July 3, 2026

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Battle Scars and Bouncing Back: How Leaders Build Resilience

Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former specialist military unit colonel in the British Armed Forces, world-championship athlete, award-winning international musician and author of Mindful Soldier: Building Resilience to Overcome Life's Challenges. During a 22-year career Ash spent 82 months deployed leading some of the world’s most elite forces in complex and hostile environments, including the Balkans, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

In this episode Ash draws on his experiences inside the military and out to discuss strengthening resilience, sharpening decision making, and enhancing leadership under pressure.

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