INSIGHTS

Welcome to Insights - where I document life at the edge of comfort zones. From Arctic expedition preparations to coaching breakthroughs, personal challenges to practical life lessons, these are honest reflections about pushing boundaries and living with purpose. Expect raw experiences, actionable wisdom, and real conversations about growth, mindset, and choosing the harder path when it matters.

December 31, 2024

Gerry van der Walt - Arctic Expedition - Mindset & Performance Coach

New Year Thoughts: Making 2025 Extraordinary

The world will always tell you to be realistic, to play it safe, to dream smaller. Ignore it. Choose courage over comfort, growth over certainty, and action over analysis. So, here's to a year of bold choices and beautiful uncertainties.

December 29, 2024

Gerry van der Walt - Arctic Expedition - Mindset & Performance Coach - Luxury Experiences

The Magic Is In The Conversations We Avoid

Because sometimes, the very thing we're most afraid to discuss is exactly what we need to hear ourselves say out loud.

December 19, 2024

December’s Edge: The Art of Fierce Balance

December's comfort is a seductive trap. While others wrap themselves in "new year, new me" fantasies, I was out at well before dawn today, starting an intense 9 week training cycle for my next Arctic expedition. Because real goals don't wait for January's permission.

November 24, 2024

3440 Calories And The Conversations That Count

It starts with being honest about where you are, gets real about where you want to go, and demands that you become someone different in between.

November 13, 2024

When Inner Voices Get Loud: A Different Approach to Mental Chatter

Silencing those dark, shadow voices in your mind is surprisingly similar to overcoming an addiction.

October 26, 2024

How Hiding From Reality Is Sabotaging Your Life

Hiding doesn't make realities go away. It just lets them fester, growing roots deep into our lives, influencing every decision we make.

October 2, 2024

Ten Themes to Transform Your Mindset

The truth is that this isn't just a "best of" list. This is tried and tested wisdom, forged in the reality of real-life application.

September 26, 2024

Sweat, Tears and the View From the Top

Everyone is jealous of what you've got, but no one is jealous of how you got it.

September 19, 2024

The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Mental Health

If you're thinking this doesn't apply to you, are you sure? Just like physical health, mental health is a spectrum, and we're all on it somewhere. Whether you're in the trenches of clinical depression or just occasionally wrestle with self-doubt, this is for you.

Subscribe To My Newsletter

Weekly notes on pushing boundaries and living deliberately. Join me for honest insights from polar expedition training, coaching experiences, and personal growth moments. Practical wisdom for your own journey, whether that's tackling anxiety, chasing big goals, or simply choosing to live more boldly.

Insights

Insights

Subscribe To My Newsletter

Contact Me