Take your business out walking

Alan and I used to have more of our business meetings while walking but having opted to take a leisurely walk at lunch time today, we were commenting on the fact that we'd let this slip somewhat.


'Lack of time' or 'I'm too busy' is the usual cry but on thinking about it, not really a great excuse. Taking 'time out' charges our batteries, takes us away from the office environment and often the things that bring us down and the fresh air is just great for energising and adding a different perspective.

This photo was taken while walking near Ongar in Essex. We'd been discussing developments for the business and then Al's phone went. That call brought in £3k worth of business and was just as easy to organise while out walking. Lunch was a great opportunity to celebrate and when we do take our business out walking, one priority is to choose a walk with a good pub for lunch half way round. This gives us a chance to summarise and note down what we've discussed and the action planned as well as getting some refreshment.


I'm off to get the diary now and book some more of these in for the months that follow. The weather is pretty immaterial, you just need to make sure you have the right clothes and a plan B just in case it's torrential.


Think about bring this into your business, either as a one to one with colleagues or as a team and Walkers' Coach are happy to organise this for you. We can also organise your Netwalk Experience - http://www.walkerscoach.com/netwalk_experience.htm