1:1 Mountain Boardroom Pathfinder Session
We all know the importance of taking time out of your day-to-day to plan and think about what’s going to happen tomorrow, but it seems like a luxury, especially with so much to do today.
Sales to make, fires to put out, deadlines to meet. Who’s got time to see the big picture when you’re grasping with the weeds?
Who is going to do all the things on your to-do list?
And even worse… what if, when you do pause, and make some space for your thoughts, they tell you something that you don’t want to hear?
Does any of this sound familiar?
You keep putting off the ‘big thinking’ because you are always getting dragged back into the weeds
You’ve so overwhelmed right now that you can’t see the wood for the trees
You’re sure there’s an answer in there somewhere, but you can’t seem to join the dots and see the big picture
You’re not really sure you’re on the right path any more, but haven’t got time to check
You’re losing your mojo and aren’t feeling the love for what you do
You’re avoiding asking yourself the big questions because you’re worried you won’t like the answers
Traditional ways of thinking aren’t cutting it and you need some inspiriation that will give you the breakthrough you need
You KNOW that if you just stopped, took a step back, and were guided with the right questions, you might just be able to see things with a different perspective. So why don’t you?
Enter Mountain Boardroom’s 1:1 Pathfinder Sessions
Our Mountain Boardroom Pathfinder Session is a 2-hour, 1:1 outdoor walking and talking adventure, which gives you the time and space, away from the desk, your ‘to-do’ list and distractions, to engage in some big creative thinking and tackle fundamental questions in beautiful and inspiring locations.
We will:
Use extraordinary outdoor locations to unlock the extraordinary, creative thinking that is trapped inside you
Give you time and space, free from distractions, to probe, understand and realign with your True North and discover where you need to head
Explore what’s holding you back right now, and set you on the path to action
Help you break free from rumination about issues you are facing, using the power of walking in nature to clear your mind and see the big picture
Clear the clutter that is hogging your brain-space and give you space to focus
Our Pathfinder Sessions are £300*
*Price includes VAT.
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
Why outdoors…?
There’s something special that stirs inside us when we head outdoors. We feel at home, in the environment that is familiar, where our bodies and minds evolved over tens of thousands of years.
We often try to do the big thinking in the same four walls where we live our day-to-day lives. It’s tough to be inspired about the future, when in the same environment where we work in the present.
Walking outdoors and in nature has been proven to lower stress, reduce anxiety, clear your mind, improve your focus and boost creativity.
What a fantastic base to begin asking the big questions.
How we find your time and space…
Get Started: Your Mountain Boardroom awaits:
1. Book a Chat with us
Book a chat (Zoom or coffee near our office in Farsley), or speak to us at an event, to see how a Taster Session will help you, and we can explore what you’re looking to get out of the session
2. We Plan the journey
We choose a location with you, agree a day and time, and we’ll work with you to make sure you’re prepared. We’ll send out a briefing document 3 days before our session with all the information you’ll need. We do all the planning - you just need to show up.
3. We meet outdoors
We’ll meet you at the walk start, turn off the distractions, and head out into nature
Your guide: Anthony Ackers
I'm Ant, the founder of Mountain Boardroom. I take businesses, teams and individuals on epic adventures into the hills and mountains, giving you time and space, free from distractions, to spark extraordinary thinking in extraordinary landscapes.
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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.