In this episode, Dr. John Torrens is joined by Bart Foster, the Founder and CEO of Business Outside. They discuss the transformative power of nature on leadership and mental clarity, delving into topics like the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, fostering authenticity, and creating meaningful connections through outdoor experiences. Bart shares his journey from corporate executive and healthcare startup founder to outdoor business facilitator, emphasizing the value of exercise, gratitude, and deep, intentional breathing. The episode also covers practical strategies like the “connection hike” and the “four, three, two, one” conversational method to build stronger, more trusting teams.
About Bart:
Bart Foster is the founder and CEO of Business Outside®, a facilitation and training company focused on engaging, inspiring, and empowering individuals and teams to get outside in nature and outside their comfort zones. Bart is an entrepreneur and seasoned global executive who began his career at Kellogg’s and Novartis. After climbing the corporate ladder and building a successful healthcare startup, Bart found his true calling as an advisor, speaker, and coach to executives throughout the world. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and two kids. Most mornings, he can be found hiking the peaks above town, usually with someone in tow, discussing business.
