Thinking Differently in Midlife — with Jonathan Salisbury, Co-Founder of Thinkfully

Episode OverviewIn this conversation, Chris Gates sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Jonathan Salisbury, co-founder of Thinkfully. Jonathan’s work is not about what to think, but how to think — using four powerful strategies that unlock creativity, problem‑solving, and resilience.Together, we explore both Thinkfully's work, as well as Jonathan's own journey to Midlife, including:The four thinking styles — Expert, Link, Depth, and Click — and how they shape our decisions.How they help us be more human in the age of AI.The Midlife Perch — a vantage point to pause, recalibrate, and see life’s threads more clearly.Navigating corporate and entrepreneurial life, including work with Sainsburys & GlaxoSmithKline as well as his own ventures.Discovering how faith, friendships, and thinking practices have sustained him.The role of wilderness times in confronting limitation and discovering renewal, including during family illness.His reflections remind us that nothing is wasted — every experience can be formative if we lean into it with openness.About ThinkfullyThinkfully equips leaders and organisations to:Recognise and expand their thinking styles.Break free from over‑reliance on expertise.Unlock creativity and resilience in times of change.Embed new ways of thinking into culture and strategy.Jonathan has worked with organisations from the NHS to Fortune 500 companies, helping teams think more effectively and collaboratively.Connect & CollaborateJonathan is passionate about partnering with leaders, founders, and communities who want to think differently and lead more regeneratively.=> If you’d like to explore potential collaborations with Jonathan or learn more about Thinkfully, you can reach out directly:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-salisbury-3021581/Thinkfully Website: https://www.thinkfully.co/ - for the sense-makers100% Cotton (Jonathan's Research House): https://www.onehundredpercentcotton.com/Key Quote“Attention is the ignition key for the mind. Where we choose to put our thoughts, everything else flows from that.” — Jonathan Salisbury