Want to be part of a really strong, positive and supportive culture? It’s going to cost you – the price of a swim in freezing cold water… But it’s worth it, as that action buys you entry into a rapidly growing network of people, mainly women, who are part of the Bluetits Chill Swimmers club.
Sounds extreme, but for the 80,000+ people in the network, it’s a way to build courage and overcome their fears & self-assumptions. Founded by Sian Richardson, the Bluetits encourages people to safely swim in open water in the UK – all year round. It’s freezing cold, it’s scary and asks people to uncover their bodies with a mix of people. But it’s also a celebratory, supportive culture within which people bring their true, vulnerable selves to the swims.
The ethos, as Sian explains to Jane Sparrow, is to simply say well done to those that turn up. Even if they never get wet (remaining dry tits) they are part of the club, and valued for their contribution. It’s a powerful, shared experience – the magical moments of post-swim celebration and connection, powered by adrenalin, help to connect and fuel people’s sense of inclusion.
It doesn’t take much imagination to think how the principles that Sian shares could easily be extended to a professional world.
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Introducing Our Change Makers Podcast Series
The Culture Builders – A deep dive into 2023
The Culture Builders – Honey to the Bee and Bank of Me
The Culture Builders - Closing the Gap for Black Women in Business
The Culture Builders - Harnessing the Power of ADHD
The Culture Builders - Bright Sparks and The World Service
The Culture Builders Deep Dive - Nectar for Leaders
The Culture Builders – The Three Big Fixes For Leaders
The Culture Builders Deep Dive - Bringing Values to Life
The Culture Builders Burst - Talking Psychological Safety
The Culture Builders Deep Dive – connecting cultures with language ‘hygiene’
The Culture Builders Deep Dive - find your route to appreciation
The Culture Builders Deep Dive - From Fruit Flies to Frozen Planet - a Cultural Journey
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The Culture Builders Deep Dive – Meet the Bank of Me
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The Culture Builders Deep Dive - Beating The Monday Blues
The Culture Builders Deep Dive – Creating a Culture of Financial Wellbeing
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