3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders
3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders
Breakthrough Global
Reacting vs. Responding: Leadership Lessons from Martine Wright MBE
1 hour 7 minutes Posted May 6, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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In 2005, Martine Wright’s life changed forever in the 7/7 London bombings. But for Martine, losing her legs wasn’t the end of her story. It was the beginning of a radical transformation.


From the Captain’s seat of the Team GB Paralympic sitting volleyball team to the cockpit of an airplane, Martine has spent the last two decades mastering the art of resilience. In this deep-dive episode, she sits down with us to share her 3 Lessons:

  • The Power of 7: Her signature framework for navigating overwhelming change.
  • Identity & Choice: How to rebuild your sense of self when your world is turned upside down.
  • Leadership in Uncertainty: Why “responding” will always beat “reacting” in a crisis.


This podcast brings you genuine, inspiring conversations with extraordinary leaders, many of them Breakthrough alumni, who are proving that business can be a force for good. Created with purpose, not profit, it’s designed to spark fresh insights and help leaders at all stages make an impact.


Find out more about Martine ⁠uk.linkedin.com/in/martine-wright-mbe-b1638a1b7


Connect with our hosts:

Dr Bart Sayle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/breakthroughbusiness/⁠⁠ 

Zannah Ryabchuk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zannah-robinson-ryabchuk⁠⁠ 


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