Join us for a 1:1 Trailblazer Day
Your expertly crafted 1:1 adventure to rekindle your fire
A day spent not just on your business, but far above it
Trailblazer Days are a 1:1 adventure, expertly crafted just for you.
We bring our coaching expertise and outdoor experience to lead you on a journey, designed to catapult you to your next level.
This is perfect for you if:
You’re feeling disconnected
You’ve been feeling lost and like you’ve lost your mojo
You want to reconnect to your purpose
You want to tune back into your calling & what you’re here to do
You’re playing small
Whether it’s imposter syndrome or fear, you know you’re holding back & need to broaden your horizons
You want your fire back
Your big plans require you to go ALL IN, but you need to rekindle your fire
You're stuck in the weeds
You're being dragged into the day-to-day, and you want to get clarity & headspace
You come alive in nature
You're craving an adventure so you can remember how brave, and strong and EPIC you are
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Recent Trailblazer Days with Claire
Meet your Expedition Leaders
Ant
I'm Ant, the founder of Mountain Boardroom. I take executives, business owners and leadership teams on epic adventures into the hills and mountains, to get them out of their heads, and find clarity.
I have 20 years’ experience working with people in business, from the shop floor to the Boardroom, across Transformation Programmes, Business Consultancy, Operational Management, Strategy Development and Business Coaching.
I’ve always been a strong believer in how environment can shape our thinking, our patterns and our habits, particularly how a big change in thinking needs a radical displacement from your every-day routines.
So in 2021, I combined my expertise and walking in the outdoors, forming Mountain Boardroom, giving you time and space free from distractions, to spark extraordinary thinking in extraordinary landscapes.
I’m a Mountain Leader and qualified Outdoor First Aider, with inside knowledge of some of the most epic walking routes in the UK.
Claire
Hi, I’m Claire. I help female entrepreneurs & leaders create lives full of Authenticity, Alignment and Adventure.
As a Coach since 2007, I've helped hundreds of women rediscover their authentic selves through my coaching containers.
My unique blend of experience as a Coach plus my passion for the wild outdoors with hiking, and wild swimming ensures an expedition that's both a safe transformational space, and an exhilarating adventure.
As a trained hill adventure guide, qualified Outdoor First Aider, and certified Open Water Life Guard, your transformation couldn't be in safer hands.
I live in Leeds with my husband and 3 children, and can usually be found up a mountain in my VW campervan, or drinking coffee with a good book.
How it works
Step 1
We have a clarity call to discuss your perfect day out - what terrain and landscape really light you up, your coaching objectives and how you want to feel.
You can choose from; woods, epic views, lakes, waterfalls, open vistas, mountain scrambles, hiking, wild swimming, forests... Or combine them all!
We agree an adventure date.
Step 2
We design your bespoke 1:1 adventure, and send you the Trailblazer Briefing Pack, 3 days before we go.
Step 3
The Trailblazer Day itself!
We have the most incredible adventure, you remember how strong and brave you are, and have amazing breakthroughs
Step 4
You return to normal life with your belly full of fire, and the kind of energy that creates worlds.
If this sounds amazing to you, let’s hop on a call and discuss how a Trailblazer Day could help you.
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Q. Why Outdoor Coaching?
A. Walking outdoors has been proven to reduce stress, help with depression, reduce rumination, improve focus and enhance creativity. That’s before you factor in the physical benefits of walking, the sense of achievement and the meditative effect it has on the mind.
Sometimes dreaming bigger really needs us to escape from the four walls where we live a lot of our lives and get somewhere that inspires us.
And there is a huge synergy between the journeys we’re taking in our lives and the physical journey we embark on. We will guide you, help you and challenge you on both these journeys.
Q. What do I get out of it?
A. We all head into the wild seeking different things. Sometimes the answers we get aren’t to the questions we thought we had.
We’ll work with you before the session to understand any specific problems, challenges you might be facing, or aspirations you have, which will then set the scene for the session, and any exercises we do.
You will get support, honesty, questions that challenge the beliefs that have been holding you back, and a breakthrough plan of action.
After the session we will be in touch to hold you to account!
Q. Is it safe?
A. Ant is a trained Mountain Leader an, Hill and Moorland Leader, qualified to lead individuals and teams out into the wild. A huge amount of planning goes into creating a challenging, yet safe session. We will challenge you if appropriate, but never put you into situations which we do not believe you can deal with. You are in safe hands.
Q. Where are the expeditions held?
A. Pathfinder Sessions are held across the north of England, usually in the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District, North York Moors or West Pennines, but we also hold sessions in suburban green areas or city parks. Most of our clients are based in Yorkshire and the North West.
Our full day expeditions can also be held in the Lake District or Snowdonia
Q. How do I get to and from the expedition?
A. We expect you to make their own way to the start point. We can discuss logistics prior to the expedition (i.e. choosing an accessible start/end point if people are travelling via public transport). All of our expeditions are circular.
Q. Do you provide equipment?
A. We provide any equipment required for the actual coaching and strategy sessions - including paper/pens etc., and also provide any group-wide hill equipment (navigation aids, emergency supplies, etc.)
You are responsible for providing their own personal equipment and sustenance for the expedition. We can work with you to ensure that you have sufficient and cost-effective equipment (note that ‘sufficient’ may vary depending on the location you choose and the time of year!). Note that we have the right to refuse to lead people who we believe do not have sufficient equipment to complete the expedition safely.
Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. Yes! Having your furry companion along can add to the therapy of being outdoors, so you are welcome to bring them along. In order to protect the natural environment, and be mindful of others (and their land), we ask that:
You let us know in advance that you’re bringing your pet along
They must always be kept on a lead in farmers’ fields, and on open access land during March and October, due to the presence of livestock and ground-nesting birds
They shouldn’t negatively distract your attention from the session
Anything we take into the hills, we take out (scoop the poop!)
In addition, for group events, we also ask that your dog starts on a lead, is well-behaved and calm, and you are mindful of others in the group who may not be as curious/enthusiastic about your friend as they are about others!
Q. What if it rains?
A. Our view on the weather is that you can get as much benefit from expeditions in poor conditions as you can in perfect conditions. Indeed, expeditions in poorer conditions can strongly enhance the sense of achievement on completion, resilience, resourcefulness and flexibility.
We will work with you closely to establish the your comfort level generally, and each expedition will consider your bespoke needs.
If inclement weather is forecast that we believe, based on our discussions, is going to detract from your experience, we will contact you to discuss options with you. This could involve changes to equipment requirements, the route, or re-arranging the expedition.
If we believe that the weather poses a significant risk to your safety, we will postpone the session and re-arrange for a mutually convenient date.
Q. I’m interested in a full day session instead
A. We offer full day expeditions, giving you more time and space for deeper thinking. Reach out to find out more
Q. Do you offer group sessions?
A. Yes, we offer group expeditions, including team connection days, leadership Mountain Boardrooms, and team strategy days. Contact us to find out more.
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We are based in Leeds, and Trailblazer Days take place in the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District, North Yorks Moors, Lake District or Snowdonia.
We also offer days further afield, across the whole of the UK, by arrangement - please enquire.
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Your Trailblazer Day is an investment of £1500 + vat.
Right now, there is an introductory special offer of just £1000 + vat.
Payment plans are available - please enquire for details.
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You are in extremely safe hands with us.
We have a weath of coaching experience - you are going to get a breakthrough and feel incredible.
Ant and Claire are certified Outdoor First Aiders and carry full medical supplies.
Ant and Claire are trained and qualified to deliver experiences in the enviornments in which they operate (Claire is a trained Hill and Moorland Leader and Open Water Lifeguard, And is a qualified Mountain Leader).
Although your Trailblazer Day is designed just for you, all routes have been personally scouted and risk assessed for safety.
Adesse Partners Ltd is fully insured for the activities we provide.
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Billy Connelly once said, 'there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing' - we can have a great adventure in inclement weather!
Some of the most powerful Trailblazer Days I've had with clients have been in 'less than ideal' conditions.
That said, your safety is paramount - this is why we keep a close eye on the forecast, and will make a judgement call whether to go ahead if the weather poses a danger.
If we do need to reschedule due to weather, we'll find a mutually agreeable date, as close to the original date as possible.
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We require at least 48 hours' notice to reschedule your Day.
If you do need to reschedule, we'll find a mutually agreeable date, as close to the original date as possible
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There are a lot of successful online coaches offering convenient sessions from your desk and breakthroughs, but that’s not why you’re here.
Sometimes dreaming bigger really needs us to get out of our heads and escape from the four walls where we live a lot of our lives.
There is a huge synergy between the journeys we’re taking in our lives and the physical journey we embark on during the day. We will guide you, help you and challenge you on both these journeys.
The breakthroughs you’ll have on the hill will be extraordinary, and be anchored in a lasting, life-affirming experience