The Leader Connect Podcast

 Dean Stott served in the UK's Special Force until a parachuting accident in 2011 forced him into retirement. Cue a career as a security consultant working for presidents and the Royal family. He's learnt his skill as a leader in the most hostile environments - extortion, kidnapping and civil war , all scenarios that Dean has successfully navigated.  He now excels as an adventurer and world record holder, having cycled solo along the longest motorable road in the world ‘The Pan American Highway’, becoming the fastest person to cycle the 14,000 mile route. He is also DS on SAS Australia.

Despite leading a life less ordinary Dean's wisdom and advice is absolutely relatable and like many of us he too suffers from imposter syndrome and a deep routed fear of failure.   

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Moritz Polter is the Executive Producer of Sky Atlantic's award winning series Das Boot. After nearly two decades in the film and TV industry he's now heading up his own label, Windlight Pictures, part of ITV Studios.

In this conversation you'll discover what's it like to lead some of the best actors on TV and screen ? How do you manage a project that can change within seconds and has many, many moving parts ? What's the best way to deal with ego in your team? Its an episode that shines a light on the leadership required to get a masterpiece to screen.

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In this snappy episode, Sarah McEntee chats to Leader Connect CEO Neil Jurd about the launch of the all new Leader Connect platform - the single most important place for all your leadership training needs !

Neil and Sarah also chat about the importance of thinking time, why a fair chunk of leadership training doesn't teach you to lead and, interestingly, why education in our schools isn't lining us up for success. There's some honest stuff in this one !

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Sally Orange is one of those rare people who are both inspiring but also totally relatable. She completely dispels the myth that you have to be 'superhuman' to achieve incredible things.

When Sally retired from the British Army she had two choices she could either let her extreme anxiety take over her life or she could turn it into something that would make a difference to many lives. She chose the latter and in this episode we discuss how she did that, the leadership lessons she has learnt throughout her life and career and how she copes when the anxiety wants to get the better of her.

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In this episode Sarah McEntee speaks to Harrison Ward - The Fell Foodie.

Harrison has been on an awe-inspiring journey from suicidal alcoholic to mountain chef and mental health warrior. What he can make on a camping stove is quite spectacular and he's on a mission to inspire others to take to the hills, to change their environment in order combat the stresses of everyday life.

This is an episode that will open your eyes to the challenges of mental health, particularly in young people, a story that will show you that even at your lowest one single moment can change everything for the better and that discussing mental health with your team, with your loved ones, is something we should do often.

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If you need to talk to someone about your mental health or suicidal thoughts call The Samaritans on 116 123 calls are free.

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Who could possibly forget the incredible story of the Thia football team who got trapped inside a cave? 12 boys all under 16 and their coach, stuck inside a complex cave system that was rapidly filling with water.

Our guest on this episode is John Volanthen, the cave diver who alongside an incredible team of equally skilled divers rescued the boys in what can only be described as a miracle.

Underpinned by some incredible decision making. And out of the box thinking. Now this isn't an episode about diving, but it is an episode about life lessons and wisdom that you will want to add to your leadership toolkit.

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Mandy Hickson was the second woman ever to fly a Tornado GR4, with three combat tours of Iraq under her belt, she knows how to make decisions and how to make them quickly. Mandy was lucky in that she always knew that she wanted to fly, and her life had a clear and compelling purpose from early on, however it wasn’t easy. She’s suffered from imposter syndrome, but now believes that it can be a big motivator. She’s leant in and out of her flying career to looking after her family and understands what it means to evolve and change as life ebbs and flows.

In this podcast you’ll get guidance on decision making, building trust very quickly with your team, communicating clearly ( although perhaps not at 30,000 ft), getting grips with career changes and …….some deep appreciate of ‘Top Gun’

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Sarah McEntee interviews Dan Barcroft of Sheffield University about authentic leadership & how to craft the perfect "Clear & Compelling Purpose". And why Percy Pig sweets are a wellness essential.

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