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The Army Bloke
Lessons in Leadership: advice to the next generation of military leaders.
Real life experience & challenges that every leader will face in their early career.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
The Army Bloke
Latest Episodes
A Regimental Sergeant Major’s Advice to Young Officers (From War to Sandhurst) | Steve Armon
Across 24 years in the infantry—from Northern Ireland to Iraq, and five tours in Afghanistan—Steve Armon learned to lead where it counts: under pressure, with people who need you to get it right. Steve walks us through the real journey from pri...
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Army Commando Officer: Fighting the Taliban | Johnny Mercer
Former Army Commando Officer & Minister for Veterans Affairs Johnny Mercer joins me for an honest, unfiltered conversation about war, leadership, and what really shapes you as a young officer. From passing the Commando Course to ...
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From Sandhurst to Afghanistan: Being a Platoon Commander in War | Sam Perrin
In this episode, I sit down with Sam Perrin — former Infantry Platoon Commander and later a Special Forces Officer — to break down the reality of leadership, officer training, and operating on the front line.We cover everyt...
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British Army Officer: The Truth About Sandhurst, Leadership & Mental Health | Harry Mackarness
🎙 Lessons in Leadership – Episode 1In this first episode, I sit down with Harry Mackarness, a former British Army Officer who commissioned into the Paras, had to transfer to the Light Dragoons, and has since become a voice for resilienc...
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Episode 1
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