Mapping Your Territory with Explorer and Entrepreneur Anthony Willoughby

About this episode:

Anthony Willoughby has lived an extraordinary life. From growing up in Africa to decades spent in Japan, his journey has taken him across some of the most remote and challenging landscapes on earth.

An explorer, adventurer, and entrepreneur, Anthony is the founder of The Nomadic School of Business and the creator of Territory Mapping—a unique methodology inspired by indigenous wisdom that helps leaders and organisations clarify their purpose, define what they must protect, and navigate obstacles with courage.

In this conversation, Anthony shares remarkable stories of learning from tribes in Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mongolia, and Australia. We will discuss how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership, trust, and cross-cultural understanding.

Along the way, we’ll explore the deeper questions of identity, belonging, and legacy that lie at the heart of his work.

Whether you are leading a business, a team, or simply your own life, Anthony’s insights will inspire you to think differently about what it means to chart your territory with clarity and conviction.

 

More about Anthony Willoughby:

Anthony Willoughby is a British explorer, adventurer, and entrepreneur who has spent much of his life seeking inspiration across some of the world’s most remote and challenging regions. Raised in Africa and based in Japan for over 30 years, he is the founder of The Nomadic School of Business, where he translates lessons from indigenous communities into tools for leadership, trust-building, and cross-cultural understanding. His signature methodology, known as Territory Mapping, uses natural metaphors to help individuals and organizations clarify what they are striving for, what they must protect, and the obstacles that stand in their way.

As a keynote speaker and author of In Search of Inspiration, Anthony has shared his insights with audiences worldwide, including at TEDxTokyo, and worked with organizations ranging from Dyson, IBM, and AXA Asia to Ferrari. Blending storytelling, metaphor, and wisdom gained from tribes in Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mongolia, and beyond, his work encourages people to connect with purpose, identity, and legacy in ways that transcend conventional business thinking.