(An hour in the park. A lifetime of lessons.) This morning started with a pillow. Not the kind you rest your head on, but the kind someone tore apart and dumped in the local park — its synthetic filling scattered by the wind like snow made of plastic. So my son and I grabbed a … Continue reading Why We Wild School
Try saying out loud, even in a calm and measured way, that capitalism isn’t the driver of progress. Watch what happens. On most social platforms, you’ll either be ignored or dropped into an echo chamber of outrage. The algorithms reward heat, not light. Nuance gets drowned out by noise. And yet, this is exactly the … Continue reading Capitalism, Progress, and the Lost Art of Civil Dialogue
Every time I guide a group outdoors, someone pipes up: “You’ve got to eat sugar when you're going uphill!” Do you? Really? #WildCoaching #WisdomWalks #Walkshops
Recently, I watched a clip of Simon Sinek sharing a story about a friend — a woman close to him — who simply needed eight minutes to collect herself. Not a week away. Not a sabbatical. Just eight minutes. But she didn’t ask clearly. She powered on. Until she couldn't anymore. That landed. Because I’ve … Continue reading You Don’t Need to Wait Until You Break: The Case for Wild Coaching
How about diving into a Secret Agent training Day to boost dynamic team skills..... Or you could go do another boring online course:) #dynamicteaming #teamdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment
Really? I just spent a few days in wild country with a Silver DofE group. Heatwaves, storms, dodgy kit, team tensions, tricky nav — and they faced all of it head-on. Their research project? “Does adventure improve mental wellbeing?” They didn’t just talk about it — they tested it. Tracked their moods. Reflected. Looked after … Continue reading “Kids these days are soft…”
Just back from a recce in Knaresborough, Yorkshire – prepping for tomorrow’s private Freshwalks netwalking event. River flowing, birdsong echoing, woodland path underfoot. It’s here – in the rhythm of nature – that real conversations happen. The kind that foster wisdom, wellbeing, and resilient leadership. At Stoic Pilgrim Adventures, we combine walking and talking with … Continue reading Adventure Based Learning Experiences
That quiet window of morning sunlight where everything slows down, softens, and deepens. Yesterday, we stepped into it together with our local community — walking, talking, sharing silence and reflecting, and simply being. These moments matter. Not the churn of capitalism. Not the illusion of endless war. This — connection, nature, and presence — is … Continue reading The Golden Hour.
In a world where digital mental health challenges are on the rise, young people face increasing pressures, and too many adults shy away from challenging the status-quo. It's been a privilege to support the #CCF and Mark Fox in building resilience and essential outdoor skills in the next generation. Real leadership starts with capability, confidence, … Continue reading Fancy some Adventure Based Learning Experiences for your Team?
McKinsey’s latest article on people management highlights a fundamental shift—one that resonates deeply with my work on Dynamic Teaming. Their message is clear: the future of work demands fluid, strategic, and human-centred teams, not rigid hierarchies. Businesses that match skills to value-adding tasks in real-time, empower autonomy, and foster human-centric leadership will thrive. This is … Continue reading ⚡ Dynamic Teams: The Future of People Management? 😎
