Table of Contents
PRELIMS
- Foreword by Neil Reynolds, Mars Inc
- What you will find in this book
MAIN CONTENT
PART 1 - Setting the Scene
- About the author and introduction
- A brief orientation to coaching in general
- What is coaching outdoors?
& Coaching outdoors in the context of other types of coaching
Why has Coaching Outdoors become Topical?
- Why has being outdoors become so talked about now - a comment on society today
- Today's business world
- Covid-19
- Peter Hawkins challenge
Benefits from Being Outdoors
- The evolutionary human connection with nature
- Benefits of being outside
- Positive effects of nature
- Research into walking outside and coaching and walking
PART 2 - Getting Started
Choosing the Right Location
The differences between extreme adventures, hill walking and a walk in the park
- City, rural, office grounds
- Where to go, what is appropriate and what isn't?
- What practicalities need to be considered?
- Green space/blue space research
- ACTIVITY - Self-coaching walk
Contracting
- What's different to indoors?
- What do I need to include?
- ACTIVITY - Practice with a client
Weather
- Where's your comfort zone?
- Where's your clients comfort zone?
- ACTIVITY - Self-exploration walk
Kit
- What to wear
- What to take
- ACTIVITY - Self-exploration walk/Reflection exercise
Psychological Safety
- Considerations
- How locations can support a variety of issues
- ACTIVITY - Plan for a client session & re-tweak contract if necessary
Give it a Go
- ACTIVITY - Prompt to give it a go in a client session & reflect
PART 3 - The Circle of Benefits
Benefits for the Coachee
- Space
- Perspective
- Creativity
- Presence
- Side by side
Benefits for the Coach
- Nature as Co-facilitator/The Evoked Companion
- Speed of connection
- Depth of conversation
- Presence
- Bravery
Benefits for the Organization
- Making the business case
- Overcoming resistance
- Wellbeing/Resilience
- A new way of working for faster results
- Longevity of impact
- It's all about how you introduce it
Benefits for the Planet
- It all starts with our relationship with nature
- Personal responsibility
- Personal choice
PART 4 - Who am I to Coach Outdoors?
Your purpose
- ACTIVITY - Self-Coaching & Journaling
Your personal outdoor practice
Your outdoor coaching practice
- ACTIVITY - Elevator pitch
PART 5 - Nature as Co-Facilitator
Opportunities for The Coach - Making the most of the outside environment
- More than just taking the worksheet outside
Nature as a mirror
- Stories and examples
- ACTIVITY
Metaphor
- Stories and examples
- ACTIVITY
Constellations
- Stories and examples
- ACTIVITY
Seasons
- Stories and examples
- ACTIVITY
Give it a Go
- Trust your intuition
- ACTIVITY - Prompt to give it a go in a client session & reflect
PART 6 - Teams & Remote Work
Working Outdoors with Teams
- What is the difference to working with an individual?
- What to be aware of
- Opportunities for teams/team coaches
- Stories and examples
Working Remotely with Nature
- Over the phone
- Over computer
- (including examples, ideas and top tips)
PART 7 - Final Thoughts
The Future of Coaching Outdoors
Conclusion
- Coaching Outdoors is accessible and multi-beneficial for most and appropriate for many, brining benefits to both coach, client and organization.
END MATTER
Appendices
- Sample map of an outdoor space for coaching
- Check-list of things to inform client about
- Check-list of things to bring; coach and client
- List of ideas for working with nature indoors
- Risk Assessment form
Acknowledgements
References
