Paula in her own words…
Combining business, adventure and positive psychology expertise - and being the world’s first Adventure Psychologist - I’ve created a tried-and-tested model to develop the wisdom, resilience and growth you need to thrive in these uncertain times.
I am a trainer, facilitator and coach as well as a speaker, author and adventurer. Perhaps best described as a “Performance Catalyst”, my best self at work is when I am empowering and inspiring others – from primary school children to blue-chip leadership teams. In the non-organisational world, I have been described as “a female Bear Grylls only smoother”.
I have done 116 things on my ‘Living Life to the Full’ list and counting, including sailing around the world and skiing to the South Pole. I have written four books and speak internationally at conferences, schools and for charities.
With 20+ years’ experience as a leader, consultant and coach, I believe in humanising business; making work enjoyable, energising and engaging for all involved. Having completed a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Positive Psychology and Coaching, I understand first-hand the power of a positive approach to life.
We are all more capable than we think and more amazing than we realise.
My passion in life is surfacing this in all of us.
Accomplishments
Skied full distance from Messner to South Pole: One of only 13 women in the world to do this
Paddled 300 miles in dugout canoe: Srepok & Mekong rivers, Cambodia
Sailed around the world: 35000 miles, the wrong way
Cycled length of UK, Poland, Malta, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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Show Notes
Paula introduces herself
Her living life to the full list
Reflecting back on the past few years
Getting married and going back to University
New challenge - 50 Good Turns
Part time - Applied MSc - Positive Psychology and Coaching
Supporting her husband’s around the world sailing challenge
12 countries done so far
The challenges of doing a good turn
Having people come and join her on the way
Unique Cycling Buddies (UCBs)
Why its been a challenging 2019
Supporting her partner Alex with his round the world challenge
Dealing with stress and worry
Her coping strategy of just getting on with it
Changing her view on adventures
Doing her Masters!
Getting her dissertation published in an academic journal
Working while studying and trying to get headspace to think
Starting a new business - The Adventure Psychologist
Why adventure psychology should exist alongside sports psychology
What adventure means…
Practical advice
The concept of curiosity
Meditation and mindfulness
Having an active body and active mind
Different forms of meditation
What else has been going on in 2019
Living with each decision for as long as possible
Quick Fire Questions!
Adventure Mind Conference
Getting access to the Journal Article - Exploring the psychology of extended-period expeditionary adventurers: Going knowingly into the unknown
Find Paula’s book and connect with her on www.paulareid.com. She’s also on Twitter @ThePaulaReid and Instagram @ThePaulaReid.
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