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RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS AND COACHES

Thank you for joining the nature coaching community – our movement is growing, and you are part of it!

On this page you will find links to free nature coaching resources, including guides to working with us, conference presentations, podcasts, playlists and a TED talk.

Why coach with nature?

Why coach in nature - cover. The Natural Coaching Company
Guide for coaches and clients

A guide to the benefits of working in, and with, nature in coaching.

Working with us

Expert leadership coaching, training & resources

What to expect from working with us.

Nature connection books discount

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Nature connection books

By ‘Being in Nature’ in paperback or e-book.

Receive 10% off all books using code ‘NatureConnect10’ at checkout

Free download

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‘Be Kind’ practice

Download this free nature connection practice from our ‘Being in Nature’ book

Read – The Call of the Wild

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A feature article from James Farrell and Diana Tedoldi on coaching with nature. Editor’s award, Coaching at Work Magazine
(July 2021)

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Watch – TEDX Let Nature Be Your Coach

Let nature be your coach – how to flourish with the natural world’.

By James Farrell and Diana Tedoldi, TEDx Aston University. Also available on YouTube
(September 2021)

Read – Coaching leaders for wellbeing, The role of nature and the value of ‘getting amongst it’

Paper by James Farrell for ICF Wellbeing in Executive and Leadership Coaching Panel
(13 July 2023)

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Read – Compassion in nature – the role of nature based coaching

Paper by James Farrell, following panel presentation at Coaching At Work Conference
(November 2022)

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Webinar – Coaching with nature

‘Coaching with Nature’ webinar for the Climate Coaching Alliance
(2021)

Webinar – Partnering with nature

Recording of a session with Diana Tedoldi and James Farrell at Climate Coaching Alliance Global Festival
(2022)

Webinar – Coaching with Nature, co-creating change for people and planet

2022 presentation and webinar for ICF International Coaching Week. Delivered by James Farrell from The Natural Coaching Company, and Diana Tedoldi from The Nature Coaching Academy.

Watch – The Great Green Wall of Brighton film

The Great Green Wall of Brighton film, January 2023

The Great Green Wall of Brighton from Latest TV on Vimeo.

James’s film is about to the importance of nature in our lives in towns and cities – something coaches everywhere can learn from.

Webinar – Compassion in Coaching ICF webinar

Compassion in Coaching – How Nature-Connected Coaching Leads Us to Protect What We Love, May 2024

Webinar for ICF International Coaching Week, recorded on 19 May 2024, including guided meditation on compassion in nature.

Webinar – The Science of Nature & Health, What Coaches Need to Know

The Science of Nature & Health – What Coaches need to know, July 2021

Webinar from The Natural Coaching Company

Download – The Science of Nature Coaching References

A set of scientific references and further reading for nature coaching, compiled by Diana Tedoldi and James Farrell.

Podcast – Thought Garden

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Thought Garden podcast with James Farrell
(August 2022)

‘Ease and Impact – the Nature Connection’. A conversation with Rachel Woods Coaching.

…we are in the same business but with a shared mission to connect humans with nature for the good of the planet (or at least the bits we have some influence over) it’s a collaboration of mutual interest.

Podcast – Coaching Outdoors

Coaching Outdoors podcast with The Natural Coaching Company

A Podcast and videocast with James Farrell, and the lovely people from Coaching Outdoors
(June 2021)

“Drawing on his wealth of experience as an environmentalist and conservationist, James shares wonderful insights into the relationships people have with natural spaces, the benefits of outdoor coaching and it’s link to ecology and the planet.”

Podcast – Coaching Conversations

James Farrell as guest on the Coaching Conversations podcast with Jacqueline Stearn of Coaching with Intent
(December 2020)

“In our conversation about nature-based coaching we explore how rooting coaching practice in the natural world – literally and metaphorically – benefits coachees and nature. James cites a wealth of research to back up his commitment to his work.”

Playlist – Music for change

Playlist

A Spotify playlist of music to inspire change and growth, curated by The Natural Coaching Company.

Playlist – Inspired by nature

Playlist

A Spotify playlist of songs inspired by nature, curated by The Human Nature Partnership. Find out more at TheHumanNaturePartnership.com

LET’S DO SOME WORK TOGETHER

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The initial discovery session is free, with no obligations…

Let’s see where the path takes us.