Join us for an expertly facilitated, immersive day in nature designed for you to hear your own truth again and trust it enough to move forwards.
Friday 2nd October
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, Stroud
TRUE NORTH is for ambitious, yet disenchanted professionals who are at a point of transition.
Where their work is no longer working for them. Where honesty and making a change is now calling.
Redundancies are rife right now, we're in a state of flux which can feel like we're not in control so we continue on auto-pilot.
True North is an expertly facilitated, immersive day in nature designed for professionals to gain the clarity, calm and inner conviction to make courageous decisions about what comes next.
Some immersion days for professional and personal growth can feel either too corporate and emotionally disconnected, or their focus is maybe too much on wellbeing without grounding in the realities of modern work and life.
True North holds the balance between the two.
Set in a beautiful 42-acre ancient woodland site with expansive views of the Stroud valley, our team consists of Senior Leaders, ex-CEOs, career coaches and Eco-psychology practitioners who’ve experienced the pressures, the highs and lows, the ‘feeling stuck’ and reinvention firsthand.
This isn’t a corporate away day or a one-off retreat. It’s a thoughtfully guided threshold experience for people at moments of transition.
And it doesn’t end when the day finishes, we’re building a community that learns and grows naturally over time.
WHY WE'RE DIFERENT
Unique Blend of Expertise
We combine evidence-based insight from behavioural science, nature-based models and business expertise - all with empathy, honesty and compassion.
We see people as whole - not simply through their job title or success measures.
UNIQUE GROUP IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING
This is for mid to senior professionals who are all facing a similar niggling feeling that work is no working for them.
You'll have the chance to join a group who you can relate to, connect with and learn from, all in the backdrop of the beautiful Stroud Valley.
CONTINUED GROWTH
Following the day, you’ll be invited to an online re-group and optional one-to-one to support accountability and continued growth.
We don’t just talk about transformation.
We’ve experienced it, led it and continue to live it ourselves.
“The day had an air of incredible openness and genuine connection that left me almost speechless at times.”
Tom, previous participant
Eco-practitioner & Leader
Simon has worked across a wide range of sectors and organisations - from international companies and innovation-led teams delivering ground-breaking products, to purpose-driven organisations and social
enterprises.
Over the last 25 years, his focus has increasingly centred on helping people, teams, and organisations develop through more systemic, relational, and nature-connected approaches to growth.
Simon is also trained in psychotherapy, ecotherapy, coaching, meditation and NLP bringing these together in ways that feel practical, grounded, and
human.
Today, Simon tutors for Natural Academy (an ecopsychology school) and facilitates experiences that weave together living systems thinking, deep listening, and the restorative power of nature. He creates space for people to slow down, reconnect, and explore more meaningful and regenerative ways of living and working.
Founder of Natural Insight, Chloe has taken the unconventional career path across corporate, agencies, academia and the charity sector, following curiosity rather than convention.
In 2022, she took the first sabbatical in her organisation - an experience that profoundly changed the course of her life. It was in the mountains of Norway where Natural Insight was born.
Chloe’s fascination in human behaviour and the science of wellbeing was sparked during her time at the London School of Economics. Wanting to deepen her impact, she later trained as a personal coach with the ICF and eco-practitioner with Natural Academy.
Today, she combines coaching, facilitation,
behavioural science, and the great outdoors
to create experiences that help people step
back, be honest about what they truly want
and make steps towards it.
Founder & Coach
Being a business founder or CEO involves wearing a lot of hats. When every decision starts and ends with you, life can get lonely. Ian knows – he’s been there. Just becauseyou can do everything yourself doesn’t mean you should. Having someone in your corner
to share ideas with, ask for advice – even cry on when things get tough – can make the difference between your business thriving and barely surviving.
With 20 years of experience starting, scaling
and selling successful businesses, Ian set up ‘Your Business Ally’ to help professionals grow in confidence and scale amazing businesses.
Having established, grown and led PES and Cloud 8, Ian shares his big wins AND mistakes, so you can focus on what works for you.
Ian creates a safe space to connect, share and process – to tackle challenging issues, gain accountability and achieve your goals.
Humble yet candid, he's always curious and happy connecting with business leaders and new budding founders.
Business Mentor
What people say about us
“It's like going swimming, you're not sure if you want to go at first, but as soon as you do, you feel the benefits immediately and never regret it .”
"Ian is a humble, candid, open-minded pillar of support, experience and knowledge. Working with him has given me renewed confidence and belief in my ability to handle difficult situations."
Oli, participant
Tom, Senior Leader in healthcare
I had a wonderful experience at the last Natural Insight day. I truly came away feeling a little reset, proud of myself, and reflecting on how I can slow down, reconnect with the things I love the most, and make some serious changes to support my life and work.
"I learned some new techniques, seat spots, grounding exercises, and writing down my thoughts and wants, which are things I’d never done before. I really appreciated meeting everyone on the day and can see the immense value of the programme.
"Simon creates a space that feels calm, grounded and deeply supportive. His gentle presence and deep listening helped me feel at ease and opened up a real journey of self-exploration and reconnection"
Sarah, Senior Professional in banking
"Working with Chloe was incredibly insightful and useful in helping me set intentions and purpose in my life and work. Her friendly, open and focused attention in our sessions meant that I was able to really get to the bottom of thoughts and goals and persevere with them. Working with Chloe is a gift to you and those around you. I strongly recommend it."
Jo, Founder of LibiLoves
Jo, Business Leader in food and agriculture
