Syntropise
Shift from chaos to coherence
What We Do
We work with people who can't hide: leaders, founders, athletes, creatives. People whose choices ripple far beyond themselves.
Entropy is the slide into disorder: attention scattered, momentum drained, energy leaking away. Left unattended, it drags people, teams, and systems towards chaos and collapse.
Syntropy is the opposite pull: towards clarity, coherence, and connection. Ideas, actions, and relationships begin to align. Energy builds. Direction emerges. Consciousness expands.
To syntropise is to make that shift intentionally: bringing order to chaos and realigning with what matters.That’s what we do: we help you syntropise your life, your team, your organisation.
Shift Your Seesaw
◑ From scattered → to whole
◑ From getting by → to thriving
◑ From overwhelmed → to energised
◑ From drifting → to living with purpose
You Can Find Freedom
FROM: Burnout. Regrets. Inadequacies. Decision fatigue. Status games. Judgement (yours and theirs). That quiet "is this it?" And, yes, your death.
FOR: Hope. Imagination. Love. Meaning. Energy. Wonder. Peace. Connection with people who get it. And contribution that matters.
How We Help
Syntropise (verb) = to make something syntropic
To move from disorder, fragmentation, and reactivity toward coherence, integration, and purposeful flow.
To align perception, relationships, and systems with what matters most, creating energy, clarity, and impact with depth.
This isn't theory for theory's sake. It's wisdom put to work.Our work is grounded in timeless philosophy, brought to life for the complexity of now. We help you embody syntropy by seeing differently, thinking more wholly, and acting with presence.
Syntropic Programmes
Six-session deep dives into big ideas like freedom, authenticity, and vitality: practical philosophy to shift how you see and live.
Syntropic Sense-Making
1-2-1 thought partnership for high-stakes roles: space to think clearly, decide wisely, and move with conviction.
Syntropic Community
A private space for honest connection and ongoing syntropising: no algorithms, no posing, no LinkedIn cringe.
Who This Is For
You carry more than your own weight. You build, lead, create, or perform, and others depend on your clarity and presence. That's no small thing.
You might be:
Navigating decisions that shape futures
Meeting change, burnout, or complexity head-on
Done with shallow noise and ready for substance
Wanting your inner world in harmony with your outer impact
This isn’t for everyone. It calls for openness, courage, and a willingness to step beyond the familiar. But if you’re ready to go deeper, we’re here to walk alongside you.
Who We Are
Syntropise was founded by Dr John Stoszkowski and Dr David Priestley, drawing on decades of work in business, sport, education, and the creative world. We don't do hype, just real talk, deep work, and change that matters, with enough humour to keep it human.
Ready to Begin?
You don’t need all the answers, only the willingness to take the first step. Whether it's a single programme or a longer journey, it starts with a question:
What's pulling you forward?
Contact Us
If this feels like what you’ve been looking for, let’s talk.We work with people who are genuinely ready for growth, realignment, and deeper impact—and we’re selective, just as you should be. We only move forward when we’re confident we can create meaningful, lasting results together.If that sounds like you, start the conversation below:
About Us
We're two straight-talking Northerners who met in 2002. Then life happened. Two decades later, we reconnected, drawn by a shared conviction that something deeper is needed.Syntropise is the essence of our journey. Not a product. Not a pivot. But a purpose.
Our Values:
◑ Wisdom over cleverness
Because knowledge is pointless without good judgement.◑ Substance over surface
Because meaning can't be faked (we've checked).◑ Giving over grabbing
Because fulfilment comes from contribution, not accumulation.◑ Connection over control
Because real change starts with real people.
Dr John Stoszkowski
John lives in Costa Del Cumbria, UK, with his wife Hollie and Dudley, their slightly unhinged miniature Dachshund. He spends far too much time on his allotment, which is fast gaining a reputation for its berry production.He loves writing, reading, movies, music, art—anything that sparks thought and brings us closer to ourselves. When he's not immersed in philosophy, you might also find him navigating the highs and lows of the golf course or spinning beats behind the DJ decks.His career has always centred on coaching, learning, and growth. He founded a coaching company, collaborated with incredible people, and later sold the business to work in golf, where he helped drive innovation in talent development.From there, he became a coach development manager before spending 12 years as a senior academic. Along the way, he earned a Ph.D. and published over 30 research papers on critical thinking and social learning.In 2021, disillusioned with the direction of higher education, John left academia to focus on what truly drives him: helping people grow with clarity, authenticity, and courage through the wonders of philosophy. You can find his full résumé on LinkedIn.
Dr David Priestley
David lives in a quiet corner of Norfolk, UK, with his wife, Elisabeth, their two children, and Digby the dog. It’s the kind of place where you know your postman’s name, and he knows yours.He is fascinated by what makes people tick and what helps them thrive. A lifelong obsessive learner, David blends deep psychological expertise with a grounded, real-world approach. Over the years, he’s worked with athletes, global companies, and well-known teams across sports, business, and beyond.Whether supporting a team or partnering with purpose-led businesses, his work centres on helping people grow with self-awareness, emotional depth, and real-world impact.He trained as a psychologist, counsellor, and psychotherapist and has spent decades weaving together theory and practice to support meaningful, lasting change.Outside of work, David loves being with his family, being active, reading anything insightful, walking the beach, and making a good coffee or a great curry to share.You can find his full résumé on LinkedIn.
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Syntropic Sense-Making
1-2-1 Support for People in the Thick of It
When the pressure’s high and the noise relentless, you don’t need another checklist. You need space and a sparring partner for your thinking so you can see clearly, hold steady, and act with integrity.This is that space. A quiet place to step back, get perspective, and focus on what actually matters.
What It Is
Not therapy. Not your standard coaching either.It’s high-trust dialogue blending big ideas, honest challenge, and grounded experience.It’s about becoming someone who can navigate uncertainty and lead with clarity and heart.No flat-pack fixes. No box-ticking. Just work that meets you where you are and evolves as you do.
What You Can Expect
Tailored Support: Built around your life, your decisions, your turning points.
Wiser Decision-Making: Sharper tools, deeper seeing, steadier action.
Choices You Respect: Decisions you can stand by, not just ones that get you through the day.
Navigating Change: Identity, purpose, and meaning beyond quick fixes.
A Real Partner: Someone who’ll challenge with care, isn’t impressed by your title, and is committed to your growth.
Who It's For
People carrying big responsibilities and seeking to make a meaningful difference:
Leaders of teams, movements, or missions
Creators shaping something that matters
High performers ready to reframe their path
Innovators, change-makers, and big-picture thinkers
People at life or leadership crossroads
Those done with hustle culture, ready to focus on what’s real
If you want hacks or slogans, this won't land.If you want deeper seeing, wiser choices, and a way forward that’s truly yours, we’re here.
Why Philosophy?
Because chasing results without meaning hollows you out.
Because being clever isn’t the same as being wise.
Because honest, unhurried thinking is rare and worth protecting.
This work grounds you in who you are, what you stand for, and how to move when the path isn’t obvious.
Ready to Start?
If you’re serious about growth that goes beyond surface-level tactics, let’s talk.
Syntropic Community
Wisdom. Integrity. Real Connection.
A private space for those serious about expanding their consciousness, living wisely, and making a meaningful difference.This isn’t another networking club or hustle-obsessed group. It's a place for those who’ve begun the syntropise journey and want to keep it alive.No noise. No posing. Just the real work, shared.
Who It's For
This community is invite-only, for those who’ve completed a Syntropise programme or one-on-one work.Leaders, creators, athletes, founders—people from different worlds, but all here to stay centred inside and impactful outside.If you’re done with shallow spaces and want honest, high-trust conversations, this is your spot.
What You Get
Real Connections: Deep conversations with people who match your drive, no small talk or status games.
Shared Thinking: Work through challenges and celebrate big wins with people who understand the terrain.
Exclusive Tools: Thought-provoking resources, ideas, and prompts to keep you sharp and growing.
Ongoing Learning: Regular infusions of insight, because growth doesn’t have a finish line.
Live Salons: Engaging sessions with sharp thinkers on how to live and lead with purpose.
Why It Exists
Because change isn’t a one-time thing: it’s a way of life.The Syntropise Community keeps you grounded, connected, and clear as you grow.It's an incubator for ideas where clarity deepens, purpose sharpens, and wisdom is shared.
What It's Not
✘ A noisy forum
✘ A sales funnel
✘ A place to show off
No algorithms. No corporate jargon. Just people doing the real stuff, side by side.
Want In?
If you’ve completed a Syntropise programme or worked with us one-on-one, you can join. Let us know you’re ready, and we’ll open the door.
Syntropic Programmes
Big Ideas. Real Change. No Enlightenment Vending Machines.
Philosophy, literally the love (philo) of wisdom (sophia), isn’t just something to flex in your video call backdrop. It’s a way of seeing, thinking, and living that comes alive when life is complex and the map doesn’t match the territory.
Each of our programmes is a different doorway into living more wholly: moving from scattered to centred, from overwhelmed to clear, from noise to signal that matters.
This isn’t fluffy self-help. It's the best thinking from across history, distilled and applied to today.They're not courses. They're catalysts.
How It Works
Each programme is six 2-hour sessions
Online, so you can join from anywhere
Choose small-group learning or one-to-one deep dives
Optional between-session support for those who want to go further
No PowerPoint purgatory. Every session is a space to think deeply, see clearly, and find wisdom that holds up when life gets messy.
Why It Works
No jargon
No self-proclaimed gurus
Just timeless ideas, lived experience, and focus on aligning your inner world with your outer life
We don’t hand you answers. We help you build the capacity to live your own.
Click each programme for more information:
The Modern World Isn’t Simple. Your Thinking Shouldn’t Be Either.
INTEGRATE is for people navigating tough, layered realities who can’t get by with shallow thinking.You carry big responsibilities across people, systems, and futures.This programme helps you build the insight and flexibility to handle them wisely.
What You'll Explore
Move past scattered thoughts and cookie-cutter leadership. INTEGRATE helps you:
What You'll Gain
Clarity in Tough Spots: Tools to see through chaos, contradictions, and overwhelm
Stronger Sense of Self: A clearer picture of who you are and how you lead
Resilience: Mental, emotional, and energetic strength to tackle challenges wisely
Hopeful Vision: Not just plans, but a purpose rooted in looking forward
Why INTEGRATE?
Because “work harder” doesn’t fix feeling lost.
Because complex problems need a clear, grounded mind.
Because when you change how you think, everything else shifts too.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional follow-up support available between sessions
Testimonials
Well-being Isn’t a Hack. It’s a Way of Being.
In a world hooked on quick fixes and productivity tricks, BEING WELL asks you to slow down, think deeply, and tackle the big questions:
Who am I becoming?
What actually matters to me?
What does it mean to live well, on my terms?
This isn’t about checking off a wellness list. It’s about facing what it means to be human: freedom, finitude, choices, and all.
What You'll Explore
Drawing from big ideas about existence and experience, BEING WELL helps you:
What You'll Gain
Real Authenticity: Be yourself in life and work; no mask needed
Clear Direction: A stronger sense of where you’re headed
Freedom from Illusions: Drop the pressure of fake success
Freedom for Meaning: Live with purpose, curiosity, and courage
Why BEING WELL?
Because well-being isn’t a yoga app or a vitamin pill.
Because the modern world drains more than it feeds.
Because when you grapple with the big stuff honestly, you come alive.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional mentoring and support available between sessions
Testimonials
Progress Isn’t a Grind. It’s a Breakthrough.
You’re not here to follow someone else’s playbook.TRAILBLAZE is for those ready to carve their own path: out of exhaustion, past fitting in, and into a life that’s truly yours.This isn’t about working harder. It’s about being bolder.You’ll dive into ideas from daring thinkers, question what you’ve taken for granted, and rediscover how to move forward your way: alive, focused, and fired up.
What You'll Explore
Drawing from bold, unconventional ideas, TRAILBLAZE helps you:
What You'll Gain
Clear Purpose: A stronger sense of what pulls you, not what others push
Creative Strength: Tools to think differently without losing your balance
Emotional Liberation: Let go of the pressure to perform or conform
Fresh Energy: From living true to yourself and finding what sparks you
Why TRAILBLAZE?
Because trying to fit in wears you out.
Because real growth doesn’t follow a guidebook; it creates one.
Because your best work and fullest life are waiting beyond the usual script.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional mentoring and support available between sessions
Testimonials
When the World Gets Foggy, Get Focused.
In a world full of distractions, overwhelm, and fake posturing, thinking clearly is a bold move.LIGHTHOUSE is for those who want to cut through the mess and sharpen their thinking to act wiser, not just talk louder.This isn’t about “looking smart.” It’s about being real, grounded, and clear-sighted.
What You'll Explore
Drawing on ideas about perception, integrity, and practical insight, LIGHTHOUSE helps you:
What You'll Gain
Sharp Thinking: Cut through clutter to choose well and speak with impact
Grounded Decisions: Connect your head, heart, gut, and values when it counts
Real Honesty: Get past distractions and self-doubt
Practical Wisdom: The kind that grows through action, not just ideas
Why LIGHTHOUSE?
Because being real is rare.
Because clear thinking is strength.
Because your vision needs less noise and more truth.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional mentoring and support available between sessions
Testimonials
To Become Is to Live with Purpose.
In a world full of rush, noise, and fake show, PRAXIS asks you to slow down and dig deeper.This programme isn’t about looking back. It’s about finding timeless ways to live with strength, clarity, and conviction, even when life feels messy.PRAXIS helps you turn old-school wisdom into real-world action, so you can live true to what matters most.
What You'll Explore
Drawing from big, foundational ideas, PRAXIS helps you:
What You'll Gain
Inner Sovereignty: A clear sense of who you are and how to act on it
Philosophical Backbone: Ways to navigate tough times without losing yourself
Moral Clarity: Anchored values when norms keep changing
Calm Action: Not pulling away, but showing up with purpose
Why PRAXIS?
Because ancient wisdom still holds up.
Because modern life needs stronger roots.
Because becoming yourself isn’t a catchphrase; it’s something you do.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional mentoring and support available between sessions
To Live Fully Is to Feel Alive.
You can’t think straight, lead well, or connect deeply if you’re running on empty.VITALIS is for those who want more than a quick nap or a recovery trick. It’s about reigniting your energy: not just to keep going, but to live richly, on purpose, and fully present.This programme is a call to rediscover your spark and the wisdom that keeps it burning.
What You'll Explore
Pulling from wise ideas about energy, body, and renewal, VITALIS helps you:
What You'll Gain
Energetic Coherence: Feel more alive in your work, body, and relationships
Lasting Strength: Know how to refill your tank, not just grind on
Creative Spark: Move from drained to inspired
Natural Flow: Live in sync with your own pace, not society’s chaos
Why VITALIS?
Because a nap won’t fix a faded spark.
Because real energy runs deep: body, heart, and mind.
Because being alive isn’t the same as feeling alive.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional mentoring and support available between sessions
To Live Purposefully Is to Grow on Purpose.
There comes a point when success doesn’t cut it anymore, when the big questions demand answers:
What am I really here to do?
How do I grow into who I’m meant to be?
What kind of future am I helping build?
HORIZON is for those ready to step beyond their current self and grow with intention. It’s about deep inner work, big-picture thinking, and finding a grounded sense of purpose.
What You'll Explore
Drawing from big, unifying ideas, HORIZON helps you:
What You'll Gain
Expanded Awareness: Understand your life and impact through a bigger lens
Whole Self: Bring your fragmented parts into something that feels right
Clear Purpose: Find a future worth working toward
Grounded Clarity: Not vague or preachy, just a deeper tie to reality
Why HORIZON?
Because success isn’t the end of growth.
Because the future needs people who’ve done the real work inside.
Because living with purpose means growing deliberately, for something bigger than yourself.
Delivery
Six 2-hour live sessions (online)
Join a small, thoughtful group or work one-on-one
Optional mentoring and support available between sessions