๐ŸŒณ From Resilient to Robust: What the Oak Tree Teaches Teams ๐ŸŒณ

There are four levels of resilience. Understanding them changes how we develop people, teams, and organisations. 1. Regression When pressure hits, people fall back. Energy drops. Capability narrows. Support is needed just to stabilise. 2. Resistance The instinct to push back against change. Avoidance. Delay. Quiet denial. This is visible across society right nowโ€”in how … Continue reading ๐ŸŒณ From Resilient to Robust: What the Oak Tree Teaches Teams ๐ŸŒณ

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€ Boosting Mental Resilience and Wellbeing through Adventure-Based Learning Experiences ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€

In our fast-paced, stress-filled world, the quest for mental resilience and overall wellbeing is a journey many of us embark upon. We seek tools and experiences that can fortify our minds and bodies, enabling us to not only withstand life's challenges but also thrive amidst them. One such transformative path towards mental resilience and wellbeing … Continue reading ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€ Boosting Mental Resilience and Wellbeing through Adventure-Based Learning Experiences ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€

The Power of Community in Nature with Freshwalks & Michael Di Paola

Rebels chattingโ€ฆ. "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."ย โ€“ย Coretta Scott King What is Freshwalks? In its simplest form Freshwalks is a community of people, primarily business owners and freelancers, who meet on regular basis to tackle peaks and traverse dales around the UK and Europe. Theyโ€™re … Continue reading The Power of Community in Nature with Freshwalks & Michael Di Paola

Quiet quitting? A misnomer for a Quiet Revolution?

Quiet quitting has been in the news over the last couple of months. I wonder if itโ€™s not to do with the fact that people have enjoyed a level of agency and autonomy, and this freedom has put into stark contrast what itโ€™s like operating under a hierarchy that exists within most offices. When people … Continue reading Quiet quitting? A misnomer for a Quiet Revolution?

Don’t Be a CAD Leader!

Unfortunately, the world of work and capitalism is driven by stressful neurotransmitters such as cortisol, adrenaline and dopamine. Founders and Entrepreneurs have to be driven people when it comes to breaking new ground and competing for their place in the world. Technology and processed foods need to be addictive and give you a 'RUSH' otherwise … Continue reading Don’t Be a CAD Leader!

Too Many TAPs, Not Enough STOPโ€™s, We Need More LEGO

When I wrote my Book: โ€˜From Mercenaries to Missionariesโ€™ I wanted to give entrepreneurs, executives and managers tools around leadership and teamwork that are sublimely simple and easy to implement. Too much of the leadership lexicon has fallen into the realms of academia. Nothing wrong with academic study, but academia is often the activity of … Continue reading Too Many TAPs, Not Enough STOPโ€™s, We Need More LEGO