Current home: London, England. Previous homes: Oman, Singapore, France, Alaska. Age: 36. Birthplace: UK. Profession: Health and fitness. Organization: Athlo. Title: Founder. Alma mater: Bath University; St. Mary’s University.
Current project: Athlo, an online gym membership rental platform. Recent recognition: Featured in Women’s Health magazine. Latest personal development: Becoming an uncle. Latest contribution to others: Mentor for the Kids Network. Hobbies: Travel, photography, fitness. Sports: I play Padel as often as I possibly can. Recent travel or adventure: Namibia and the Sossusvlei. Last book read: Into the Magic Shop, by Dr. James R. Doty. Recently viewed and recommended: Yellowstone (Paramount). Recent unique acquisition: My new camera and all the memories I’ll capture with it.
Personality profile: Driven, open, adaptable, objective. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Driven. Moral compass: The advice I’d give give a family member or friend in the same situation. How do you define a perfect friendship? Accountability, honesty and trust. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Where strengths and weaknesses are complimentary. What is your greatest joy? Family. What is your greatest fear? Regret. What is your guilty pleasure? People-watching. What word do you use far too often? Plethora. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Anyone who has started their own business. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travel. What is at the top of your bucket list? To have as few regrets as possible. How do you relieve stress? Working out; massage, floatation tank. What is your go-to workout? EMOM (every minute on the minute). What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? An open mind.
What was your first paying job? Working on a farm. What was your favorite college course? Psychology. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Backgammon. What book have you repeatedly read? The Lions Tracker’s Guide to Life, by Boyd Varty. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Some Like it Hot. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My friends. What’s the best advice you received growing up? No one cares, work harder. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Hire people smarter than you.
What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Facetime. What is your favorite app? Athlo. What is your go-to source of news and information? Nature. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The loss of my father.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
To lower the barrier to entry into fitness and increase people’s activity levels.
What change would you like to see in the world? Greater empathy. What widely held belief do you reject? Work hard, play hard. What mega-trend most excites you? EVs. What mega-trend most concerns you? Social media.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? To Be Continued. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Tom Hardy. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A rugby player. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Our dog, Maja. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family in Cape Town. What advice would you give your younger self? You’ll never be criticized by someone doing more than you, you’ll always be criticized by someone doing less. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My late twenties.
Personal motto: Plus est en vous. Favorite quote: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” (Franklin D. Roosevelt). Desired epitaph: To be continued.
