Step Outside
I offer coaching sessions both indoors and outside at local walking trails. It is scientifically proven that walking in nature reduces stress, boosts creative insights and increases productivity. I discovered the benefits of coaching outside when I began having outdoor walking meetings with finance team members while serving as CFO of a software start-up company. Getting out from behind the desk yields more productive conversations, clarity of thought and will leave you energized and ready to engage.
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If you would like to learn more, please call me at 423-309-0900 or schedule a call below.
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What do I need to bring?
Comfortable walking shoes and something on which to write action items.
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Do I need to be in shape?
No. The client sets the pace, and there are benches along the path for resting.
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What about bad weather?
The client chooses whether to meet indoors or outside.
What is coaching outdoors?
Coaching outdoors is a coaching session conducted while the client and coach take a walk. Our first coaching session will be indoors in order to establish your goals for our meetings.
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Where are the outdoor sessions?
Most outdoor sessions begin at a convenient entrance to the Tennessee River Walk, but other locations are possible.
Neuroscience and psychology research proves that exercise in nature yields improved cognitive function.
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Neuroscientist David Strayer’s research shows that the prefrontal cortex is less active when people are out in nature. “You let the prefrontal cortex rest, and all of a sudden these flashes of insight come to you. It supports creativity, positive well-being, and reductions in stress. There are all kinds of reasons why it’s helpful.” The New Science of the Creative Brain on Nature
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"While the study of the relationship between mental acuity, creativity, and time spent outdoors is still a frontier for science, new data suggests that exposure to the living world can even enhance intelligence. At least two factors are involved: first, our senses and sensibilities can be improved by spending time in nature; second, the natural environment seems to stimulate our ability to pay attention, think clearly, and be more creative." Get Your Mind Dirty
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How Walking in Nature Changes the Brain
The Restorative Benefits of Nature
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