Team Building Blog
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The Team Building Blog
Here at Firewalking International we want your Team Building Event to be easy, constructive, positive and fun. Organising a Corporate Firewalk or Team Building Day can be made a lot easier by reading these posts.
The Team Building Blog is crammed with useful knowledge, hints and ideas to make it easy for you, your colleagues and your Team Event. We answer a lot of the common questions and misconceptions organisers have. And we share a lot of stories from previous events as a source of inspiration for you and your Team.
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What are Ember Jars?
What are Ember Jars? We believe that recognising achievement is a very important part of Firewalking. For years we have done this with Certificates and last year we introduced Ember Jars. Ember Jars are small glass jars, just like those you use for chutneys. After...
Why is Firewalking better at night?
Why is Firewalking better at night? Almost everyone that asks us to provide a Firewalk wants to know what time of day or night works best. We always respond by saying that Firewalking is better at night. That’s not to say we don’t do Firewalks during the day, even if...
Firewalk Cancelled
Firewalk Cancelled! Firewalk Cancelled! Thankfully we have never had to utter those words. In fact, on more than one occasion we have taken over the delivery of a Firewalk because another provider cancelled it. But that’s not to say there might not be a day when we...
Team Benefits from a Corporate Firewalk
What will my Team get from a Corporate Firewalk? "What? Walking on 500°C hot coals? Are you kidding me?" is a fairly typical reaction when we suggest Firewalking for their Team Event. When they know we aren’t joking the next questions is, “But what will my Team get...
Where do we get Wood for Firewalking?
Where do we get wood for Firewalking? When we are standing around a blazing fire with a group we usually get a lot of questions. One such question is, “That’s a lot of wood. Where do you get it?” The answer to where we get our wood for Firewalking is simple, it...
Is Firewalking not for Hippies in Fields?
Is Firewalking not for Hippies in Fields? Over the years, whether at a social event or attending a business networking group I am often asked about what I do. And specifically, about Firewalking. Depending upon the individual and the environment I can get many varied...
The Surprise Corporate Firewalk
The Surprise Corporate FirewalkI can hear you asking already! “What on earth is a Surprise Corporate Firewalk?” Well, to put it simply, a Surprise Corporate Firewalk is one that only a few people in the Team know about. For everyone else on the Team Building Day or...
Five Hidden Benefits of a Corporate Firewalk!
Five hidden benefits of a Corporate Firewalk So, it’s that time of year again. You and your colleague are discussing your annual Team Building Event and some bright spark (pun intended) suggests a Corporate Firewalk. And of course, some people will be wondering "what...
Can anyone do a Board Break?
Can anyone do a Board Break? Board Breaking can be attempted by anyone of any age. We have had participants as young as 8 doing a Board Break and our most senior Board Breaker to date was a spritely 88 years young. Various thicknesses of board can be used depending on...
What does it feel like to walk on hot coals?
What does it feel like to Walk on Hot Coals? It's the same at nearly every Firewalk. As the expectant participants gather to watch the Fire, someone will ask, "What does it feel like to walk on hot coals?" As you would expect, it is one of the most popular questions...
Is is possible to do an Indoor Firewalk?
Is it possible to do an Indoor Firewalk? As you can imagine, organising an indoor Firewalk is not an everyday occurrence. An indoor Firewalk requires much more planning and preparation but it is very possible. Most often, indoor Firewalks are organised...
How much does a Corporate Glass Walk cost?
How much does a Corporate Glass Walk cost? We are regularly asked if we can provide a Corporate Glass Walk as part of a Corporate Retreat, a Team Building Day or a Conference. Often, the person already has a good understanding of how Glass Walking works and how it...