When we’re drowning in Slack notifications and back-to-back Zooms, most of us just try to "productivity-hack" our way out of it. But Jessica DeAngelo, founder of Hike to Become, says we’ve got it all backward. We don’t need a better app; we need to leave the phone in the car and hit the dirt.
In this episode, Matt Poepsel chats with Jessica about her book, The Wild Advantage. They dig into why your best business ideas usually happen after 30 minutes in the woods, how to beat the "convenience paradox" that’s making us all feel isolated, and the "Wet Butt Big Idea" that changed Jessica’s life. If you've ever felt like you’re "losing the plot" on your work or your life, this conversation is the wake-up call you need.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The "HIKE" Method: A simple daily ritual to stop the "drift" and get your focus back
- Your Brain on Nature: The neuroscience of why fresh air actually makes you a better problem solver
- Unplugged Leadership: Why the best "whiteboarding session" might actually be a 45-minute trail walk
- The 30-Minute Reclaim: How stepping away from your desk actually gives you two hours back in your day
Highlights:
(00:19) Meet “Chief Hiking Officer” Jessica DeAngelo
(00:10) The wake-up call: "Mom, put down your phone"
(06:22) Beautiful offices are still “boxes”
(13:16) The "Wet Butt Big Idea"
(15:51) "HIKE" Challenge rules
(20:48) 30 minutes to reset your brain
(24:11) Taking the boardroom to the trail
Resources:
Follow Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-deangelo-mba/
Visit Jessica’s official website: https://jessicadeangelo.com/book
Get the book: The Wild Advantage: Why Your Brain on Nature is Your Boldest Business Move
Join the challenge: Text HIKE to 33777
Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/
Follow Predictive Index on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-predictive-index/
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