ONE-TO-ONE
For Leaders Who Can't Hide.
Rising isolation.
Fading playbooks.
Disorder compounding.
Big decisions with no clear answer.
Fading playbooks.
Disorder compounding.
Big decisions with no clear answer.
You need syntropy when entropy starts winning.
Applied philosophy to reclaim judgement, coherence, and vitality.
"An exceptional experience that completely shifted my thinking."
KIEL DOLENCE, Global Vice President, Kraken Technologies
Previously COO at Octopus Energy Japan and Head of Growth at Moixa
What This Is
A confidential space to syntropise your system from the inside.
Not coaching. Not therapy. Not consulting.
Timeless wisdom made practical for the disorder you're actually facing.
We work with leaders at moments that define a tenure:
Navigating transformation while protecting what's sacred.
Making calls where the data won't save you.
Building coherence while everyone else optimises parts.
Leading through complexity that breaks conventional frameworks.
"The insights I’ve gained have transformed how I lead my team."
STEVE BORTHWICK, Head Coach, England Men's Rugby Team
Previously Leicester Tigers Head Coach and Saracens and England Captain
The Work
We help you build the inner architecture required to syntropise external disorder.
Three foundations. Non-negotiable.
Reality
Territory over infobese maps. See what's actually there, not what you want to see.
Truth
Signal over noise. No comforting delusions. No politics disguised as strategy.
Ethics
Right over easy. The courage to do what integrity demands.
From these, three capacities emerge:
Trusted Judgement
Clear thinking when complexity hides the path.
Fireproof Integrity
Hard calls made without cracks in your foundation.
Enduring Focus
Purpose beyond titles, legacy beyond tenure.
How It Works
Private. Intense. Tailored.
Extended sessions—typically 2 hours—where we go deep enough to reach bedrock.
Frequency depends on what you're navigating.
- Monthly for steady building.
- Fortnightly when entropy accelerates.
- Weekly in moments of acute transformation.
This isn't a curriculum. It's not modules or frameworks.
Every engagement is shaped by your reality, your disorder, and your stakes.
"Life changing. It opened my mind and unlocked a whole new room!"
LOUISE CHEADLE, Founder, teapigs and SPILL Tea
Your Guides
Decades across sport, business, education, and psychology.
The context changes. The philosophical foundations don't.
Dr John Stoszkowski
Dr David Priestley
Investment
Shaped by depth, cadence, and complexity.
Agreed together based on your reality.
Typical monthly investment discussed privately on our first call.
"Transformative. It continues to be invaluable in all aspects of my life."
DARREN BURGESS, Director of Performance, Juventus Football Club
Previously Adelaide FC, Melbourne FC, Arsenal FC, Port Adelaide FC, Liverpool FC, and Football Australia
Next Step
Book a confidential call.
An honest conversation about where entropy is showing up and whether this work is right for you.
No pitch. Just clarity on fit.
Email hello@syntropise.com
If there's fit, we begin. If there isn't, we'll tell you.
"I can see where my assumptions and habits are holding me back."
JESS TAYLOR, Vice President, Kraken Technologies
Most leaders are pulled apart by entropy. You don't have to be.
FAQs
Why philosophy? Isn't that outdated in a world of AI and apps?
Old ideas are the best—they've outlasted every fad. AI churns out information and knowledge, but philosophy builds the wisdom to sort the signal from the noise and turn entropy's mess into syntropy's flow. If you're chasing the next app, good luck. If you want judgement, clarity, and impact that lasts, this is it.
Do I need philosophy experience?
No. You just need an open mind and curiosity. We keep it jargon-free, grounded, and practical. We understand the standard perception of philosophy can be of stuffy academic lecture theatres and dry textbooks, but we guarantee you'll have a laugh and leave every session buzzing with practical ideas.
Time needed outside sessions?
Minimal. No homework. Just apply it in your real world. Our work frees up space in your life; it doesn't pile on more.
What do I get out of it?
A proper compass to steer through noise, change, and complexity. Sharper judgement. True discernment. Coherent alignment between your values and your vision. Energy. Joy. Patience. Self-control. A sense of wonder. A renewed lust for life and a sense you're no longer running on fumes. Relationships and peer groups that will last a lifetime, not more isolation. Most importantly, wisdom that sticks when the shit hits the fan. If you’re really desperate for one, we could probably knock up a certificate from somewhere.
This is pricier than other leadership stuff I've tried?
Yep, it might be. If you want more of the same for less cash, this isn't for you. You'll find plenty of standard leadership stuff elsewhere for less. We don’t do transactional theatre; we’re about quality over quantity, real outcomes, and building relationships that last decades. We also save you time. A serious leader would spend thousands of hours reading to grasp just the basics of what we cover in The Loop—hours they haven't got. That's massive value. Wasting time on the wrong stuff costs even more.
Will I work with John or David?
Either. Both. It depends on you, your context, and your unique needs. Whichever, whoever, whenever, you get depth.
Why so few women philosophers in The Loop?
It's the ideas that count, not the gender of the thinker. If that's your first thought, you might be stuck at stage green in spiral dynamics—we'll cover that too.
Is this like therapy?
No. This is space for thinking, growth, and education—not fixing acute mental health issues. It's for curious folk ready to dig into big ideas, not those in crisis.
What if I'm sceptical about 'syntropy'?
Fair play—scepticism's a start. But syntropy's not woo-woo; it's deliberate alignment countering chaos, boosting vitality where entropy drains you. We've built it from decades in sport, business, and education—proper and tested. Come with doubts; we'll wrestle 'em. If it resonates, great. If not, no hard feelings: we're not for everyone.
How's this different from regular exec or life coaching?
Standard coaching? Surface fixes, quotes from TED talks, feel-good airport books and podcasts. We dig way deeper. This is applied philosophy for high-stakes leaders and performers tired of the usual BS. No optics or affirmations here—just ageless ideas from incredible thinkers, turning isolation and fog into coherence and guts. Clients tell us they leave with a compass that holds, not another notebook of to-dos.
Can I do this remotely, or do you travel?
Remote's spot on—most work's online, flexible for your setup. We travel for in-person if it fits (mainly the UK, but we'll chat about further afield). No messing with fancy venues; it's about the depth, not the postcode. Sessions leave you buzzing, wherever you are.
What's the catch?
No catch—just hard graft. This isn't passive; you'll question assumptions, face limits, and build proper syntropy. It will literally ruin outdated versions of your life and leadership. If you're up for it, the payoff's massive: steadier leading and energy that renews. If you want easy wins, we're not for you. But for those whose decisions count, this changes everything.
What does Syntropise even mean?
Think of it like this. 'Syntropy' is the noun (the state or tendency toward order, integration, and coherence). 'Syntropic' is the adjective (describing something that embodies syntropy). 'Syntropise' is the verb (to make something syntropic; to bring it into greater order, coherence, or alignment). To syntropise is to move from disorder, fragmentation, and reactivity toward coherence, integration, and purposeful action. It’s to align thinking, relationships, and systems with what matters most, creating energy, clarity, and meaningful impact.
What does your logo stand for?
A few things. Not least the letter S and the two founders. It’s also the river Heraclitus talks about that you can’t step in twice. It's the necessary tension and unity of opposites that thinkers like Heraclitus and William Blake speak of, as well as the yin-yang of Taoism. There’s some upward movement through levels akin to the work of Clare Graves and forward-moving syntropic flow. There’s also a hint of an infinity loop too, as well as the process philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead, and the balanced brain hemispheres of Iain McGilchrist. Don’t worry, we can and will share everything with you.
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