Business coach’s new venture is a breath of fresh air

Business coach Gail Gibson is breaking away from the coffee and desk model of mentoring and power walking with her clients in local parks and the countryside, in a bid to exercise clients bodies, as well as their minds.

The Highworth-based coach is one of very few in the country to offer this form of outdoor business coaching, and says her female clients will see superior outcomes not just in their physical fitness but also in their mindset and business results.

“The benefits of coaching whilst walking outdoors go much further than just the physical and mental benefits of exercise,” said Gail.

“Many business leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Richard Branson are huge advocates of ‘walking meetings’ because they produce more personal and powerful conversations.

“When you are walking in the natural environment and fresh air, conversations are more open and relaxed. The distractions of traditional indoor coaching are minimised and so your thinking can be clearer and sharper too.

“It has also been scientifically proven that being outdoors and active encourages creativity and the free flow of ideas. This makes a fabulous coaching environment for helping people to work through their business challenges and empowering them to reach their full potential.”

Gail’s outdoor coaching programme is aimed at women who run their own business, entrepreneurs, freelancers and professional women in a corporate role, who want to raise their personal or business performance or find a new direction – no matter what level of fitness they have.

Ashley Sandy, who has recently launched her own business near Marlborough, took part in Gail’s outdoor coaching programme earlier this year.

Ashley said: “Walking outside definitely energised my body and brain, took my thinking to a higher level and increased my creativity. Combining these benefits with Gail’s coaching led to wonderful discussions, ideas and ways in which I could improve my business performance.

“It has particularly helped me become more clear about where I want to take my business and bring more order and focus into the way I market and run it.”

Gail’s outdoor coaching programme will run for 12-weeks from June to the end of October in Savernake Forest, Lydiard Park, and Coate Water.

For more information log on to www.gailmgibson.com/business-coaching-programmes