The Anthropy Story: The Lessons From Military Service Shaping Britain’s Bright Future with Founder, John O'Brien MBE - Episode 7

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The Anthropy Story: The Lessons From Military Service Shaping Britain’s Bright Future with Founder, John O'Brien MBE - Episode 7
Feb 06, 2025 Episode 7
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Before creating one of the largest gatherings of future makers in the UK, John O’Brien MBE has had an incredible career path, from serving as an army officer to leading major initiatives with the Prince of Wales' charities. 

He's now embarked on an ambitious mission to bring together leaders from across sectors to help build a better Britain. 

Join me as we explore John’s perspective on creating new platforms, purpose and impact, adaptability, transferable skills, and the pivotal moments that have shaped his journey.

Key takeaways from this episode:

  • The many major turning points in John's career, from leaving banking for the Army, to unexpected redundancy and finding new paths 
  • How skills and experiences gained in the military became invaluable in John’s later career
  • John’s ability to inspire and mobilize diverse stakeholders for noble causes
  • Navigating challenges and setbacks, and how John was able to reframe and learn from those experiences.
  • The overarching goal of Anthropy, and John’s hopes to bring together leaders and work towards a more positive future for the UK

John O'Brien MBE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthropyfounder/

Anthropy: https://anthropy.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthropy-uk/

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