In 2025, Pete and Janelle were detained by Secret Police in Iran while driving home to New Zealand on a 14-month journey through 53 countries.
Blindfolded, interrogated, and held for over 70 hours under extreme pressure, Pete was forced to make critical leadership decisions without complete information — decisions that ultimately led to their safe release.
Janelle displayed composure and resilience in a deeply patriarchal environment, maintaining strength under scrutiny while witnessing Pete endure physical interrogation.
They returned home after 14 months on the road — resilient, sharpened, and more convinced than ever that leadership is tested not in comfort, but in crisis.
Pete's background spans high-pressure military and policing operations, international business ownership, and elite sport.
Janelle's career spans mathematics, chemistry, and physics education, alongside elite sport.
Today, they equip business owners and leaders to:
- Remain calm under pressure
- Make decisive calls without full information
- Build high-performance team structures
- Sustain clarity in high-stakes environments