I made a prediction around a decade ago that the future of work would be geared around smaller teams with technology, producing more value than larger industrial aged hierarchical businesses. Now we have #AI I repeated that prediction when writing my book - 'From Mercenaries to Missionaries' where I also made the point that we … Continue reading Now we have #AI
A great day delivering a tracking walkshop yesterday up in the Lake District. I'll be going back up to deliver a Foraging Walkshop in May if you're interested. The attendees were mainly conservation and ecology students. But I will be holding some urban and wilderness survival - one-day - workshops in November - 4th, 11th … Continue reading 👀 The Stoic Pilgrim Field Training Days 👀
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
Looking back at this old photo from my military days reminds me why adventure has always been my motivation. The above was taken wandering and climbing around the Himalayas. Early on, I learned to escape hierarchy and test my own limits — eventually joining the SF world, not for prestige, but just to see if … Continue reading 💫⚡💡 Empowered People Behave Differently….And Better! 💪
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!
What a fantastic day delivering a Dynamic Teaming Workshop with MP&Co | B Corp™ in Manchester! We explored our Hunter-Gatherer personas, understanding how they shape our decision-making, stress responses, and ability to collaborate effectively. By recognising how to stay in flow states, we can manage stress more effectively and enhance team performance—not just for ourselves … Continue reading #Dynamic Teaming#
This isn’t just coaching… This is Wisdom & Wellbeing, Walking & Talking in Nature. Not just a stroll, but a journey of insight, where every step untangles thoughts and every breath of fresh air fuels clarity. This isn’t just a conversation. This is dialogue with depth—guided by nature, shaped by experience, and infused with the … Continue reading 🚶♀️ This isn’t just coaching…🚶
In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become almost routine, the quest for better mental health is more critical than ever. One powerful, yet often overlooked, tool in this quest is adventure. Adventure isn't just about thrill-seeking or extreme sports; it's about stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing the unknown, and experiencing … Continue reading Embracing Adventure: A Key to Unlocking Mental Health and Resilience
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 jungle of office politics, it turns out we're still swinging from the branches of our primal past! As leaders, our stress levels and dominant hierarchy antics aren't just personal matters – they're like a contagious office cold! Research suggests that when leaders are stressed, it's like they're passing around cortisol-filled tissues. And if … Continue reading Is Self-Awareness a Leader’s Secret Sauce?
