Inspiring
Greatness
OUR MISSION
To inspire the pursuit of greatness in every field of human endeavour.
We share the stories and lessons of exceptional individuals, through intimate live events and the STOA Podcast, so others can pursue more of their own potential.
Why STOA?
In Ancient Greece, a stoa was an open, public structure where people gathered to exchange ideas, learn and discuss life’s biggest questions. It was beneath the columns of the Stoa Poikile in Athens that Zeno began teaching what would become Stoicism. More than two thousand years later, those ideas sit at the heart of STOA: a place to learn from others, exchange ideas and inspire the pursuit of greatness.
ARETE (ἀρετή)
The Greek pursuit of excellence - fulfilling one’s potential.
GREATNESS
Found in business, sport, science, health, creativity, leadership, parenthood or the mastery of a craft.
On the STOA with…
A focused environment
No phones, no distractions. Just a room fully present for the conversation.
An intimate setting
No distant stage. Put your questions to the guest in an open Q&A, then meet them in person.
A like-minded room
Small audiences of people who share the same drive to learn, grow and pursue more.
Great guests
Every guest is great, or in pursuit of greatness, in their field.
The STOA Podcast
Great stories. Great individuals. 60 minutes.
The STOA Podcast explores the lives of exceptional individuals and the experiences, decisions, failures, ideas and lessons that shaped them, across business, sport, science, health, creativity and beyond. Every episode leaves you with knowledge, perspective and inspiration to carry into your own pursuit.
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General Admission
£80
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On the STOA with Simon Alexander Ong
Energize Book Included + Book Signing
Meet & Professional Photography with Guest
Live Conversation & Audience Q&A
Drinks & Picky Bits
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