WHO ARE WE?

BOB JUDSON

Bob Judson is a highly accomplished leader who rose from Royal Air Force fast-jet pilot to Air Vice-Marshal, serving at the highest levels of UK defence strategy and operations. His leadership roles included commanding Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, overseeing a multinational force of 25,000 personnel, and serving as Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Operations), where he provided direct strategic oversight of global military operations, regularly briefing UK Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister.

Corporate Leadership & Crisis Management

In the corporate world, Bob became a Director at Deloitte LLP, leading high-impact crisis management and transformation programs. He played a key role in a $500M cyber transformation for a global bank and supported resilience strategy development for multiple Fortune 500 companies, ensuring they navigated complex challenges with confidence. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Bob was personally requested by the UK Cabinet Secretary to support the No10/Cabinet Office Covid-19 Task Force, reporting directly to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Bob now runs his own independent consultancy, partnering with organizations across all sectors to build high-performing teams and develop C-suite and board-level leaders. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), and Institute of Strategic Risk Management (FISRM), he brings over 40 years of leadership experience spanning the military, government, and corporate worlds.

As a qualified Personal Performance Coach, certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and DISC & Total SDI psychometric facilitator, Bob delivers leadership and communication strategies that drive transformation. He is a regular facilitator at Deloitte University EMEA, where he maintains a 100% record of exceptional feedback. He also partners with KWC Global, delivering executive-level leadership and business skills training to senior leaders across multiple industries.Bob is also Deputy CEO of The Leaders’ Club, a network focused on inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders by “bringing great minds together.”

BOB JUDSON

Bob Judson is a highly accomplished leader who rose from Royal Air Force fast-jet pilot to Air Vice-Marshal, serving at the highest levels of UK defence strategy and operations. His leadership roles included commanding Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, overseeing a multinational force of 25,000 personnel, and serving as Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Operations), where he provided direct strategic oversight of global military operations, regularly briefing UK Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister.

Corporate Leadership & Crisis Management

In the corporate world, Bob became a Director at Deloitte LLP, leading high-impact crisis management and transformation programs. He played a key role in a $500M cyber transformation for a global bank and supported resilience strategy development for multiple Fortune 500 companies, ensuring they navigated complex challenges with confidence. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Bob was personally requested by the UK Cabinet Secretary to support the No10/Cabinet Office Covid-19 Task Force, reporting directly to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Bob now runs his own independent consultancy, partnering with organizations across all sectors to build high-performing teams and develop C-suite and board-level leaders. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), and Institute of Strategic Risk Management (FISRM), he brings over 40 years of leadership experience spanning the military, government, and corporate worlds.

As a qualified Personal Performance Coach, certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and DISC & Total SDI psychometric facilitator, Bob delivers leadership and communication strategies that drive transformation. He is a regular facilitator at Deloitte University EMEA, where he maintains a 100% record of exceptional feedback. He also partners with KWC Global, delivering executive-level leadership and business skills training to senior leaders across multiple industries.Bob is also Deputy CEO of The Leaders’ Club, a network focused on inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders by “bringing great minds together.”

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LEADING 4 LIFE

With over four decades of leadership expertise spanning the UK Armed Forces and corporate sectors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What sets Leading 4 Life apart from other leadership coaching services?

Leading 4 Life distinguishes itself with a unique blend of 40 years of military and corporate experience coupled with cutting-edge psychological research. Our approach integrates traditional wisdom with modern insights for unparalleled leadership development.

How does Leading 4 Life approach leadership development differently?

At Leading 4 Life, we view leadership as a collective journey, not just an individual pursuit. We believe in exploring the nuanced dynamics of influence and impact through personalized, collective, and team development strategies, resulting in transformative leadership excellence experienced by all.

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Clients can expect a transformative journey towards leadership excellence that's tailored to their needs. Our coaching goes beyond traditional paradigms, offering unparalleled insight, intervention, and development backed by decades of combined military and corporate expertise, ensuring impactful results for individuals, teams, and organisations.