Reflections

What is regeneration? At its simplest, it means helping people, places and living systems become healthier, stronger and more able to flourish — now and into the future. Over the past year or so, [...]

This reflection explores regeneration vs self-improvement, and why a gentler, more regenerative approach allows people to flourish rather than constantly strive to improve. As 2026 begins, I [...]

Try this 20-Minute Nature Practice Is Changing How Leaders Think, Feel, and Decide A simple Sit Spot practice for reducing stress, restoring clarity, and reconnecting with what matters — even in [...]

A gentle reflection from Mallorca It’s early January here in Mallorca. As I write, the winter light is soft and low. Outside the window, the mountains are still, and the birds are moving through [...]

A Year of Change see through the Lens of a Tree There’s something quietly powerful about the days between Christmas and New Year. A pause in the rhythm. A liminal space where one year gently [...]

When I stepped away from my 16 years in the Foreign Office, I left behind not just a career but a community, a rhythm, and a sense of identity. It was a huge privilege to have served, and walking [...]

What’s Your Favourite Transition Moment? The other day, I went to a café with my son Sebastian after a swim. We were sandy, salty, and ready for something tasty — so we ordered one of those [...]

Five Things I Learned from the Nature-Based Coaching Skills Course I’ve recently completed a deeply enriching Nature-Based Coaching Skills course with James Farrell at The Natural Coaching [...]

Not long before each summer truly arrives, there’s a particular feeling in the air. Perhaps you’ve felt it too. The sun has already grown bold, and the ground underfoot feels starched by the [...]

Imagine this… Six days entirely outdoors. No screens. No electricity. No meetings. No Wi-Fi. No clock to chase. Just trees, birdsong, open skies, and a small circle of people reconnecting [...]