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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2025 · 57 MIN

Changing the World in Africa: A Story of One Man’s Unusual Mission with Lessons for Us All

from Your Brain at Work · host Damien Mander, Dr. David Rock, Erin Wickham, Emma Sarro Ph.D.

Join Dr. David Rock for a special episode of Your Brain at Work live as he interviews Damien Mander, an Iraq war veteran turned environmentalist and founder of Akashinga, an anti-poaching foundation. His story is a unique one that highlights a profound personal transformation when he traveled to Africa and was faced with the challenges of the world’s wildlife. He founded the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, which focuses on ranger training, operations and integrating modern technology into conservation. He now shares his passion for conservation, the lessons learned and the nature of our priorities in an uncertain world. This is not just a powerful story, but one that has strong connections to how we view and develop our leaders today. Join us for this incredible episode!

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