Why is it so hard to make good decisions? One of the factors has to do with what are called the human factors. These include cognitive biases, heuristics, personal motivations, and preferences.One person who sees the human factors in high...
Power of Judgment with Will GaddIs good judgment the most important skill to have when it comes to delivering adventure? In this episode, professional adventure guide and athlete Will Gadd returns to help us to make the case that it is. The power of...
How to be the Leader with Erin TierneyEvery group needs a leader. If you are a professional adventure guide or instructor, there is an expectation that you can be the leader. While being the leader can be fun, it isn’t always easy for everyone.In...
How Guides can Deliver Exceptional ValueAt some point in time, we all find ourselves in the role of being someone else’s guide. We could be guiding our friends, family or doing it professionally for strangers. In this episode, we try to answer the...
Recognizing the Value of a Guide with Ken BélangerWhy should anyone hire a guide? If you are in the role of being a guide, do you know why people would want your help? These are two of the topics that we explore with Ken Belanger. Ken is the owner...
Understanding the Challenge Zone with Mark Sedgwick and Jeff MarksWhat is adventure and how can we deliver it? These are just two of the topics that Mark Sedgwick and Jeff Marks help us to explore as we talk about adventure and the challenge zone...
Season 2: TrailerDelivering Adventure returns with Season 2. In this season, we continue to explore what it really takes to share adventure like a pro – with yourself, your family, your friends and as a profession.Listen as top adventure...
How Organizations Help Deliver Adventure with Angela HawseWho regulates adventure? Who trains guides and professionals? Who advocates for access or promotes safety and skill development? The answer to all of these questions are organizations. Jordy...
Case Study: Sea Kayaking Recovery with Bruce WilsonThe line between an adventure and a misadventure is often defined by our decisions, how we manage the challenges that we face and how the experience is remembered afterwards. In this episode, Bruce...
Helping People to Succeed with Sylvia ForestHow can we help people to succeed when they are faced with the challenges that come with adventure? In this episode, Sylvia Forest draws upon her experience to share some of the key strategies that have...