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Alan ran a unique 11 night trip for my family in Botswana. His connection to nature and his extensive knowledge of it is visible through everything he does.
I have been working as a publisher of trade magazines in the financial sector for thirty years and have organized an incredible number of events, but never have I heard someone speak with as much impact as Alan McSmith.
As a critical Leadership expert I have experienced Alan as a seasoned and professional mentor. Understanding what it needs to train various types of people in an effective manner, enabling them with skills, knowledge, expertise and above all: the right mindset.
He translates knowledge and experiences into wisdom and intrinsically motivated action.
This applies in the bush as well as in the boardroom.
The experience has provided us groundedness, balance and wisdom that we immediately could apply in practice.
Alan’s presentations made a deep impression on decision-makers out of the financial sector.
His lectures ensured that people came close to their core again and were able to answer the question:
who am I, why am I on earth and how do I apply these answers in my company, in my environment and in my private life.
Alan has an extraordinary amount of experience with elephants. He is a lifetime guide
His gentle guidance, mentorship, and genuine friendship have been instrumental in shaping my professional and personal growth.
The trail was life-changing. Not only because of the powerful connecting effect with nature, but especially because of the combination of the wilderness experience and the translation of his knowledge, skills and wisdom to our daily lives.
All the noise surrounding our environment and society in general falls silent when you go out with someone like Alan. In his own unique and respectful way, he shows you the coherence of everything around us with different eyes. Nature is the core of our existence here on earth. That realization was reinforced after the walk.
The silent walk - I felt the energy underground so strongly. That really hit home. I did something with it right away, precisely by really sinking into my body and breathing. I went home with wonder and inspiration.
There is often so much going on under the surface. That is no different with people, but in this fast-paced world there is hardly any room or attention for that.
What I remember most is the respect for nature and fellow human beings. And also when a handful of earth was picked up, how carefully Alan returned the soil and leaves to their original position. Very carefully. It was a valuable walk.
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