I don’t post much. Partly because I’ve been so busy, and partly because I wasn’t sure I had earned the right to say much yet. I’m still not entirely sure — but two years feels like a reasonable moment to…
Spring 2026
Adventure
Inverting Performance Management One of my favourite elements of working at Oxygen Conservation is how we deliver performance management. Now, before you recoil in your seat and wonder what this crazy HR person is thinking, bear with me because this…
Spring 2026
Have you ever walked into a moment so alive, so arresting, that you felt time itself hold its breath? That’s what estate management gives you. Not just a job, not even just a calling, but a life lived to the…
Spring 2026
Community is one of those words that everyone thinks they understand. For centuries, it was easy enough: a community was the collection of people you could see from your front door, the neighbours you nodded to on your way to…
Winter 2026
In a world increasingly feeling the realities of climate and biodiversity collapse, Oxygen Conservation is both a business and a blueprint for using capital to drive positive impact and risk-adjusted returns. We believe risk is a reality of what we…
Winter 2026
There used to be a stark contrast between our Central Team and the talent we were able to attract to work directly on our estates. While our central roles were filled with industry-leading experts in investment, natural capital, marketing, and…
Winter 2026
“What do you do for fun, Rich?” It’s a question I get asked all the time — at introductory meetings, on podcasts, after talks. I always smile. Not because it’s a bad question, but because it’s the wrong one. And…
Winter 2026
In every sport, there’s a phase of play that is regularly neglected, often hiding immense potential for performance improvement. In cricket, fielding was once an afterthought; in American football, it was special teams, despite their significant contribution to the game;…
Winter 2026
Living on the Edges of Obsession You’re told to follow your passion. Tattoo it on your ambition. Frame it on your office wall. Build a life around it. But here’s the hard truth: most of us will never earn a…
Spring 2025
Oxygen Conservation stands as a beacon of innovation and inspiration in the battle against climate change and biodiversity collapse. Founded with the mission to Scale Conservation, we are not just focused on what we do, but also on how we…
Spring 2024
In recent years, ecotourism has evolved from being a niche travel choice to one of the most exciting changes in the travel industry; shaping the way we think about rest, relaxation, and our relationship with the natural world. Oxygen Conservation…
Spring 2024
In the midst of the emerging natural capital economy, a transformative prospect beckons for individuals committed to improving the environment, delivering positive impact and embracing a sense of adventure. The role of Estate Manager often synonymous with traditional sporting Estates…
Winter 2024