The Leadership Lounge Podcast

Stuart Waddington
The Leadership Lounge Podcast

A connected community of future-focused leaders, The Leadership Lounge offers individual and panel discussions about hot topics in leadership.

  1. 07/12/2023

    FLY HIGHER: Unleashing Resilience & Courage with Combat Pilot Sarah Furness - The Leadership Lounge

    In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we speak to Sarah Furness. After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become a combat helicopter pilot in the RAF. As a Squadron Leader she led on operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and she was the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. During her experiences both at home and at war, she made two important discoveries; - resilience and performance under pressure is NOT instinctive - BUT humans have an extraordinary ability to thrive and even excel under pressure when they know how. She now has ONE mission. To share the secret to outstanding resilience, performance and courage “under fire”. Sarah is the No1 Best Selling author of FLY HIGHER - train your mind to feel as strong as you look. All of her mental training techniques are backed by science and proven in combat. She is fluent in “alpha male” and whilst she takes her work seriously, she doesn’t take herself too seriously. She has an 8 year old son who she adores and who inspires her every day. Website: sarahfurness.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-furness-7173a538/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeitcoach/ ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-future/ Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

    23 min
  2. 07/05/2023

    Dive Deep: From Competitive Swimmer to Navy Diver with Rob Hinton - The Leadership Lounge

    In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we Dive Deep: From Competitive Swimmer to Navy Diver with Rob Hinton. The average body is 60% water, in the case of Rob, this is unsubstantiated - as he has been swimming competitively since age 4. On a rugby trip to South Africa, he found his love of diving and started his diving career there in 1999. Always one for a challenge, Rob entered the Royal Navy as a direct entry Clearance Diver candidate. Of the 29 candidates on his Aptitude only 3 passed, Rob being one of them, thankfully. Rob then went on to have a successful career, carrying out mine clearance and bomb disposal on sea and land. Serving in: Fleet Diving Unit 2, HMS Inverness and Northern Diving Group. After the Royal Navy, Rob dived commercially for 14 years working in oil & gas all over the world. Along with being a founder of Hold Fast, Rob was an assistant instructor for military rebreather courses - working across the continents. Apparently, Rob has a sense of humour! Social media links - Website - www.holdfastchallenge.com Instagram - @hold_fast_elite FaceBook - Hold Fast Challenge YouTube - @holdfastchallenge3690 LinkedIn - @Hold Fast Elite Twitter - @EliteHold ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-... Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

    22 min
  3. 06/21/2023

    Global Leadership Conversations with TDL - The Leadership Lounge

    In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Global Leadership conversations with TDL. Clint has 15 years’ experience driving transformational change for organisations. He is highly skilled at custom designed leadership solutions engaging a range of stakeholders to deliver innovative and tailored coaching/development programs to drive long-term behaviour change and improve leadership culture in organisations to boost business performance. Organisation he has coached and provided professional development for: Australian Government, NSW Government, Manchester Utd, St Helens RFC Qantas, Jetstar, BT Financial Services, The Australian Turf Club, Toyota, PMC Property Buyers, SILK Laser Clinics, GrainCorp, Open Colleges, AHEIA, James Cook University, CQ University, ACU, The University of Notre Dame. Clint: Clint's success has been underpinned by his unique experience developing Global, National and Military leaders. He takes an evidence-based approach and combines it with practical, action orientated steps to close the ‘knowing doing’ gap. He focusses on intentional leadership to increase self-awareness, build relationships and align teams to enable improved team and organisational results. Clint has a broad base of experience and tools spanning higher education, logistics and supply chain, health care, automotive, sports, entertainment, agriculture, corporate services and armed forces. He has worked with front line managers to senior executives influencing and building important relationships to deliver results. Clint is a International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC), studying his MBA and is a member of the AHRI and AITD. He is qualified in an array of psychometric testing tools and vast experience in 360-degree feedback surveys. Steve Mellor: A native of England, Steve has spent most of the 2000's in the US as a collegiate swimmer and swim coach. He spent 4 years as a student-athlete at North Carolina State, and coached 2 years there also. He then moved into coaching full time and spent almost a decade as the Associate Head Coach with the Louisiana State University Swim Team. During his swim coaching career he guided athletes to the heights of NCAA and SEC Swimming, and was able to guide LSU's first ever American swimmer to an Olympic team in Brooks Curry who went on to win an Olympic Gold Medal. In October of 2021, Steve turned his passion for optimizing individual performance into founding his company, Career Competitor LLC. where he serves as a Performance Coach & Culture Consultant. The company was built off a four-year old podcast also titled Career Competitor where former athletes discuss how they optimize performance in a specific field by utilizing competitive and athlete-minded characteristics. With a Bachelors of Arts in Communications, a Master's of Science in Management from NC State, Steve brings both his educational background and years of elite coaching into his work today. Driven by the intention to best serve the unique needs of each client, Steve's mission is to facilitate the personal growth of those he works with to help reveal and commit to their optimal self. ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-future/ Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

    53 min
  4. 06/07/2023

    Military Leadership in politics with Jonny Ball - The Leadership Lounge

    In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Military Leadership in politics with Jonny Ball. Jonny’s civilian career has seen him run campaigns at every level of government, from local to National & European elections and across the veterans’ sector including project managing Deloitte’s Veterans Work campaign and as a consultant to Defence charities. Vitally, his experience from the time he led an MOD’s employer relationship management team has meant that he has become a trusted networker within the armed forces community. His lengthy Army Reservist service includes operational tours of Northern Ireland and Afghanistan. In 2013, following a tour of Afghanistan the previous year, he was awarded a Commander Land Forces’ Commendation for his work as a Pashto Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. This resume of political experience, veterans affairs knowledge and military service places Jonny in a unique position as the UK’s pioneer of transferable military skills to wider UK civil society. He has been the Reserve Forces Reserve Mentor on Reservist Mental Health at the MOD, work that helped extend the offer of ‘Op Courage’ to the Reservist community, and is host of ‘Veterans In Politics’ podcast, interviewing veterans from across the globe who have ‘stood up to serve again.’ In September 2023, he will be competing in the Invictus Games as part of Team UK as part of his own recovery journey through sport. @campaignforceuk on Insta/Twitter/Facebook @jonnyinvictus personal Insta CampaignForce CIC Links: Website link- www.campaignforce.co.uk Veterans In Politics Podcast by CampaignForce- Apple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3bjq2Pk... ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-... Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

    24 min
  5. 05/31/2023

    The importance of personal brand in LEADERSHIP with Justine Mclaughlin - The Leadership Lounge

    In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss The importance of personal brand in LEADERSHIP. Justine McLaughlin, the founder of Phantom Digital, is an entrepreneur with a keen eye for design and a passion for strategy. Having launched several businesses over the years, Justine has learned valuable lessons and is not afraid to admit her mistakes. She uses these experiences to educate and encourage others to avoid common pitfalls and thrive in their own businesses. Phantom Digital is a fully hybrid digital marketing agency, development team, and design team that acts as an extension of your own team, but for a fraction of the cost. Justine's extensive network of contacts, coupled with her knowledge of the industry, has enabled her to build a team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to supporting businesses in their growth. As a teenager, Justine was full of enthusiasm and passion for hard work and play. She quickly worked her way up in every role, empowering her team along the way. Her background in hospitality and her communication skills helped her develop a network of contacts that grew into a passion for collaboration and supporting businesses and people alike. Through her experiences, Justine has developed a strong sense of morals within business and leadership, which have led her to where she is today. Connect with Justine on LinkedIn and check out Phantom Digital today to see how they can help your business grow. ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-future/ Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

    23 min
  6. 05/24/2023

    Love and Empowerment in Leadership With Jonathan Darling - The Leadership Lounge

    In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we discuss Love and Empowerment in Leadership With Jonathan Darling. Jonathan is a sales strategist, leadership expert, and author committed to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve greatness. With over a decade of experience in sales and business development, he has a proven track record of transforming businesses and driving sales growth through purpose-driven leadership, innovative strategies, and authentic connections. As a speaker and thought leader, Jonathan draws on his unique blend of empathy, strategic thinking, and creativity to inspire audiences to unlock their potential and achieve their goals. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, having spoken at universities, high schools, and corporate events across the country. Jonathan is also the author of the book "Double Your Sales in 12 Months: The Stupid-Simple Playbook for Packaging Reps", which provides practical guidance for sales professionals looking to maximize profitability and improve customer retention. In addition to his professional achievements, Jonathan is committed to making a positive impact on his community. He serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Impact Knoxville Leadership Conference, an organization that engages and inspires leaders to make a massive impact on their teams, companies, and communities. Jonathan's passion for purpose-driven leadership, authentic relationships, and innovative sales strategies has earned him a reputation as a dynamic leader and strategic thinker. He is committed to transforming businesses, empowering individuals, and making a difference in the world. The most important role in Jonathan’s life is that of a husband and father. He and his wife have been married for 13 years and have three incredible children, Bryn, Alex and Blakely. ----- Website: https://www.tdlfuture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tdl-future/ Instagram: tdl_future Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform - new episodes are released every Wednesday!

    23 min

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