Almanac #6 In this issue: shifting from tourist to explorer, bringing space into our work, recent reading on alchemy and world-building, and stepping away for a 24-day journey across Europe.
A tourist collects moments. An explorer inhabits them.
When you approach life as a tourist—your job, your relationships, your creative work—they become destinations to complete rather than territories to truly know.
An explorer moves differently. They have curiosity as their compass, not a checklist. They notice. They pause. They ask ‘what if?’
The shift from tourist to explorer isn’t just about attitude. It requires Space—and that’s what my forthcoming book, The Fifth Element, explores.”
In late 2025, I hosted the second and third Come Inside sessions—intimate online gatherings exploring Active Imagination and the inner characters that shape us. Built on a simple model of teach, play, create, these experimental sessions invited participants to meet their own emerging characters while exploring the alchemical work of self-discovery.
More Come Inside sessions are planned for 2026. If you’re curious about active imagination and the journey of becoming who you truly are, I’d love to hear from you.
Today’s news that Jerry Greenfield is stepping away from Ben & Jerry’s, citing Unilever’s silencing of their social mission, validates concerns I raised in my 2017 book ‘Values Count’. When values-driven companies are acquired by larger corporations, the promise to maintain social mission rarely survives the reality of corporate structures designed for different purposes. This isn’t just about ice cream – it’s about fundamental questions facing every entrepreneur who wants to build a business that stands for something.
How do you explore new territory in work and life? In my latest blog, I share the Six Modes of Exploration from my forthcoming book ‘The Fifth Element’. From planned journeys to serendipitous discoveries, from community wisdom to sudden revelations – which mode serves you best? #Leadership #Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #ChiefExplorer
Creative Confidence: building authentic expression through coaching.
In my latest blog post, I explore how the Creative You programme helps individuals move from being “terrified” to “much more open” about sharing their creative work.
Drawing from recent client feedback, I’ve identified three key elements that unlock creative potential:
• Finding authentic alignment with your unique creative voice
• Embracing the power of conscious pausing in the creative process
• Building sustainable momentum through flexible, personalized support
As your coach, I provide both the permission and accountability to make creative pauses intentional rather than avoidant, helping you layer ideas and return to projects with fresh perspective.
This post complements last week’s exploration of my Wayfinder programme – together they represent two paths toward meaningful personal transformation.
Ready to bring your creative project to life? Book a free “Toe in the Water” call to explore how the Creative You programme might support your journey.
#CreativeCoaching #ChiefExplorer #CreativeTransformation #AuthenticCreativity
Ever feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be? In my latest blog post, I share a powerful three-stage framework that emerged from a client conversation:
• Settling: Creating solid ground when everything feels uncertain
• Visioning: Exploring possibilities beyond your current limitations
• Bridging: Building concrete paths to your desired future
“I came seeking direction, but discovered I could build something extraordinary.” – Wayfinder client
Discover how this journey transforms immediate challenges into long-term flourishing, helping you not just navigate transitions but thrive through them.
When someone reacts strongly to us, our instinct is to take it personally. But what if we flipped the script? In my latest blog, I explore how the simple mantra ‘It’s not about me’ can transform confrontations into opportunities for understanding. By removing ego from the equation, we paradoxically gain more power and agency in difficult situations. Read more about how this perspective shift has changed my approach to professional relationships over the past decade.
Sometimes the best experiments evolve beyond our original design. My first “Come Inside” session was everything I hoped for – just not how I expected. Here’s the story.
This afternoon I’m trying something new – inviting eight people to “Come Inside” for an intimate conversation about small experiments. No agenda beyond curiosity. No outcomes beyond connection. Just opening the door to the Chief Explorer’s Library and seeing what emerges when we explore the small ways we test ideas.
