The Mountain Boardroom Blog
Is it Spring yet?
With so many definitions flying about, how do we know when it’s time to start Spring?
The Question Everyone is Trying to Answer
Is a new year the start of a great adventure, or are you looking for a year of consolidation?
How to get through the goal-setting noise and create a plan that means something
I look at the golden triangle of Goal Setting, and how to plan effectively in your business, career and life
A BIG Milestone for Mountain Boardroom!
I know, it is only a piece of paper, but this is a big one, and marks the end of the beginning of the Mountain Boardroom journey, started in 2020.
What to pack in your bag for walking in the hills and mountains
I go all technical in this video as I walk through what to pack in your bag (and why) for a great (and safe!) day out in the hills.
September is the new January - Why now is the perfect time to reset your goals and strategy
With the summer bank holiday now behind us, the children stuck between the end of holiday clubs and the start of school, and more and more people wondering why they're still turning up when everyone else is off on holiday, things have that strange, 'week before Christmas' feel to them.
But now is the perfect time to check in on your progress for the year - check out our guide on how to take stock and set yourself up for a fantastic Autumn.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkthrough
Want to know what to expect as you take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks?
Join Ant on this video walkthrough as he embarks on the challenge of this 40km mega walk, ascending Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Why am I doing a Yorkshire Three Peaks Charity Challenge walk in support of Leeds Mind?
With our Yorkshire Three Peaks charity walk taking place on Sunday 25th September, I wanted to explain why we're supporting Leeds Mind.
Get things done! 11 ways to banish procrastination and fuel your productivity
Time is the biggest input into everything we do, yet it’s also finite - we can’t grow more hours in a day, and our bodies and minds don’t react well to increasing the proportion of time we spend working, so the key to getting more done is being more efficient with the time we have.
Why do I coach outdoors?
Why do I coach outdoors?
This is a question that, to be honest, I’m not asked as much as you might think!
Is life not quite hitting the spot? 3 steps to deal with Underwhelm
We’ve all heard of overwhelm, but are you exhibiting the signs of underwhelm? in this video Ant talks about what to watch out for, and the 3 things you can do today if life isn’t quite hitting the spot.
Find your colours
With Blue Monday just around the corner, I've been thinking about colours - not only how they both symbolise and affect moods and emotions, but also about my own relationship with colours, and how they can represent me and the things that are important to me.
How to Establish Your Business Strategy in Crazy Times
The difference between a business strategy that genuinely motivates you to achieve your vision, and one that gathers dust on the shelf is all down to how you approach it. I have put together some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years for making sure that you create (and actually implement) something is aligned truly with where you want to go, and that will inspire others to buy into the journey.
Walks into journeys: 6 ways to use walking outdoors to improve mindset and mindfulness
What you need to do when out on the hill to help to unburden yourself, counter the overwhelm, and ensure your time out on the hill leads to positive breakthroughs, transformative journeys and real results.
7 reasons why smart leaders need to get out into nature
For most people, the association between walking outside and improved mental health became starkly evident during the pandemic. However in the past few years, scientists and doctors have been slowly uncovering and quantifying the benefits that the outdoors has not only on people’s health, but also their effectiveness at, and enjoyment of work
Here are 7 reasons why you should log off, put on the walking boots, dress for the weather and head for the hills.
Breaking the work-life balance myth
The idea, that there was an optimum split between your time working and time spent on your 'life' (often touted as '50-50'), resonates with almost every adult who has had to tread the line between freedom and responsibility.
But is it time to put the idea to bed?
How to realign your career
Mulling over a career change? It's interesting to see that a lot of the advice I see is of the 'grass isn't always greener' ilk.