The Team Forces Podcast

Tim Wakefield, COO of Team Forces, reflects on his 34 years in the Army and his journey helping transform Team Forces from an Army-focused sponsorship initiative into a tri-service charity supporting veterans, families, serving personnel and cadets. He explains how sport, challenge and adventure can create life-changing opportunities.Looking back at previous guests, Tim shares inspiring stories from remarkable individuals including triple amputees, world record explorers and injured veterans. The conversation explores resilience, overcoming adversity, finding purpose, supporting military families and the importance of giving people the opportunity to achieve what once seemed impossible.Find out more about the work that we do on the official Team Forces website: https://teamforces.org/

In this fascinating episode, former Royal Artillery officer and accomplished horseman Charlie Lane shares his lifelong connection to horses, military racing, and elite sport. From serving with the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to managing the British Olympic eventing team, Charlie’s career has been driven by discipline, resilience, and passion.Charlie discusses the history of military steeplechasing, the dedication required of serving jockeys, and how horses support confidence, wellbeing, and recovery within the Armed Forces community. The conversation also explores leadership, elite performance, and the enduring bond between rider and horse.Find out more about the work that we do on the official Team Forces website: https://teamforces.org/

  In this episode of the Team Forces Podcast, we sit down with Garrath Williams, a former British Army soldier who also served 12 years in the Australian Army. Since leaving the military, he has dedicated himself to supporting veterans through employment initiatives like JobOppo and co-founding Veterans Can, a global community connecting ex-service personnel. Garrath shares how he’s helped countless veterans rediscover purpose, alongside launching the Veteran Games to rebuild camaraderie and identity. He discusses transition challenges, the power of community, and why celebrating life after service is key to long-term success. The Veterans Can Website: https://veterans-can.com/ Find out more about the work that we do on the official Team Forces website: https://teamforces.org/