What happens when an extraordinary life of adventure is actually built as an escape from pain? In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, Alex Ikonn sits down with Henry Cookson, founder of Cookson Adventures, Antarctic explorer, and world-class expedition leader, to explore the hidden reality behind success, trauma, depression, and the search for meaning. From crossing Antarctica to building a luxury adventure company for some of the world’s most influential people, Henry shares ...
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What happens when an extraordinary life of adventure is actually built as an escape from pain? In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, Alex Ikonn sits down with Henry Cookson, founder of Cookson Adventures, Antarctic explorer, and world-class expedition leader, to explore the hidden reality behind success, trauma, depression, and the search for meaning. From crossing Antarctica to building a luxury adventure company for some of the world’s most influential people, Henry shares ...
Zen Takai, 16th-Generation Samurai – The Five Elements, Intuition, and Modern Leadership
Intelligent Change with Alex Ikonn
45 minutes
3 months ago
Zen Takai, 16th-Generation Samurai – The Five Elements, Intuition, and Modern Leadership
What does it really mean to be a samurai today? In this grounded, practical conversation, I sit down with Zen Takai—a 16th-generation samurai—to unpack how ancient warrior wisdom translates into modern life: avoiding conflict, cultivating balance, training intuition, regulating emotion, and leading with stillness and service. We explore: • Why “fight is very, very final decision” and how samurai first work to avoid the fight by keeping a silent mind and balance. “First of all… how to keep...
Intelligent Change with Alex Ikonn
What happens when an extraordinary life of adventure is actually built as an escape from pain? In this deeply honest and vulnerable conversation, Alex Ikonn sits down with Henry Cookson, founder of Cookson Adventures, Antarctic explorer, and world-class expedition leader, to explore the hidden reality behind success, trauma, depression, and the search for meaning. From crossing Antarctica to building a luxury adventure company for some of the world’s most influential people, Henry shares ...
