Leading Lives

Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 31 - Dr Dorian Lewis, Head Teacher Bournemouth School

Chris has a wide ranging conversation with head teacher Dr Dorian Lewis regarding his ethos for leading a great state school. In an honest and detailed chat they talk about the state of UK education, ways in which Bournemouth School helps its students to achieve superb grades, the role of parents, knife crime, drugs, and so much more. There's some challenging questions from students squeezed in too. Well done for Dr Lewis for facing them. The school was awarded "outstanding" across the board in its 2024 OFSTED inspection, so Dr Lewis' views are well worth a listen.

Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 32 - Rt Hon Johnny Mercer

Former Cabinet Minister, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer served 3 terms as Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View under a succession of Tory Prime Ministers. His role as Veterans Minister was a calling as it followed 3 tours of Afghanistan whilst serving as a commando in the British Army. Johnny sat down with Chris to talk about his upbringing, military career and time as an MP, with searingly honest and open comment about his difficulties in getting support for veterans. A must watch episode.

Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 30 - Reeta Hill, Fitness Instructor & Certified Executive Coach

Meet the wonderful Reeta Hill, chatting with Chris about how it was growing up in UK, and how she has had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, before reinventing herself as a life coach and fitness coach. Reeta is an infectious character with a warm smile and personality. The episode is uplifting and fun, packed full of advice, with a serious side including how toxic relationships can wear down mental health.Reeta is very easy to listen to, so please enjoy, subscribe and add a comment

Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 29 Mick Hawkes, SAS Legend Part 2

Chris met with former SAS soldier Mick Hawkes to discuss his time in the British military and life since leaving. It highlights how veterans have been let down by successive governments despite years of serving their country. This episode covers Mick's time with MI5, and his post life career with Hawkes and Co. It is an emotional episode and describes Mick's descent into mental health problems and how tragedy was narrowly averted. Not to be missed, and not for the faint hearted. Part 1 of the show is featured in Episode 28 discusses amongst many things, The Falklands conflict in 1982, Mick going through SAS selection against all odds, some incredible mission, and being captured along with SAS-comrade Billy Billingham in Bosnia.

Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 28 - Mick Hawkes, SAS Legend, Part 1

Chris met with former SAS soldier Mick Hawkes to discuss his time in the British military. The show discusses amongst many things, The Falklands conflict in 1982, Mick going through SAS selection against all odds, some incredible mission, and being captured along with SAS-comrade Billy Billingham in Bosnia. Not to be missed, and not for the faint hearted. Part 2 of the show is featured in Episode 29 and covers Mick's time with MI5, and his post life career with Hawkes and Co. It is an emotional episode and describes Mick's descent into mental health problems and how tragedy was narrowly averted.