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As Featured on BBC Radio Derby

Short Bio

Joshua Leach-Aslam, known as Rio, is a leading resilience speaker and business mentor. A veteran of the British Army, he translates tactical combat discipline into high-performance corporate strategy. He is the author of 'The Two-Hundred Percenter.

Full Bio

Joshua Leach-Aslam, widely known as Rio, is a transformative speaker and business strategist who bridges the gap between the battlefield and the boardroom. His journey began as a troubled teenager, a path that led him to the British Army where he developed the ironclad discipline and resilience that defines his work today. Rio's career is marked by his ability to deploy operational excellence into civilian enterprise, helping founders and CEOs break through growth ceilings through his mentorship and fractional leadership. Rio is the author of the critically acclaimed 'The Two-Hundred Percenter,' Rio shares a powerful narrative of resilience for those who have been written off. Joshua also provides technical precision and specialized support to veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship.

1st October

The Two-Hundred Percenter

A compelling exploration of resilience and transformation, 'The Two-Hundred Percenter' is a manifesto for those who have been written off by society. Drawing on Rio's journey from the edge to the top, it details the internal framework required to overcome systemic adversity and rebuild potential through sheer discipline, operational grit, and an unwavering commitment to personal excellence.