Working on a presentation for next week... I wondered..... Are We Just Apes with Technology? In today's world, it's easy to see ourselves as advanced beings, separated from our ancestral roots by the layers of technology and modern comforts we've created. But are we really that different from the humans who lived as primarily as … Continue reading 🦍 Are We Just Apes with Technology? 🦍
I'm thrilled to share that I have been invited to become an Adventure Mind Ambassador! This opportunity aligns perfectly with my passion for designing adventure-based learning experiences (ABLE) for teams and leaders, and I'm eager to spread the word about its transformative power. There's growing empirical evidence supporting the idea that adventure is incredibly beneficial … Continue reading 🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
Imagine a coaching session where the walls are made of trees, and the ceiling is the sky. 🌳☁️ This is the power of Wisdom Walks and Wild Coaching. In these sessions, the outdoors aren’t just a backdrop – they’re an active participant in your journey. When you're immersed in nature, your mind naturally expands. You … Continue reading Open Your Mind, Open Your World With Wild Coaching
A clear, concise summary of evidence written by leading #AdventureMind academics and practitioners for parents/carers, educators, therapists, outdoor leaders, and policy makers. Evidence-Backed Benefits: Over 200 studies highlight the positive impact of adventure on children’s #mentalhealth and #wellbeing. Holistic Development: Adventure promotes resilience, boosts self-esteem, and strengthens social connections through physical challenges and teamwork. A … Continue reading 🔍 NEW! The Benefits of Adventure for Children
In a world that's constantly changing, resilience is no longer just a nice-to-have—it's essential. Spending time in nature has long been recognised as a powerful way to build this vital skill. The principles of Stoicism, which laid the groundwork for modern CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), emphasise the importance of mental toughness and inner strength—qualities that … Continue reading 🌿 The Power of the Outdoors: Building Resilience Through Nature 🌿
Everything in nature is regenerative, it's nature's modus operandi. Yet, our human systems, aimed at empowering the rich further, create hierarchies, monopolies, and perpetual growth, disrupting this natural lifecycle. As American sociobiologist Edward Wilson remarked: "We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology." I believe the Palaeolithic emotions aren't the problem though. It's the … Continue reading 🌄 Sunday Morning Musings 🌿
Modern life has its perks, but it also lures us into a sedentary lifestyle that can be detrimental to our health. We sit for hours at work, use cars for short trips, and unwind in front of screens. It's no wonder we see rising rates of metabolic disorders and cancers, with a staggering 50% in … Continue reading Be More Hunter-Gatherer!
A walk is perhaps one of the most overlooked habits in our society. We’re constantly rushing from A to B, often forgetting the simple act of walking. Yet, some of history’s greatest thinkers advocated for the necessity of a simple walk. They saw it as a way to think clearly, generate new ideas, and get … Continue reading I’m excited to offer a complimentary session of Wisdom Walks & Wild Coaching—a unique blend of outdoor coaching.
It's like your brain's got its own little breeding ground for new cells up top! While it's not exactly common in grown-ups, there's this quirky corner in your brain called the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus where the magic happens. Imagine this: your hippocampus, a brain bit the size of a jelly baby, is … Continue reading Ever Heard of Neurogenesis?
In the face of unprecedented challenges, the need for bold leadership has never been more crucial. But why is the present so.......'Bizarre'? 🤷♂️ Myself, Dr Paul T. Thomas and Mark Hutchings explored how dodgy decision-making, oversimplification and mistaking the map for the territory, has led to some bizarre situations and outcomes. This is important work and society needs leaders … Continue reading Bizarre Times…. You think?
