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Battling with Business

Battling With Business
Leadership
Donald J. Trump
Winston Churchill
Focus
Decision Making
Crisis Management
Team Dynamics
Stress Management
Royal Marines
Mental Health
Sunray
Storytelling
Acting
Prioritization
Business Strategy
Boer War
First World War
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Creativity
Military Operations

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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Claire Mulley
Award-winning public historian and author focused on women in the Second World War.
National Charity Trustee
Episode: Episode 110 - Influencers #19 - The Polish Resistance fighter known as Zo
Dave Anderson
Former Royal Marines sniper and platoon weapons instructor
Royal Marines
Episode: Episode 112 - What can we learn about optimising teams from a Royal Marines Commando Sniper part 1
Tip Cullen
Former Royal Marine turned professional actor
Episode: Episode 93 - A chat with Royal Marine turned actor, Tip Cullen
Keith Reesby
Coach and educator specializing in personal development and self-improvement.
Episode: Episode 91 - Setting good habits - Reflective practice and building resilience with Keith Reesby
Doug Hubbard
Founder of Hubbard Decision Research and author specializing in decision-making and risk management.
Hubbard Decision Research
Episode: Episode 90 - Measurement and risk management with Doug Hubbard
Ben Ford
Former Royal Marine and tech consultant
Mission Control
Episode: Episode 88 - Complexity, OODA Loops and Large Language Models with Ben Ford at Mission Ctrl

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Gareth Tennant
Co-host of Battling with Business; former Royal Marines officer; focuses on leadership, team dynamics, and practical organizational insights.
Chris Kitchener
Co-host of Battling with Business; veteran of the software development world; provides perspectives on technology-driven teams and operations.

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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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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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Informative and engaging hosts; stories add context to concepts
Great mix of military discipline and business pragmatism
Clear, practical leadership insights that translate to real teams

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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.
Episode 91 - Setting good habits - Reflective practice and building resilience with Keith Reesby
Q: What is reflective practice, and why is it so important?
Reflective practice involves analyzing experiences to gain learning outcomes, and it's essential for enhancing performance and personal development.
Episode 93 - A chat with Royal Marine turned actor, Tip Cullen
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about Leadership Through the Arts?
Tip explains his focus on the veteran community and how he realized the effectiveness of acting as therapy in his workshops.
Episode 93 - A chat with Royal Marine turned actor, Tip Cullen
Q: How much do you think being a junior leader and then ultimately commissioning and being a relatively senior leader in the Royal Marines prepared you for leadership through the work that you do in the arts?
Tip discusses how historical context shows veterans transitioning to acting, relates his experiences in leadership and performing, and emphasizes the importance of storytelling.

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Two veterans of distinct worlds—military leadership and software-driven business—co-host a show that centers on how teams function, how leaders guide performance, and how culture shapes outcomes. Episodes frequently explore practical lessons in psychological safety, accountability, and how large-scale systems (bureaucracy, aviation safety, public institutions) influence everyday work. The duo balances critique with constructive examples, often challenging conventional wisdom while highlighting transferable ideas for managers, teams, and organizations. A notable edge is the cross-pollination between high-stakes military concepts and corporate dynamics, offering listeners actionable takeaways for improving collaboration, decision-making, and ... more

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