Ben Almond

Author, Judo Coach & Business Leader

Bridging the ancient wisdom of judo thinking with modern leadership concepts

About Ben

Ben Almond is a strategic thinking expert, author, and martial artist who has spent decades exploring the intersection between ancient wisdom and modern leadership and problem-solving techniques. With extensive experience in both the corporate world and the dojo, Ben brings a unique perspective to the challenges we face in business and life.

His journey began in the martial arts world, where he discovered that the values and principles of Judo could be applied far beyond the judo mat. This revelation led him to develop his "Judo Thinking" philosophy, a systematic approach to strategic decision-making that has helped countless individuals and organizations achieve their goals.

Ben's approach is grounded in practical experience. He has designed strategies and provided leadership for major, global corporations, coached executives, and mentored entrepreneurs, always drawing on the timeless principles that have guided martial artists for centuries. His work demonstrates that the most effective strategies often come not from forcing our way through obstacles, but from understanding how to work with the forces around us.

Areas of Expertise

Martial Arts Philosophy

Deep understanding of Judo principles and their application to modern life and business challenges.

Mindset & Values

Helping individuals and teams to adopt and maintain mental efficiency and establish relevant and effective values.

Strategic Thinking

Developing frameworks for complex decision-making using martial arts principles of goals, methods and efficient use of energy.

Leadership & Motivation

Helping leaders and coaches to engage, inspire and motivate people to achieve better outcomes.

Business Consulting

Helping organizations navigate complex challenges through strategic thinking and adaptive planning.

Change Management

Training leaders to understand and leverage judo methods to drive transformational change.

About "Judo Thinking"

"Judo Thinking" represents years of research and practical application, distilling the core principles of this ancient martial art into actionable strategies for modern life. The book explores how to:

Use effective conflict to leverage beneficial outcomes
Find balance in high-pressure decision-making environments
Apply efficient mental energy to maximize impact with minimal effort
Adapt and act decisively to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges
Develop mental resilience through martial arts philosophy

Whether you're facing business challenges, confronting personal obstacles or chasing performance goals, "Judo Thinking" provides a proven framework for achieving success through smart, adaptive thinking rather than brute force.

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Philosophy

"For me, and for many of my judoka friends, judo is a way of life. It is a set of values and behaviours which have framed the way we view and interact with the world around us. It dictates our mindsets, it has taught us our values, it has engaged, motivated and inspired us, and it has given us methods to embrace our environment and make friendships. Your greatest personal achievements will be how hard you try every day to do your very best, and how hard you try to treat other people with kindness and respect along the way."
- Ben Almond

Ben's philosophy centers on the idea that effective strategy and leadership comes from understanding natural principles rather than fighting against them. Just as water finds its way around obstacles rather than attempting to break through them, successful individuals, communities and organizations learn to work in harmony with the energy in their environment rather than against it.

This approach involves a more efficient use of mental energy, and leads to better and more sustainable outcomes for everyone involved. It's not about being passive or weak - it's about being smart and strategic in how we apply our energy and resources.