In times like these—when the headlines feel relentless and the nervous system can’t catch a break— it’s easy to find ourselves spiralling. Caught in loops. Anxious. Disconnected. Tired, but wired. But here’s the thing: movement moves more than just the body. Out in the wild, something powerful happens. As the feet move, so does the … Continue reading 🚶 Feeling stuck? Your next step could set you free. 🚶♀️
Try this: Step outside. Walk without a goal. Let the movement carry your mind. Walking is more than just exercise—it’s a catalyst for creativity, problem-solving, and emotional clarity. Research shows that movement stimulates cognitive flexibility and insight, helping us break free from rigid thought patterns. 🔹 A Stanford study found that walking increases creative thinking … Continue reading 🤔 Do you feel stuck in your thinking? 🙄
History shows us a pattern: when wealth and power become too concentrated, collapse and redistribution inevitably follow. Colonialism, exploitation, and extreme inequality create instability—until the system corrects itself. The ultra-wealthy may build gated compounds, but they cannot outrun collapse. Polluters cannot escape to distant islands. Warmongers cannot impose control forever. Like all life, societies require … Continue reading 🌀The Cycle of Power & Collapse🌀
It was the 'go-to' solution for Charles Darwin, Steve Jobs, Nikola Tesla, Ludwig van Beethoven, Marie Curie and many others. 👨🔬 🎹 🤩 ⚡ 🎗️ 📴 It really is that simple and 'Yes', and the science backs it too. Stanford Uni found walking increased creative ideation by around 60% brought about by a break in … Continue reading 🚶 🚶♀️ Does walking make you more creative? 💡
It’s not about enduring a brutal selection process—it’s about shifting from management to facilitation. A small, highly skilled team armed with the right tools can achieve extraordinary things. Why? Because that’s how humans have always tackled big challenges—from hunting in the wild to exploring new frontiers. Instead of scaling a business for the sake of … Continue reading Want to operate like Special Forces?
Our current capitalist system isn’t just unequal and unsustainable—it’s eroding our mental and emotional wellbeing. Many of us feel the tension between making a living and staying true to our values. This isn’t just discomfort; it’s moral injury—a deep, internal conflict when we feel complicit in something we know is wrong. How This Shows Up: … Continue reading 🤔 Feeling Trapped in a Broken System? You’re Not Alone. 🤔
Wild Coaching and Person-Centred Counselling (PCC) share a deep alignment because both approaches prioritise creating the right conditions for growth, self-discovery, and change. Just as Carl Rogers’ six core conditions foster a therapeutic relationship where the client can evolve, Wild Coaching creates an immersive, nature-based environment that enhances these principles. 🗻 The Wild Coach: A … Continue reading 🚶♂️ Why Wild Coaching is Perfectly Aligned with Person-Centred Counselling 🗻
I was recently interviewed by the brilliant Susan Ni Chriodain for her podcast, Life Beyond the Numbers. We delved into all things #WildCoaching, discussing performance, resilience, wellbeing, and the importance of making more eco-centric decisions. It was a fascinating conversation that covered a lot of ground! During the interview, Susan also recommended a fantastic book, … Continue reading #WildCoaching and Wayfinding
When we think, we don’t just think inside our heads. Our environment, our tools, and the people around us shape how we process information. This is the essence of extended cognition—the idea that thinking isn’t just locked inside the brain but extends into the world around us. And what better way to explore this than … Continue reading Netwalking & Extended Cognition – Thinking Beyond the Brain 🧠
That problem gnawing at you? The decision you can’t quite make? The endless loop of conflict, frustration, or anxiety? Go for a walk. 🚶 Walking is nature’s reset button. It clears the mind, calms the nerves, and pulls you away from distractions. Seneca knew it—he spoke of the mind needing wandering walks. He was right. … Continue reading Stuck? Walk it off 🚶♀️
