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Welcome to the blog—where outdoor lessons meet real-world leadership. From quick hits to deeper dives, each post bridges the trail and the office to spark growth, insight, and purpose. Whether you're navigating peaks or projects, this space is for those moving their journey forward. One Step, One Story at a time.
How Long Is Too Long to Pursue a Goal? Deciding When to Quit or Keep Going
In 2018, I quit my job to hike across New Zealand, and people thought I was nuts.
The Journey to walk across the country, however, was just the end of a decade long journey to make it happen, up against the opinions and fears of all those well meaning…including myself.
Let’s talk about my Journey to Te Araroa and what it taught me about outcome bias… and what it taught me about striving for your goals, no matter the timeline.
What Is Growth Mindset? Explained By A Hiker
What does growth mindset actually look like in real life? Through the story of a hiker who went from being exhausted after a 6-mile backpacking trip to walking 1,800 miles across New Zealand, this article explores Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory, the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, and practical ways to redefine your own limits and potential.
Your Life is Not on Hold
How many times in the last week, month, year, have you sat at that desk job just feeling like you’re deteriorating from the inside out? Let’s talk about tips that could help you work through the burnout and help you get to the next big adventure and feel more successful about what you get out of life.
Mapping the Route: How to Find the Right Market for Your Brand
We’ve all had that hike we remember so fondly. You thought you were on a well-marked trail. You planned, mapped it out, and felt sure of your route. But at some point, you ended up following a deer track, a path made by others who also thought they were going the right way. At first, it seemed right because so many people had walked it, but eventually you realize you’re off the main path. You have to backtrack, sometimes a lot, before you can get moving in the right direction again. As you make your way back to the creek, you realize the real path was less obvious than you expected…
PODCAST EPISODE: Stress Inoculation & Arctic Exploration
I recently joined Alastair Green on The Outdoorsy Educator podcast to talk about my 1,800-mile Te Araroa thru-hike, my arctic experience, and how stress inoculation shapes stronger leaders—both outdoors and in the workplace. We also explored outdoor access, identity, and redefining what it means to be “outdoorsy.” Listen to the full episode or read the transcript below.
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