WILD Walks: Cooling the Hive - For leaders navigating urgency culture and unspoken expectations

Welcome to a new episode of WILD Walks—a guided walking meditation series for leaders ready to step away from their screens and into deeper presence.

In this episode of WILD Walks, we explore a quieter—but powerful—truth: Even when you say nothing, your pace, availability, and presence are setting the tone.

Cooling the Hive is a guided walking meditation for leaders who are always “on”—those holding it all together while unintentionally signaling that rest isn’t safe and burnout is just part of the job.

Through the metaphor of a beehive—and the climate it takes to sustain it—you’ll be invited to reflect on the energy you’re modeling for your team and shift toward a more sustainable rhythm.

Whether you're walking through city streets or a forest path, this episode is a reset. A reminder. You are the climate.

In this 15-minute episode, you’ll experience:

✅ A breath-based intention setting practice
🐝 A nature metaphor rooted in the collective rhythm of the hive
🌀 Reflection prompts to help you reset your leadership pace
🌬 A walking mantra to cool the urgency loop
🌱 A mindset shift to lead with presence, not pressure

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🎧 Press play. Step outside. Lead with intention.