Sam Fillingham

A really special afternoon in the woods yesterday with thanks to the souls that gathered and Lhoist Group & Ian at Planterior for bringing the community together. The forecast gave thunder and rain, and most of the surrounding areas got that, but not in our Garden beside the plant at Hindlow. In our garden, the sun shined upon us as we gathered, dropped away the world and walked the edges of this beautiful land with curiosity, to find what inspired awe and beauty with an invitation to create...

Last week I featured on BBC Radio to discuss a topic that feels like it’s wearing thin for all of us: Patience. We talked about the distractions of modern life, the buzzing phones, the urgent letters, and the feeling that we are constantly behind. I shared how nature, like the dandelions that open and close without a hint of hurry, is our greatest teacher in simply being. But there is a part of the story I didn’t have time to share. I truly believe that patience isn't just a virtue;...

The Strategic Nothingness: Why "The Pause" is the Ultimate Leadership Protocol In the Peak District, we have an old saying: "There’s still snow at the wall, so there is more to come" It’s a reminder that even when the calendar says Spring, the land isn't finished with Winter. Nature doesn't rush the transition; it protects the roots until the ground is ready. In our professional lives, we often do the exact opposite. We try to run a "Spring Update" on a human system that is still frozen,...