The Culture Colonel
By BFBS Creative
Exploring leadership within the armed forces and beyond, featuring insightful conversations with diverse guests.
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Rowing and Rising Together - with Force Atlantic
Forty-six days. Over 3,000 miles. One ocean. Four extraordinary women.In this episode, Lindsay MacDuff, the Culture Colonel, sits down with the incredible Force Atlantic team - the first all-female British Army team to … -
Hiding in Uniform - with Dougie Morgan
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of homophobia and discrimination, which some may find offensive. Listener discretion is advised.For 38 years, Dougie Morgan served in the British Army; respected on oper… -
Turning Pain into Purpose - with Jacqui Wilkinson
Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma. Please take care while listening, or consider skipping this episode. If you're affected by the themes and need support, resources are… -
Leadership, Inclusion & Impact – with Sara Catterall
Sara Catterall, Strategic Command Warrant Officer, brings passion, purpose, and people-first thinking to the heart of Defence. With a leadership style rooted in inclusion, curiosity, and psychological safety, Sara is reshaping what it means to lea… -
Get Curious Before Getting Critical - with Siobhán Sheridan
Get Curious Before You Get Critical – with Siobhán SheridanLeaving school at 15, Siobhán Sheridan CBE has forged a remarkable career through grit, learning, and deep curiosity. Now Chief People Office… -
The Fight Beyond the Frontline - with Baz Melia
⚠️️ Trigger Warning ⚠️️ This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you're affected by the themes and need support - resources are listed below or available on -
Be Excellent to Each Other - with Adrian Bird
As the first non-military Chief of Defence Intelligence, Adrian Bird is bringing a fresh perspective to one of the UK’s most high-stakes organisations. Appointed in September 2022, he draws on decades of experience in the intelligence community, i… -
Leadership That Listens - with Caitlin Hayden
From the Situation Room to the boardroom, Caitlin Hayden’s career has been nothing short of remarkable. With a background that spans the U.S. Department of State, the National Security Council under President Obama, and now a senior leadership rol… -
Command, Culture & Curiosity - with Paul Carney
For the past four years, Paul Carney has served as the British Army’s Command Sergeant Major, acting as the critical link between senior leadership and soldiers on the ground. Thoughtful, passionate, and deeply committed to the people he represent… -
The Culture Colonel Returns for Series 2!
The Culture Colonel is back. And we’re still asking the questions that matter.What makes a leader?What shapes a culture?And what happens when we stop pretending everyt…