Simon Hawtrey-Woore joins us from Regent’s Park in London. Simon has been taking his coaching clients outdoors for a number of years and shares his insights on the topics of permission, diversity and inclusion.
Simon talks about his keen interest in the concept of permission and how clients choose to give themselves permission to spend time outdoors – primarily at the weekend and for leisure, sport or exercise. And whether Organisations are giving their employees permission to have coaching outdoors, rather than indoors.
We also discuss how accessible, or not, the outdoors is to different groups in society, based on culture, language and association. And how, as coaches, we can help bridge the gap and make it easier for our clients.
“The more we (coaches) model the fact that it can be done, it can be woven into our day to day, and is hugely beneficial… showing the way is a big step”
And Simon’s recommendation… “Be brave, be courageous and try it out”
These fascinating topics really get us thinking about how we approach our clients and our outdoor coaching practice.
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I am a passionate Outdoor Leadership Coach and Mentor, and the creator of the COPA (TM) framework. I combine 25 years in marketing communication and a 15-year coaching experience with my love of nature and outdoors. As a coach, I originally trained with the Coaching Academy and then more recently at Ashridge. I maintain a continuous development programme to stay ahead of the game, see my own coach on a monthly basis and attend supervision every quarter.
I love the outdoors and after observing an increased level of creativity when working outside, I started extensive research to find out how my clients could benefit from it.
I have developed a unique approach of coaching to take you out of your daily routine to a relaxed and inspiring environment. Once the way forward is clear, I offer support inside your business with ongoing Milestone Coaching and Mentoring.
People I support are typically entrepreneurs stuck in their day-to-day routines, with strained relationships between team members, stagnant growth in the business, and a loss of sight and vision for where they want to take the company.
They are directors, owners and professionals looking to lead with greater impact and influence, often with a lack of confidence and looking for clarity on the true direction they are heading in.
Poor decision making and low morale are common symptoms of underconfident leadership. My clients are eager to find out where they could be and this is where I come in to help.
I lead my everyday life with a deep curiosity for people, the ability to listen and a desire to keep things simple. I have a love of nature and its positive presence in our daily lives. I am an adventurer at heart; when not guiding clients through their challenges and opportunities, I am outside leading groups up the mountains, running, climbing, cycling or fly fishing.
