www.garrypratt.co.uk

I’m an entrepreneur, business mentor and qualified group walking leader. Walking has always been a key part of my life – whether a simple dog walk, the work commute, or preparing for important meetings – outside is where I clear my head, gain perspective, and do my best thinking. I truly believe the best decisions are made with the clarity of mind that comes from a mix of exercise, wildness and engaging with others, and, during my time as a business mentor and advisor, I’ve found that clients value the opportunity to refocus in the outdoor world. This is why I often walk with other founders, teams and companies or talk at conferences and evens, and I invite entrepreneurs, business leaders and executive teams to join me on adventures that might just change their business and may well influence other areas of their life. Gaining perspective is a key part of developing creativity and is more likely to develop when you take a break from the ordinary. You won’t find your competitive edge at the bottom of an Excel spreadsheet, however large you project it. Trips range from the ambitious (a week with your team in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa perhaps), the luxurious (exploring the Tramuntana and eating Michelin-starred food in Mallorca) to the more manageable (a half-day one-to-one in the hills of the UK or perhaps as part of your conference) and are all tailored to suit your needs. First step is for us to chat, me to listen and work out what might work for you. Over the years, through trial and error, I have found my thinking ‘space’ and continue to find inspiration outside, with the absolute appreciation that my desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world. Together we explore wild places, undertake shared challenges and use tried and tested techniques to develop clear-sighted entrepreneurial thinking. It is time to do business differently. Take your thinking outdoors and start Outside Thinking. My book, The Creativity Factor, (published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2023, Topping Booksellers Business Book of the Year & shortlisted for Business Book of the Year Awards 2023), uncovers the importance of creativity in business success and clarifies how as leaders you can use time spent outdoors to fully harness your ventures creative potential and create real innovation. I really look forward to speaking with you, and maybe walking and working with you, your teams or your company.