"Live Well, Lead Well" Development Program

This is a unique blend of wellness, team bonding, and business performance enhancement, rooted in the pillars of Empower, Engage, and Elevate.

Shelter building, fire-making, outdoor safety, and cooking in the wilderness aren’t just survival skills; they’re powerful metaphors for resilience and collaboration. Through these hands-on experiences, participants are empowered to step out of their comfort zones, overcome challenges, and build confidence. Learning how to construct shelters or start a fire fosters problem-solving skills and encourages individual leadership while offering practical tools for dealing with workplace pressures.

Team members work closely in these activities, requiring communication, trust, and collaboration. This engages the team on a deeper level, promoting strong interpersonal bonds that carry over into the workplace. As participants rely on one another to navigate the wilderness, they develop a shared sense of accomplishment, enhancing team cohesion.

Grounding in nature through bushcraft practices like wilderness cooking and nature grounding helps participants reconnect with their surroundings, fostering mindfulness and well-being. Spending time outdoors has been shown to reduce stress and enhance creativity. This connection to the natural world helps elevate mental clarity and focus, driving higher performance and resilience back in the business environment.

Together, these experiences help individuals and teams become more adaptive, resilient, and cohesive, leading to sustained high performance in the workplace

Main Theme: Leadership and Personal Development Through Nature  

Overview: Participants will explore the natural environment to enhance their leadership skills and personal development. Activities will incorporate shelter building, eco-art techniques and fire-making skills, emphasising the connection between nature and personal growth. This hands-on experience will enhance teamwork, leadership skills, and personal development.

Location: Well Wild.

NOTE: Before the day the client would have had a consultation and business requirements will be built into the objectives of the day.  We will lay out the objectives at the start and review at the end.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome & Setting the Scene

• Overview of the day's objectives, emphasizing the themes of Empower, Engage, and Elevate.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Shelter Building Demonstration

• Activity: A demonstration using a miniature shelter to illustrate the shelter-building process, including design principles and essential techniques.
• Benefits: Participants gain a clear understanding of the process and key considerations, setting them up for success in their own building challenges.

10:00 AM - 11:30 PM: Shelter Building Challenge

• Activity: Teams explore the woods to gather materials and construct their shelters for overnight use.
• Benefits: This hands-on challenge promotes problem-solving, communication, and resourcefulness. Participants learn to rely on each other’s strengths, fostering a sense of community.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Fire Making Demonstration & Challenge

• Activity: Quick demonstration on fire starting using flint and steel. Participants will then create their own fire from materials scavenged from the woods using the technique shown in the demonstration.
• Benefits: Building a fire teaches essential survival skills and teamwork, reinforcing adaptability and perseverance

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at the Central Campfire (Demo on Eco-Art)

• Participants share their thoughts and experiences during the activities while enjoying a prepared meal.
• Benefits: Lunch provides a relaxed environment for team bonding, encourages open communication, and allows for reflection on the day’s learning.
• Activity: During lunch a A 30-minute session will be shown where participants learn eco-art techniques to decorate their shelters.  
• Benefits: Encourages creativity, enhances team cohesion, and emphasizes the importance of sustainability in practice.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Final Shelter Adjustments, Eco-Art Decoration, and Tidy-Up

• Activity: Teams make final adjustments to their shelters and decorate them using their own version of eco-art, reflecting their individual creativity and style.
• Activity: Tidy up - Incorporating the "Leave No Trace" principle, ensuring that all materials used are eco-friendly and that the area is tidied up after the activity.
• Benefits: This collaborative activity enhances the aesthetic of the shelters while fostering a sense of ownership and pride. The tidy-up reinforces environmental responsibility and teamwork. Presenting their decorated shelters allows participants to articulate their creative vision and promotes public speaking and collaboration skills. Participants keep their art as a permanent reminder of the day and a hook for future events. An award is given to the winner – a Certificate.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing Reflections and Goal Setting  

• Discussion: What lessons can be brought back to the workplace? How can the skills developed today enhance leadership and personal growth?
• Participants share key takeaways and commitments for applying what they've learned in their professional roles.
• This extended session allows for deeper discussions, encouraging teams to develop actionable strategies for implementation.