The Corporate Athlete: Episode 7: Tom Bodkin

Tom Bodkin is an amazing adventurer.  After serving as a British Officer in the Parachute Regiment  he founded one of the top adventure travel companies, Secret Compass, running trips from mountain biking in Afghanistan to trekking in the jungle in Panama.  Tom has done it all.  You know those amazing adventure shows you watch filmed in remote and beautiful parts of the world on the BBC, National Geographic or Discovery Channel?  Secret Compass arrange those trips too.

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Tom Bodkin draws parallels between his role in the Army and now as an entrepreneur.  We discuss leadership, risk assessment, decision making in difficult situations, how to find solutions to problems and the confidence the army instilled in him that he still carries with him.  This episode will have you packing your bags and signing up to Toms next adventure!!!!

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For more information on these epic adventures and Tom Bodkin please visit https://www.secretcompass.com/

And check out their awesome videos of trekking in the jungle and more https://www.youtube.com/user/secretcompass

You can find Secret Compass on Twitter @secret_compass Instagram @secret.compass