Outdoor coaching is when we take the coaching session outdoors – preferably in the surrounds of nature. When coaching outdoors, the client also engages in a restoration activity which has been found to assist in unlocking cognitive capabilities and new ways of thinking. This assists the client with the content of the coaching conversation, restorative effects of nature, and the action of the physical activity in alleviating stress and enhancing wellbeing.
When we engage in outdoor coaching, we walk side by side with our clients (rather than sitting opposite each other). It removes the sense of being looked at or having too much eye contact and can assist a client in having more confidence to discuss challenging topics. It is often described as invigorating, mentally stimulating, grounding, refreshing, liberating, non-judgmental and relaxing. We find that outdoor coaching helps the flow of conversation - clients often hear, see and feel different things than when in a conventional office.
We offer outdoor sessions leaving from our Kingston Foreshore office and at other locations around Canberra. As we walk at a strolling pace, clients do not need to have high levels of fitness. We can also work with diverse needs including catering for wheelchair access. Outdoor coaching programs can be co-designed with clients at other locations.
