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August 14, 2026

You don't have to sell nature to your coaching clients

Outdoor coaches often feel they have to justify going outside. You don't. Nature is not a place you take clients to. It's something you let into the work.

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August 7, 2026

Outdoor coaching sessions: why moving outside isn't enough

Taking your coaching sessions outside doesn't make them transformational. The three-stage framework I've taught nature connected coaches since 2008.

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July 27, 2026

The Nature-Connected Coaching (NCC) Certification, explained

The Nature-Connected Coaching (NCC) Certification is Earth-Based Institute's ICF Level 2 accredited coach training with nature as the method. Here's how it works.

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August 5, 2026

What is Nature-Connected Coaching?

Nature-connected coaching is professional coaching that partners with the natural world to turn insight into lasting change. Here's what it is and how it works.

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July 27, 2026

How to build a nature-based coaching business

How to build a nature-based coaching business: choose a focus, get credible training, price from your own numbers, and grow to steady revenue over time.

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July 27, 2026

What ICF credential do you actually earn? ACC, PCC, and the NCC path

ICF Level 2 accredits a program; ACC and PCC are the credentials you earn. Here's what that means on the Nature-Connected Coaching path, and how to reach it.

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July 27, 2026

Changing careers into nature-based coaching

Thinking of changing careers into nature-based coaching? How mid-career professionals train, keep their income, and build a practice over about two years.

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July 27, 2026

Do you need a psychology or counseling degree to become a coach?

No, you don't need a psychology or counseling degree to become a coach. What actually qualifies you is ICF-accredited coach training and an ICF credential.

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June 20, 2026

What is Nature-Based Integration Coaching (NBIC)?

What is Nature-Based Integration Coaching? NBIC is ICF-credentialed training in pre- and post-treatment integration using nature-based methods.

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June 3, 2026

What's the difference between ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation?

ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation explained: training hours, the ACC and PCC credentials, and what the difference means when you choose a coach training program.

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May 24, 2026

Should You Become a Coach or a Therapist? How to Decide

Deciding between becoming a coach or a therapist? An ICF-credentialed coach who asked the same question breaks down how to choose the right path.