Lee McFarland on The iGaming Leader Podcast: Slowing Down to Move Forward

Our founder Lee McFarland sat down with Leo Judkins on The iGaming Leader Podcast for an honest conversation about resilience, vulnerability and building community, and why he had to slow down to save his career.

From the Army to iGaming

Lee talks through his journey from British Army paratrooper to private security work and then into senior iGaming roles: the culture shock of leaving military life, the early rejections, and how follow-through and genuine relationships built his career.

We all get knocked down, how we get back and how we proceed is what defines us.

Lee McFarland

Vulnerability, boundaries and burnout

He speaks openly about the toughest chapter of his life, asking for help, and stepping back from a senior role to recover. Along the way he learned to pause rather than react, and to protect time for family and health.

Sometimes you have to slow down to get the right things done.

Lee McFarland

Why Behind The Gloves exists

The conversation also covers the boxing and wellness community Lee started within iGaming, how it has grown, and what it gives the people who take part: fitness, connection and a reason to show up for each other.

If I can help one person, then it's worth doing.

Lee McFarland

Listen to the full episode on The iGaming Leader: Why I Had to Slow Down to Save My Career.