Corporatocracy and Capitalism Aren’t Really Working, and People Are Finally Beginning to Realise…

Introduction In recent years, an increasing number of individuals have started questioning the effectiveness of corporatocracy and capitalism as the dominant systems governing our societies. While capitalism has long been hailed as the driving force behind economic growth and innovation, the real driver was human curiosity. We didn't need capitalism, humans love solving problems but … Continue reading Corporatocracy and Capitalism Aren’t Really Working, and People Are Finally Beginning to Realise…

Developing Social Systems to Prevent The Four Horses of the Apocalypse

Environment predicts behaviour and the challenge with trying to transform the world is that we're still operating in a culture of 'Dominance Hierarchy'. As Anand Giridharadas notes in his book: 'Winners Take All' the elites begin to lead social change only to let their own bias for power and control, restrict any useful transformation. The … Continue reading Developing Social Systems to Prevent The Four Horses of the Apocalypse

The winners of this paradigm are not going to save the world.

They've no interest in doing so. they're okay. There's little point trying to persuade them either, but what is crucial, is to not be duped into thinking, that they're going to save the planet's biosphere OR create social justice. They just want to appease you long enough until they reach retirement age. If you're stuck … Continue reading The winners of this paradigm are not going to save the world.

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

Rebels Chatting – Lesley McKenna Wandering Workshops CIC

Rebels Chattingโ€ฆ Lesley McKennaย is a three-time Olympic snowboarder and a backcountry ski and snowboarding guide. We chatted about Lesleyโ€™s polymathic journey and her aims of increasing connection to self, others and nature with the wandering workshops she set up with co-founder,ย Hannah Bailey, an outdoor sports photographer. Lesley grew up in Aviemore to ski instructing parents. … Continue reading Rebels Chatting – Lesley McKenna Wandering Workshops CIC

Adventure Based Learning Experiences (ABLE)

ABLE is effective in helping organisations solve their most pressing people development challenges. ABLE enables a myriad of opportunities to effectively learn leadership, and team performance skills, which are impactful and memorable. As they're uniquely designed to fit an organisations needs, they not only provide a shared learning experience, they will highlight and change behaviours … Continue reading Adventure Based Learning Experiences (ABLE)

DEAD vs LIFE Leadership

Dr Kathy Allen made many excellent points when I spoke to her about her work at the intersection of leadership, system change and innovation. One point was that old paradigms get really โ€˜loudโ€™ before they fall. I noticed that in 2008 with the last bank crash. Paradigm winners get really greedy as they try to … Continue reading DEAD vs LIFE Leadership

3 Types of Mindset

Mindset differs for mavericks, rebels and change agents. Mostly people are limited by the economic, political, social, academic and philosophical boxes they grew up in. Some people can think outside the box, but they ask permission of the box. Through fate or enlightened insight, there are those who can see the matrix of the box … Continue reading 3 Types of Mindset

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!