Paula in her own words… Combining business, adventure and positive psychology expertise - and being the world's first Adventure Psychologist - I've created a tried-and-tested model to develop the wisdom, resilience and growth you need to thrive in these uncertain times. I am a trainer, facilitator and coach as well as a speaker, author and adventurer. Perhaps best described as a "Performance Catalyst", my best self at work is when I am empowering and inspiring others – from primary school children to blue-chip leadership teams. In the non-organisational world, I have been described as "a female Bear Grylls only smoother". I have done 116 things on my 'Living Life to the Full' list and counting, including sailing around the world and skiing to the South Pole. I have written four books and speak internationally at conferences, schools and for charities. With 20+ years' experience as a leader, consultant and coach, I believe in humanising business; making work enjoyable, energising and engaging for all involved. Having completed a Master's Degree (MSc) in Positive Psychology and Coaching, I understand first-hand the power of a positive approach to life. We are all more capable than we think and more amazing than we realise. My passion in life is surfacing this in all of us. Accomplishments Skied full distance from Messner to South Pole: One of only 13 women in the world to do this Paddled 300 miles in dugout canoe: Srepok & Mekong rivers, Cambodia Sailed around the world: 35000 miles, the wrong way Cycled length of UK, Poland, Malta, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Show notes Paula introduces herself Her living life to the full list Reflecting back on the past few years Getting married and going back to University New challenge - 50 Good Turns Part time - Applied MSc - Positive Psychology and Coaching Supporting her husband's around the world sailing challenge 12 countries done so far The challenges of doing a good turn Having people come and join her on the way Unique Cycling Buddies (UCBs) Why its been a challenging 2019 Supporting her partner Alex with his round the world challenge Dealing with stress and worry Her coping strategy of just getting on with it Changing her view on adventures Doing her Masters! Getting her dissertation published in an academic journal Working while studying and trying to get headspace to think Starting a new business - The Adventure Psychologist Why adventure psychology should exist alongside sports psychology What adventure means… Practical advice The concept of curiosity Meditation and mindfulness Having an active body and active mind Different forms of meditation What else has been going on in 2019 Living with each decision for as long as possible Quick Fire Questions! Adventure Mind Conference Getting access to the Journal Article - Exploring the psychology of extended-period expeditionary adventurers: Going knowingly into the unknown Social Media Website - www.paulareid.com. Twitter @ThePaulaReid Instagram @ThePaulaReid Article title: Exploring the psychology of extended-period expeditionary adventurers: Going knowingly into the unknown Article reference: PSYSPO_101608 Journal title: Psychology of Sport & Exercise Article Number: 101608 Corresponding author: Mrs. Paula Reid First author: Mrs Paula Reid First published version available online: 22-OCT-2019

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