Imagine opening up to the environment around you, employing all your senses, and realizing that the answers you seek are everywhere. This is what happens during Street Wisdom, a guided and immersive urban walk based on the simple, yet powerful, theory …
Slowing and connecting
This morning I cycled into Dudley in glorious sunshine and made my way to the fountain to welcome local wanderers. I knew that today’s World Wide Wander was going to be great fun when I was approached first by Mark, and then by Jane, each full of…
Pedagogy v Andragogy
Last week I attended a gin tasting event. The next day I participated in Street Wisdom. The first was chosen for me, the second I opted into. The gin tasting was in a bare room, decorated with the Distiller’s posters and paraphernalia. On a table at th…
Unlocking Hidden Answers in Arlington
When we’re focused on getting to our destination, we don’t always pay enough attention to the journey. Street Wisdom helped us do that.
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#CelebratingPeople19 in York
As a coach, I spend much of my time helping other people to pause and reflect but – ironically (or perhaps hypocritically) – I don’t do quite enough of that myself.
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Winter Wander in South Africa
As Erling Kagge so eloquently writes about the inner silence that goes hand in hand with walking. The Street Wisdom process helps you detach from the busyness of everyday life and reminds you to slow down. The silence and mindful walks help you to rec…
Ignoring
I turned into the tide of people and walked the opposite way. Scouring each face for a clue. I didn’t know what I was looking for, but I knew it would find me. I was battling upstream, they were going with the flow, down. I couldn’t find any rhythm, no…
Street Wisdom: Lunch and Learn Walkshop
When was the last time you found some inspiration on your lunch break? We are very excited to launch our new Lunch and Learn Walkshops. A one-hour facilitated session which provides the opportunity to find out more about the benefits of Street Wisdom f…
Walking is… magic
Before I set off to lead a Street Wisdom recently, I randomly opened a graphic novel I’ve been reading to this page. It’s the only scene in the whole book set on a street. The main character – who is also the author – walks towards us talking about mag…
The benefits of facilitating Street Wisdom
The experience of leading a Street Wisdom can often be as insightful and rich as taking part. In helping other people to slow down and pay attention, you can’t help but do the same yourself. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and to re…