Coaching has been defined as ‘a
partnering with clients in a thought
provoking and creative process that
inspires them to maximize their personal
and professional potential’ (ICF, nd). As
coaches and coaching psychologists,
understanding how to maximize
creativity and inspiration is an important
skill. A potentially powerful and
innovative way to do this is by walking
with our coachees outdoors in natural
environments ie nature. In this brief
article we review the evidence to
highlight how walking side-by-side can
potentially optimize coaching sessions.