Hello , my fellow pioneer

What better way to start the new year than with a bracing walk in the foothills of the Cheviots? Despite the snow and ice underfoot, we were blessed with stunning blue skies as our diverse group of brave souls gathered for our first Walk and Talk of 2025.

Our brilliant bunch included a humanitarian aid worker, someone who's recently joined us from the US and works with refugees, two passionate community development leaders, and a special guest - forester and founder Donald McPhillimy, who you might remember from Series 3 of the podcast.

As we trudged uphill, our conversation naturally turned to what 2025 might bring. We shared our hopes and concerns about current world events, and how the 'trickle-down effect' of political decisions is impacting our local communities. There was uncertainty in the air, but also determination.

Crossing the border, we symbolically left behind everything from 2024 that no longer served us (sorry, England!), from personal habits to broader concerns we wanted to let go of.

The descent brought a shift in energy and conversation. We explored possibilities, potential, and most importantly - joy. There was a powerful collective realisation that joy itself can be a radical act, especially in challenging times. Rather than letting fear drive our connections with others, we discussed how sharing and spreading joy can be a powerful tool for change.

Finally, thoroughly windswept but energised, we found ourselves thawing out by the fire at the Border Hotel - the perfect end to an invigorating afternoon.

The verdict? Everyone's keen for more. Fancy joining us? Our next Walk and Talk will be at the end of February, where we'll be breathing in the sea air at Tyninghame beach. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon.

Here's to stepping bravely into 2025.

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An Exciting Announcement!

Speaking of stepping bravely into 2025, I've got some news to share. For the first six months of this year, I'm experimenting with something different. Against conventional wisdom (but very much in line with my gut!), I'm making both our Be: and Build: programmes available as Pay As You Can offerings.

This means:

• Be: Our group coaching programme that helps you discover who you are and reconnect with your purpose
• Build: Our strategic action programme combining group coaching with focused support to help you create real change

Both will be available on a Pay As You Can basis until June 2025.

Why? Because I believe that in these challenging times, we need more brave souls who have the space and support to reconnect with their purpose and take meaningful action. Financial circumstances shouldn't be a barrier to accessing this support.

Intrigued? Drop me a message to find out more about either programme and how you can get involved.

And don't just take my word for it.....

Here’s to your brilliance.

Kirsty x