What is the scientific basis for the natural leadership process?
The natural leadership process draws upon a database of more than 1,000 scientific articles documenting the impact of Nature on humans and various aspects of leadership. However, the science behind some aspects of the natural leadership process are just emerging. In these instances, it usually concerns traditional millennial practices.
What are the multisensorial Nature immersions based on?
They are based on a combination of millennial and contemporary practices:
- Shinrin yoku
- Zhineng qigong
- Animal tracking
- Way of the Council
- Gestalt therapy
- Embodied Learning
Is the natural leadership process a form of coaching?
Yes and No.
No, natural leadership is more akin to participative mentoring. There is no single coach or single method to draw an answer to a given situation or issue. Natural leadership circles facilitate a process where every member finds answers that feel true to her/him. The cornerstone of the mentoring is the experiential framework where Nature and circle participants de facto co-mentor with the circle facilitator.
Yes, natural leadership is akin to coaching because each circle member’s specific issues or challenges are addressed in the Circle.
The “seed” process is an important part circle mentoring process.
How is the natural leadership process different from the many good books that have been written about Leadership?
natural leadership draws on large bibliography of valuable writings on the topic of Leadership. However, the natural leadership process is based on Embodied Learning in an Experiential learning framework in Nature. Therefore, the natural leadership process is a practice where understanding happens from the senses and the body, and not the mind alone. It is deeper than knowledge alone.
What if I do not feel connection to Nature?
Connection to Nature is not a pre-requisite to become a circle member. Connection to Nature is actually one of the objectives of the natural leadership process. However, commitment to participate diligently to all circle meetings and assignments is a requirement to become a circle member.
Are there physical requirements to participate in the natural leadership process?
No minimum physical shape level is required to participate in any part of the natural leadership process. In multisensorial nature immersion or immersive retreats, trails are easy and short, while pace is slow to very slow.
How do natural leadership circle members interact?
Natural leadership members of a circle should feel comfortable to share on all levels (business, family, health, etc…) with one another
Each new natural leadership circle member has to be accepted by existing same circle members. Any potential conflict of interest or limiting competitive situation is avoided. Strict confidentiality rules apply about all that happens and is exchanged in circles.
I am interested in discovering the natural leadership process, but not sure I can commit to 10 sessions and be a natural leadership circle member. What can I do?
Please contact us. In some instances, natural leadership can propose personalized support.
If I am not a CEO, entrepreneur or investor, can I still join a natural leadership free trial?
Yes, depending on availability. Please email us.
Can I bring family members to a natural leadership free trial?
Yes, depending on availability. Please email us.