<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Jo Lodder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping Leaders Build Resilient Teams that Win - No Matter the Conditions]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:35:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jolodder.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why “I Can’t” Is the Most Expensive Story You Tell: Limits Are Just Borrowed]]></title><description><![CDATA[“I can’t.” It is quietly the most expensive sentence in the human language. It costs businesses innovation. It costs leaders their vision. And it costs individuals decades of their lives. Most of the time, we treat “I can’t” as an objective statement of fact. We tell ourselves it reflects our age, our past failures, our credentials, or what we are naturally built for. It doesn’t. It’s simply a script. And many of the scripts we carry were never ours to write in the first place. Who wakes up...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/why-i-can-t-is-the-most-expensive-story-you-tell-limits-are-just-borrowed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac25d897babcebbad159694</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:33:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/736453_76c55a87c2cb4ab5b215920b831da734~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why High Performers Crash After the Summit and How to Rebuild Resilience!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jo Lodder | Hong Kong &#38; Singapore Resilience Keynote Speaker Building Resilient Teams That Win - No Matter the Conditions. You close a defining eight-figure deal, execute an exit, deliver an intense turnaround, or cross the finish line of a grueling athletic milestone. On paper, you have arrived. Your peers congratulate you, the board is pleased, and everyone immediately asks the exact same question: What’s next? What is the next target, the next acquisition, or the next mountain? Yet in...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/the-post-achievement-trap-why-high-performers-crash-after-the-summit-and-how-to-rebuild-resilience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab8badd0f6358bffa0ab8ca</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:52:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/736453_616dbc7b8fbb436ca3a16a5bdf9f6e46/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reslience is NOT a Brick Wall. It's a SLINKY.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think resilience is about being a rigid, unshakeable brick wall? Think again. Bricks crack under pressure, but slinkies bend, stretch, and bounce back. Discover 11 real, practical rules of resilience that show why flexibility, asking for help, and taking things step-by-step are your true superpowers when life gets tough.]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/reslience-is-not-a-brick-wall-it-s-a-slinky</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64af9e10a4941c0726ae31</guid><category><![CDATA[Over 50 Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ignite Growth & Empowerment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ultrarunning]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:17:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/736453_a0108f6a2e55408480e830e5b9f4751b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race the Horse You’re On!]]></title><description><![CDATA["Race the Horse You're On" High-Performance Keynote Talk on Resilience Five days into my 3,140km run across China, after only 300km, my legs were badly swollen. The doctor looked at my legs, shook his head, and said:  "You should stop." I still had nearly 3,000km to go. At that moment, stopping would have been the logical decision. But I had a purpose that mattered more than the pain. So I kept moving. The real test came later. Reaching 1000km When I reached 1,000km, everyone around me was...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/race-the-horse-you-re-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f63ac1c5caf9f47bc9aab</guid><category><![CDATA[Over 50 Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ultrarunning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ignite Growth & Empowerment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsMx09KcR9I" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Step Today: Racing the Horse You’re On]]></title><description><![CDATA[This simple mindset took me from a broken, heavy-drinking 50-year-old to becoming the first person to run 3,140 km across China in 60 days at age 55.]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/one-step-today-racing-the-horse-youre-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2915be551c1e9cd32085b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Over 50 Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ignite Growth & Empowerment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Storyteller]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ultrarunning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:25:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/C2IgO2UEAxA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I just won big — so why was I so deflated and down?” - Recovering Momentum After Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the victory lap, everything felt empty. You’ve just closed the biggest deal of the year. The product launch went better than expected. The team hit the aggressive target everyone said was impossible. And then… nothing. Energy drops. Motivation evaporates. Even simple decisions feel heavy. Some of your best people start disengaging. The whole team feels flat. This isn’t just “post-project fatigue.” It’s what happens when a massive effort ends without a clear next chapter. In business,...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/recovering-momentum-after-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d00ac61de78e3b213ea99</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:36:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_1e0ee73ebdd147bfbed175abc129fe82~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_715,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Teams Need Ultra-Endurance Mindsets and a Resilience Speaker in Singapore!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore is world-renowned for efficiency, discipline, and excellence. But in a city-state that prizes high performance above almost everything else, even the best teams eventually face the same challenge: how do you sustain peak performance over the long haul? This is where ultra-endurance thinking becomes a game-changer. Having completed multiple ultra-endurance challenges including becoming the first person to run Hong Kong’s Five Trails (400 km with 20,000 m elevation) back-to-back, I’ve...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/resilience-speaker-singapore-why-singapore-teams-need-ultra-endurance-mindsets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a17e1e4e39bc17a59bc1967</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:50:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_d64376abc1044e82a2249b4899238ccb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilience Speaker Hong Kong: Building Mental Toughness for Leadership &#38; Sales Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Hong Kong, pressure isn’t occasional, it’s constant. From soaring skyscrapers to relentless market demands, the city’s business environment tests leaders and teams every single day. As a former professional jockey who made million-dollar decisions at 50 km/h and later ran 3,140 km across China in 60 days, I’ve learned that resilience isn’t about avoiding pressure, it’s about performing at your best because of the pressure. Why Hong Kong Demands Exceptional Resilience Hong Kong’s unique...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/resilience-speaker-hong-kong-building-mental-toughness-for-leadership-sales-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a17db5af840e8662c44c8f7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:16:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_4465183cbef04b44b3d80071965f1429~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Powerful Lessons from the Big 11 Competition: Mentor and Motivational Speaker in HK!]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most exhilarating times of the year is the Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University Big 11 entrepreneurship competition. This unique partnership brings together talent from both Hong Kong and mainland China. Observing hundreds of young founders step into the arena evokes memories of my experiences in the saddle and on the ultra trails. As a motivational speaker in HK and mentor, I had the privilege of working with talented young founders from Hong Kong and mainland China....]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/4-powerful-lessons-from-motivational-speaker-in-hk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a11a8788fa816dacc80fea6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:40:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_575594039c584130b0f97804c635eb33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jo Lodder Resilience Journey: BBC Interview on 3,140km Across China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo Lodder Resilience Journey - Listen to the full interview here: Jo Lodder on BBC Hereford &#38; Worcester There is a unique kind of stillness you only find at 7:00 AM on a misty morning in rural China. It’s the kind of quiet that forces you to face yourself. For 60 days, that silence was my constant companion as I embarked on a journey that, quite frankly, many told me was impossible for a 55-year-old: running 3,140 kilometers from the Great Wall of China to Hong Kong. Recently, I had the...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/bbc-interview-jo-lodder-resilience-journey-across-china</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a058224e8ad7aab1e613132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_dc60a639e6da469a8cbfa8d24fa7a504~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_631,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borrowed Limits: The Ripple Effect of RunChina.Run Documentary Premiere at Olympian City]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday 3 May at Olympian City, we turned the atrium into a living story of resilience. I stood on stage with nine extraordinary students from Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College, John Fan (my partner on the road), Principal Eric, and the team that made it all possible. We shared never-before-seen footage and raw stories from the 3,140 km RunChina.Run documentary premier — from the Great Wall of China to Hong Kong in 60 days. The Moment That Almost Ended It All Day Six. Chinese hospital bed....]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/runchinarun-documentary-premiere</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fdb0467bccf7fb9df5d6b4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_a0382d00bfe04411821bb994aa559fb7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Step at a Time: How to Build Unstoppable Resilience – My Conversation on Entrepreneur Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[You only need to inspire one person. That one life changed creates a ripple effect far bigger than you expect.]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/one-step-at-a-time-how-to-build-unstoppable-resilience-my-conversation-on-entrepreneur-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd9ed84f7ebdc9f6a934f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Over 50 Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Charity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ignite Growth & Empowerment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Storyteller]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ultrarunning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:44:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_6b2bd66c7e9142e0ac812e23b2601456~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Inspiring Leadership Resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understand Resilience as a Skill to Build Jo emphasizes that resilience is not an innate trait but a skill leaders can develop. It involves managing stress, staying focused on goals, and recovering quickly from setbacks. Leaders who view resilience as a muscle to train can better prepare themselves and their teams for uncertainty. Key Steps to Build Resilience To build resilience: Practice self-awareness: Recognize your emotional responses to pressure and learn to regulate them. Set realistic...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/inspiring-leadership-through-resilience-jo-lodder-s-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e84e42a96d49e56eca32af</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:28:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_2875f780218f40baadc83d01ef0151e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons from a 3,140km Run Across China on Motivating &#38; Building Resilient Teams in the Workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motivating &#38; building resilient teams is one of the toughest challenges leaders face today. I’ve learned this firsthand—not just in boardrooms, but on the road and the racetrack. Running 3,140 kilometers across China and spending years riding as a jockey taught me valuable lessons about endurance, trust, and adaptability. These experiences shaped my approach to building resilient teams that can withstand pressure and keep moving forward. Endurance on the road: a winding path through mountains...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/lessons-from-a-3-140km-run-across-china-on-building-resilient-teams-in-the-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e84c098b2f11ff8e5af936</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:25:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_89f3aa1e728049fc9d2dc63000ae4ca5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Essential Steps to Book Your First Keynote Speaking Engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booking a motivational keynote speaker can transform an event, inspiring audiences and creating lasting impact. For CEOs, business leaders, and executive assistants tasked with this responsibility, the process may seem daunting at first. This guide breaks down 10 clear steps to help first-timers navigate booking a keynote speaker with confidence and ease. 1. Define the Event’s Purpose and Audience Start by clarifying the event’s goals. What message or theme should the keynote speaker...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/10-essential-steps-to-book-your-first-keynote-speaking-engagement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e84a98a96d49e56eca2a50</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08fd4587c5c9414c8ff963a9e538e849.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transform Your Team's Resilience with Jo Lodder's Keynotes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's fast-paced world, resilience is not just a buzzword; it is a critical skill that teams must cultivate to thrive. Jo Lodder, a renowned speaker and expert in team dynamics, offers keynotes that empower teams to build resilience and navigate challenges effectively. This blog post will explore how Jo's insights can transform your team's approach to resilience, enhancing their performance and well-being. Understanding Resilience Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks,...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/transform-your-team-s-resilience-with-jo-lodder-s-keynotes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1dd1e0c8d230c9e8c0bb8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:11:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_1ba3c6005920440dbe11ca2d8f0e38f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running 3140KM: A Journey through the Heart and Soul of China!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few months ago, John and I stood at the Great Wall and took the first steps of what would become a 3,140km journey to Hong Kong. At the time, the goal was simple: keep moving. What we didn’t realise was how much bigger the journey would become. Yes, it tested us physically — long roads, ancient mountain passes, coastal highways, exhaustion, and days where even the next step felt uncertain. But the real story was never just about the distance. It became about the people we met, the...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/3-140km-the-story-behind-the-run-across-china</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed6620b77bba41d512f1d7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:53:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_ed5f21d5c9f1475881b5be78acfb5d8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Run across China causing a Ripple!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs of Lantau 2-year anniversay with speaker Jo Lodder! Last night’s talk was something I’ll never forget. Standing in front of so many familiar faces, I was reminded once again why I’m doing this — not just for the challenge, but for the people, the communities, and the ripple effects we can create together. Jockey Jo Lodder I shared a bit of my journey — from being a jockey to breaking my back, to finding new purpose through running. And now, as I prepare for RunChina.Run, a...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/the-ripple-effect-a-night-to-remember</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed6620b77bba41d512f1d6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:58:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_bb2fdc1b01e74eb086f1484e4c4879fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jovy Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I’m Running 3,000km + Across China]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Great Wall to Hong Kong – one step at a time. People often ask me: “Jo, why would you run 3,000km? Through mountains, cities, and the countryside of China... 60km a day, for 60 days? Are you mad?” Maybe a little. But this run isn’t about me. This is for the people who can’t run. For the millions living with disabilities who are too often forgotten, excluded, or simply unseen. It’s about shining a light on what’s possible when we come together — as communities, as teammates, as...]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/why-i-m-running-3-000km-across-china</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed6622b77bba41d512f24a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:18:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_5c64e44362eb473f9885855faea2689c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo Lodder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Body Holds the Story – Learning to Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[But what hit me recently wasn’t a race or a mountain — it was the fatigue that comes after the finish line, when the adrenaline fades and the body starts whispering, “slow down… I need a moment.”]]></description><link>https://www.jolodder.com/post/your-body-holds-the-story-learning-to-listen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed6622b77bba41d512f249</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:08:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/014fee_f99bd5f350ce4930b4b5400b9ea1204d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo Lodder</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>