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Battling with Business

Battling With Business
Leadership
Donald J. Trump
Winston Churchill
Royal Marines
Team Dynamics
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Business Strategy
Decision Making
Crisis Management
Psychological Safety
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Stress Management
Royal Navy
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United States
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In this podcast, Gareth Tennant, a former Royal Marines Officer, and Chris Kitchener, a veteran of the software development world, explore ideas and concepts around teams and teamwork, leaders and leadership, and all things in between. It’s a discussion between a former military commander and a business manager, comparing and contrasting their experiences as they attempt to work out what makes tea... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Lloyd
Expert on people, performance, culture and leadership
Episode: Episode 171 - The Leadership Revolution and the Death of Empathy
Felicity Ashley
Seasoned marketer, ocean rower, cancer survivor and Everest Marathon runner
Row for Life; Cancer Research UK
Episode: Episode 165 - When Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things - With Felicty Ashley Atlantic Rower, Cancer Survivor and Everest Marathon Runner
Simon Jeffries
Former Special Forces operator, mindset and performance coach
The Natural Edge
Episode: Episode 161 - Pressure Is the Point : What UK Special Forces Can Teach Leaders About Performance with Simon Jeffries
Baz Gray
Former Royal Marine, Mountain Leader, Yeoman Warder
Tower of London
Episode: Episode 152 - Royal Marine, Yeoman Warder and Arctic Explorer : Baz Gray The Most Interesting Man In The World - Part 1
Matthew Ford
Associate Professor in War Studies at Swedish Defense University
Swedish Defense University
Episode: Episode 149 - War in the Smartphone Age : Why Leaders Must Rethink Everything They Think They Know
John Ridge
Chief Adoption Officer for the NATO Innovation Fund
NATO Innovation Fund
Episode: Episode 148 - Iterate or Lose : Innovation Lessons from NATO’s Front Line
Commander Roly Woods
Retired Royal Navy Commander; LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial Officer for Fighting with Pride
Fighting with Pride
Episode: Episode 145 - Re-Release of Episode 126, Leading with Pride – LGBT+ Inclusion in the Armed Forces with Commander Roly Woods RN
Damian O'Doherty
Professor of Management and Organization, University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: Episode 135 - The Philosophy of Leadership with Professor Damian O'Doherty: Lounges, Bureaucracy, and the Myth of the Hero
Michael Harvey
Lieutenant Colonel, Army; discussion guest on games and leadership
Military; guest
Episode: Episode 130 - The power and value of board games with Lt Col Mike Harvey

Hosts

Gareth Tennant
Host with military leadership background, focused on leadership and teams in cross-domain contexts
Chris Kitchener
Co-host with software development background, focuses on teams, leadership, and practical business insights

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoying this podcast what interesting topics and have learnt lots - definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PED doc
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Gem of a podcast

    Just stumbled upon these. Loving these two guys, informative, interesting and keen to hear more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joeywhitty
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Highly Recommended.

    Excellent explanations and personalised examples, I am learning new perspectives which can be applied successfully to day to day situation's thanks guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dragonfly633
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Interesting, even if you’re not in either field!

    Really interesting perspectives that apply to so many areas of life! Worth a listen! I love the stories that come out too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AFK2005
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The mix of military and tech experiences is seen as unique and valuable for team and leadership discussions.
Episodes are described as insightful, actionable, and easy to follow with relatable anecdotes.
Listeners appreciate the practical leadership frameworks and real-world cross-domain perspectives.

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Episode 128 - Developing Leaders in the Royal Air Force with the Tedder Leadership Academy - Part 2
Q: What is the most important lesson you've learned about developing leadership at Tedder Academy?
Emotional intelligence and listening to truly understand people, coupled with trusting one's own judgment and balancing humility with confidence to make decisions, are the core lessons.
Episode 128 - Developing Leaders in the Royal Air Force with the Tedder Leadership Academy - Part 2
Q: How do you measure the institutional impact of leadership development in the RAF?
There isn't a single universal metric; while some KPIs exist (mentoring activity, conference participation, engagement), a lot of value comes from engagement and qualitative feedback that reflects changes in behavior and culture, even if not all value is strictly measurable.
Episode 152 - Royal Marine, Yeoman Warder and Arctic Explorer : Baz Gray The Most Interesting Man In The World - Part 1
Q: Are you a former Royal Marine or are you always a Royal Marine?
The guest explains that once a Royal Marine, always a Royal Marine, reflecting a lifelong identity rather than a simple status change.
Episode 92 - Influencers #15 - Niccolò Machiavelli, good or bad?
Q: Is it immoral to be a consequentialist in your output?
It is not necessarily immoral to not follow ethics; one can justify actions for the greater good.
Episode 91 - Setting good habits - Reflective practice and building resilience with Keith Reesby
Q: How can people start building good habits and see the impact of reflection?
Start with a clear vision of who you want to be and develop consistent practices to reinforce that identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Battling with Business

What is Battling with Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime hosts—one with a military leadership background and the other a veteran software executive—dissect leadership, teams, and organizational dynamics through practical frameworks and cross-domain examples. Episodes cycle between systems thinking, high-performance teamwork, and real-world leadership challenges, blending history, military insight, and business strategy with candid anecdotes. The conversation style is approachable and hands-on, often anchored by concrete takeaways such as how to build psychological safety, run effective debriefs, or translate elite training into civilian leadership practice. A standout aspect is the blend of high-level theory with practical, people-focused guidance and a shared willingness to challeng... more

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2. Felicity Ashley
3. Simon Jeffries
4. Baz Gray
5. Matthew Ford
6. John Ridge
7. Commander Roly Woods
8. Damian O'Doherty

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