ADVENTURES
GIVE ME A CHALLENGE
Becoming an adventurer was more of an accident than an active decision. Growing up in North Wales there was always a mountain there to be climbed. It wasn’t long before I was looking for bigger challenges.
After my sister lost her battle with cancer I saw a way to do some good in her memory - while tackling the physical challenges I was looking for. I have helped to fund a new cancer treatment centre and worked with Alan Chambers MBE to develop Extreme Classrooms™ to make a difference to vulnerable teenagers.
My son, Matt, has accompanied me on many of these adventures walking to both North and South poles, climbing many of the world’s highest peaks and, most recently rowing the Atlantic, along with Will Hollingshead, Sam Coxon and Chris Hodgson. We spent three years preparing for this challenge and in just under 36 days rowing 2,671 nautical miles (3071 land miles) - two hours on, two hours off. We set a new world record - beating the previous record by 23 hours.
This won’t be my last adventure - there’s always another challenge to tackle.
If you’d like some inspiration I share the lessons I’ve learned facing extreme challenges and apply them to business (and vice versa). Find out about keynote presentations that can inspire and energise your organisation.
News
Values, Valued, Valuable
April 9, 2024Great players win matches, great teams win championships. In business terms that translates into winning more sales, achieving higher returns and being top of the table for customers. I see so many companies where the first, second and third consideration are the numbers and an obsession with quarterly results. But to get bigger an organisation … Read more
Are you indispensable?
February 23, 2024The recent news that HM King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer has been distressing, not least for his family, but also for the nation of which he is titular head. I sincerely hope that the treatment he receives will rid him of the disease and that he gets well soon, but his situation raised … Read more
What got you here won’t get you there
January 23, 2024Rumours are swirling this week about the financial health of Cazoo. A couple of years ago I expressed my bewilderment that Cazoo had been floated on the US stock exchange with a valuation of $8 billion. That’s eight thousand million dollars! An outrageous ticket when substantial car retail groups, with an international presence, brand recognition … Read more
Is the future electric?
May 15, 2023The pandemic wasn’t planned for. The Russian invasion of Ukraine wasn’t planned for. Even though we knew Brexit was coming, not enough planning took place for it. All these events have a massive impact on the economy generally – and on businesses and their strategies specifically. The automotive industry is very close to my heart. … Read more