Leading Lives

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Dan Clarke comes from generations of spiritual mediums. His sell-out shows and readings are incredibly popular, and often reveal incredible insights. Let's meet the man behind the power of mediums, and hear his life story.

If you would like to get in touch with Dan, he can be reached here:

https://www.danclarkeforeverlife.com

In 2024 Bournemouth East became a Labour seat, claiming the constituency from long-established Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood.

In this episode Tom champions what he has done for the area whilst answering viewer questions from local citizens concerned about the direction the country is heading under the Labour Government.

Chris does his best to challenge the MP and keep his answers on track!

When I was in my 20s, I made a huge career change - going from banking to working in the media. Ever since, people have expressed surprise at someone making such a radical change. Today’s guest has made arguably an even bigger change. Today’s podcast episode features Caron Smith, who has had a long career in recruitment but has now left that behind to pursue a community-minded enterprise.Contact Caron at Caronscompanionship @gmail.com  (sorry, this should have been in the video!)

Can anything be done to curb the rise in knife crime in the Bournemouth area? This week, Chris meets a man who is implementing a novel approach through the sport of boxing. Watch this episode to meet bodyguard, boxer, coach and alround good guy Marc Smith

We are back with a bang after the summer break, with our guest this week Katie Street, owner of The Street Agency. Chris described Katie as a "whirlwind", so join him in hearing about Katie's fights against the odds to develop her £1,000,000 business. It's a cracking episode!