Chris Whittaker is a semi-nomadic outdoor guide and leader who has been paid to travel the world for over a decade, from kayaking in New Zealand to snowboarding in Canada. He founded his own travel brand, Global Shenanigans, and talks honestly about how it started, the mistakes along the way and what's next.
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What you’ll learn in this episode
- Gaining universally recognised qualifications
- Spending nine months a year being paid to travel
- Seeking career advice from lots of different sources
- Starting your own brand early
- Building and maintaining your network
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Chris is an outdoor guide and the founder of Global Shenanigans.
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