“I see parallels when I coach people who are really at capacity of their Executive Function and how nature really can unlock that just by giving us the space and perspective to do it”
For this podcast we journey to the stunning hilly coast line of East Lothian in Scotland to meet Georgie Dunn in one of her favourite places to coach outdoors.
Georgie shares her journey to becoming an outdoor coach, from her time spent in the Army developing her outdoor skills and pedigree, to her career change after Covid.
Talking about the burn out that lead to her taking a step away and recovering, Georgie explains the importance of restoring the Executive Function of the brain and how nature can play a critical role in this – providing space, perspective and time to think. Linking this with Attention Restoration Theory.
Georgie also shares some of the challenges she has faced starting her business as an outdoor coach and some of the ways she has met those challenges. Along with describing the blue and green locations she coaches in around Northumberland and Scotland.
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Our guest
Georgie Dunn Coaching is an executive coaching business that harnesses a client’s authenticity by thinking in partnership with nature to become more intentional and resilient. In leadership roles for 19 years and chartered with HR and Management professional bodies, Georgie is a proud veteran whose career of service complements grounded and transformative conversations.
Understanding the restorative power of nature, Georgie coaches in wonderful blue and green spaces across Scotland and Northumberland as well as connecting remotely with clients in their own natural landscape.
Coaching experience includes promoting authentic leadership and decision-making through non-judgmental metaphors and mapping natural systems. Building resilience in parents returning to challenging leadership roles and driving high performance in teams by championing psychological safety through connection and trust.
Georgie’s coaching style supports strategic thinking by using the perspective and space that the outdoors provides for precision and intentionality.
Georgie is also a qualified peer mentor and volunteer for SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity, and the Chartered Management Institute.
