Everyone attending will get to a copy of Leavers to Leaders or Op Belonging. These two books are the backbone of our mission to develop talented individuals who become influential leaders. A key part of servitude is the ability to feel truly valued and belong. In 2025, 76% of the marketplace in UK will be fully Ai but how about the Commonwealth and those who have this golden link to 54 countries and serving in our armed forces. How can they stand out, become visible and highly valued. This conference shows you help you to:
•Shift your mindset to personnel from Commonwealth and Overseas troops from a perspective
•Use your current network to build a more inclusive Britain
•Better recruit and retain service personnel from overseas
•Lead a cross cultural organisation effectively to drive change in Britain
LTL Conference
Leavers to Leaders Conference
About The Event
Based on the books ‘Leavers To Leaders’ & ‘OP: BELONING’ by Samuel T. Reddy, this conference is about Building Bridges and Fostering Belonging for British personnel and Service leavers and spotlighting those who transitioned themselves and continue to serve in different capacities globally. In 2025 we bring you 11 categories under the theme ‘Military To… ‘. This conference is to showcase what has been done and what can be done so other serving personnel, service leavers and veterans can aspire to reinvent themselves because serving does not have to stop.
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The Presenter
Richard Wyeth is the MD of Yaketyak and has been a radio presenter for the past 30 years and for 20 years has been waking up the home of the British Army, Aldershot Garrison with the Breakfast Show. The last 9 years have been with BFBS - The Forces Station which has seen him broadcast at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, in Cyprus and The Falklands.
Alongside presenting he has his own Company Yaketyak Productions, which provides Event Radio, Public Address Systems for events, Podcasts, hosting events and providing compères. Work includes running Royal International Air Tattoo Radio Station & MC for the London Pacific Fashion Show.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinevent himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinevent himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
James Sunderland was commissioned into the British Army from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in 1993 and served for 26 years as a Regular officer, only leaving at short notice in November 2019 to stand as a Parliamentary candidate. In November 2019 James was selected as a parliamentary candidate for Bracknell.
James Sunderland was commissioned into the British Army from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in 1993 and served for 26 years as a Regular officer, only leaving at short notice in November 2019 to stand as a Parliamentary candidate. In November 2019 James was selected as a parliamentary candidate for Bracknell.
Mal Robinson is the current editor for Pathfinder International magazine - the leading UK military resettlement and community publication, which is distributed to over 25,000 people every month.
Mal Robinson is the current editor for Pathfinder International magazine - the leading UK military resettlement and community publication, which is distributed to over 25,000 people every month.
Mal Robinson is the current editor for Pathfinder International magazine - the leading UK military resettlement and community publication, which is distributed to over 25,000 people every month.
Mal served 9 years in the Royal Air Force as Logistician in the Air Movements Trade and also covered such elements as Continuous Improvement and Lean Management. He served two tours of Afghanistan and 1 in Iraq, as well as representing the RAF all over the world on global tasks.
Mal Robinson is the current editor for Pathfinder International magazine - the leading UK military resettlement and community publication, which is distributed to over 25,000 people every month.
Mal served 9 years in the Royal Air Force as Logistician in the Air Movements Trade and also covered such elements as Continuous Improvement and Lean Management. He served two tours of Afghanistan and 1 in Iraq, as well as representing the RAF all over the world on global tasks.
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
Michael served in the Royal Artillery for over 37 years, primarily in Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD). He served as a soldier for 23 years achieving the rank
of Warrant Officer Class One as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 106
th Regiment Royal Artillery. On
commissioning, Michael fulfilled a number of regimental duty and staff appointments including
Battery Commander in 12
th
Regiment Royal Artillery, SO2 GBAD in the Capability Directorate Army
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Michael served in the Royal Artillery for over 37 years, primarily in Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD). He served as a soldier for 23 years achieving the rank
of Warrant Officer Class One as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 106
th Regiment Royal Artillery. On
commissioning, Michael fulfilled a number of regimental duty and staff appointments including
Battery Commander in 12
th
Regiment Royal Artillery, SO2 GBAD in the Capability Directorate Army
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
As a Trustee and now Chair of Tavistock Dementia Alliance, I set about
fundraising for a Tovertafel or Magic Table, which is now installed in the library. As a Trustee of
Cycling Without Age West Devon and East Cornwall, we fundraised and bought a trishaw. We now offer free rides to those less mobile in our community. As a Trustee of Tavistock Community Sensory Garden, I help, with an amazing team, to manage the garden, a place of beauty for all. I have now
created 174 Dementia Friends as a Dementia Champion for the Alzheimer’s Society.
As a Trustee and now Chair of Tavistock Dementia Alliance, I set about
fundraising for a Tovertafel or Magic Table, which is now installed in the library. As a Trustee of
Cycling Without Age West Devon and East Cornwall, we fundraised and bought a trishaw. We now offer free rides to those less mobile in our community. As a Trustee of Tavistock Community Sensory Garden, I help, with an amazing team, to manage the garden, a place of beauty for all. I have now
created 174 Dementia Friends as a Dementia Champion for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Schedule
90Mins 10 Speakers Sharing Their Journey From 'Military to... '
- Military Spouse To Coach
- Military To Academia
- Military To Charity
- Military To Community
- Military To Defense
- Military To Deputy Lieutenant
- Military To Editor
- Military To Entrepreneur
- Military To Humanitarian
- Military To Scientist
- Part 3
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
- Part 3
- Part 1
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
A conference, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common meaningful interest.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
- Part 3
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
- Part 3
- Part 1
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
Based on the best selling book ‘Leavers To Leaders’ by Samuel T. Reddy, this conference is to spotlight those service leavers who transition themselves and continue to serve in different capacities. In 2022 we bring you 11 categories under the theme ‘Military To… ‘. This conference is to showcase what has been done and what can be done so other serving personel, service leavers and veterans can aspire to reinvent themselves, because serving does not have to stop.
A conference, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common meaningful interest.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
- Part 3
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
- Part 3
- Part 1
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
- Part 3
- Part 1
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
Based on the best selling book ‘Leavers To Leaders’ by Samuel T. Reddy, this conference is to spotlight those service leavers who transition themselves and continue to serve in different capacities. In 2022 we bring you 11 categories under the theme ‘Military To… ‘. This conference is to showcase what has been done and what can be done so other serving personel, service leavers and veterans can aspire to reinvent themselves, because serving does not have to stop.
A conference, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common meaningful interest.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
- Part 3
- Part 1
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
Based on the best selling book ‘Leavers To Leaders’ by Samuel T. Reddy, this conference is to spotlight those service leavers who transition themselves and continue to serve in different capacities. In 2022 we bring you 11 categories under the theme ‘Military To… ‘. This conference is to showcase what has been done and what can be done so other serving personel, service leavers and veterans can aspire to reinvent themselves, because serving does not have to stop.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
- Part 3
- Part 1
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.
Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.
Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.
- Part 3
After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.
After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinvented himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy… and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses – it hasn’t always been predictable!
I commend LTL to anyone who is making their transition run and knows they need a compass and a map.
Listening to Others is a vital skill for a leader:
"People tell you what you want to hear not what you need to hear".
This tip will never grow old. Lack of common sense is the most foolish reason for bad decisions. It might seem blindingly obvious but business is all about common sense. In fact, business is 90% common sense. I apply common sense in all my business dealings.
But common sense is not common. If it were, everyone would have it and people like me would have a lot more competition.
I particularly like the life lessons and wisdom that comes through the pages, the growth stages and the practicality of the 7 steps Methodology
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