From War Zones to the Sports Board Room: The Extraordinary Life of Vicky Gosling OBE

<p>What happens when a career in the Royal Air Force leads to one of the most important sporting movements of the modern era?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Extraordinary Life Stories</em>, John Reynolds is joined by Vicky Gosling OBE, whose remarkable career has taken her from 21 years in the RAF and the rank of Group Captain, to helping create the Invictus Games and becoming CEO of the 2016 Games in Orlando.</p><p><br></p><p>Vicky talks candidly about the experiences that shaped her leadership, the realities of military life and the moment her career took an unexpected turn. She explains how her work supporting injured service personnel through sport ultimately led to the creation of the Invictus Games, bringing together more than 400 competitors from 14 nations.</p><p><br></p><p>Her story then moves into the world of elite sport, where she became CEO of GB Snowsport and helped drive a new era of ambition for British skiing and snowboarding. She also discusses leadership, resilience, inclusion, the importance of giving people a sense of purpose and what it takes to build high-performing teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Now Chair of the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, Vicky reflects on a career built around service, sport and empowering others and shares the lessons she has learned along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>A fascinating conversation about leadership, adversity, ambition and the extraordinary twists that can shape a life.</p>