Get the big picture
Taking business outside, giving you the time and space to spark creative thinking, reconnect with your purpose and find your path
Escape your desk, head into the mountains and find your path
I’m Ant, the founder of Mountain Boardroom
I get you out of the office and into the mountains, to spark extraordinary thinking in extraordinary landscapes.
I created Mountain Boardroom to be a natural sanctuary for busy business owners, executives and leadership teams, who feel like they’re moving in ever-decreasing circles in an online and increasingly isolated digital world.
Out in the mystical mountains of the UK, I give you ring-fenced time and space to clear your head for ground-breaking thinking and ask the big questions to enable you to reconnect with your purpose and find your path
“A desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world”
A fresh perspective
Escape from Distractions
The email you can’t ignore. The phone rings again. Someone knocks on the door.
Our adventures give you time and space to finish your thoughts, reflect, join the dots, explore what it means, and work out what comes next.
Find Clarity
We can’t work out our problems with the same thinking that created them. Heading into the mountains creates a distance from the everday pressures, to-do lists and workloads, clearing your mind to tackle the big questions.
Big-picture thinking
With your new-found clarity comes a fresh perspective, allowing you you make the breakthroughs, form new innovative ideas, and finally see the big picture, and the path to get you there.
What we do…
It is hard to see the big picture when you are stuck in the same four walls.
Our 1:1 expeditions in the hills and mountains remove distractions, clear your mind, provide an epic challenge and give you time and space to reconnect with your core.
Big mountains, bold ideas, audacious ambitions.
If the thinking in your bored-room is falling flat, take it out to somewhere which will inspire you and your team.
Our inspirational and challenging walkshops, we will help your leadership team to connect the dots, build an incredible bond through shared adventure and use the power of walking oudoors to unlock extraordinary, creative thinking.
Community can help us through the times of greatest uncertainty. Walking side-by-side, where silence is natural, not awkward, provides an environment to build enduring relationships.
We host a range of events, including monthly netwalks, outdoor coaching workshops, challenge walks, support groups and retreats where we can connect and grow as humans.
What our Clients Think…
“You’ve nailed it with the combo of your coaching plus the outdoor space, wider horizons and inspiring views!”
“Excellent day Anthony. The team will remember this session for quite some time. Thank you for what was a very professional and well run walkshop”
“If you fancy some coaching but are not keen on sitting in a meeting room with a whiteboard for hours then speak to Ant!!”
“An awesome day out!!! Thanks for leading us on this amazing trek. Great weather and company. Looking forward to the next adventure!!”
“One of the most rewarding and thought-provoking activities I’ve ever done! The way in which Anthony Ackers and his Mountain Boardroom business lay out the day, with physical and practical challenges - both team-related, professional and personal thinking wise - was a joy to be part of. ”
“I took a lot from the walkshop (and my legs are still tired!) and I definitely came away feeling more motivated and with a fresh perspective”
Your journey - how it works
Creating a safe, creative playground
Feeling safe is essential to allow free and honest conversations to take place. I am a fully qualified and insured outdoor leader and outdoor first aider. Psychological safety is also crucial, and one of the reasons I take my conversations outside is to make sure no-one can overhear.
Preparing for your journey
We curate your adventure, choosing a location and environment that tunes into who you are and what you seek. We’ll also have a chat about what to expect, both in terms of the phyiscal journey and the mental one. By the time we meet for our adventure, you are ready for it.
The Unburdening
On the day, we don’t just ‘arrive’ ready to ‘think big’. It will take you time to transition from the weeds of your every-day to the clarity of the mountains. We create a space and some time to let your thoughts and conversations flow, as you process what’s going on, until you can leave it behind, and your mind is ready to face the big questions.
Making the breakthroughs
We all like to think that inspiration just hits us, but that moment takes time to arrive. Our sessions allow us to explore paths, hit an impasse, then circle back again on the big stuff, when we are ready to face it. When the breakthrough comes, it will feel like it comes all at once, but it has been building to this throughout the day.
Capturing the big plans
I’m not going to promise you a shiny gantt chart, or a bound strategy and plan that sites gathering dust on your shelf. We are all grown-ups here, and you are responsible for taking down your actions and forming your plan. Because if I’m responisble, you’re not going to do it!!
We do a lot of our writing and drawing on the mountain, overlooking somewhere beautiful, but we’ll also hunker down in local cafes or pubs if the situation (read: Weather) suits it.
Making it count
You may be responsible, but you are not alone. I am here to ask questions, help to structure your thouights and plans, highlight the gaps, and most of all, keep you honest.
After each session, I’ll check in regularly to make sure you’re on track!
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