From Soldier at 16 to CEO: Colonel Colin Francis' Incredible Journey

What happens after 36 years in the British Army? In this episode of The Veteran Voice, Mike Davis-Marks sits down with Colonel Colin Francis CBE, CEO of the Victory Services Club, to discuss an extraordinary journey from joining the Army at just 16 years old to leading one of the UK's most iconic military institutions. Colin reflects on a career spanning the Gulf War, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, before opening up about the challenges of leaving the military, transitioning into civilian life, and why so many veterans underestimate the value of their skills. We also explore the incredible work of the Victory Services Club, providing respite breaks and welfare support for serving personnel, veterans and their families. In this episode: Why Colin joined the Army at just 16 Lessons from 36 years of military leadership The biggest mistake veterans make when leaving the Forces Why employers value military experience Behind the scenes of the Victory Services Club Supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families Whether you're serving, a veteran, or simply interested in leadership and resilience, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. 🎧 Listen on Spotify 📺 Subscribe for more conversations with veterans making an impact after service. #VeteranVoice #MilitaryTransition #BritishArmy #Leadership #Veterans #LifeAfterService #VictoryServicesClub #Podcast #MilitaryLeadership #CareerTransition