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Manley Hopkinson — Leading with Compassion in Extreme Environments.
We're joined by the infamous Manley Hopkinson. Manley needs no introduction, he's an adventurer, explorer, yachtsman - having circumnavigated the world, faced polar bears on artic expeditions, raced to the North Pole and is a You Okay, Doc? Patron. Tom and Manley from the start enter a conversation packed with pearls of wisdom from managing failure to tips on treating yourself with compassion, this episode is brimming with information. You'll be hanging onto their every word as Tom and Manley effortless navigate the life philosophies of purpose, courage and humanity to live an aligned life.
Manley Hopkinson is a polar explorer, round-the-world yachtsman, and former naval officer who has built his life around the lessons of leading under extreme pressure. He captained teams through the BT Global Challenge yacht race and the Arctic Ocean Race, later applying those hard-won insights into leadership roles in business, the military, and humanitarian projects.
Today, Manley is recognised internationally as a thought leader in Compassionate Leadership — a philosophy that blends courage, resilience, and humanity to help people and organisations thrive. He is the founder of the Compassionate Leadership Academy, an acclaimed keynote speaker, and author of Compassionate Leadership: Sustaining Human Flourishing.
Manley’s mission is simple but profound: to show that compassion is not weakness, but the most powerful form of leadership in the face of adversity.
🎙️This episode was presented by You Okay, Doc? Patron, Former England Rugby 7's Captain and Silver medalist Olympian Tom Mitchell.
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