Ever felt your creativity stifled by the monotony of office spaces or mundane routines? How about looking to the great outdoors for some inspiration? We had the pleasure of hosting Gary Pratt, author of "The Creativity Factor," who believes that nature can be a powerful tool for unleashing our creative potential. Gary shared his personal journey and insights on the relationship between nature and creativity, how strolling outside can clear our minds, and how it's helped him run his business. Think about it, how many times have you suddenly found the answer to a problem while on a quiet walk? This episode explores that very concept! We discuss how distraction and walking can spark ingenious ideas, share our personal experiences and favorite places that help us find clarity, and touch upon the metaphor of climbing a mountain. This episode is also peppered with fun and fascinating trivia about Gary's expertise in Bronze Age sailing, his love for camping and cooking over a fire, and how these activities bring him joy and purpose in life.As we wrap up, we invite you on a journey to rethink your work approach and consider the outdoors as your new productivity tool. Storytelling, another critical aspect of entrepreneurship, takes center stage as we discuss how walking in nature can set the stage for new narratives. We even share a quick exercise to help you create and share stories using found items – a tool for building trust within a team. So, buckle up for an insightful discussion that ends on a sweet note with a metaphorical carrot cake, a reminder to savor the simple joys of life.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!