Syntropise
Turn Chaos Into Coherence
Defy Entropy’s Grip
We help people who can’t hide cut through the noise, make bold choices, and align their lives with their deepest impact.
ENTROPY is the slide into disorder
It’s the fog clouding your decisions. The drift in your team. The tiredness you can’t shake. Left alone, it erodes clarity, energy, and impact.
SYNTROPY is the counter force
It’s the shift toward coherence, integration, and purposeful flow. Ideas click. Energy builds. People connect and life feels purposeful again.
“The insights I’ve gained have transformed how I lead my team each day and how we run our programme.”
STEVE BORTHWICK
Head Coach, England Men’s Rugby Team
Former Leicester Tigers Head Coach and Saracens and England Captain
Who We Work With
People who carry real responsibility, in full view:
Senior Leaders: CEOs & C-Suite executives facing high-stakes decisions.
Founders and Innovators: Builders creating the future with no playbook.
Elite Performers: Coaches and athletes under constant scrutiny.
Cultural Shapers: Creators, educators, and policymakers tackling complexity.
You’re done with surface-level fixes. You’re ready to actively counter the entropy in your life and work. You want depth, clarity, and a life aligned with your impact.
“A life-changing experience that has opened up my perspective and impacted every part of my life, yet is surprisingly light and enjoyable, with the added gift of new friendships with amazing people.”
FIONA HOWARTH
Founder & Director, Octopus Electric Vehicles
Investor & Advisor at Treasure Time, former Director of Smart Projects at Octopus Energy, Head of Transformation at OVO Energy, and Head of Product and Commercial at British Gas
Three Paths to Syntropy
We use philosophy as a practical toolkit to help you dismantle complex problems and build a more intentional life.
Wisdom Journeys
Unique six-session programmes for deep, transformative thinking and wiser living.
Wisdom Partnership
Focused, one-to-one support for leaders facing critical moments and high-stakes decisions.
Wisdom Community
A private, algorithm-free space for ongoing syntropising alongside like-minds.
“Life changing. It has opened my mind and unlocked a whole new room! Not through prescription, but self-discovery.”
LOUISE CHEADLE
Founder, Teapigs & SPILL Tea
From Entropy to Impact
Focus that holds under pressure
A life you actually live, not just endure
Energy that sustains hope and vitality
Purpose that pulls you forward like a future self leaving clues
Who We Are
Syntropise was founded by Dr John Stoszkowski and Dr David Priestley. We’ve spent decades navigating the chaos of business, sport, education, and the creative world.We’re not life coaches or gurus. We’re thinking partners who help you build a better compass, so you can find your own way out of the woods.
Ready to Syntropise?
This isn’t for everyone. It asks for openness, courage, and a step beyond the familiar. But if you’re ready to wrestle with the big questions and come out sharper, steadier, and more fully alive, let’s start the conversation.
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Contact Us
If any of this strikes a chord, reach out.We’re deliberate about who we work with, just like you are too, because this kind of work only matters if it’s authentic, mutual, and it sticks.If it feels right, we’ll both know.To start the conversation, complete the contact form or send an email to [email protected].
Our Story
We’re two straight-talking Northerners who met in 2002. Then life happened. Twenty years later, we reconnected, drawn by a shared conviction: the world doesn’t need more noise; it needs wisdom you can actually live by.That’s why we built Syntropise: to help people, teams, and organisations move from chaos to coherence. It’s the education we wish we’d had.
John swapped the ivory tower for an allotment, and somehow made both fertile ground for growth. With a Ph.D. and 30+ published papers, he spent years in academia asking big questions about how people learn and grow, before realising that real change doesn’t happen in lecture halls or committee rooms.Now, he works with leaders to cut through the noise and face complexity with clarity, courage, and a touch of philosophy.When he’s not cultivating minds, he’s cultivating berries on his (increasingly legendary) allotment, battling golf courses with less consistency than his philosophy, or dropping beats as a DJ, proving that philosophers can spin both wisdom and bass lines.He lives in Costa del Cumbria with his wife, Hollie, and Dudley, their miniature Dachshund who is very much in charge.
David lives in Norfolk, where the neighbours still say hello and the postman knows when you’ve ordered too many Amazon parcels. A qualified psychologist with decades of experience, he blends deep psychological insight with a very human, very practical touch.He’s worked with athletes, global businesses, and senior leadership teams who need clarity and resilience, not another 200-page strategy deck or jargon-laden model. His craft is helping people show up with self-awareness, steadiness, and impact that lasts.At home, David is usually cooking curries, brewing the perfect coffee, or being beaten at board games by his kids. He shares life with his wife Elisabeth, their two children, and Digby the dog, a loyal companion still trying (and mostly failing) to master mindfulness.
Our Philosophy
This is deeper work. You’ve done the trainings, the away-days, the leadership off-sites. They’ve each added something. But now you’re looking for what ties it all together.You're looking for a shift that reaches deeper, into the very operating system of how you see and live.
The System Starts With You
We live and lead in complex systems, but we often forget the most fundamental truth: the point of highest leverage is ourselves. The work doesn’t start with changing the world out there; it starts with the clarity and coherence of the world in here.We see this in three interconnected levels:
The Individual: It starts here. With your energy, your clarity, your presence under pressure. This is the source code for everything else.
The Leader: Your choices ripple outwards, shaping your team, your board, your family, your community. You are a walking, talking cultural force.
The System Shaper: The bigger your platform, the bigger the ripple. Your influence doesn’t just contribute to a system—it creates it, for better or worse.
If This Resonates, You’re Probably...
Building things others depend on.
Facing high-stakes decisions where there is no script.
Standing in the spotlight with no safety net.
Craving depth, not another dopamine-hit framework.
Wanting your inner world to finally line up with your outer impact.
Questioning whether today’s systems truly serve people, let alone the planet.
The Journey from Entropy to Syntropy
This work is a choice. It’s the conscious turn away from the drift of entropy and toward the deliberate creation of syntropy.
It’s Freedom FROM:
Burnout, regret, status games, the fear of getting it wrong, judgement (yours and theirs), empty careerism, busywork, disconnection, a life of stagnant potential, the quiet drift of "Is this it?", and the denial of the fact you’re mortal.
And Freedom FOR:
Joy, hope, meaning, purpose, a flow of generative energy, vitality, wonder, peace, wholeness, companionship, positive-sum relationships, and a life and body of work that truly matter in the only time you’ve got.
Ready to Syntropise?
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a fundamental upgrade to your operating system.If you’re ready to do the work, let’s explore what that could look like.
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Wisdom Partnership
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. This is the moment entropy has the upper hand. You need space to think, perspective to see clearly, and a sparring partner who helps you hold steady and act with integrity.This is a space to ask the big questions, starting with one of life’s most powerful questions: How might you live?
What It Is
Deeper than coaching. Sharper than theory.It’s high-trust dialogue that blends big ideas, honest challenge, and grounded experience.It’s about becoming someone who can navigate uncertainty and lead with clarity and heart.No off-the-shelf fixes. No gimmicks. Just tailored, rigorous work that meets you where you are and evolves as you do.
The Outcomes
A Bespoke Partnership: Support built around your life, your decisions, and your turning points.
Clarity Under Pressure: Sharper thinking, deeper perspective, and steadier action when it matters most.
Action with Integrity: A process to align your decisions with your deepest values, giving you the confidence to make choices you can stand by, long after the pressure has passed.
A Thinking Companion: 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 real 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, you won’t enjoy this at all.If you want deeper seeing, wiser choices, and a way forward that’s truly yours, you’ll love it.
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.
Because in a world of noise, the deepest advantage is clarity.
This work grounds you in who you are and what you stand for, so you can act with integrity when the path forward is anything but obvious.
What Do You Charge?
It depends. We don’t set a flat fee. This work is a partnership, not a one-size-fits-all product, and the contribution should reflect the value it brings to your life and work.As a guide, contributions for our wisdom partnerships typically begin in the region of £1,500 to £2,500 per month. The final number is shaped by the frequency and depth of our work together.Our aim is to find a number that feels right for the value it creates. The final contribution is something we determine together, in conversation.
Begin the Conversation
Wisdom partnership is a significant commitment of time and energy. It begins with a single, confidential conversation to see if we are the right fit to work together.
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The Syntropise Community
Wisdom. Integrity. Belonging.
In a world of noise, algorithms, and artificial connection, this is a space for something real. It is an active antidote to the digital world’s relentless entropy. This is a private community for people serious about the ongoing work of growing wiser, living well, and making a meaningful difference.This isn’t another networking club or hustle-obsessed group. It’s a carefully tended container, built on trust and commitment, 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 a curated, intimate space, exclusively for those who’ve completed a Syntropise journey or worked with us one-to-one.We intentionally keep the group small to foster genuine connection. It’s a high-trust gathering of leaders, creators, athletes, and founders—people committed to being centered inside and impactful outside.If you’re done with shallow spaces and want honest conversations that challenge and nourish, this is your place.
What You Gain
Connect with Depth: Engage in real conversations with people who match your drive, in a positive-sum space where every member's growth contributes to the whole. No small talk or status games.
Think Alongside Peers: Work through challenges and celebrate wins with people who truly understand the terrain.
Sharpen Your Thinking: Access thought-provoking resources, ideas, and prompts curated to keep you sharp and growing.
Stay on the Edge: Benefit from regular infusions of insight, because real growth doesn’t have a finish line.
Live Salons: Join engaging sessions with sharp thinkers on how to live and lead with purpose.
Why This Space is Different
Real change isn’t a one-time event; it’s a way of living. And it happens best in a community built with intention. We believe the most powerful catalyst for growth isn’t a guru; it’s the community itself—the structure, the trust, and the quality of the people within it.This space exists to keep you grounded, connected, and clear. It’s an incubator for ideas where clarity strengthens, purpose sharpens, and wisdom is shared.It is also defined by what it is not:
✘ A noisy, algorithmic forum
✘ A sales funnel
✘ A place to show off
This is a human-scale community, built for resonance, not reach.
Enter the Community
If you’ve completed a Syntropise journey and are ready to continue the work, your place is waiting.
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Wisdom Journeys
Big Ideas. Real Change. No Enlightenment Vending Machines.
Philosophy simply means love (philo) of wisdom (sophia). It’s a way of seeing, thinking, and living that matters most when life gets complex and the map no longer matches the territory.
A Transformative Journey
We offer a path into living more fully. Not fluffy self-help. Not life hacks. Just the best ideas from history, distilled for today, to fundamentally shift how you think, lead, and live.Each journey is a structured path to build your capacity for syntropy—the force that counters chaos with coherence.
These aren’t courses. They’re catalysts.
Your Starting Point
Everyone begins their journey through one of two doorways: INTEGRATE or BEING WELL. There’s no right or wrong choice; simply choose the one that speaks most clearly to you now.
Gain a unique lens to cut through complexity, connect perspectives, and make wise decisions when the stakes are high. Leave with profound insights and a reshaped way of thinking, leading, and living in an increasingly ambiguous world.
Step beyond surface-level “wellness” into the deeper work of becoming fully human. Face freedom, uncertainty, and finitude with clarity and courage, and leave with a renewed sense of direction, vitality, and meaning in a world that rarely slows down.
The Path Unfolds
Once you begin, the full curriculum becomes available. Five further journeys—TRAILBLAZE, LIGHTHOUSE, PRAXIS, VITALIS, and HORIZON—build upon your foundation, each designed to deepen and widen your capacity for wise leadership and a well-lived life.
Upcoming Cohorts
INTEGRATE (Cohort 11)
Starts Tuesday, 11th November 2025, 10am-12pm (UK). Dates inclusive of: 11th, 18th, and 25th Nov, and 2nd, 9th, and 16th Dec. Capped at 4 places.
BEING WELL (Cohort 11)
Starts Thursday, 13th November 2025, 10am-12pm (UK). Dates inclusive of: 13th, 20th, and 27th Nov, and 4th, 11th, and 18th Dec. Capped at 4 places.
FAQs
How does it work?
Six live sessions, 2 hours each. Usually once a week, same day and time.
All online, so you can join from anywhere.
Choose small-group learning (capped at 4), or go one-to-one.
And no PowerPoint purgatory. Just space to think deeply, see clearly, and leave with wisdom that holds up when life gets messy.
Why does it work?
Because this isn’t training. It’s a journey into deeper awareness, clearer action, and wiser living.
There are no gurus, jargon, or quick fixes.
We don’t hand you answers; we help you build your own and live them.
Research shows wisdom is the best predictor of life satisfaction,¹ it’s linked to both feeling good and personal growth,² and studying philosophy makes you a better thinker.³
How do I join?
Three options:
Join a cohort: We run a limited number of open and bespoke cohorts each year. See above for what’s available now, or register interest for the next one.
One-to-one: Start any time, tailored around your schedule.
For teams or organisations: If you’d like to run an internal cohort, get in touch and we’ll shape it to your context.
What do you charge?
It depends. We don’t set a flat fee because this work is a partnership, not a one-size-fits-all product. What you contribute reflects what you can genuinely afford and the value it brings to your life and work, both now and in the future.
As a guide, contributions for our journeys typically range from £3,000 to £7,000. Where a contribution sits in that range (and sometimes beyond it) is shaped by the specifics of the journey, like the level of one-to-one support you choose, the pace and depth of the work, and the context of our work together.Example formats include:
Core: The six group sessions.
Expand: The sessions plus three one-to-one calls.
All-In: The sessions plus six one-to-one calls.
Our aim is to find a contribution that feels right for the value it creates. The final number is something we determine together, in conversation.
What is the time commitment outside of the live sessions?
Minimal. There’s no "homework." The real work happens in how you apply the thinking to your life between sessions. We might occasionally suggest an article to read or a question to ponder, but this is an invitation, not an assignment. The journey is designed to create space in your life, not to fill it with more tasks.
What will I actually leave with?
Not a certificate to frame, but tools, clarity, and perspectives that shift how you think and live. A stronger sense of direction. Sharper judgement. Wisdom you can call on when life doesn’t go to plan.
Do I need a background in philosophy?
Not at all. You just need curiosity, openness, and the willingness to wrestle with real questions. We keep the jargon out and the wisdom practical.
Ready to Syntropise?
You have the details. The journey from chaos to coherence is a significant one, and it begins with a single, deliberate step. Whether you’re drawn to a group cohort, a focused one-to-one partnership, or simply have a question, this is the place to start.
¹ "Wisdom is the best predictor of life satisfaction in both men and women and can offset the influence of negative age influences on life satisfaction. Wisdom has a greater influence on life satisfaction in older adulthood than health, socioeconomic status, financial situation, environment, or social engagement" (Study by Mushalla, 2024).² Thirty years of wisdom research consistently links it to both wellbeing and growth. It means clearly knowing what matters, focusing on priorities, and acting with calm purpose—reducing anxiety and increasing meaning. In short: wisdom is the skill of loving what matters and letting go of what doesn’t (Study by Dong et al., 2024)³ "Philosophy majors outperform all other majors on tests of verbal and logical reasoning and on a measure of valuable habits of mind" (Study by Prinzing & Vazquez, 2025).
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The Path Unfolds
You’re through the doorway. This is the landscape that lies beyond.These five journeys build on your foundation, each offering a distinct path toward mastering your inner and outer worlds.Taken as a whole, the Syntropise curriculum weaves together the essential wisdom of over 40 of history’s most impactful thinkers.
Step off the treadmill of conformity and cultivate your own path. Discover your essence, challenge false horizons, and walk away with the conviction to live and lead on your terms, not culture’s script.
Cut through noise, fog, and distraction with grounded clarity. Develop the kind of steady seeing and clear judgment that keeps you centred when pressure mounts and decisions matter most.
Reclaim wisdom as something lived, not studied. Explore timeless ideas and put them into practice, leaving with embodied tools and perspectives that shape how you act, decide, and grow every day.
Learn to sustain your energy, align your rhythms, and thrive instead of grind. Leave with practices and perspectives that restore vitality, sharpen focus, and fuel a life of flow and balance.
Expand your consciousness, integrate your being, and connect with a purpose bigger than yourself. Leave with a broadened sense of possibility and the tools to grow into the far edge of your potential.
Wisdom that runs in the family
The work of building a wiser life isn’t just for us. We offer specially designed journeys for teenagers (ages 14-18) to explore big ideas and build their own foundation of resilience and purpose.
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The Modern World Isn’t Simple. Neither Are You.
INTEGRATE is for people navigating layered realities who can’t rely on shallow fixes or one-dimensional thinking.You carry big responsibilities that ripple across people, systems, and futures. This journey helps you build the awareness and flexibility to meet them with wisdom.
6 Thinkers to Light the Way
Each session opens a new way of seeing that’s practical, embodied, and deeply human. We’re guided by thinkers whose work shows how to hold complexity with clarity, balance, and depth.Each of our six sessions is anchored by the core ideas of one of these thinkers, translated into a practical lens for your leadership and your life.
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t a dusty academic seminar; it’s a direct upgrade to your mental operating system. You will leave with not just profound insights, but a set of integrated perspectives that sharpen your ability to lead in an increasingly ambiguous world.
See with Deeper Clarity: Develop the ability to hold multiple perspectives and marry deep analysis with holistic intuition, allowing you to see through complexity and make wiser decisions when the stakes are high.
Build Resilient Self-Awareness: Gain a profound understanding of your own values, motivations, and patterns, giving you the inner steadiness to lead with authenticity under pressure.
Unlock a Fuller, More Hopeful Vision: Move beyond linear solutions to foster genuine innovation, anticipate what’s next, and lead your team toward a more hopeful, flourishing future.
Why INTEGRATE?
Because “work harder” doesn’t solve feeling lost.
Because complex problems demand more than linear solutions.
Because when you change how you think, everything else shifts too.
The Format
Six deliberate, two-hour live sessions (online).
Choose the intimacy of a small, curated cohort or the dedicated focus of a one-to-one journey.
With the option of dedicated one-to-one support between sessions.
“Incredible. It has helped me answer questions around behaviors that I haven’t been able to answer for years. It’s changed the way I work!”
STUART WEBBER
Head of Sport, RB Ōmiya Ardija
Former Norwich City Sporting Director, Huddersfield Town Director of Football, and Liverpool FC Director of Recruitment
“It gave me the language and tools to understand myself and others more deeply and to spot where my own habits were holding me back.”
JESS TAYLOR
Director, Kraken Technologies
“An amazing mix of views, philosophies, and creative thinking. It’s led me to a much richer and more integrated way of seeing the world.”
TIM JOHNS
Director, Octopus Electric Vehicles
“A most powerful programme that elevated my understanding and gave me great clarity about myself and others.”
JAMES DOYLE
Director, Octopus Energy
Begin the Journey
INTEGRATE is offered as an intimate group cohort or a focused one-to-one journey. Choose the path that suits you best.
What’s Next?
Drawn to this work, but feel the need to start with your inner landscape first? Explore our other doorway journey: BEING WELL
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Well-being Isn’t a Shortcut. It’s the Work of a Lifetime.
The world sells you hacks, apps, and quick fixes. But real well-being isn’t something you download. It’s how you face freedom, finitude, and the choices that make you who you are.BEING WELL invites you to slow down, think deeply, and wrestle with the questions that actually matter:
Who are you becoming?
What do you truly value?
How might you live well, on your terms?
Why will your legacy matter?
This isn’t about checking off a wellness list. It’s about facing what it means to be fully human.
6 Thinkers to Light the Way
Each session opens a way of seeing that is raw, human, and deeply personal. We’re guided by existential thinkers who wrestled with freedom, finitude, and meaning. Through their work, you’ll explore what it really takes to live fully and authentically.Each of our six sessions is anchored by the core ideas of one of these thinkers, creating a practical space to explore life’s deepest questions.
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t a wellness checklist; it’s a courageous exploration of what it means to be fully human. You will leave with not just comforting ideas, but a more robust and authentic way of being in the world, grounded in the choices that truly matter.
Live With Greater Authenticity: Move beyond performance and external pressures to live and lead from a place of genuine self-knowledge—a life built on who you are, not who you think you’re supposed to be.
Find a Clearer Direction: Develop your own inner compass, grounded in what you truly value, to navigate life’s big decisions with conviction, courage, and purpose.
Cultivate Existential Courage: Learn to face uncertainty, freedom, and life’s inherent limits not with anxiety, but with a renewed sense of vitality, curiosity, and hope—to fear less and engage more fully with life as it is.
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 life’s biggest questions, you come alive.
The Format
Six deliberate, two-hour live sessions (online).
Choose the intimacy of a small, curated cohort or the dedicated focus of a one-to-one journey.
With the option of dedicated one-to-one support between sessions.
“An invaluable experience for anyone looking to completely shift their thinking on work and/or life in order to take a step change in a bigger direction. It was somehow both relaxed, yet one of the most challenging exercises I have ever done.”
KIEL DOLENCE
Global Vice President, Kraken Technologies
Former COO/CTO at Octopus Energy and Head of Growth at Moixa
“Massive ideas that make you question who you are, how you live, and what actually matters, but made so relatable you leave energised and buzzing, not overwhelmed.”
OLIVIA BROWN
Global Head of Talent, Octopus Energy
“It challenged me to think in ways I hadn’t before to improve as a person and as a coach. Enriching and highly recommended.”
NICK MATTHEW OBE
3 x World Squash Champion
Winner of 13 World Series titles and 3 times Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist
“A space for real reflection where diverse philosophical ideas are brought to life with authenticity and clarity. It helped me explore what fulfilment means on my own terms.”
RAMYA RAJAMANOHARA
Head of Business Operations, Octopus Electric Vehicles
“I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their mental outlook.”
PAUL EALES
Professional Golfer
Winner on European Tour, Challenge Tour, and European Senior Tour
Begin the Journey
BEING WELL is offered as an intimate group cohort or a focused one-to-one journey. Choose the path that suits you best.
What’s Next?
Feel grounded in your inner life and ready to apply this clarity to the complexities of your outer world? Explore our other doorway journey: INTEGRATE
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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.
6 Themes You’ll Explore
Questioning the nature of self and identity
Breaking free from the pull of mimetic desire
Shifting from “having” to “being” in how you live
Escaping burnout and hyper-achievement culture
Finding inner calm beyond endless striving
Trusting your inner compass to walk your own path
6 Thinkers Who Light the Way
Rebels and originals whose ideas challenge conformity and ignite fresh direction:
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
“Thanks for helping me look at things differently! My coaching has improved as a result of better understanding myself and other peoples’ perspective.”
LAURA MASSARO MBE
Former Squash World Champion and World No.1
Winner of 21 women's tour titles, including 6 World Series titles
“I can’t recommend this programme enough. It really helped me think.”
STEVE SMITHIES
CEO, Cheshire Football Association
“An intense but incredibly powerful series of ideas on turning thought into action. It has taught me that joy is in the act of creation.”
SHAUN MCHUGH
Head of Marketing, Octopus Energy
Also a musician in the rock band Crimson City
“A great way to lift your head up from the day to day and challenge yourself on what it means to be a human and a leader.”
AMY LITTLE
Capability Partner, Kraken Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions and Upcoming Dates
What’s Next?
If clarity feels like the next challenge, explore LIGHTHOUSE
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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.
6 Themes You’ll Explore
Defining your values and building a guiding philosophy
Seeing through the fog of deception and distraction
Facing technology’s grip with dignity and responsibility
Trusting the body’s intelligence as a source of clarity
Looking at the world through the heart as well as the mind
Cultivating solitude and honest self-conversation
6 Thinkers Who Light the Way
Philosophers who cut through noise and illusion to illuminate truth and integrity:
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
“It gave me a deeper grasp of why people respond so differently in times of change and how to meet that with wisdom.”
MATT NORRELL
Head of Talent, Kraken Technologies
“It changed my perspective in my personal and professional life. It gives you philosophical principles to challenge old beliefs and realign yourself with your true values.”
CHRIS LENGTHORN
Director, The Shipley School
“It opened my eyes to what’s happening in plain sight and helped me ground myself. Thank you for opening up this wisdom.”
KURT LINDLEY
Business Owner
Frequently Asked Questions and Upcoming Dates
What’s Next?
If you’d like to ground sharp thinking in everyday practice, explore PRAXIS
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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.
6 Themes You’ll Explore
Freeing yourself from dogma and rigid convention
Cultivating calm through simple, enduring pleasures
Living in tune with the natural flow of life
Balancing reflection and action to live wisely
Stripping away illusions of status and pretension
Embracing change and finding hidden order
6 Thinkers Who Light the Way
Ancient teachers whose enduring wisdom still shapes how we act, live, and grow:
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
“Brilliant. The more time that passes, the more I’m getting out of it.”
TONY PENFOLD
Head of Development, Scottish Judo
“It opened my eyes, and I learned a great deal; it has helped me find some clarity.”
GRAEME KILGOUR
Head of Business Development, Raith Rovers Football Club
Frequently Asked Questions and Upcoming Dates
What’s Next?
If sustaining energy matters most right now, explore VITALIS
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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.
6 Themes You’ll Explore
Reclaiming energy and vitality through metabolic balance
Awakening imagination and visionary spirit
Tuning into the biosphere for human flourishing
Transforming stress into resilience
Unlocking the élan vital to rediscover aliveness
Living with compassion and reverence for life
6 Thinkers Who Light the Way
Thinkers and visionaries who connect energy, rhythm, and renewal with the art of living:
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
“It has really helped me deal with the chaos and constant change within my role.”
CONOR CLASS
Talent Lead, Kraken Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions and Upcoming Dates
What’s Next?
If you’re curious about the bigger picture of growth and purpose, explore HORIZON
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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.
6 Themes You’ll Explore
Discovering cosmic interconnectedness
Awakening from mechanical life into presence and mastery
Transforming through integral yoga and higher consciousness
Aligning with the evolutionary arc of spirit in matter
Balancing extremes of spirit and material life
Unfolding the structures and mutations of consciousness
6 Thinkers Who Light the Way
Pioneers of consciousness and evolution who open up new ways of seeing and becoming:
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
Frequently Asked Questions and Upcoming Dates
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For the Next Generation
A Deeper Compass for a Complex World
The teenage years are a whirlwind of pressure, possibility, and big questions. School provides answers for exams, but where do they find the space to explore who they are, what they value, and how to build a life of purpose?This is that space.We’ve adapted our core journeys INTEGRATE and BEING WELL into a unique format for young people (ages 14-18). This isn’t about grades or getting ahead. It’s about building a strong inner foundation of resilience, curiosity, and self-awareness that will last a lifetime.
How It Works
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a series of engaging, live conversations guided by an experienced facilitator. We use timeless ideas from philosophy and psychology as a launchpad to explore the challenges and opportunities young people face today.The tone is lighter than our adult journeys, but the questions are just as meaningful. We create a safe, high-trust space for young people to:
Explore Big Ideas: Grapple with concepts like freedom, purpose, and identity in a way that’s relevant to their own lives.
Build Real Resilience: Develop the mental and emotional tools to navigate uncertainty, pressure, and setbacks with greater steadiness.
Think for Themselves: Learn to question assumptions, see different perspectives, and develop their own well-grounded worldview.
Shape a Life with Purpose: Start connecting the dots between who they are and the positive impact they want to have on the world.
The Format
Small, Curated Groups: Cohorts are capped to ensure every voice is heard in a safe and supportive online environment.
Six Live Sessions: Each journey consists of six 90-minute sessions, held weekly.
No "Homework": The work is in the thinking and the conversation, not in assignments. It’s designed to create space, not add pressure.
Experienced Facilitation: All sessions are led by facilitators trained in working with young people in a thoughtful and engaging way.
FAQs
Is this therapy?
No. This is an educational and developmental space for thinking and growth, not a therapeutic intervention. It is designed for young people who are curious and ready to explore ideas, not for those in acute mental health crisis
Do they need to know anything about philosophy?
Not at all. All they need is an open mind and a willingness to be curious. We handle the rest, keeping the jargon out and the conversations grounded and practical.
How do you ensure safety?
Safety is our first priority. All facilitators are DBS-checked and experienced in creating secure, high-trust environments. We have clear ground rules for respectful conversation, and we work in small groups to ensure a supportive dynamic.
How do I enrol my child?
We run a limited number of cohorts each year. The first step is a short, informal conversation with you and your child to ensure the programme is the right fit. You can see upcoming dates and register your interest below.
Give Them a Compass, Not Just a Map
If you’d like to give a young person in your life the space to build a foundation of wisdom that will serve them for decades to come, the next step is to start a conversation.
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