NATURAL LEADER-SHIP HIKE
Together with Alan McSmith, one of South Africa's most respected wilderness trails guides, we invite you to experience a
Date
Monday 22 June
Time
09:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Kennemerduinen NP
ABOUT THE HIKE
On Monday 22 June from 09:00am to 12:00pm together with Rick de Gaay Fortman and Alan McSmith, one of South Africa's most respected wilderness trails guides, we invite you to experience a special morning hike in the beautiful Kennemerduinen National Park.
During this 2–3 hour hike, together with up to 15 participants, we will explore not only the landscape, but also the question: what can we learn from nature about leadership, collaboration, presence, and understanding larger systems?
ABOUT ALAN MCSMITH
With more than 30 years of experience as a wildlife and wilderness guide, Alan McSmith has come to see wilderness not as a place, but as a way of life. One of Africa's most respected guides, he is dedicated to creating meaningful, impactful, and transformative experiences in nature.
Alan has guided across many of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas, including the Okavango Delta, Kalahari, Namib Desert, Kruger, Luangwa Valley, and Victoria Falls region. He is also an acclaimed TEDx and impact speaker who has shared insights on leadership and conservation at forums across Europe.
A passionate elephant conservationist, Alan is renowned for his deep knowledge of these remarkable animals and his commitment to raising awareness for their protection.
ABOUT RICK DE GAAY FORTMAN
Rick is an accredited coach, breathwork teacher, FGASA nature guide and facilitates leadership journeys in the wild, and occasionally works as an independent stategy consultant.
He has a passion for nature, human psychology, transformation, adventure and spirituality. His adventures include cycling from Cape Town to Nairobi, summitting Mount Kilimanjaro and driving overland from Nairobi to London.
Outside of his work as an independent strategy consultant, Rick supports others in their spiritual growth through coaching, breathwork, nature retreats and wilderness trails. He organizes nature retreats in the Netherlands and wilderness trails in Botswana.
Rick, a Dutch national, is based in Haarlem in the Netherlands.
WHY JOIN?
LEARN FROM AN EXCEPTIONAL WILDERNESS GUIDE
Spend the morning with Alan McSmith, one of Africa's most respected wilderness guides. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Alan shares powerful insights on nature, leadership, and systems thinking.
SLOW DOWN AND RECONNECT
Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of the Kennemerduinen. Create space to reflect, recharge, and gain perspective.
DISCOVER LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM NATURE
Explore how ecosystems thrive through resilience, adaptability, collaboration, and balance, and what these principles can teach us about leadership and life.
CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE
Share meaningful conversations with others who are curious about personal growth, leadership, nature, and living more intentionally.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
Bezoekerscentrum De Kennemerduinen (Zeeweg 12, 2051 EC Overveen)
TIME
09:00am - 12:00pm (Please arrive 15 min early so that we can leave on time)
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable hiking shoes, clothing adapted to the weather, a journal and a pen, a water bottle and a snack, and optionally something to sit on
COSTS
The hike is donation-based and proceeds will go to Alan McSmith. You can contribute according to your own judgment and means. The experience itself is what matters most.
MAX PARTICIPANTS
Spots are limited to 15 participants and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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