In this inspiring episode of Grovian Voices, we welcome Major General Professor Tim Hodgetts CB CBE OStJ DL, one of the UK’s most senior military medical leaders and a proud Old Grovian who was a day boy in Atkinson House from 1974 to 1981. A recipient of both the Governor’s Scholarship and the Davy Book Leaver's Scholarship, Tim reflects on how his time at The Grove laid the foundation for a distinguished career in medicine, leadership and innovation.From pinning his career goal above his bedframe as a schoolboy to becoming the UK Surgeon General, Tim has never followed the expected path. A non-conformist in a conformist organisation, he has carved out a reputation as a creator and a disruptor, continually striving to challenge the status quo and drive positive change to improve outcomes - for patients, for systems and for society.In this episode:Tim’s journey to The Grove and memories of school life - favourite teachers, sports and early ambitionsHow the school’s values shaped his outlook and future pathHighlights from a decorated military and medical careerInsights into building resilience and navigating Post-Traumatic GrowthHis role as an agent of change within structured institutionsThe founding of citizenAID™, a UK-registered charity empowering the public to respond in life-threatening situationsA personal look into his poetry collection: Frontlines & Lifelines: Collected Poems from an Army Doctor in Crisis and WarLife beyond the uniform - hobbies, creativity and what truly brings happinessThe best piece of advice he’s ever receivedMajor General Hodgetts offers a powerful, personal and refreshingly unconventional perspective on leadership, healing and the courage to challenge systems in pursuit of better outcomes. His story is a remarkable example of early aspiration evolving into a lifelong legacy of service and innovation.Frontlines & Lifelines is available on Amazon:Buy the book on AmazonLearn more about citizenAID™:www.citizenaid.orgYour Host: Eve Corry, Development Officer at Woodhouse Grove (st24-) Studio Technician: Jay Sunley at Woodhouse Grove (st23-) Music: Paul Corry Contact us: Keep in Touch | Woodhouse Grove School

Ver todos los episodios