Dec 12, 202556 minS1
Chris has a wide ranging conversation with head teacher Dr Dorian Lewis regarding his ethos for leading a great state school. In an honest and detailed chat they talk about the state of UK education, ways in which...
About this Podcast:
An interesting view of life from personalities with great stories to tell. Primarily focussed on people from the UK , with a heavy emphasis on Dorset People and their experiences. Includes celebrities, business people, charity leaders and local heroes. Also covering major news stories and items of topical interest covering the UK and beyond. Truly, a series of moving images worldwide.
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What is Leading Lives about?
An interesting view of life from personalities with great stories to tell. Primarily focussed on people from the UK, with a heavy emphasis on Dorset People and their experiences. Includes celebrities, business people, charity leaders and local heroes. Also covering major news stories and items of topical interest covering the UK and beyond. Truly, a series of moving images worldwide.
What has Leading Lives covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 31 - Dr Dorian Lewis, Head Teacher Bournemouth School" (12 December 2025, 56 minutes), "Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 32 - Rt Hon Johnny Mercer" (12 December 2025, 55 minutes), and "Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 30 - Reeta Hill, Fitness Instructor & Certified Executive Coach" (5 November 2025, 45 minutes).
How often does Leading Lives publish?
Leading Lives publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 34 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Leading Lives?
Booking probability for Leading Lives is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leading Lives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leading Lives's contact route on record: verified email.
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Leading Lives is a news podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Dec 12, 202555 minS1
Former Cabinet Minister, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer served 3 terms as Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View under a succession of Tory Prime Ministers. His role as Veterans Minister was a calling as it followed 3 tours of...
Episode #30
Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 30 - Reeta Hill, Fitness Instructor & Certified Executive Coach
Nov 5, 202545 minS1Meet the wonderful Reeta Hill, chatting with Chris about how it was growing up in UK, and how she has had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, before reinventing herself as a life coach and fitness coach...
- Oct 29, 202559 minS1
Chris met with former SAS soldier Mick Hawkes to discuss his time in the British military and life since leaving. It highlights how veterans have been let down by successive governments despite years of serving their...
- Oct 23, 20251h 15mS1
Chris met with former SAS soldier Mick Hawkes to discuss his time in the British military. The show discusses amongst many things, The Falklands conflict in 1982, Mick going through SAS selection against all odds, some...
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- Oct 14, 202542 minS1
Dan Clarke comes from generations of spiritual mediums. His sell-out shows and readings are incredibly popular, and often reveal incredible insights. Let's meet the man behind the power of mediums, and hear his life...
- Oct 10, 202559 minS1
In 2024 Bournemouth East became a Labour seat, claiming the constituency from long-established Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood. In this episode Tom champions what he has done for the area whilst answering viewer...
Episode #25
Leading Lives Episode 25 - Caron Smith
Oct 8, 202541 minS1When I was in my 20s, I made a huge career change - going from banking to working in the media. Ever since, people have expressed surprise at someone making such a radical change. Today’s guest has made arguably an even...
Episode #24
Leading Lives - Episode 24 - Marc Smith
Sep 12, 202543 minS24Can anything be done to curb the rise in knife crime in the Bournemouth area? This week, Chris meets a man who is implementing a novel approach through the sport of boxing. Watch this episode to meet bodyguard, boxer...
- Sep 5, 202544 minS1
We are back with a bang after the summer break, with our guest this week Katie Street, owner of The Street Agency. Chris described Katie as a "whirlwind", so join him in hearing about Katie's fights against the odds to...
- May 9, 202540 minS1
FlingGolf is a new variant on the traditional game of golf that is sweeping across the USA and in recent times has reached the UK. This year we see the Britains Cup match between USA and Team UK & Europe at Iford Golf...
- Apr 24, 202550 minS1
Chris' guest this week is the talented entrepreneur and Estate Agent to the super rich, Lola May Massingham from Prime Coastal Property. We discuss the difficulties of setting up in the property market, coping as a...
Episode #20
Leading Lives - Episode 20 - Gayle Swaffield
Apr 23, 202535 minS1This week Chris meets the wonderful Gayle Swaffield and learns about the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui. Find out why mirrors in the bedroom may not be so good, what a shotgun stack is, and how Feng Shui can improve...
- Apr 7, 20251 hourS1
What are the views of the new Labour MP for Poole, Neil Duncan-Jordan.How does a backbencher get the voice of Poole heard? What does he really think of the winter fuel allowance argument? Oh, and what are his thoughts...
- Apr 3, 202545 minS1
The impossibly effervescent serial entrepreneur Dan Ware joins us in The Log Inn Studio to discuss his latest venture, The Spark Hub which is setup to connect businesses in the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole unitary...
- Mar 27, 202557 min
Award winning nutritionist Layla Gordon came to the Log Inn to explain the dangers of heart disease, the need for diet, controlling Type 2 Diabetes and so much more in a packed programme. We had so much to talk about...
- Mar 24, 202544 minS1
The Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset is one of the best internet success stories of the past decade, as well as being a great visitor attraction. This week’s episode features Head of Marketing and Engagement at The...
- Mar 23, 202549 minS1
This week's episode features Inclusion and Diversity consultant Sue Kingswood. Watch as Sue helps Chris navigate his way through the minefield of this subject.
- Feb 20, 202543 minS1
What is it like to head up a national event annually? One man who knows is Jon Weaver, Event Director at Bournemouth Air Festival from 2008 to 2024. If you can watch as well as listen, you will see exclusive video from...
Episode #13
Leading Lives Podcast - Episode 13 - Phil Carpenter Close Protection Operative and Marathon Runner
Jan 31, 202543 minS1Some people like to stay at home and watch TV. Then there are people like Philip Carpenter. Not content with an Army career, he moved into work as a Close Protection Operator. More recently, he has been taking on some...
Recent guests
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Mick Hawkes
former member of the British SAS, private security consultant, MI5
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Tom Hayes
Executive VP & Chief International Officer, Ben Davis Student Publications
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Marc Smith
Global Director of Insights & Analytics, École nationale des chartes / École pratique des hautes études
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Katie Street
Founder of Street Agency, The Street Agency
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