Walpole: In a world where we’re always available, how do you separate your personal time from your work time?
Lance Patterson: That is a challenge! My phone is omni-present, but the most effective way I have found is to play a game with my son. At the moment he is loving checkers and Minecraft.
What’s one thing you do after the workday to help you unwind?
Eat dinner with my family. We always sit down together at 7pm.
What activity do you do in your time away from the office that helps you relax and recentre after a stressful week?
Playing tennis and gardening.
What’s something you’ve read, listened to or seen in your spare time that’s helped you at work?
Simon Sinek’s Discover WHY. It was a gamer changer for me and for my team
After home and the office, where’s your favourite third space?
My garden. I wander around and sit on the benches I have placed throughout to be able to observe it all from a distance.
On Sunday night, how do you prepare yourself for the week ahead?
A good Netflix series, especially period dramas.
Best reason you've had to turn your Out of Office on recently?
My son's half-term Chapel Service. The chapel is beautiful and listening to the children singing is so special.
Your go-to Out of Office outfit: Jeans and a sweater.
Your happy place anywhere in the world: Anywhere with my family.
Your favourite bar or restaurant: Chisou Japanese Restaurant in Knightsbridge. Order the spicy tuna roll.
Something you booked recently that you'd recommend: A visit to The Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Something you've listened to or read recently that you'd recommend: The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins.
Hobby you'd like to cultivate: Gardening
Luxury that’s actually a necessity: A Penhaligon’s fragrance
Best luxury under £25: Penhaligon’s Quercus hand cream
penhaligons.com
