E111 Ben Bulger

There’s something magnetic about people who’ve operated at the highest levels — and then had the courage to say, “This isn’t working.”

Ben Bulger is one of those people.

From the punishing kitchens of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons to the boardrooms of Oxygen House, Ben’s story is a study in transformation — not just of career paths, but of thinking. In this episode of Shoot Room Sessions, he sits down with Rich Stockdale to talk about pressure, failure, letting go of control, and the danger of chasing targets that look good on paper but let us off the hook in reality.

He talks about the myth of “net zero” — how it’s become a convenient destination rather than a stepping stone — and why real climate leadership means refusing to settle, even when the offset box is ticked. It’s not about doing what’s required. It’s about doing what matters.

This is an episode for anyone who’s felt the tension between discipline and creativity, who’s leading something that’s growing faster than they can control, or who’s ready to challenge the sustainability status quo.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about pace, process, and what it means to keep showing up when the real work begins.

Listen to the full conversation now — and ask yourself:

Are you leading for optics, or are you building something that lasts?