527 From Warships to Wellbeing with Chris Dodd

What happens when the structure and identity you've known for nearly two decades suddenly disappears? After almost 19 years in the Royal Navy and a life-changing cancer diagnosis, Chris Dodd shares his honest journey through military transition, cancer recovery and rebuilding his identity beyond the uniform. Exploring leadership, resilience, mental health and purpose, Chris reflects on the challenges of uncertainty and the importance of authenticity, vulnerability and connection. Through his work as an author and leadership consultant, he now helps others navigate change and lead with confidence. Discover how adversity transformed his focus from warships to wellbeing.

KEY TAKEAWAY

"You can't steer a ship looking at the wakes. Keep looking forward to keep moving forward."

BOOK RECOMMENDATION*

Navigating Leadership: Essential lessons from a life at sea by Chris Dodd - https://amzn.eu/d/08s7GBHm

ABOUT THE GUEST – CHRIS DODD

Chris Dodd is a former Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Marine Engineer with almost 20 years' leadership experience gained in demanding operational environments. After leaving the military, he founded R2AI, helping organisations prepare for leadership in an AI-driven world. Chris is the author of Navigating Leadership: Essential Lessons from Life at Sea, a practical guide for new and aspiring leaders based on real experiences rather than theory. Having faced cancer, mental health challenges, and the transition from military to civilian life, he is passionate about helping others build confidence, resilience, and the leadership skills needed to look after people while delivering results.

CONNECT WITH CHRIS DODD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dodd12/

ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON

Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.

WORK WITH AMY