as we celebrate the life of Thought Cops! Join the Thought Cops Deputy Patrol…

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The Human Advantage Ep.13 - Leading from a Position of Support - Sergeant Dorian John 31:43

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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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Case File 310: Gamez R Kool with Video Ditch 1:35:19

6M ago1:35:19

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Video games are pretty neat, huh? Well, I hope you agree because we talk about them for a while on this episode, along with our guests Sam and Nick from the Video Ditch podcast! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes Everyone was doing those Top 25 Games things so we did it too. "Well if everybody jumped off a bridge would you do that too?" I dunn…

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Case File 309: Druzy with Beetlemoses 1:42:43

7M ago1:42:43

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This week we got Beetlemoses from Cold Cuts back on the show to promote his new comic Druzy! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes Make sure to nab your copy of Druzy. It's good, trust us. Also, we talk about the artistic process, Donald Trump, Kanye West, bunch of fun shit. Join the Thought Cops Deputy Patrol Support the show on Patreon Join the…

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Episode 37 - Lieutenant General Ian Cave, CB - Wearing Responsibilities Lightly 58:33

7M ago58:33

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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 31:56

7M ago31:56

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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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BONUS! Fire Bros - The Super Mario Bros. Movie review 1:54:30

7M ago1:54:30

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Like this episode? Donate to us over at patreon.com/thoughtcops Mushroom Kingdom, here we come! We're off this week and we have something a little special for ya-- an episode of Fire Bros from behind the paywall, where we review The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Wow. Support the show on Patreon Join the Thought Cops Deputy Patrol Support the show on Pat…

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Case File 308: Fobia with Derrick Acosta 1:27:21

7M ago1:27:21

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This week we have Derrick Acosta from Mega64 on the show, promoting his Kickstarter campaign for his new horror comic anthology, Fobia! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes Since recording, the Kickstarter hit its goal, but you can still fund it here, there's plenty of rewards to take advantage of by funding the campaign. We spend the rest of th…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 11 - Evolving More Professional Leadership - WO1 David Hird 31:13

7M ago31:13

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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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Case File 307: Extra Souls with Mimiyori and Cheesymanfredo 1:19:43

7M ago1:19:43

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This week we're talking to returning guests and friends of the show Mimiyori and Cheesymanfredo about their new(ish!) comic they collaborated on, Extra Souls! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes There isn't much more to say other than what I wrote in the introductory sentence, why don't you just read the comic and let the episode speak for itse…

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Case File 306: Super Sugoi with SephirothSword57 1:20:37

8M ago1:20:37

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Ohayooo!! Gomen-- hello, and welcome to another episode of Thought Cops! This week we are joined by legendary YouTuber SephirothSword57. Support the show on Patreon Field Notes We talk to Seph-sama about hitting his goal of 9,000 subscribers, and about celebrating 9 years of making videos for YouTube! Seph is an expert on all things Japan. You may …

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The Human Advantage Ep. 10 - Confidence & Skills Developing Trust - WO2 Colin Russell 31:13

8M ago31:13

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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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Case File 305: New Place, Who Dis? 1:35:36

8M ago1:35:36

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Just your boys Kevin and Grant on this one, as we throw back a little bit to "season one" of Thought Cops, and record in our brand new "studio"! Make sure you "check" this one out! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes No guests, no masters. Just hosts, and riffs. Grant moved, so we record in his new apartment. Exciting! We talk about Trump's mug…

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Case File 304: Class of ’09 with SBN3 1:29:38

8M ago1:29:38

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Max Field (SBN3) returns to the show to talk about his latest video game: Class of '09: The Re-Up! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes https://youtu.be/es7ynqOh_JY We dive really deep into a whole shit ton of topics on this episode, starting with Max's new game "Class of '09: The Re-Up", which turns the entire visual novel genre on its head. Fr…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 9 - The Value of Owning Your Mistakes - Major Charlie Lee 31:48

8M ago31:48

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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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Case File 303: Planet of the Bass with Jab50Yen 1:31:32

8M ago1:31:32

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The Jab of all trades is back on the show, Jab50yen joins us to talk about the return of Funny Rave, as well as all their other projects. Support the show on Patreon Field Notes This week we're talking the Dave Matthews Band Bridge Incident, LinkedIn Lunatics, Skibidi Toilet, Funny Rave, Planet of the Bass, Reddit updoots and downboats, Zuckerberg …

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Case File 302: Sports Betting with Asterios Kokkinos 1:51:28

8M ago1:51:28

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We get "interested" in the magical world of sports betting this week with longtime friend and recurring guest on the show Asterios Kokkinos of The Loudest Podcast! Support the show on Patreon Field Notes Asterios makes his "season 2" debut in this episode, so we finally give him a backstory and find out just what makes him tick, I guess. We debate …

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Episode 36 - Brigadier James Cook OBE Phd - Managing the Army’s Leadership Talent 47:35

9M ago47:35

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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 38:12

9M ago38:12

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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 38:09

9M ago38:09

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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 37:52

9M ago37:52

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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 37:11

9M ago37:11

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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 36:16

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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 33:32

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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 36:49

9M ago36:49

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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 38:02

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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 42:02

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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 52:34

9M ago52:34

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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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Episode 33 - Alastair Campbell -Strategy, Teamship and Mental Health 1:23:03

9M ago1:23:03

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In this week’s episode, we speak to Alastair Campbell, a well regarded journalist, author, strategist, and broadcaster. He is best known for the roles he held during Tony Blair’s leadership of the labour party. Alastair was a central figure during Mr. Blairs time as prime minister, he was the Downing Street Press Secretary, Director of Communicatio…

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Episode 32 - Lt Gen Roly Walker DSO - Turning Good Leaders Into Great Leaders 58:25

9M ago58:25

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In this week's episode, we speak to Lieutenant General Roly Walker DSO, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military, Strategy and Operations). General Walker gives an honest insight into his leadership philosophy. He unpacks three factors that he believes turns 'good leaders' into 'great leaders.' Firstly, he highlights the importance of trust and …

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