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Lessons and life stories from world leading figures

Dr Karin von Hippel, Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), speaks with influencers and puts their careers In Context.

Mar 12, 2021

In this episode, Karin talks to RUSI Trustee and leading QC Alison Levitt. Alison discusses her career as one of the leading criminal barristers in the UK, including several of her high profile cases. She also talks about gender, inclusivity and diversity, and even shares her favourite lockdown recipe!


Feb 12, 2021

In this episode, Jan Hall talks to Karin about her career as one of the UK’s top headhunters, identifying and matching the appropriate people for some of the most demanding executive positions in FTSE’s major companies. Hers is the story of not only enterprise, but also of the challenges of driving diversity on...


Jan 8, 2021

In this episode, Karin talks to the new Chair of the Institute, the Rt. Hon Sir David Lidington, KCB, CBE.

Sir David discusses his career from the early days as a special adviser to eventually becoming Prime Minister Theresa May’s de facto deputy, as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of...


Dec 11, 2020

Welcome back to Season Two of our podcast. In this episode Karin talks to Sir Mark Rowley. A RUSI Distinguished Fellow, Sir Mark talks through his incredible career in the police force and the changes he has seen in the culture and practice of policing. Sir Mark served as the National Police Lead for Counter Terrorism...


Aug 30, 2019

In this episode Karin talks to Sir John Scarlett about his career in the British Secret Intelligence Service, including his time as Chief. They discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union, 9/11 and even green ink, among other issues!