In this episode, I sit down with Lieutenant Colonel L Petritz-Watts, Principal Director of Music for the British Army, to explore the extraordinary journey that led her from picking up a euphonium as a child to leading some of the UK's most iconic military bands.

We talk about the power of music in shaping leadership, identity and resilience—not just in the military, but in life. Lt Col Petritz-Watts shares insights into her transition from civilian musician to military professional, the role music plays within the Armed Forces today, and what it means to uphold tradition while keeping creativity alive.

We also discuss her passion for music education, the challenges facing arts provision in schools, and why access to music from a young age is more important than ever.

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• Her early musical influences and why she chose the euphonium
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• Life inside the British Army as a professional musician
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• The evolution of military music and the power of creative leadership
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• Music’s role in discipline, teamwork, and confidence
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• Why keeping music alive in schools matters—for all children
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• Advice for young musicians and future creative leaders
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In this episode of Harmonies of Success, I sit down with the one and only Mike Michalowicz—the entrepreneur, author, and business strategist behind Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and more.

We talk about his personal journey, the mindset shifts that transformed his career, and the biggest mistakes business owners keep making. Mike shares how a moment with his daughter changed everything, why creativity is the missing link in entrepreneurship, and the one thing you should do tomorrow to break free from the grind.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in hustle mode, struggling to grow your business or balance life, this episode is a must-listen.

How Mike went from struggling entrepreneur to bestselling author

The key mindset shift to escape the endless hustle loop

The biggest mistake small business owners make (and how to fix it)

Why creativity and music can make you a better entrepreneur

Mike’s #1 piece of advice for his younger self (and for YOU)

Mike Michalowicz is a globally recognised entrepreneur, speaker, and author dedicated to eradicating entrepreneurial poverty. With books like Profit First, Clockwork, and Get Different, he has transformed the way small businesses operate—helping founders build sustainable, profitable businesses without burning out.

Brendan and Steve have known each other for many years and remain unafraid of asking questions about the validity of church in our modern age as well as delving deep into their history together

Insightful, sometimes controversial and making no apologies....this episode covers AI, jazz, creativity, education and much more.

In a way only the heads of Q Branch can do, this episode is filled with insights gained from a lifetime of seeing things differently.

Mark knows his ups and downs. From £150k a week to losing his family, fortune and freedom (he was sent to prison) all within a fortnight!

This episode explores the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life along with the mistakes made to go from money to zero and then what he did to go back again.

In this exclusive first episode Brendan speaks to Capt. James Marshall. One of the best known figures in British Army Music.

On the list are his career, his successes, his failures and his constant battle with Imposter Syndrome