Wisdom for Real Life

Philosophy isn’t just theory. It’s a toolkit for living wisely in a messy, fast-paced world.

Through deep thinking and meaningful dialogue, I help individuals, teams, and organisations find clarity in complexity, challenge assumptions, and develop authentic purpose.

Real growth asks us to slow down, think deeply, and stay open to challenge. With the right perspective, uncertainty becomes insight—and insight becomes action.

Whether you’re at a personal or professional crossroads, I help make big ideas practical so you can live, work, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.

  • Education as a Living Art

    The best learning doesn’t just fill your head with knowledge; it transforms you. It deepens your thinking, sharpens your perspective, and refines your understanding. It’s not about memorising facts or mastering technical skills in isolation. It’s about cultivating wisdom: understanding how ideas connect, what truly matters, and how to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

    True education is a humanistic pursuit, not a rigid system of lifeless information. It should be alive, expansive, and philosophical, free from dogma and narrow thinking. It should nurture an independent mind, one that can navigate complexity, see through illusions, and make choices rooted in deeper principles.

    My Role

    A great teacher, coach, or mentor doesn’t just pass on information; they open doors. They help you see what was hidden, question what was assumed, and connect the dots between seemingly unrelated ideas. Their role isn’t to create followers but to cultivate thinkers—people who can chart their own course with clarity and conviction.

    But today, we have no shortage of experts, technicians, and content creators. What we lack is wisdom. We lack guides who see learning as an art, as something sacred—something that should shape how we live, not just what we know.

    What I Do

    I aim to revive this deeper way of learning. Not learning as consumption, but as transformation. I work with those who seek not just insight, but wisdom. Those who want to explore the big ideas that help us make sense of an uncertain world.

    If you believe learning should be about more than just acquiring knowledge—if you want to think deeper, grow wiser, and apply timeless ideas to modern life—you’re in the right place.

My Background

I live in Cumbria, UK, with my wonderful wife, a slightly unhinged Dachshund, and a meticulously kept allotment.

I love books, movies, music, art—anything that sparks thought and brings us closer to ourselves. When I’m not immersed in philosophy, you might find me on the golf course or spinning beats behind the DJ decks.

Over my career, I’ve worked in coaching, talent development, and higher education, earning a PhD and publishing 30+ papers on thinking and learning. In 2021, I left academia to focus fully on helping others live wisely through philosophy.

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Relevant qualifications

  • Senior Fellowship (SFHEA), 2019

  • Ph.D. in Social Learning, University of Central Lancashire, 2015

  • PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Central Lancashire, 2012

  • Master of Philosophy, University of Birmingham, 2010

  • B.Sc. in Sports Science, Lancaster University, 2005