3 Para Sniper & Afghan War Veteran – Hugh Keir (Elite Podcast #55)

Hugh Keir joins Lee Matthews for a powerful conversation about military life, mindset, leadership, and rebuilding confidence after adversity.

Hugh shares his journey from growing up in the Welsh valleys to joining the Parachute Regiment, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and learning how to operate under extreme pressure. He opens up about low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, rapid promotion, mental health struggles after leaving the military, and the process of building himself back up.

As the host of the H-Hour Podcast, Hugh has spent years interviewing people with incredible stories. In this episode, the tables are turned as Lee dives into Hugh’s own experiences, the lessons he took from military training, and why becoming comfortable in chaos is such a powerful tool for life, leadership, and performance.

The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.
Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Catching Up With Hugh Keir
03:00 H-Hour Podcast & Interviewing Others
04:30 Growing Up in the Welsh Valleys
07:30 Low Confidence, Childhood & Finding Identity
10:30 Joining the Military
13:20 Life in the Parachute Regiment
16:40 Iraq, Afghanistan & Building Self-Belief
20:00 Leadership, Pressure & Imposter Syndrome
24:00 Becoming Comfortable in Chaos
28:00 Mental Health After the Military
34:00 Rebuilding Confidence
40:00 Lessons in Leadership
48:00 Podcasting, Purpose & Storytelling
55:00 What It Means to Be Elite

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Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios
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The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.

Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.

Follow Lee on social media for more:
▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lee.matthewsbmma
▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leematthewsofficial/
▶︎ Lee’s Book - https://shorturl.at/fyGI7

Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios
▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com
▶︎ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/liverpoolpodcaststudios
▶︎ LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/company/liverpool-podcast-studios