Thriving in the Information Age
Strategy, Resilience, and Lifelong Learning in an Era of Change
I’m Peter Ashby Smith — higher education leader, writer, and coach. I help professionals and organisations build resilience, clarity, and agency in a changing, AI-driven world.
Stoic Futurism is the practical method I use to guide this work. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, adult development theory, and modern strategy, I show people how to strengthen their inner foundations while adapting confidently to digital transformation, disruption, and the future of work.
Through writing, speaking, and advisory work, I provide practical ways to design resilient careers and future-ready organisations. If you want to thrive through change with confidence and integrity, let’s connect and explore what Stoic Futurism can do for you.
How May I Help You?
Welcome to my site! Like the blogs of old this is a space where I share my thoughts on whatever inspires or interests me. Feel free to check out some of the articles below.
Emotional reactivity is one of the most costly habits in professional life. It derails meetings, damages relationships, and clouds decision-making. Worse, it’s …
Career self-sabotage often looks like... nothing Most people don't fail because of complexity; they fail because they overlook the basics. Scott Galloway …
As an introvert, office holiday parties and networking events can feel like a social marathon. While some of your colleagues might leave …
Everyone says they hate dysfunctional group work. But what if the thing we resist most is what we most need to grow? …