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๐Ÿšถ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸŒ„ Unlocking Wisdom in the Wild โ€“ A Day at Alderley Edge ๐Ÿšถ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸŒ„

Another fantastic day spent walking the ancient paths of Alderley Edge, helping business owners share their wisdom in the great outdoors. Thereโ€™s something about stepping away from the boardroom and into nature that opens up new perspectives, sharper thinking, and deeper conversations. Walking side by side, ideas flow more freely. Barriers drop. The usual noise … Continue reading ๐Ÿšถ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸŒ„ Unlocking Wisdom in the Wild โ€“ A Day at Alderley Edge ๐Ÿšถ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸŒ„

๐ŸŒ„ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿšถโ€โžก๏ธ Take Your Facilitation & Coaching Outdoors ๐Ÿšถ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸŒ„

"You may be able to remember what you learned indoors, but you never forget what you learned outdoors" If you want to learn how to facilitate outdoor meetings and coach clients safely and effectively, then join us for our 2-day retreat on WILD Coaching & Facilitating. You'll learn how to: โœ… Guide safely in nature … Continue reading ๐ŸŒ„ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿšถโ€โžก๏ธ Take Your Facilitation & Coaching Outdoors ๐Ÿšถ ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐ŸŒ„

๐Ÿ”๏ธ Wild Coaching: The Art of Talking Sense While Freezing Sensibly ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

What did one Stoic Pilgrim say to the other Stoic Pilgrim? "If itโ€™s not raining, weโ€™re not training!" So there we were, up on Kinder Plateau, embracing the Stoic practice of voluntary challengeโ€”which is a fancy way of saying: we went out in the cold and called it coaching. John Shinnick and I set off … Continue reading ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Wild Coaching: The Art of Talking Sense While Freezing Sensibly ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

๐ŸšถThe POND Framework: Unlocking Wisdom and Wellbeing with WILD Coaching & Facilitation ๐Ÿšถ

Title: The POND Framework: Unlocking Wisdom and Wellbeing with WILD Coaching Why does WILD Coaching work so effectively? Itโ€™s all in the POND Framework, a simple yet profound approach that taps into the synergy of Wisdom and Wellbeing through walking and talking in the Great Outdoors. Hereโ€™s a breakdown: P = Peak States Peak statesโ€”those … Continue reading ๐ŸšถThe POND Framework: Unlocking Wisdom and Wellbeing with WILD Coaching & Facilitation ๐Ÿšถ

๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ Step Into a New Era of Coaching: Become a WILD Coach & Facilitator ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ

Are you ready to transform lives through the power of nature, adventure, and timeless wisdom? Our WILD Coaching & Facilitation programmes invites you to reimagine personal growth, team development, and leadership transformationโ€”one step at a time. What is Stoic Pilgrim WILD Coaching & Facilitation? ๐ŸŒณ Promoting Wisdom & Wellbeing by Walking & Talking in Nature … Continue reading ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ Step Into a New Era of Coaching: Become a WILD Coach & Facilitator ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ B.U.I.L.D Framework for Dynamic Teams ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ

B = Belonging Core Idea: Belonging is a fundamental human need that drives connection and engagement. Action Steps: Create rituals or symbols that unify the team (e.g., shared experiences, team names, or mottos).Celebrate diversity by recognising each memberโ€™s unique contributions. Provide spaces where team members can connect personally, not just professionallyโ€”this fosters deeper bonds.Use tools … Continue reading ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ B.U.I.L.D Framework for Dynamic Teams ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ Some of us have been banging on about the qualities required by future fit employers for years. ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ Some of us have been helping organisations develop these qualities within their places of work. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“š Moreover, a few of us have written books on the subject which has been applauded by the association of Executive Coaches: See below ๐ŸŒ„ And some of us have been designing meaningful interventions within nature and on … Continue reading ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ Some of us have been banging on about the qualities required by future fit employers for years. ๐Ÿ“ข ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿง˜ In a world where work-life balance is becoming a cornerstone of success, Iโ€™m inspired to build on the insights from Randstadโ€™s Workmonitor 2025 report. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7287504075833671680/ The message of evolving workplace baselines resonates deeply: Personalisation, Community, and Future-ready skilling are pivotal to thriving in todayโ€™s professional landscape. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m passionate about initiatives like Freshwalks, which redefine how businesses and individuals foster connection and well-being. ๐Ÿšถ By seamlessly managing the logistics of netwalking and creating shared, novel experiences … Continue reading ๐Ÿง˜ In a world where work-life balance is becoming a cornerstone of success, Iโ€™m inspired to build on the insights from Randstadโ€™s Workmonitor 2025 report. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ

โ˜ ๏ธ Have you ever noticed how often we miss the weak signals? โ˜ ๏ธ

๐ŸŒ€ Even bloody obvious ones, that are staring us in the face! ๐ŸŒŸ Those subtle ripples that hint at incoming chaos, but we dismiss them until itโ€™s too late. This isnโ€™t just a personal blind spot; itโ€™s a systemic issue. Normalcy bias kicks in, telling us, โ€œThings will stay the same, nothing to worry about … Continue reading โ˜ ๏ธ Have you ever noticed how often we miss the weak signals? โ˜ ๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ฅ Is our obsession with competitive advantage holding us back? ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Imagine this: the frameworks we use for business and leadership todayโ€”our strategies, models, and systemsโ€”are not fixed truths. Theyโ€™re just experiments. Experiments in how humans organise, create, and adapt. For 10,000 years, weโ€™ve operated under the banner of compete and control. It's the capitalist ethosโ€”win at all costs, dominate the market, edge out the competition. … Continue reading ๐Ÿ’ฅ Is our obsession with competitive advantage holding us back? ๐Ÿ’ฅ