The Character Podcast
The Character Podcast, hosted by Dan Kelly, explores the real-life experiences that shape who we become.
Each episode features guests from across the education sector alongside inspirational voices — from Olympians and elite performers to Marines, leaders and changemakers. Through honest conversation, guests share how moments of challenge, adversity and growth have helped build their character.
Rooted in the core values of resilience, empathy and self-awareness, the podcast focuses on lived experiences — not polished success stories — and the lessons learned along the way.
The Character Podcast
The Character Podcast - Episode 2: Gregg Stevenson MBE
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In this episode of The Character Podcast, we sit down with Gregg Stevenson MBE, former Commando and Paralympic gold medallist, and a powerful example of what it means to build character through adversity.
Gregg shares his journey from the military into elite sport, showing how the mindset developed through Commando training became the foundation for everything that followed. Discipline, accountability and resilience run through every part of his story.
This is a conversation about more than performance. This is about character.
We explore the transition into Paralympic rowing and the mental challenges that come with stepping into a new environment. Gregg speaks openly about imposter syndrome, learning to believe he belonged, and making the shift from competing to winning.
There is powerful insight into breaking a world record, handling pressure at the highest level, and the importance of staying grounded while continuing to raise your standards.
The lessons in this episode go far beyond sport. They apply to leadership, to education, and to everyday life.
If you take one thing from this conversation, let it be this. Your mindset shapes your reality, and the standards you set will define where you end up.
This is The Character Podcast.