E83 — Eliot Digby-Jones — From Sandhurst to Fuqua: Leadership Lessons from Conflict Zones to Boardrooms

In this episode of The Fuqua Show, we sit down with second-year MBA Eliot Digby-Jones, British Army veteran and medical services officer, whose career has taken him from Ukraine to Somalia and the early days of COVID response in the UK. Eliot shares how early exposure to medicine, adventure, and service shaped his path from studying biomedical sciences in London to leading high-stakes training missions abroad. Along the way, he reflects on navigating ambiguity in crisis environments, building trust across cultures, and learning that leadership is less about authority and more about people.We also dive into his pivotal transition out of the military and into Fuqua; what drove the shift, how his experiences translated to healthcare consulting, and why he believes some of the most valuable leadership lessons come from the most uncertain environments.Host: Philip CoaleMore information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.