From military leader to podcast pioneer

Join us as we sit down with Simon, a former Canadian Armed Forces veteran turned leadership expert and podcast host. Simon shares his unique journey from infantry to aircraft maintenance to institutional leadership, and how he's now helping emerging leaders across all professions.

Key Points:

• Simon's 26-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces
• Transition from military service to leadership mentoring 
• The creation of "Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front"
• Applying military leadership principles to business
• Importance of active listening and community building

Topics Covered:

1. Valuable lessons from emerging leaders
2. Most impactful stories from the Trench Leadership podcast
3. Essential tools for effective leadership
4. Overcoming lack of self-belief
5. Translating military leadership skills to civilian sectors 
6. The role of active listening in building strong communities
7. Advice for making a major career shift
8. How personal passions contribute to leadership development
9. The importance of self-honesty in leadership
10. It's never too late to start your leadership journey
11. Simon's future goals and aspirations 

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