The Return with Darren Silver Nature Connection in the Coaching and Therapeutic Worlds
Oct 15, 2025
Michael Jospe, founder of the Earth-Based Institute and a wilderness guide, dives into the transformative power of nature in coaching and therapy. He explores wilderness therapy as a ritualized, deep listening practice, emphasizing how it can reshape leadership and personal growth. Jospe discusses the neuroscience of nature’s impact on wellbeing and stresses the need for commitment to change. With insights on integrating nature experiences into daily life, he highlights vision as a guiding force for personal and professional paths.
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Power Of Deep Listening
- Deep listening to nature is an accessible human capacity that reveals new awareness.
- Being touched by the environment shifts how you move and experience yourself.
Use Rituals To Enter Nature
- Use ritual and ceremony to set intention before entering the land.
- These practices tune perception and open a doorway into deeper connection.
Responsive Nature Leadership
- Nature-connected leadership responds to what is alive in the moment rather than forcing outcomes.
- Leaders participate in the field and adjust direction based on collective sensing.
