A walk on the beach is a good investment!

Hearing the waves, feeling sand under my feet and the sun on my face, breathing fresh salty air, and seeing a spectacular natural shoreline is when I come up with my best ideas. 

It’s when the default mode network of my brain kicks in. The areas responsible for:

• Reflecting on the big picture

• Connecting dots

• Problem-solving in novel ways

• Generating “a-ha” moments

If I’m constantly on the go - in meetings, at my desk, answering emails and phone calls - my brain is in task mode, using my executive control network. This part of my brain is extremely handy in getting things done – but it’s not good at determining whether those things are the right things.

It’s the same principal in teams. I’ve been part of and worked with many teams who focus on getting things done. That’s great. But are those things the right things? Are those things being does as effectively and efficiently as possible? Do stakeholders actually value those things? Will those things be relevant next month, or next year?

Teams need regular “walks at the beach”. Time to reflect, process, connect, solve gnarly problems and plan for the future. 

And that’s what I help teams with. Time to let their collective “default mode network’s” activate!

Get in touch if you want to find out more. I do need to warn you that I’m a big fan of outdoor meetings and coaching sessions - beach walks included!

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