Episode description

My guest this week is Chris Lewis.

• Chris' Book, "Crazy - My Road to Redemption": www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0750986956/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_FY004AZ65CJSK05RFJQZ
• Chris' LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lewis-791664179/

Chris made his debut for the England Test Cricket team in July 1990, going on to play in 32 Test Matches and 53 One Day Internationals, through to 1998, which included opening the bowling against Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup Final.  He left cricket in 2000 after raising concerns about match-fixing in the game; only returning for a short comeback with Surrey in 2008.

Later that same year, Chris was arrested at Gatwick airport for carrying £140,000 worth of liquid cocaine into the country, for which he was sentenced to 13 years in prison, of which he served 6; he was released in 2015.

That experience changed Chris; from a position of terror and helplessness, to one of hope and purpose about the future.  Therein lies a weaving story of self-leadership, about which I’m lucky to have Chris join me today to discuss.

So, let’s get on with the show and hear from Chris himself.