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Thanks so much for coming down to talk with the team. You absolutely hit the brief – everyone has been talking about it ever since. It also encouraged one or two people to open up about their own anxieties and stories later in the day. And we had some really healthy conversations.”

By admin | March 27, 2023

– Gas Contract Manager, National Grid

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I was particularly impressed with the preparation and tailoring Alex was able to do to make the message even more pertinent to our business – it was a truly inspirational session summed up by one comment “I can’t believe you just paid us to listen to that!”

By Alex | March 27, 2023

– Robert Neale, GM Core Manufacture, Rolls-Royce Submarines

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The team were blown away and left feeling incredibly inspired. I know for some in my team who are struggling at the moment it would have resonated even more. I also know everyone has left feeling and thinking differently because of you, in a really positive way. 

By Alex | December 4, 2024

— Sue Harries, Digital Director, Screwfix

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Alex collaborated with my team in preparing for the event in such attention to detail, ensuring his talk would not only resonate but inspire the audience. And that it did! Feedback received from participants was exceptional, so many inspired to push outside of their comfort zone and to see what opportunities lie ahead.

By Alex | September 5, 2025

Natalie Prempeh – People Director, Samsung Electronics UK

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Sometimes the approach to mental health within organisations as big and cumbersome as ours can feel a bit of a tick box exercise, but your sessions felt very different, very humble, very real and very authentic.”

By Alex | March 27, 2023

– Chris Mead, Chief Superintendent, Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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What a refreshing delight Alex is! Authentic, funny, passionate and simply genuine in every word of his heartening journey shared. If you’re looking for a real example of resilience and winning in the face of adversity – Alex is your man.

By Alex | December 4, 2024

– UK Sales Director, Kellanova

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Alex’s story of resilience, courage, and overcoming adversity is nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to connect deeply with each member of the audience, sharing practical takeaways on perseverance and mental strength, was impactful and memorable.

By Alex | December 4, 2024

– Jamie Radford, CEO, Accounts Payable Association

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Your session was fantastic and the content still buzzing around the room today, and I have to admit I re-quoted a few key messages in my closing remarks too. Lasting memory and something I will take back to practice ‘just think what we can achieve if we pull in the same direction’ – inspired!”

By Alex | March 27, 2023

— National Chair, HEFMA Leadership Forum

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His ability to quickly grasp the messages specific to our team and then weave this into his delivery was impressive. His authentic and humble articulation enabled there to be something in the messaging for everyone”

By Alex | March 27, 2023

– Jonathan Ford, Off Trade Director, Heineken UK

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How often do we wait to feel confident before doin How often do we wait to feel confident before doing something? 

I seem to work with a lot of people who lack self confidence. The truth is, confidence isn't something we're born with. Waiting for it to appear is like waiting for laughter before telling the joke. It comes from experience, and the only way to build experience is by taking action and showing up, even when you don't feel like it. 

I'd feel pretty confident speaking on a stage in front of 500 people, jumping out of a plane, or if I was dumped on a mountain alone in a proper hoolie. But if you threw me in a party or group full of strangers, I'd rather jump into a hedge. Being an introvert with a stammer doesn't help... 

Imposter syndrome is normal when you're doing something new. How can you expect to feel confident if you've never done something before?

Competence builds confidence. If you're not willing to put the work in, you can't expect to feel confident stood on the start line. 

We can lose it temporarily after a bad experience, negative people, a DNF, redundancy, breakup... The quicker we get back on the wagon, the faster it returns.

What's your first step? Take the leap and let confidence catch up.

#confidence #mindset #skydiving #impostersyndrome #coaching
Anxiety doesn't really go away. I just find new st Anxiety doesn't really go away. I just find new stuff to catastrophise about... 

One way I've found to deal with that is controlling the controllables, as much as possible. We're still human but the quicker we focus on what we CAN do, the more control we feel in that situation and the calmer we become.

Thanks for the chat @king.aleksandra! Great questions which really got me thinking. 

#BeyondWithAleksandraKing #anxiety #mentalhealth #mindset #control
Identity Crisis? I'm hearing this a lot recently Identity Crisis?

I'm hearing this a lot recently from friends and coaching clients. Often it comes from a career change, relationship or major setback. Sometimes it's subconscious after hitting an age milestone or life event.

I experienced it for the first time after my second attempt to climb Everest in 2015, and being caught up in the Nepal earthquake and avalanche which changed my whole world view, at 19. I've spent the last 11 years speaking and writing about it.

Then it was Long Covid when I couldn't train or be an 'athlete' for nearly a year. Then it was turning 30 and more recently stepping away from 'big adventures'.  

And every running injury has triggered the same question:

"Sh*t... Who am I now?"

I'm no expert, but what's helped me is throwing myself into other life roles and new projects. If we have all our eggs in one proverbial basket then we're always lost when that one thing changes or is taken away for reasons outside our control. 

Language matters too. I'm not just a runner or adventurer. Now I'm just Alex, who runs. We can be many things to many people. Growth comes from adapting and evolving, and the good news is we get to choose.

Get in touch or DM if this resonates and I can help you too! 

#growth #dolomites #identitycrisis #coaching
The Dolomites 🇮🇹 Another dent in the bucketlist. The Dolomites 🇮🇹

Another dent in the bucketlist. What a gem. I've been lucky enough to visit the Himalayas 5 times so the bar was high, but the Dolomites definitely lived up to expectations. Choosing from all the photos was a hard job!

We spent a few nights in Ortisei, one on a clifftop mountain refuge and a few nights in Auronzo. Sadly Airbnb lacks a scratch and sniff feature so we left our last apartment early for a final bonus night in Venice 🙈

The hikes, runs and swims were epic but I'm either still crap at altitude, unfit, or possibly both. Grateful my body held up pretty well apart from fatigue and palpitations, which wasn't surprising with so many early starts.

When you're working through a big setback or transition sometimes you just need space and mountain air to think and process. It did exactly that! Although I probably need another holiday to recover... 

#dolomites #travel #italy #hiking #trecime
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probab If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probably not for you... 

Whilst I can't pursue running goals, I was looking for new ways to challenge myself, get outside my comfort zone, and practice what I preach.

So, I decided to throw myself out of a plane at 14,000ft!

A terrifyingly brilliant experience to see the Lake District at 120mph and see my first brocken spectre. Thanks to my instructor Steve for getting us down in one piece. Total sensory overload. I almost want to do it again. 

Music added to hide screaming 😂

#skydiving #freefall #skydivenorthwest #lakedistrict #mindset
A new chapter? It's hard to believe that one year A new chapter?

It's hard to believe that one year ago today I finished the 446 Challenge in record time. I'll always be grateful for that day, journey and the people who made it happen!

I was at my peak physical fitness and making good progress this year, with a new 5km PB of 16:28 and 5 mile PB of 28:02. But life had other plans. I got ill in March and never fully recovered. The last 3 months I've been stuck with post-viral fatigue (again) and basically my body is allergic to exercise. It could be worse and luckily I can still hike/swim/run a bit but it's not training, it's just for sanity. I'll probably make a comeback but I've scrapped my races to recover and enjoy being outside with no agenda. 

Every setback brings an opportunity to adapt and to reinvent ourselves. If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got... 

I'm still not sure what Alex 2.0 will look like, but it won't be chasing records, big challenges or competition. Moving forward this page will focus on helping others with their goals through coaching and speaking, finding different challenges, and more real, human connection - none of us are designed to live in a virtual petting zoo... 

Please drop me a DM if you're working towards a big goal or going through a big challenge or change right now... or just fancy a swim or coffee IRL 🙏🏻 

📸@ianwoodphotography

#throwback #helvellyn #adventure #postviralfatigue #lakedistrict

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