We’re living through fast, uncertain, disorienting times. And one of the most damaging myths of the modern world is that a man should walk the path alone — that silence is strength, and self-reliance is the pinnacle of maturity. But our ancestors knew a different truth: They circled. They shared food, fire, fear, stories and … Continue reading 🌲The Fellowship: Why Men Need Each Other Now More Than Ever… 🔥
This year I’ll be sharing insights on dynamic teaming—how expedition teams can: 👉 Navigate difficult conversations 🙈 🙉 🙊 👉 Build trust and alignment under pressure 🔑 👉 Develop a shared MPOWER Compass 🧭 to strengthen communication and self-awareness Expeditions, like businesses, succeed not just because of logistics, but because of people. 🎯 The closer … Continue reading 🚀 I’m speaking at the #RGSExploreWeekend2025!
(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.
