Ginger Naylor
CEO of Outward Bound USA leading its national network and educational mission; longtime nonprofit leader focused on expanding access to outdoor and community programs and advocate for youth resilience through wilderness experiences.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 3min
Building Resilience Outside Your Comfort Zone with Ginger Naylor of Outward Bound
Ginger Naylor, CEO of Outward Bound USA and a champion for youth resilience through outdoor experiences, discusses the power of stepping outside your comfort zone. She reveals how wilderness adventures help individuals discover their true potential and build resilience through 'threshold moments'. Ginger emphasizes the importance of discomfort for growth, the transformative impact of reflection, and the need for accessible outdoor education. Tune in for insights on fostering lifelong movement and the device-free Reset initiative that reconnects people with nature.
Jan 10, 2026 • 57min
1KHO 675: The Outdoors Rebuilds a Person | Ginger Naylor, Outward Bound
Ginger Naylor, CEO of Outward Bound USA and a champion of experiential learning, joins the conversation to explore the transformative power of the outdoors. She emphasizes how real-world adventures foster resilience, confidence, and essential interpersonal skills often neglected in classrooms. Ginger discusses the importance of unstructured outdoor experiences, healthy risks, and play in developing adaptability. Plus, she introduces the Nationwide Reset Day, encouraging families to unplug and reconnect with nature's calming effects.
