About
Why Nature Changes the Way We Think
Something changes when you step outside.
Your thoughts settle. Your attention widens. You start to feel more connected, not just to the world around you, but to yourself.
Outdoor coaching isn’t just a wonderful experience; it’s backed by research. Studies show that walking in nature can significantly reduce stress, restore focus and enhance creative thinking. It engages the body and the brain in ways that traditional indoor settings can’t.
Benefits of Outdoor Coaching:
Improved mental health and well-being: Walk-and-talk coaching has been shown to lower stress and burnout symptoms, while supporting overall emotional resilience.
Restored clarity and attention: Nature provides what's called "soft fascination" - gentle, effortless stimulation that allows the mind to rest and recharge. This makes space for clearer thinking, better decisions and deeper insight.
Enhanced creativity: A Stanford study found that walking, especially outdoors, boosts creative output significantly more than sitting. This matters when you’re stuck or seeking new ideas.
Perspective shift: The physical movement and open horizons of the coast help unlock broader thinking. Clients often describe “aha” moments they wouldn’t have reached behind a desk.
Deeper openness: Walking side-by-side (rather than face-to-face) naturally reduces social pressure. It creates a more relaxed, human space where honest conversations can unfold.
Whether we’re on a quiet beach, a clifftop path or a sheltered cove, the outdoors holds space for fresh clarity, thinking and discovery.
Insights are supported by emerging research in environmental psychology, coaching studies by Stanford University, the University of Reading, and peer-reviewed journals such as The Journal of Environmental Psychology.
My Approach
Coaching outdoors isn’t about shouting encouragement from the waves or setting wild challenges.
It’s grounded, reflective and quietly powerful.
I bring a coaching style that’s warm, practical and grounded. We work together to untangle thoughts, reconnect with your values and explore what’s next, not through pressure, but through clarity and fresh thinking.
Sometimes we sit. Sometimes we walk. The rhythm of the coast helps guide the pace. Each session is spacious, open and rooted in presence.
Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for more, or simply ready to begin again — this is a space for forward movement, in every sense.
“From the very first moment, Tim’s warmth and humour stood out. He brings vulnerability and lightness together in a way that makes you feel at ease and seen. There’s something very real about his presence; you know you’re with someone who truly cares and wants the best for you. Coaching with him is both grounding and uplifting.”
★★★★★
- James, UK
Meet Tim
Growing up beside the sea. Most of my childhood was spent in the water or on the sand, exploring the coastline and being shaped by the rhythm of the ocean. It’s always been a place where I feel grounded, clear and connected.
That connection to nature never left me. Over the years, I’ve noticed that the biggest shifts, both in myself and in others, often happen outside.
"My sessions with Tim transformed my perspective. The serene environment helped me find clarity and reconnect with my goals in a refreshing way."
★★★★★
Emily R.
Coach on the Beach was created after years of experiencing coaching in more traditional spaces. I kept returning to the same realisation: when we step away from the noise and into nature, we begin to hear and feel what really matters.
I'm an accredited personal and business coach, with over 15 years of experience in business, start-ups and self-development. I’ve worked with founders, freelancers, leaders, and people at different stages of life and career. My coaching style is calm, clear and freeing.
Alongside this, I also run Newfound Coaching, which supports people navigating change, growth and meaningful transitions in their lives and work.
Coach on the Beach is where I feel most at home. It’s where coaching becomes more than conversation. It becomes a return to clarity, openness, and to a part of yourself, ready to move forward.
Cornwall, UK
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