Redundancy i.e. having alternative options is vital for society to continue to work as is. But as we're seeing in the geo-political scene, it's still not enough. Our societies are so dependent on fragile supply chains that should the lights go out - and those in the know are talking about this possibility - then … Continue reading Redundancy i.e. having alternative options
In a world that's experiencing change on a paradigm shifting scale, I wonder how will ordinary people react? We're more than likely going to experience major 'shocks' to the world order and if that's not unsettling enough, we're likely going to be maneuvered into a war footing, and some sort of tech-surveillance dystopia as a … Continue reading One Day ‘Stoic Pilgrim Field Day’
When everyone has access to qualifications, information — and increasingly AI — what makes one person stand out? Confidence. Initiative. Communication. Judgement. Resilience. Responsibility. Relationships. Human capability. We've built a world obsessed with competition, optimisation, technology and control. And now we're building AI to do more and more of that work for us. So perhaps … Continue reading Human Capability – The Next Collaborative Advantage!
This Wednesday, a team of four of us, from very different backgrounds, will set off on a 150km loop around the Lake District to raise money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) — a charity doing vital, life-saving work in suicide prevention and mental health support. I’ve designed the route to take in some of … Continue reading 150km around the Lake District for CALM
Are we making ourselves too dependent on systems we don't control? The story of an 89-year-old being fined because he couldn't use a parking app is a good reminder. Technology is brilliant — until it becomes the only option. The bigger issue for me is resilience. The more we centralise money, commerce and services, the … Continue reading Are we in fear of being controlled by TechCapitalism?
Know yourself. Read the situation. Make the decision. Act. A one-day immersive experience at Gradbach Mill designed to build confidence, self-belief and resilience through learning practical skills drawn from self-protection, wilderness survival and urban resilience. You don't build confidence by being told to be more confident. You build it by doing complex things, relearning some … Continue reading STOIC PILGRIM FIELD DAY – BUILDING CONFIDENCE & CAPACITY IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD
An ex-soldier. An ex-firefighter. An ex-professional footballer and a guide. Four men who, like millions of others, have had to navigate pressure, change, identity, loss and the challenges that life throws at you. We're taking on the challenge to raise money for CALM — Campaign Against Living Miserably, while creating space for something equally important: … Continue reading ADVENTURE MIND – 150km. 6 days. 4 men. 3 Peaks. One important conversation.
A decade-old memory popped up today on Mark Zuckerberg's platform Facebook and he's just written a big thesis - https://about.fb.com/news/2026/08/the-future-is-for-everyone/ It took me back to an idea I've been developing for years. I later wrote a book arguing that small, dynamic teams equipped with technology can produce more than large, rigid organisations. So I don't … Continue reading What? …No Jobs!?
It seems simple to outsiders who try to copy us, but what we know is the neuroscience behind how and why people and teams get into flow states. We also unleash creativity, everybody becomes heard, and as a result people gain confidence. Admittedly, after a Dynamic Teaming Walkshop, you've got to become the person that … Continue reading 🎯 We’ve got a great way to develop the skills for your team. 🌊
As we head into Autumn, I have some time to organise and run a one-day Stoic Pilgrim Field Day — a practical day of challenge, adventure and reflection. A mix of: 🌲 Self-awareness — understanding how you respond under pressure 🔥 Philosophical adventure — using real experiences to explore how we think, decide and act … Continue reading 🌌 STOIC PILGRIM FIELD DAY ☯
