What do nomads have to do with leadership? More than you think.

Former Olympic choreographer, author and leadership coach, Kevin Cottam introduces The Nomadic Mindset, a way of thinking shaped by decades of his work with elite performers, executives and field research on ancient nomadic cultures. In this episode, we unpack the three mindsets: Settler, Builder, and Nomad, the hidden costs of staying too “settled,” and the shifts leaders can make to become more adaptive, expansive, and future-fit. Kevin shares practical mindset shifts that coaches, trainers, and leaders can apply, inviting you to rethink how you move through the world.

Explore more of Kevin Cottam:

- Website: https://thenomadicmindset.com/

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevin-cottam

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction 

(04:31) Mission

(06:02) The Cost of Staying Settled

(08:47) The Three Mindsets 

(21:04) Kevin’s Journey & Mindset 

(27:30) Lessons from Nomadic Cultures

(32:04) Insights from Elite Athletes & Executives

(35:20) Thinking Broad, Acting Narrow

(41:13) Making Organisations More “Nomadic”

(46:57) A Transformative Mindset Story 

(51:25) One Practice, One Mindset Shift

(53:57) Closing