Podcasts
On the mic
Conversations on scaling a service business, building The Warrior Academy across nine countries, and raising resilient kids.
The Power Within
Preparation over protection: raising resilient kids
Why shielding children from every knock backfires, and how to build real resilience instead.
Spencer Lodge Podcast
From bullied kid to global leader
The full Warrior Academy story, from one class to nine countries.
In The Arena with Dariush Soudi
The role of martial arts in anti-bullying
How character training changes the way children handle conflict.
Robin Bouwman
From £100K debt to a thriving kids’ martial arts business
The lowest point, and the decisions that turned it around.
More interviews
Every conversation, in one place
STEM Magazine
Helping children combat cyberbullying
What parents and schools can do as bullying moves online.
Kirk Miller
Episode 200: How to raise confident kids and prevent bullying
A long-form conversation on confidence, character and parenting.
Expat Entrepreneurs
E1: Founding The Warrior Academy
Building and scaling a business from Dubai.
EBCTV: Dispatches from Dubai
My COVID-19 business survival strategy
How we kept 16,000 students training when every venue closed.
Team 365 with Jason Grima
Episode 2: Rebuilding life after a setback
Resilience in business and in life.
Hope It Helps Podcast
How philanthropy helped build a $10M business
Why giving back sits at the heart of the business model.
Kelly Lundberg
Building legacy through leadership
Leading a team across countries and building something that lasts.
Everyday Icons
Episode 4
The habits and mindset behind the business.
Develop Coaching
Episode 34: Resilience unleashed
Lessons from the dojo for business owners in construction and trades.
Potential Performance
Developing your character
Why character is the foundation of performance.
Knattering with the Knights
#21: Sebastian Bates
Martial arts, business and growing a global academy.
EnSpirit.Global
Finding the warrior within
Purpose, discipline and the warrior mindset.
Ken Eslick
Episode 50: Develop your character and leadership skills
Leadership lessons for founders and parents.
Caroline Sumners
In conversation
The Warrior Academy and its mission.
Vicki Wusche
Ep 85: Character, courage and concentration
The three skills every child needs.
Brandlective
S2E1: Understanding your audience
Knowing your customer, their problems and your value.
Forces Friendly
Episode 3
Running a small business without going it alone.
Parental CEO
Interview
Balancing a growing business with family life.
Essjay Hartshorn
How to be ubiquitous
How an award-winning business gets seen everywhere.
Bold Minds
Purpose is useless without strategy
A short, sharp clip on turning mission into results.
The Dent Podcast with Daniel Priestley
#99: The Way of the Warrior
With the founder of Dent and author of Key Person of Influence, on building a business with purpose.
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