We are partnering with some quality brands and people to craft unique adventures for leadership teams. Each adventure is an opportunity to: strengthen relationships and culture celebrate what you have achieved together and the lessons learned along the way reconnect with where you are going and the impact reaching that destination will make fuel resilience for … Read more
With so much writing around the topic I have felt the need to simplify what resilience is and confirm what I feel is absolutely relevant to individuals and teams within todays context. The two photo’s I shared are foundational to my understanding of resilience. Pic: Devin Paisley The first photo was taken exactly 32km … Read more
This year I ran my second UTD160, a 100-mile trail run which spans across two countries (Lesotho and South Africa) and includes summiting the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana. It’s an experience which is hard to put into words and one which will see you navigate extreme highs and lows to reach the … Read more
It’s hard to describe in words what takes place on an adventure such as this. The reality is, you needed to be there to truly grab on to the significance of a traverse through the Pondoland. Each day offers something unique, turning this challenge into a journey of discovery for everyone who decided to join. … Read more
The Middle Challenge is a not a race. It’s an adventure outside the comfort zone. An adventure which shifts our perspective about what truly matters, and teaches us more about who we are and what we can achieve. Each challenge requires you to stand on a start line, navigate The Middle and reach the finish. … Read more
At 04h00 I listened to the voice note from Chris, a friend of mine who had invited me to join him on a MTB ride from Mboyti to Port Edward through the Pondoland. Having hiked and run this section a few times before I was keen to experience it by bike, a sport I have … Read more
Here is a list of values you may like to look at for The Middle Journey online course. Authenticity Achievement Active Citizenship Adventure Autonomy Balance Boldness Compassion Courage Challenge Community Creativity Curiosity Fairness Faith Fame Friendships Fun Grit Growth Happiness Harmony Honesty Humor Inclusivity Influence Impact Justice Kindness Knowledge Leadership Learning Love Loyalty Meaningful Work … Read more
It was 6am. The three of us stood anxiously at the finish line. 44 hours ago, a cowbell had signalled the start of the UTD160. A small crowd was gathered, staring out at the mountains looking for the sign of the few remaining runners still out there. It was an hour from cut off. One … Read more
When this pic was taken we had pretty much run 42km of the UTD160. The sun was setting, and the temperatures were plummeting. I was reminded of the race directors face at the start when he requested, rather urgently, that we take every layer we could for the night stage. We knew it was going … Read more
Many have asked me why I choose to run 100 miles. The answer is layered. Sitting right in the center of it all is the fact that taking on a challenge like that changes you forever. Here’s what I mean. The transformation starts way before you reach the start line. It starts on the day … Read more
