The future of leadership isn’t being shaped in high-rise buildings. It’s growing in paddocks — with muddy boots, shared meals, and conversations that matter.
As hybrid work reshapes how teams operate, and purpose becomes a non-negotiable for employees and customers alike, organisations are rethinking where and how they gather. They’re choosing spaces that restore perspective, spark aligned thinking, and ground decision-making in impact.
At Farm My School, we call it the Paddock Boardroom — and it’s where some of Australia’s most values-driven leaders are heading next.
What Makes the Paddock So Powerful?
In the paddock, there are no corner offices. No status. No slides. Just shared purpose.
It’s a space that strips back titles and reconnects teams to the systems that sustain life — food, soil, and each other. It invites people to think long-term, to lead regeneratively, and to make decisions rooted in care, not just capital.
Here’s why more leaders are choosing the paddock:
- Perspective Shift:Time in nature slows the mind and sharpens insight.
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Shared Experience: Working side-by-side in the soil builds trust and empathy.
- Systems Thinking: Regenerative farming mirrors sustainable leadership — it’s collaborative, circular, and resilient.
- Real Impact: It’s not hypothetical — it’s hands-on. The farm is a living example of what purpose in action looks like.
Strategy Meets Soil
A strategy day on the farm isn’t about ditching goals — it’s about elevating them. We’ve seen leadership teams recalibrate their vision after harvesting potatoes. Product heads spark innovation while learning about compost systems. HR execs rethink onboarding after a pitch from one of our students.
It’s not just metaphorical — it’s tangible and deeply human.
What Happens During a Paddock Leadership Experience?
Each experience is designed to meet your team where it’s at — and take it somewhere new. You’ll explore:
- Regenerative Systems — how nature can inform your leadership
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Impact Storytelling — hearing from students and school stakeholders
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Collective Learning — working together on seasonal farm activities
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Shared Meals — food that brings the conversation full circle
All within the context of a school-based food system that’s redefining the way communities eat, learn and lead.
Who Is This For?
We work with:
- Executive Leadership Teams
- People & Culture Departments
- Purpose-Driven Startups & B Corps
- Boards and Advisory Groups
- Government & Policy Thinkers
- Cross-functional Teams Needing Alignment
If you’re seeking more than just a day out — and you believe business can (and should) be a force for good — this is for you.
Bookings Now Open
October and November 2025 are now open for corporate experiences at our Bellarine farm site. Each session is intentionally limited in number, designed to create maximum connection and minimum distraction.
To learn more or reserve your preferred date:
📧 grow@farmmyschool.com.au
