The iGaming Leader Podcast

Lee McFarland: Why I Had to Slow Down to Save My Career

Leo sits down with Lee McFarland, a former British Army paratrooper and private security contractor turned iGaming industry executive. Lee shares his journey from military life to the corporate world, opening up about his struggles with PTSD, alcohol, and self-awareness.

Lee McFarland

Founder, Praxis Point

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02 · The guest

Lee McFarland

Founder, Praxis Point

e McFarland — a seasoned iGaming professional with a unique journey from elite military service to senior leadership in the global gaming industry. Lee’s built high-performing teams and delivered complex projects across North America. He’s the founder of PraxisPoint, a consultancy helping operators navigate market entry, product due diligence, and platform optimisation. Lee is also the driving force behind BehindTheGloves, a wellness and boxing community within iGaming that’s reshaping what leadership looks like in the industry. Whether it’s launching a new Casino, evaluating PAM platforms, or running a 6am boxing session at a conference Lee brings energy, empathy, and execution to everything he does.

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03 · Inside this episode

Moments worth queuing up

00:00 From paratrooper to private security.

04:55 The challenges of transitioning to civilian and corporate environments.

08:00 Facing early career rejections and building resilience.

10:30 The power of authentic networking.

14:30 Therapy, EMDR, and understanding PTSD.

17:00 Overcoming fear, embracing vulnerability.

20:45 The impact of alcohol culture in the military and beyond.

24:50 Behind the Gloves and building community through boxing.

30:00 Recognising burnout and the courage to slow down.

35:45 Learning to say no and set boundaries.

In his own words

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

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“What? There's other people like me?”

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

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

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