In the natural world, rewilding means allowing ecosystems to return to their wild, untamed state – where nature leads, adapts and thrives without over-control.

So, what if we applied that same thinking to leadership?

For in my view, too often, leadership becomes over-managed, boxed in by routines, meetings and expectations. We strive for order and predictability, but in doing so, we can lose the very spark that fuels our innovation, resilience and bold decision-making.

Therefore, to ‘rewild’ our leadership is to reconnect with instinct, creativity and the power of the unknown. It’s about stepping out of the boardroom and into the wider landscape – both literally and metaphorically – to create space for fresh thinking and courageous choices.

And, ‘wild’ spaces don’t follow rigid plans – they adapt, evolve and find new ways to thrive in changing conditions. That’s exactly what today’s leaders are being called to do. So, when we allow a little more freedom, loosen the grip on over-scheduled days and let curiosity lead, we create room for fresh thinking to take root. It’s not about abandoning structure – it’s about letting in just enough ‘wildness’ to stay responsive, creative and resilient.

And rewilding doesn’t mean chaos. It simply means returning to what’s natural, essential and alive in your leadership.

It means:

• Trusting your instincts again
• Making space for reflection and real conversations
• Letting go of control where flexibility is needed
• Inviting your team into open, shared discovery – not just structured tasks

For the outdoors offers more than a backdrop.

• The outdoors offers clarity.
• On the trail, new perspectives emerge.
• In stillness, insight arrives.
• With movement, energy flows.

So this month, I’m inviting you to ‘rewild’ just one small part of how you lead. Maybe it’s holding a walking 1:1 instead of another Zoom. Maybe it’s giving yourself 15 minutes outside to think before that next big decision.

Let’s see whether we can make leadership feel alive again this April!