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Episode Synopsis
This week James O'Brien is joined by Brian Wood, a former Colour Sergeant who was awarded the Military Cross, one of Britain’s highest awards for gallantry in combat, following his courageous leadership under enemy fire in Iraq. However, five years later he was wrongly accused of war crimes. In this episode, Brian discusses his love affair with the army, the public enquiry into the Battle of Danny Boy and how his reslience through these experiences led him to becoming a best selling author and public speaker, through sharing his experiences from the battlefield and suggesting ways that the lessons he has learnt can be applied in the corporate world.
Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien.
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Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien.
Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with James on Twitter: @mrjamesob
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