** The views expressed in this episode are those of Richard Sutherland and do not represent those of the Royal Air Force or Ministry of Defence **




Rich Sutherland is a former Royal Marine Commando. Also, he is currently a serving military Physiotherapist Officer that is in an executive leadership role as the Officer Commanding Rehab Division at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall. He is also the professions lead for 38 full time and reservist RAF physiotherapists.


He is also a leadership development consultant outside of the military and will be launching a leadership coaching programme in early 2022 to help AHPs, doctors and dentists develop their personal, professional and leadership skills.




In this episode Richard talks about:



His leadership style and how he manages 160 AHP.


How he tracks performance and holds people to account.


Advice for individuals in or transitioning into leadership/management roles.





Resources discussed:




7 habits of Highly effective people by Stephen Covey


Turn the ship around by David Marquet


Physio matters podcast


Hawkins Team leadership






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