Normalizing Remote Walking Meetings

What I love about tools like Spot is that they make remote walking calls a culturally accepted option for modern work environments. It’s hard to overstate how important this is.

Yes, they are. You can do them via call, Zoom, or whatever you prefer. And if the context allows, I prefer a simple phone call. Still though, calling out walking meetings by name has a huge practical advantage: context.

Aren’t walking meetings just audio calls?

My walking meetings tend to feel more conversational, exploratory, and creativity-inclined than Zoom meetings. I can engage for longer without feeling burned out. And there’s the obvious benefit of increased physical activity.

Brainstorming, talking through creative challenges, and iterating on ideas happens especially well on walking meetings. My theory is that stepping away from screens prevents obsessive note-taking and reduces screen-induced anxiety. Walking helps ideas come and go naturally. It’s easier to relax, listen, and stay present.