Step out, gain perspective
“When we escape and get into the forests things will happen to us. Cool, unlying life will rush in. We shall stamp our feet with new power” (taken from D.H. Lawrence’s poem ‘Escape’).
Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself or your leadership team in a meaningful development adventure.
There’s no better way to listen to yourself or your colleagues than to break free from the noise.
Whether you're preparing for a new leadership role, strengthening team alignment, or navigating a transition, these adventures provide the space and perspective needed to lead with clarity and purpose.
Each adventure is uniquely crafted to match the interests, goals, and physical capabilities of the participant(s). Below are just some examples of adventures we have facilitated:
Annual Leadership Expedition - sign up for Iceland 2025
Thames River or Grand Canal Expeditions
Motorcycle or Classic Car Journeys
Integrated Feedback and Assessments
Every adventure can be enriched by integrating insights from feedback and psychometric assessments prior to the experience. This data informs the design of the adventure and allows for meaningful reflection and development during and after the journey. Participants can deepen their understanding of themselves and their team dynamics, ensuring lasting impact beyond the adventure itself.
Going on leadership development adventures with Kevin has been a valuable investment I’ve made in myself and my team. Our micro-adventures help me step out of the daily grind and gain clarity, while our Iceland Gathering brought my distributed team together in a way no meeting room ever could. Kevin’s facilitation is sharp, thoughtful, and deeply engaging - he creates the right balance of challenge and reflection, making sure the experience translates into real leadership growth.
Robin Blandford
Founder & CEO, D4H
Why work with me?
- Passion for Adventure: Amongst other jaunts, I’ve run the Marathon des Sables, completed the NYC Marathon sans shoes, and spent 12 years writing about self-leadership for GoMulti and Trail magazines. I cook outdoors weekly and kayak the Irish Sea whenever I can.
- Skilful Facilitator: I design and lead leadership adventures that are challenging, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. I offer guidance that is both direct and kind.
- Tailored, Purposeful Experiences: Every adventure is crafted to align with your leadership goals, team dynamics, and personal interests.
- Depth Beyond the Experience: I integrate leadership coaching and assessment insights into every adventure to ensure the experience leads to actionable, lasting growth.
Once each year Kevin takes a small group of senior leaders he has worked with from different companies and sectors on an expedition.
These have five primary value benefits:
- Renew your perspective by going beyond your normal. Return with purpose. Consider your approach in light of leadership trends. Return renewed. Gain peer feedback on a specific business or leadership issue important to you. Return with wisdom. Expand your network. Return with new, valuable relationships. Focus your game with a 1:1 coaching session before and after. Return more effective.
Contact us to sign up for Iceland 2025
Explore collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership in a tasty hands-on one-day team experience.
Dig hole, make fire. Use old cast iron pots, and a 75-year-old sourdough starter. Listen, learn. Plan for the business challenges ahead.
Slow down and reflect in the timeless presence of Ireland’s ancient places.
Contemplating your purpose where people have paused for thousands of years offers profound perspective on leadership, legacy, and the future.
Travel by bicycle, kayak, walking, or running along historic waterways like the Thames River or the Grand Canal.
This flexible, multi-mode adventure encourages adaptability, strategic thinking, and deep perspective about the journey of your life and career.
Follow the open road on a guided motorcycle or classic car adventure.
These journeys provide space for strategic conversations, personal reflection, and team connection, all set against the backdrop of scenic routes and classic experiences.
From a relaxed day on Carlingford Lough with a rewarding pub lunch to a six-day wild camping expedition on the Orange River, kayaking adventures balance challenge, peacefullness, and reflection in the most natural setting of wide water.