Coaching Outdoors Episode 88 - Laura Festa

Laura Festa is a mindfulness coach and somatic practitioner whose journey bridges the serene forests of Northern Italy with the vibrant parks of Beijing. With over two decades of cross-cultural experience living and working in China, Laura brings a unique blend of Eastern philosophy, Western coaching frameworks, and deep presence to her clients around the world.Founder of BEING with-in NATURE, Laura’s work is rooted in mindful awareness, compassionate inquiry, and the transformative power of the natural world. Her philosophy is embodied in the metaphor she lives by mindfulness as the roots, somatic wisdom as the trunk, and nature as the branches of a thriving inner tree. Through this lens, she invites clients to ground themselves, access their authenticity, and rediscover what it means to truly be not just do.Laura offers individual and group coaching, nature-based retreats, and embodied mindfulness practices. Her sessions provide a safe, spacious container where silence is honoured, shoes come off, and clients reconnect with both their surroundings and them. Known for her warm, intuitive presence, Laura has guided countless individuals particularly within the Chinese cultural context to clarity, personal transformation, and emotional freedom.Whether you’re navigating life transitions, cultural identity shifts, or seeking reconnection in a busy world, Laura offers an invitation: to slow down, feel deeply, and come home to your own nature.View podcasts and get in touch. https://www.coaching-outdoors.com Anna-Marie https://www.rfmcoaching.com Alex https://www.alexburnconsulting.com Paul https://pebbleassociates.co.uk/team-member/paul-jefferies/ #coachingoutdoors #outdoorcoaching #coaching #ecopsychology #ecocoaching #bluespace #greenspace #natureconnectedness #naturalenvironments #ecology #nature #environment #mentalhealth #wellbeing #coaches #coachees #movement #thinkingdifferently