A lot of the inspiration for my keynotes comes from observations I’ve made in everyday situations. Special events too, of course, like the Arctic Circle Race, which you can read more about here. But wellbeing isn’t achieved overnight; consistency is key. And that’s what makes the things we learn from ordinary experiences so extraordinary if […]
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Welcome to your weekly SNAP – our new video and blog format! SNAP stands for short, novel and practical, which is exactly how I will be delivering top tips, life hacks, and any other interesting information that emerges in the wellbeing space. Now, you already know that I’ve been working on a new keynote, BOND.
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About a year ago, I received an alert from Apple Fitness. It told me I was burning on average 31 fewer calories per day than the same time a year ago. Initially I thought little of it. What’s 31 calories? It’s nothing. Then it struck me that this adds up. These seemingly small changes might
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After I deliver my keynote, I’m often asked by the HR / People teams for suggestions on embedding the notion of cadence into the culture. Whilst we do more structured work on this with some of our clients, there is a basic framework that anyone who’s heard my content can adopt. It’s called VALUE, and
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I’m frequently asked about my ‘origin story’; how I got into wellbeing and then went on to create the Cadence Approach. So here’s a summary, taken from my bestselling book, Cadence – a finalist in this year’s Business Book Awards! How it started To explain how the Cadence Approach came about, I must first go
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Small, consistent changes have a powerful effect over time. If you read my book Cadence, checked out my blog, or listen to any of my podcasts. You’ll soon realise it’s the small stuff that matters. It’s the slivers of recovery you get in a day that can really help to improve your wellbeing. Sir Dave
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This week we’re joined by Francesco & Ilona, who are on a mission to build a community of meditators in love with life through their company Bliss Out. In this episode, they discuss why they started Bliss Out and how they’re recovered from burnout. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why Francesco & Ilona decided to
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In March 2019, my partner (in life and adventure!) Antonia and I took on the Arctic Circle Race, the world’s toughest ski race. It’s 160km cross-country in Greenland, taking place across 3 days while camping out on the snow. Prior to the race, you stay in a tiny village called Sisimiut, home to 5,582 people.
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In this episode, we’re welcoming Dr. Ruth Briant-Jones, a lifestyle medicine doctor, wellbeing strategist, and coach. She’s proud to be part of a small group of medical doctors pushing lifestyle medicine into common practice. We take a deep dive into stress and burnout. Topics Discussed In This Episode: What inspired Ruth to pursue lifestyle medicine.
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I believe that burnout will soon become the next world health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic will be largely to blame, with more people reporting poor mental health outcomes. According to the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE), in 2019/20 an estimated 828,000 workers were affected by work-related stress, depression or anxiety. This represents 2,440 per
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