Dec 2023

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

A brilliant episode from our archives, full of excellent recommendations for managing your finances around the festive period: In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to the person behind the The Savvy Squaddie YouTube Channel, Corporal Cameron Eden, who enlisted in ... Show More

24m 54s

Sep 25

The Power of Stories with Ash Bhardwaj

Ash Bhardwaj is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, and host of the Centre for Army Leadership’s The Human Advantage Podcast. His travels have taken him across the world, including travelling 8500km of Russia’s European border (including Donbas and occupied Crimea). ... Show More

52m 3s

Aug 28

From The Coal House to The White House with Dr Fiona Hill

Dr Fiona Hill is the former Deputy Assistant to the President of The United States, and Senior Director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council. Acting as a Defence Advisor for the government, she co-authored the 2025 Strategic Defence Review. She i ... Show More

1 h

Feb 2025

Episode 34 - Building Soldiers and Shaping Leaders: Leadership insights with CSgt Anwar Pitters, Grenadier Guards

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 p ... Show More

33m 16s

Oct 2025

Episode 40 - Pace Setting, Character, and Leading Subject Matter Experts with Lt Col Matt Johns MBE

In this episode we're joined by Lt Col Matt Johns MBE, Commanding Officer of a reserve signals regiment. After commissioning in 2006 he has completed postings in Germany, Kenya and the UK as well as 3 tours or Afghanistan, during one of which he helped set up the Afghan Army N ... Show More

46m 13s

Nov 2023

Episode 14 - Leading Without Authority with Sergeant Mo Faye

In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joi ... Show More

27m 13s

Jan 2024

Episode 17 - Building trust through communication with Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda

In this episode Captain Ash Bhardwaj speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Liz Kagoda of the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps. Lt Col Kagoda trained and qualified as an emergency nurse in the National Health Service, prior to commissioning in 2005 and has since worked at roles ... Show More

25m 46s

Sep 2023

Episode 12 - Dealing With Unconscious Bias with Capt John Werrett

In this episode, our host, Captain Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Captain John Werrett, known as 'Wez,' about moral courage, respectful challenge, and finding teachable moments from examples of unconscious bias. C ... Show More

31m 56s

Mar 2022

#132 Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal - The Essence of Leadership

Retired United States Army General Stanley McChrystal calls on more than three decades of military experience to discuss the fundamental tenets of leadership, and practical advice for taking calculated risks and making important decisions. This wide-ranging conversation includes ... Show More

1h 21m

Jun 2022

BITESIZE #69 | Lord Richard Dannatt: Reconciling your career and personal ambitions

On the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, today’s bitesize features General the Lord Richard Dannatt, who concluded his forty year military career as the head of the British Army. His leadership and decision making affected hundreds of thousands.  This cli ... Show More

5m 26s

Apr 2023

Admiral William McRaven: Leading to Serve

Episode 253 | Join author and retired U.S. Navy four-star Admiral William McRaven for a candid conversation about what it takes to be an effective leader today. Admiral McRaven outlines several valuable qualities he feels separate the good from the truly great leaders, drawing fr ... Show More

39m 37s

Oct 2022

Reverse Mentoring

In this episode, Darren follows up on yesterday's episode on the divide between talking and listening. He shares insights from an interview with esteemed United States Army general Stanley McChrystal. In that interview, McChrystal explained that modern leadership is no longer com ... Show More

3m 48s

Oct 2021

BITESIZE #36 | Lord Richard Dannatt: Aim high, be the best, courage is key

Lord Dannatt concluded his forty year military career as the head of the British Army. His leadership and decision making affected hundreds of thousands. This bitesize episode focuses one of the most impactful definitions of high performance we’ve heard so far… Liste ... Show More

7m 56s

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