Posts by Alex
Raising the Bar: why resilience is about capacity, not bigger challenges
I might be contradicting one of my previous articles about going further and faster than ever before, but there’s an important nuance here. As an adventurer or endurance athlete you’re pretty stuck with the question: “what’s next?” It comes with the job. Wasn’t the last one enough?! You roll your eyes then unleash your latest…
Read MorePerception vs Reality – Bridging the Gap
I posted recently about ‘identity crisis’ which resonated with a lot of people – from military veterans, to former airline captains, athletes, empty-nesters, and many more! It got me thinking about perceptions. I’ve spoken to friends who recently hit 30 (or other major milestones) and were caught up in an internal panic of ‘shoulds’. They…
Read MoreThe Myth of Confidence: and How to Build It
I seem to coach and speak to a lot of people who tell me they lack confidence. It seems ironic how, as someone who coaches people through building confidence, I also lack confidence at times! This got me curious why some people can stand up on a stage in front of hundreds of people, set…
Read MoreFirsts & Fastests: Going Where Nobody Has Gone Before
In the world of adventure and extreme sport, our world is growing ever smaller. It’s becoming harder to find true firsts or frontiers where nobody has ventured before, and very few stones are left unturned. I’m sure the same is true in business as we seek out novelty and the next big idea. Instead, we…
Read MoreMental Fitness: Training the Mind for Sustainable Performance
Physical fitness is an admirable state and a goal for most of us: whether we define that as a sub-3 hour marathon, a deadlift PB, clothing size, aesthetic, or something else. We build fitness through practice, time and consistency – maybe by running, walking or yoga. As a running coach, I produce training plans for…
Read MoreA Problem Shared: The Power of Human Connection
The world feels heavier than usual at the moment and it got me thinking about the power of connection. Even the introverts and ‘quiet’ leaders need social connection: perhaps opting for a walk or coffee with a friend, rather than a night out in a noisy pub. But connection also comes within ourselves and with…
Read MoreRedefining Resilience: How to Recharge, not Endure
“Don’t tell them to be resilient, they’ll bite your head off!” – was the advice I got during a briefing call for an upcoming speaking event. Well, I’m glad I checked for any sensitive topics… It got me thinking about the definition of resilience. We might think of it as our ability to ‘bounce back’…
Read More10 Lessons from Running Every Mountain in England & Wales In One Go
You’re possibly sick of the self-development gurus telling us how to be the best version of ourselves in 2026: as if we were somehow rubbish and inadequate in 2025. However you feel about 2025; now is a great time to slow down and reflect. As things wind down it’s finally awarded me the opportunity to…
Read MoreMen Do Talk: how to have honest conversations
“Men don’t talk about mental health”. It seems quite a bold and perhaps generalised statement to make. But is there truth to this? The statistics might suggest so. Men aged 20-40 are half as likely to go to their GP as women of the same age, and according to the Mental Health Foundation, only 36%…
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