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ADC Forge Media

The Forge
Leadership
Australian Defence Force
Contemporary Australian Warrant Officer
Australian Public Service
Defence
Mindfulness
Military Ethics
Artificial Intelligence In Defense
Warrant Officer
Inclusive Leadership
Positive Psychology
Whole-Of-Government
Adam Phillips
Carl Von Clausewitz
Centre Of Gravity
Workplace Culture
Government
Resilience
Artificial Intelligence
Civil-Military Relations

The ADC Forge Media channel delivers authoritative audio content in support of professional military education and development. A continuously evolving library of high-quality insights, analyses and expert perspectives tailored for defence professionals.

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In this episode of Lives in Leadership, Dr Lucas Marie sits down with Dr Florence Gaub — Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College, futurist, and global security thinker — to explore the intersection of technology, strategy, and h... more

In this episode of Lives in Leadership, Dr Lucas Marie speaks with Rear Admiral James Lybrand, Commander of the Australian Defence College, whose naval career spans from the submarine force to senior strategic leadership roles.

Drawing on decades of... more

In this episode of Lives in Leadership, Dr Lucas Marie speaks with Warrant Officer Dave Ashley, whose Australian Army career spans more than 40 years — including service in South-East Asia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), and Afghanistan. A former Regiment... more

In Part Two of this Lives in Leadership conversation, Major General Andrew Hocking joins Dr Lucas Marie to discuss organisational learning, national preparedness, and the role of social science in Defence. Drawing on his Vanguard paper, Preparing for... more

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Dr. Florence Gaub
Franco-German security researcher and futurist; Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College in Rome
NATO Defense College; World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Complex Risks
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: Dr Florence Gaub
James Lybrand
Rear Admiral, Royal Australian Navy; Commander Australian Defence College
Australian Defence Force
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: RADM James Lybrand, RAN
Dave Ashley
Warrant Officer, Army (retired/who served as RSM and in senior enlisted leadership roles)
Australian Army
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: WO David Ashley
Major General Andrew Hocking
Australian Defence Force officer (two-star general)
Australian Defence Force
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: MAJGEN Andrew Hocking – Part 2
Andrew Hocking
Major General, Australian Army (retired/retaining leadership roles)
Australian Army / Department of Defence
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: MAJGEN Andrew Hocking – Part 1
David Whetham
Professor of Ethics and Military Profession, Defence Studies Department, King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: Professor David Whetham – Part 1
Rear Admiral Paul Halton
Former Royal Navy officer with leadership roles in submarine service and defense transformation
Turner & Townsend (defense nuclear enterprise), former Royal Navy
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: RADM Paul Halton
Air Vice Marshal Steven Roberton
Senior Royal Australian Air Force officer, commander of Air Task Group 630 during Operation Okra
Royal Australian Air Force
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: AVM Steven “Zed” Roberton
Dr. Leigh Ann Perry
Associate Professor of psychology and behavioral science at the US Naval War College
US Naval War College
Episode: Podcast | Lives in Leadership: Dr Leigh Ann Perry

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Dr. Lucas Marie
Host of Lives in Leadership; introduces guests and steers interview; appears across multiple episodes.

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Podcast | Lives in Leadership: MAJGEN Andrew Hocking – Part 2
Q: What experiences highlight the role of social science in defense thinking, and what holds the organization back from drawing more deeply on anthropologists or sociologists?
The discussion notes that while there is growing appreciation for social science, defense often turns to psychologists or contractors instead of anthropologists or sociologists. The presence of a cultural anthropologist on staff later in the process demonstrates the value of diverse perspectives, but organizational culture, ego, and the discomfort of challenging established norms can hinder deeper integration.
Podcast | Lives in Leadership: MAJGEN Andrew Hocking – Part 2
Q: What do you think are some of the challenges for implementing some of those recommendations? And if you were to update the Vanguard paper today, what would you add or revise?
Key challenges include political and institutional risk, resistance within traditional hierarchies, and the difficulty of implementing a wide-ranging set of recommendations across the whole-of-government structure. An updated version would likely emphasize broader cross-sector engagement, clearer accountable ownership, and more proactive mechanisms to monitor and iterate implementation.
Podcast | Lives in Leadership: MAJGEN Andrew Hocking – Part 1
Q: How do you manage leadership balance and prevent burnout in high-pressure roles?
Treat balance as a deliberate practice: audit your time across work, play, love, health, and connection; use structured routines like the weekly Andrew time diary to process events, maintain perspective, and ensure you're delivering unique value rather than simply fueling the machine.
Podcast | Lives in Leadership: MAJGEN Andrew Hocking – Part 1
Q: What core qualities do you believe are most important for being a successful leader?
Adaptability and the willingness to continuously reflect and adjust your approach to different audiences, coupled with humility that allows you to listen to understand diverse perspectives, are foundational for effective leadership across military and civil contexts.
Podcast | Lives in Leadership: WO David Ashley
Q: What lessons from combat deployments stand out for junior leaders today?
Prepare junior leaders to think and act for small teams in uncertain environments, maintain a strong focus on basics like discipline and morale, and ensure inclusive leadership that values input from all ranks.

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What is ADC Forge Media about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers leadership, ethics, and strategic defense topics through conversations with senior military leaders, defense educators, and ethics scholars. Episodes frequently explore how institutions learn, reform, and manage complex multi-domain challenges, with recurring emphasis on leadership development, organizational culture, and the ethical dimensions of technology in warfare. Notable threads include whole-of-government planning, crisis response, interagency collaboration, and the evolving role of education and professional development within defence forces. A distinctive angle is translating high-level strategy and ethics into practical leadership insights, often anchored by real-world experiences from naval and army leadersh... more

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1. Dr. Florence Gaub
2. James Lybrand
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4. Major General Andrew Hocking
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6. David Whetham
7. Rear Admiral Paul Halton
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