Being outdoors is in my DNA. My philosophy and passion for the outdoors has been developed over 27 years as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Navy. During this time and through my studies I came across the Norwegian term ‘friluftsliv’ (fril-uft-sliv) loosely translated to free, air and life. The opportunity to do activities outdoors can give you the dopamine highs and the mood regulating serotonin and anxiety reducing epinephrine neuro-chemicals. Embracing the friluftsliv concept with me, training can be tailored to support whatever goal you want to achieve. This could be being guiding on a journey in the UK or overseas, providing consultancy work to increase you and your teams high performance capability, increasing a variety of developmental skills to aid both physical and mental wellbeing along with leadership skills. If however you feel you want to be empowered and have a desire to lead others on these types journeys in the outdoors tailored courses are available for a variety of activities. In 2024, I will embark on a new journey. One where I will develop my knowledge through a doctoral level study. Undertaking a multi faceted empirical study, I will look to develop research on how e-sport can enhance physiological, psychological and social well being. The main objective of this is to enhance my capabilities and broaden the knowledge that I can offer through my consultancy work. If you want to work with an academic with high performance skills training and can offer outdoor education coaching courses get it touch.
