Coffee & Comebacks - with Samantha Wood self-titled comeback queen

This conversation will inspire and move you all at once. Mike's journey is one of great challenge, with one of the most heartbreaking stories that lead him to join the Army and serve 17 years in total. As if this wasn't achievement enough after such a trauma in his youth, Mike has shown even more resilience and achieved massive growth in the consultancy business MDA Ltd, which Mike founded just 1 year ago. This is a conversation that you will gain so much from, particularly if you're transitioning from the military, but also for anyone that wants to listen to a story of pain, hope and success, and hear from a great business mind and one to watch for the future!

Hear from George Kruis not just about his impressive international rugby career, but about how George reached the difficult to decision to step-away from the rugby pitch and pursue his CBD wellness business Fourfive with co-founder Dominic Day. Not without challenges or set-backs which we touch on during our conversation, George shares how as a self-confessed late starter in rugby he focused on continuous development and working with the best teams around him; a mindset that has been transferred into the commercial environment with impressive success. Whether you're a die hard rugby fan, a sports or nutrition enthusiast, veterans or sports professional transitioning into a new chapter, or involved in business in anyway, this conversation promises to give you insights, food for thought, motivation and genuine take away lessons we can all bring into our lives.www.fourfive.co.uk

Part 2 of a 2 part conversation: Mark O'Brien is an Irish footballer, who has faced challenges since the start of his professional career when an undiagnosed heart condition was discovered during a routine medical scan for Derby County academy players. This lead to Mark's first open heart surgery in 2009 enabling him to continue to play football for another decade before being forced to retire following a second open-heart operation.Mark's incredibly honest and reflective approach to our conversation makes for great listening and inspiration; bringing such hope and perspective to challenges we face whether professional athletes or not!

Part 1 of a 2 part conversation: Mark O'Brien is an Irish footballer, who has faced challenges since the start of his professional career when an undiagnosed heart condition was discovered during a routine medical scan for Derby County academy players. This lead to Mark's first open heart surgery in 2009 enabling him to continue to play football for another decade before being forced to retire following a second open-heart operation.Mark's incredibly honest and reflective approach to our conversation makes for great listening and inspiration; bringing such hope and perspective to challenges we face whether professional athletes or not!

Nick Rothwell is the founder of Re-tribe https://re-tribe.com and has a fascinating story to tell of a life that includes great success along with trauma, set-backs, sustain misuse and life-threatening physical consequences. Challenging toxic masculinity, Nick also discusses the challenges we all face when it comes to belonging and how we can all fit in in what has traditionally been seen as a 'man's world'.Former professional ice-hockey player Nick is a high performer, a visionary, a change-maker, and he shares his honest and fascinating story with us.

Colonel Caroline Woodbridge's headline lessons regarding patience, setting pace and realism. For more please check-out the full episode.