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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 1H 1M

Battle Scars and Bouncing Back: How Leaders Build Resilience

from The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast · host The Centre for Army Leadership

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.   Interested in buying Mindful Soldier? Check out the links below: Coles Books (signed editions):  https://coles-books.co.uk/mindful-soldier-by-ash-alexander-cooper-signed-edition Hatchards: https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/mindful-soldier/ash-alexander-cooper/9781529450644 RBVE Shop (fulfilled by veterans):  https://rbveshop.org/products/mindful-soldier-ash-alexander-cooper

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