Best Centre For Army Leadership Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 50- The Power of Inclusion with Rene Carayol MBE 47:25

7d ago47:25

47:25

In our 50th episode, temporary host Lieutenant Colonel David Love - former SO2 Leadership at the CAL speaks to internationally renowned leadership expert and author, René Carayol whose journey from Gambia to the boardrooms of global giants like Pepsi and Marks and Spencer gives him a unique perspective on leadership. We explore René's philosophy th…

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The Human Advantage Episode 34 - Building Soldiers and Shaping Leaders- Leadership insights from CSgt Anwar Pitters, Grenadier Guards 33:16

14d ago33:16

33:16

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with CSgt Anwar Pitters, an experienced British Army leader whose career has been defined by his dedication to developing soldiers and maintaining the highest standards of leadership. With a wealth of operational experience and a passion for mentorship, Anwar shares his journey from the early days of so…

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The Human Advantage Episode 33- The First, But Not the Last: Insights from Captain Zoe Spicer, QDG 45:49

29d ago45:49

45:49

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Captain Zoe Spicer of the 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards, an inspiring leader with a wealth of experience in leadership, development, and mentorship across her military career. Notably, Zoe made history as the first Woman to commission into the QDG, and acts as the Royal Armoured Corps Servicewomen'…

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Episode 49 - Apex Leadership - Professor Alexander Evans OBE 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

In this episode, temporary host Lieutenant Colonel David Love - former SO2 Leadership at the CAL, speaks with Professor Alexander Evans OBE, a distinguished academic and seasoned diplomat with a career spanning over two decades in both public service and academia. Currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Army Leadership, Professor Evans…

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The Human Advantage Ep.32 - Leading with the Law: Insights from Colonel Grant Davies, Army Legal Services. 46:59

1M ago46:59

46:59

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Colonel Grant Davies from the Army Legal Services (ALS). Starting as a reservist in the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment before transitioning to the ALS in 1998, Colonel Grant has held a range of legal and leadership roles, from managing prosecution teams to advising commanders on complex operational la…

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The Human Advantage Episode 31 - Collaboration, Courage, and Command: Insights from Op INTERFLEX 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

Join our host Ash Bhardwaj as he speaks with part of the training team on Op INTERFLEX. They share their experiences training Ukrainian officers and soldiers, focusing on leadership, decision-making, and adaptability under pressure.⁠ ⁠ In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of their work, from navigating cultural and doctrinal difference…

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Oesophageal Anatomy and Physiology for FRCS 19:14

2M ago19:14

19:14

Anatomy and physiology of the oesophagus, providing a solid foundation for understanding its function and the diseases that affect it, which is essential for FRCS exams.By Major Munish Chauhan MBBS, MRCS, PGDip

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The Human Advantage Ep.30 - The Savvy Squaddie - Corporal Cameron Eden 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

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The Human Advantage Ep 29 - Behind the Briefing Room: Lieutenant Colonel Adam on Leadership in the Intelligence Corps 52:23

3M ago52:23

52:23

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Adam, the commanding officer of 4 Military Intelligence (4MI) Battalion and the lead intelligence advisor to the commander of the British Army’s War Fighting Division - 3rd (UK) Division. ⁠ In this episode, the former Commanding Officer of 4MI Battalion discusses the pow…

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124 - Leadership lessons from the Jungles of Vietnam with Gary McKay 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

This episode is the second of a two part interview with retired LTCOL Gary McKay, who was a Platoon Commander in Vietnam, in D Coy, 4 RAR. He fought in Op Ivanhoe at the battle of Nui Le, where he was wounded. For his awarded the Military Cross for his performance during the battle. He was later the Commanding Officer of 8/9 RAR between 1988 and 19…

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Episode 48 – Leadership, Parkinson’s, and an Extraordinary Adventure – Colonel (Retd) Guy Deacon CBE 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

In this episode, our host Lt Colonel Dean Canham OBE speaks with retired Army Colonel Guy Deacon CBE, a leader with a remarkable military career spanning over three decades. Commissioned into the Queen’s Dragoon Guards in 1985, Guy held numerous regimental and staff appointments across the globe, including commanding the Army Foundation College and…

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123 - Jungle Combat in Vietnam with Gary McKay 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

This episode is the first of a two part interview with retired LTCOL Gary McKay, who was a Platoon Commander in Vietnam, in D Coy, 4 RAR. He fought in Op Ivanhoe at the battle of Nui Le, where he was wounded. For his awarded the Military Cross for his performance during the battle. He was later the Commanding Officer of 8/9 RAR between 1988 and 199…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 28 -From Bearskins to Battlefields: Leadership Lessons from WO1 Aidan O’Brien, OUOTC & Grenadier Guards. 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

A trigger warning- this podcast discusses combat operations in detail, talks about injury, death and the psychological impact of combat, you may want to skip this episode if this will affect you. In this episode, our Host Ash Bhardwaj, speaks with WO1 Aidan O’Brien, Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of Oxford Universities Officers Training Corps. Aid…

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Episode 47 - Building Future Leaders - Major General Zac Stenning OBE. 49:55

4M ago49:55

49:55

In this episode, our host Lt Colonel Dean Canham OBE speaks with Major General Zac Stenning, the Director of Leadership for the British Army, and Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. With an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades, he has commanded forces from Platoon to Brigade across diverse and challenging environments, i…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 27 - Valour and Vulnerability - WO2 Johnson Beharry VC COG 1:00:45

5M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

In this episode, we delve into the theme of courage in leadership, both moral and physical, through the powerful and inspiring story of Warrant Officer Class 2, Johnson Beharry VC COG. Johnson Beharry takes us through his harrowing experiences in Iraq, where he displayed extraordinary bravery under enemy fire, making split-second decisions that sav…

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The Human Advantage Episode 26- Building Better Leaders: Major Robin White- The Rifles. 26:45

5M ago26:45

26:45

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj sits down with Major Robin White of The Rifles to explore the intricacies of leadership through the lens of a seasoned military professional. Robin shares his journey from commissioning into the Light Infantry in 2006 to commanding roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Robin's career has taken him from frontline depl…

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122 - Japanese Lessons Learnt for Jungle Warfare 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode is Part 5 of our interview with Dr with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. This episode looks at the introduction of th…

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121 - The Jungle Warfare Training Centre, Canungra 26:12

6M ago26:12

26:12

This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode is Part 4 of our interview with Dr with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. This episode discusses the development of th…

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120 - Preparing for Combat in the Jungle 29:05

6M ago29:05

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This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode looks at Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development, with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. We look at how the soldiers prepa…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 25 - Decision-making and Unity - Major Charlie Ruggles-Brise & Warrant Officer Class One Dai Chant 52:57

6M ago52:57

52:57

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Maj Charlie Ruggles-Brise and WO1 Dai Chant of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, “The Welsh Cavalry.” We explore the intricacies of leadership and development through the unique perspectives of two military professionals who have worked closely together since early on in their careers. Charlie and Da…

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119 - Learning to learn: Jungle Warfare 32:10

6M ago32:10

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This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode looks at Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development, with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. We discuss how the Australian Arm…

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Episode 46 - Leading Without Shortcuts - Warren Gatland CBE 57:00

6M ago57:00

57:00

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Warren Gatland, the legendary Head Coach of the Welsh National Rugby team. With a remarkable career spanning both playing and coaching at the highest levels, Warren’s story is one of passion and dedication. Born in New Zealand, Warren began his rugby journey on the fields of his homeland, eventually earnin…

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The Human Advantage - Episode 24 - Being a Kind Leader - Colonel Jax Powell. 36:59

7M ago36:59

36:59

In this episode our host, Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Colonel Jax Powell. Colonel Powell joined the Army in 1994, commissioning into the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). She has served on operations in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. She has also held several Staff roles including stints at the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), Army Headquarters…

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118 - Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development in the Australian Army 29:43

7M ago29:43

29:43

We return to the fetid jungles of New Guinea and our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series, looking at the 53rd Battalion and it's combat performance at Isurava. This episode is the start of a series looking at Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development, with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles o…

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117 - Lessons learnt from Drone combat in Ukraine 38:59

7M ago38:59

38:59

This special episode is an interview with Sam Bendett from the Center for a New American Security and is an expert on UAS Combat between Ukraine and Russia. This interview covers the lessons learnt so far in the rapidly evolving UAS combat. We discuss how drone combat has evolved from the point of view of the Russian and Ukrainian forces, how it is…

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116 - Air Power during the Kokoda and Milne Bay Campaigns. 34:31

7M ago34:31

34:31

How did air power influence the Kokoda Campaign? We review the employment of air power and compare it with the Milne Bay operation, where Air Power's effect was described as 'decisive' by both MAJGEN Clowes and LTGEN Rowell. The episode picks up the story with the elevation of Les Jackson to CO of No 75 Squadron after the death of his brother, John…

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Episode 45 - Lessons from Legacy - James Kerr 1:04:26

7M ago1:04:26

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In this episode our host, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, speaks to bestselling author, speaker and leadership and high-performance consultant, James Kerr. James has worked with elite teams around the world, across numerous sports, businesses and military units, developing their cultures and leadership in the pursuit of success at the very high…

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115 - No. 75 Squadron Leadership at Port Moresby 31:41

9M ago31:41

31:41

What was RAAF Leadership like in No. 75 Squadron at Port Moresby. We look at the career and Leadership of Squadron Leader John Jackson, a great RAAF pilot who lead from the front. We look at the tactics that he developed to fight the more agile Japanese Zeroes and what was it that caused him to ignore his own tactics on the day that he was shot dow…

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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall 31:29

10M ago31:29

31:29

In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…

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114 - P40Es vs Zeroes - 75 Squadron and their 44 days at Port Moresby 29:37

10M ago29:37

29:37

How did the P-40E compare against the Japanese Zero? We look at how Australia was prepared for the war in the air over Port Moresby. How well were the pilots prepared and how well was the squadron bought up to operational standard? This is Part 16 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of battalions on the …

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113 - 75 Squadron and the Kokoda Campaign 34:26

10M ago34:26

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It was 900 days from the declaration of war against Germany in 1939 to the bombing of Darwin. When Darwin was bombed, there were no RAAF fighters to defend, and it was three weeks before Darwin was had fighter coverage (and they were US fighters). We look at how the RAAF was prepared for war, prepared for war for Japan and prepared to defend Austra…

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

10M ago47:00

47:00

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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112 - Combined Arms on the Kokoda Track 37:59

10M ago37:59

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This is Part 14 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of battalions on the Kokoda Track and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level. This episode looks at how the Australians and the Japanese generated combined arms on the Kokoda Track. Check out the show n…

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

11M ago36:37

36:37

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

11M 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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111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track 33:18

11M ago33:18

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This is Part 13 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of the 53rd Battalion and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level. This episode looks at the tragic friendly fire incident that occured during the Battle of Isurava, where the 2/14th C Company attacked i…

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