Leading Lives

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An interesting view of life from personalities with great stories to tell. Primarily focussed on people from the UK , with a heavy emphasis on Dorset People and their experiences. Includes celebrities, business people, charity leaders and local heroes. Also covering major news stories and items of topical interest covering the UK and beyond. Truly, a series of moving images worldwide.

  1. 12/12/2025

    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.

    56 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    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.

    55 min

  3. 11/05/2025

    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

    45 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    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.

    59 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    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.

    1h 15m

  6. 10/14/2025

    Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 27 - Dan Clarke, Spiritual Medium

    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

    42 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 26 - Tom Hayes MP

    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!

    59 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    Leading Lives Episode 25 - Caron Smith

    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!)

    41 min
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An interesting view of life from personalities with great stories to tell. Primarily focussed on people from the UK , with a heavy emphasis on Dorset People and their experiences. Includes celebrities, business people, charity leaders and local heroes. Also covering major news stories and items of topical interest covering the UK and beyond. Truly, a series of moving images worldwide.

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  • Creator
    Hallmark Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hallmark Productions
  • Show Website
    Leading Lives