Beyond The Battlefield | From Loss to Leadership | Resilience, Standards and the Making of a Royal Marines Commando - Lee Drinkwater

Before joining the Royal Marines, Lee Drinkwater endured devastating personal loss — his son, his brother and his nana all passed away within a short period of time. The grief and confusion left him without identity, direction or purpose.

For four years he asked himself one question every night — “Have you been your best today” — and for four years the answer was no. He no longer recognised who he was.

Joining the Royal Marines Commandos changed everything. The Corps gave him identity, standards and belonging. Rising to Warrant Officer, Lee learned that leadership is not about authority but about compassion, empathy and strength under pressure.

Today, Lee is the founder of Solace International, working with leaders and organisations worldwide to build resilience and thrive through adversity. His work is built around the R.E.A.L.® Protocol — Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Agility and Leadership.

This is a raw, emotional and deeply human conversation about loss, identity, leadership and the power of turning grief into purpose.

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What is Beyond The Battlefield ?

Warrior Wellness Movement presents: Beyond The Battlefield

Welcome to Beyond the Battlefield - the podcast that dives deep into the human spirit’s ability to overcome.

I’m Ollie Osborne - former Royal Marines Commando, holistic health, wellness and performance coach, and founder of Warrior Wellness Movement. After 14 years in the military and nearly two decades coaching, I know that life’s toughest battles aren’t always fought on the frontline - they happen in our minds, our bodies, and our daily lives.

Each episode, I sit down with extraordinary guests - military veterans, athletes, entrepreneurs, survivors, and everyday warriors - who have faced trauma, adversity, and life-altering setbacks. We uncover their raw, unfiltered stories of struggle, resilience, and ultimate comeback.

If you’re battling your own challenges, looking for inspiration, or searching for the mindset to push forward, Beyond the Battlefield will remind you: no matter how tough it gets, there’s always a way back.

Hit subscribe and join us - because the fight isn’t over, and neither are you.

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