Every time I guide a group outdoors, someone pipes up: “You’ve got to eat sugar when you're going uphill!” Do you? Really? #WildCoaching #WisdomWalks #Walkshops
No electricity. No problem.
In a small Spanish village, the power went out. They didn’t freeze. They didn’t scroll. They gathered. Someone brought music. Others brought stories, wine, firelight. The square came alive. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s a glimpse. We’re heading into deep, unpredictable change—systems cracking, AI rising, the climate humming with tension. Now's the time to get fluent—not … Continue reading No electricity. No problem.
🚶‍♀️🚶 Reflective Practice is Having a Moment — and Socrates Saw it Coming.🚶
There’s growing momentum around reflective practice as an essential tool for leaders navigating complexity. While deliberate practice works wonders in stable, rule-based environments (think tennis, chess, coding), much of leadership — and life — doesn’t work that way. We face ambiguity, shifting contexts, and wicked problems where the rules aren’t fixed. “No man ever steps … Continue reading 🚶‍♀️🚶 Reflective Practice is Having a Moment — and Socrates Saw it Coming.🚶
🚶‍♀️🌿 Why Wild Coaching Makes Socratic Sense 🏞️ 🚶
What if your next breakthrough wasn’t in a boardroom—but on a windswept hill, or deep in woodland stillness? In Wild Coaching & Therapy, we bring ancient inquiry into wild places: forest, mountain, river trail. These are not just backdrops—they're catalysts. They strip away noise and performance. What’s left is presence. And from presence, the real … Continue reading 🚶‍♀️🌿 Why Wild Coaching Makes Socratic Sense 🏞️ 🚶
🚶 Feeling stuck? Your next step could set you free. 🚶‍♀️
In times like these—when the headlines feel relentless and the nervous system can’t catch a break— it’s easy to find ourselves spiralling. Caught in loops. Anxious. Disconnected. Tired, but wired. But here’s the thing: movement moves more than just the body. Out in the wild, something powerful happens. As the feet move, so does the … Continue reading 🚶 Feeling stuck? Your next step could set you free. 🚶‍♀️
🔥 The world is engineered to keep you distracted. 🌪️
Dopamine loops, relentless bad news, stress that never seems to switch off. But what if you could step outside the noise—reset, rewire, and rewild? Our Stoic Pilgrim Rewilding Retreat is an invitation to step back into your power. 🏕️ Held at Gradbach Mill in the Peak District, this unique experience is for seekers, explorers, and … Continue reading 🔥 The world is engineered to keep you distracted. 🌪️
🚶‍♂️ Why Wild Coaching is Perfectly Aligned with Person-Centred Counselling 🗻
Wild Coaching and Person-Centred Counselling (PCC) share a deep alignment because both approaches prioritise creating the right conditions for growth, self-discovery, and change. Just as Carl Rogers’ six core conditions foster a therapeutic relationship where the client can evolve, Wild Coaching creates an immersive, nature-based environment that enhances these principles. đź—» The Wild Coach: A … Continue reading 🚶‍♂️ Why Wild Coaching is Perfectly Aligned with Person-Centred Counselling đź—»
#WildCoaching and Wayfinding
I was recently interviewed by the brilliant Susan Ni Chriodain for her podcast, Life Beyond the Numbers. We delved into all things #WildCoaching, discussing performance, resilience, wellbeing, and the importance of making more eco-centric decisions. It was a fascinating conversation that covered a lot of ground! During the interview, Susan also recommended a fantastic book, … Continue reading #WildCoaching and Wayfinding
Netwalking & Extended Cognition – Thinking Beyond the Brain đź§
When we think, we don’t just think inside our heads. Our environment, our tools, and the people around us shape how we process information. This is the essence of extended cognition—the idea that thinking isn’t just locked inside the brain but extends into the world around us. And what better way to explore this than … Continue reading Netwalking & Extended Cognition – Thinking Beyond the Brain đź§
Stuck? Walk it off 🚶‍♀️
That problem gnawing at you? The decision you can’t quite make? The endless loop of conflict, frustration, or anxiety? Go for a walk. 🚶 Walking is nature’s reset button. It clears the mind, calms the nerves, and pulls you away from distractions. Seneca knew it—he spoke of the mind needing wandering walks. He was right. … Continue reading Stuck? Walk it off 🚶‍♀️
