From odd jobs picking up seaweed and counting Lego bricks, to setting up his own business, and then running a conservation charity and two zoos, this episode covers a lot of ground talking to our CEO Dennis Flynn.

So who is Dennis? 

Dennis’ first 'career' was as an officer in the British Army with a focus on international crisis management and anti-operations. He was awarded the OBE for distinguished operational leadership. After his military career Dennis set up a consulting firm that provided crisis management and resilience services to top-tier companies and government agencies around the globe. In the private sector he directed consulting teams for global clients including; Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, Rothschild, Virgin Money and Zurich Financial Services, to name a few. 

In 2015 Dennis exited the consulting firm to begin a full-time academic and research programme to better understand why, in challenging conditions, some people and teams appear more resilient. He holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology. Positive psychology is the science of the conditions, behaviours and processes that contribute to the flourishing and resilience of people, groups, and institutions.

Outside work his interests include trekking in remote hill areas. In 2017 he successfully completed a 13-day, 300km coast-to-coast self-supported challenge trek across the Scottish Highlands.. Dennis is also a keen downhill skier, an activity in which he has more enthusiasm than skill.

As you can probably tell, we only cover a brief part of a storied career. You'll have to let us know if you want to hear more from our CEO Dennis Flynn in future episodes. 

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