"... you take people outdoors. They get into a resourceful state, you're able to explore more. You can use nature. I call it wayfinding, just like you use a compass and things like that. You can use the path you're on as a metaphor. And because you're outdoors, you can stay inquisitive longer." Murph #WildCoaching … Continue reading And Breathe…
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. 🌪️
Our current capitalist system isn’t just unequal and unsustainable—it’s eroding our mental and emotional wellbeing. Many of us feel the tension between making a living and staying true to our values. This isn’t just discomfort; it’s moral injury—a deep, internal conflict when we feel complicit in something we know is wrong. How This Shows Up: … Continue reading 🤔 Feeling Trapped in a Broken System? You’re Not Alone. 🤔
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. 🗻 The Wild Coach: A … Continue reading 🚶♂️ Why Wild Coaching is Perfectly Aligned with Person-Centred Counselling 🗻
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
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 🧠
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 🚶♀️
Over the Weekend, I had the privilege of speaking to The Sentinels—a peer-led group supporting former Special Forces members. For a resilient group trained to endure, overcome, and operate in the toughest conditions, seeking help is often the hardest thing to do. That’s why the right kind of support matters. The Sentinels are often the … Continue reading Wild Coaching & The Sentinels: Supporting Those Who Never Ask for Help.
This isn’t just coaching… This is Wisdom & Wellbeing, Walking & Talking in Nature. Not just a stroll, but a journey of insight, where every step untangles thoughts and every breath of fresh air fuels clarity. This isn’t just a conversation. This is dialogue with depth—guided by nature, shaped by experience, and infused with the … Continue reading 🚶♀️ This isn’t just coaching…🚶
🚶♀️ I'm just off out to engage in a Wild Coaching session—one where the brain shifts gears, the inner critic quietens, and real insight emerges. 🚶 In the modern world, our minds are constantly cluttered with noise—overthinking, self-doubt, and endless mental loops. This is the 'Default Mode Network' (DMN) at work, keeping us stuck in … Continue reading 🚶♀️ I’m just off out to engage in a Wild Coaching session🚶
