Taking Our lead From The Wild
Profound nature inspired leadership
In an era where leadership must evolve to address ecological and social challenges, Alan McSmith offers a refreshing perspective grounded in ancient wisdom and modern insight. By guiding leaders and teams to reconnect with nature, Alan fosters a profound understanding of conscious leadership.
For organisations ready to lead with purpose, this is a transformative journey that will deepen connections and elevate leadership culture in a rapidly changing world.
For organisations ready to lead with purpose, this is a transformative journey that will deepen connections and elevate leadership culture in a rapidly changing world.
By bringing wilderness stories and the spirit of
old Africa to your venue and campfire of your heart,
Alan explores our fundamental kinship with nature.
Conversations that ignite meaningful change
Storytelling is more than just a presentation; it is an invitation to immerse in a shared narrative of human connection with nature. His stories, drawn from the heart of Africa's wilderness, create space for profound reflection and collaboration. These "conversations from the wild" provide a safe, inspiring environment where individuals and teams can explore their deepest values, reconsider their role in the world, and generate fresh perspectives on how to create lasting change.
Whether in corporate settings or informal gatherings, Alan facilitates powerful dialogue that bridges gaps and fosters mutual understanding.
Whether in corporate settings or informal gatherings, Alan facilitates powerful dialogue that bridges gaps and fosters mutual understanding.
A conversation from the wild emerges. Of inter-being.
Like a whale song travelling the oceans, it's not about one place,
it’s it’s about everywhere, everything, everyone.
Experience the wisdom of Africa's ancient leadership cultures
Africa is the birthplace of humanity and holds the secrets of our deepest leadership potential. Alan brings this wisdom into every session, offering a unique insight into the traditional leadership philosophies of the San Bushman, exemplified by the teachings of Cobra Kepile. Through Alan's connection with the land and the ancient stories of Africa, participants are guided to rediscover their indigenous leadership roots, reconnecting with a time-tested understanding of collaboration, humility, and resilience.
This powerful wisdom has the potential to transform how we approach challenges in modern society.
This powerful wisdom has the potential to transform how we approach challenges in modern society.
Stories that peel back the layers of our origins.
Those of resilience, inter-connection and humility.
Ubuntu: Transform uncertainty into action
Ubuntu, a philosophy born from Africa, emphasizes shared humanity, compassion, and community. Alan’s work with this profound principle helps individuals and organizations cultivate a culture of cooperation and empathy. In times of uncertainty, Ubuntu offers the tools to turn fear into meaningful action. Alan’s sessions explore how this philosophy, championed by icons like Nelson Mandela, is one of the most relevant leadership models in today's world.
For those looking to create a more unified, compassionate, and effective workplace or team, Alan is the perfect guide to introduce you to the transformative power of Ubuntu.
For those looking to create a more unified, compassionate, and effective workplace or team, Alan is the perfect guide to introduce you to the transformative power of Ubuntu.
Natural thinking can transition modern leadership with living patterns and principles. But where can we discover transition skills to process this?
Immersive experiences that inspire & engage
Whether you're hosting a large corporate event, a smaller team workshop, or an intimate gathering in nature, Alan McSmith offers bespoke sessions that integrate seamlessly with your goals. His workshops are flexible, with options ranging from formal presentations to unplugged conversations or immersive forest walks. Alan’s approach is highly adaptable, ensuring that each event meets your unique needs while inspiring participants to engage deeply with the material. If you’re looking for a speaker or facilitator who can create an unforgettable experience that goes beyond the ordinary, Alan is ready to bring his wilderness wisdom to your event.
How does it work?
By bringing wilderness to the campfire of your hearts and minds, a warm insightful conversation emerges. The result of holding this space is a meaningful co-creation, one between me and your availability to immerse in it.
These conversations are ideal for various events or venues. From corporate events, motivational talks, informal groups, teams sessions or students. Even dovetailing and collaborating with your coaching/training programs.
These conversations are ideal for various events or venues. From corporate events, motivational talks, informal groups, teams sessions or students. Even dovetailing and collaborating with your coaching/training programs.
Types of events:
FORMAL
Full morning, afternoon or evening session
Core 60 minute presentation with audio/visual
Unlimited Q&A or open discussion
FORMAL OR INFORMAL
Approx 15-30 participants
Full morning, afternoon or evening session
Core 60 min presentation with audio/visual OR unplugged conversation format
Unlimited Q&A or open discussion
UNPLUGGED FOREST WALKS
Full morning, afternoon or evening session
Flexible duration
Unlimited open discussion
Full morning, afternoon or evening session
Core 60 minute presentation with audio/visual
Unlimited Q&A or open discussion
FORMAL OR INFORMAL
Approx 15-30 participants
Full morning, afternoon or evening session
Core 60 min presentation with audio/visual OR unplugged conversation format
Unlimited Q&A or open discussion
UNPLUGGED FOREST WALKS
Full morning, afternoon or evening session
Flexible duration
Unlimited open discussion
Reach out now to host or participate in a conversation from the wild.
Don't miss the chance to bring these transformative, nature-infused conversations to your organization or community. Alan’s Europe 2026 Tour promises to be a rare opportunity to explore leadership, sustainability, and human connection from a perspective that’s as ancient as it is forward-thinking.
