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My Ethos

Philosophy isn’t just theory—it’s a toolkit for making sense of life. Deep thinking, reflection, and meaningful conversations help us tackle challenges with greater clarity and purpose.

But real growth takes effort. It means questioning assumptions, shifting perspectives, and embracing complexity. My goal is to make big ideas practical and engaging—helping individuals, teams, and organisations navigate an ever-changing world with wisdom and insight.

  • 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 as an Educator and Coach

    A great teacher 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—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 beautiful Cumbria, UK, with my wonderful wife, a slightly unhinged Dachshund, and an impeccably maintained 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 also find me navigating the highs and lows of the golf course or spinning beats behind the DJ decks.

My career has always centred on coaching, learning, and growth. I founded a coaching company, collaborated with incredible people, and later sold the business to join England Golf, where I helped drive innovation in talent development.

From there, I became Coach Development Manager at The PGA before spending 12 years as a Senior Lecturer at UCLan. Along the way, I earned a Ph.D. and published over 30 research papers on thinking and learning.

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In 2021, disillusioned with the direction of higher education, I left to focus on what truly drives me—helping others through philosophy. You can find my full résumé on LinkedIn.

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

Get in Touch

If you’re ready to grow in ways that truly matter, let’s start your journey together.