Ep 01 - Dan Russell From Infantry Platoon Commander to Leadership Development Coach
Dan is originally from Plymouth. After deciding against university, he spent a year living and working in Australia and Canada as a Sales Manager. In September 2016, he joined the Army and was commissioned into 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. Dan commanded 10 Platoon, C Essex Company, and deployed on Operation TORAL 7 in Afghanistan. He later trained infantry soldiers at ITC Catterick before deploying on a series of short-term training teams (STTTs) and working closely with the Defence Attaché in Ghana to facilitate British training for Ghanaian forces. He finished his military career with the Battalion in Cyprus. Dan was honoured with a CGS Commendation and mentioned in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022. Now, he runs a coaching business helping aspiring officers prepare physically and mentally for the challenges of military leadership and their selection process for RMAS.
"Strength from Within" is a Motto of the Royal Anglian Regiment. A British Army Infantry Regiment with a strong Operation history. This Podcast is designed for People associated to the Regiment to be able to share their stories and the lessons learnt throughout their career. The Host, Steve Armon is a former RSM of the 1st Bn and served a full career as a Soldier in the Regiment.
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