In this episode, I cover some things you should think about when you are designing your social media presence as a Forest School leader or Bushcraft Instructor. Take the struggle out of setting up tarps with the Essential Tarps and Knots Course for Forest School Leaders, find out more at: https://brackenoutdoors.com/essentialtarps The Bracken Outdo…

In this episode, I discuss ways to build woodland partnerships and sustainable growth. Take the struggle out of setting up tarps with the Essential Tarps and Knots Course for Forest School Leaders, find out more at: https://brackenoutdoors.com/essentialtarps The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to…

Welcome to episode 100 of the Bracken Outdoors Podcast, In this episode, I take a look at creating progression through the sessions you provide and creating a lasting legacy. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With w…

In this episode, I look at how utilising blocks of similar tasks can transform your efficiency and bring order to the chaos. Helping you to achieve more or free up time. Applying Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to Forest School - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-nuCl2_kGl7wlDjjHcC6HmBksAGGj4UN&si=Xm8KYoTyzrCkdnwC The Woodlan…

In this episode, I look back on a full year outdoors as a woodland leader. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and a…

In this episode, I pull together my thoughts on the state of the UK and the pitfalls and opportunities we have as Woodland Leaders in the upcoming months and years. Help start the conversation around outdoor leader income by taking the Woodland Leader Income survey at https://brackenoutdoors.com/incomesurvey/ The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designe…

In this episode, I talk about pricing your private sessions as a Woodland Leader and introduce my newest research project. Find out more about the Woodland Leader Income survey at https://brackenoutdoors.com/incomesurvey/ The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping…

Winter is coming! In this episode, I talk about what I am doing to prepare as the seasons change. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, f…

In this interview with Asa Hardy-Brownlie, we discuss advertising without spamming on Facebook, strategies for working in outcome-focussed systems, how to market your sessions and much more. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great …

In this video, I discuss my approach to managing the non-stop flow of messages, emails and calls and preventing burnout. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freel…

The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor education, as well as monthly deep dives int…

In this episode, I take a look at the wealth of experience most Forest School leaders have. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from bu…

In this video, I discuss how to introduce more construction-based play into your Forest School sessions to develop creativity and problem-solving. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all …

In this episode, I discuss profit, doing good, business and direction from the perspective of running a business vs a hobby. The Graham Cochrane Show - 3 Marks of a Life-giving business: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show/episodes/2148748996 The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft i…

In this episode, I take a look at how to practically apply Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to time out in the woods, making sure that children have a firm foundation for achievement. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. Wi…

In this episode, I discuss balancing freedom and safety when it comes to rules and boundaries in Forest School sessions. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freel…

In this episode, I talk about what to do when you really aren't feeling up to being your best self for your sessions. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelanc…

In this video, I go over my adapted model for risk-assessing tool use to give you a framework that you can use to manage risk effectively as a woodland leader. Resources Hierarchy of Controls for Forest School Leaders The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you…

In this episode, I take a look at the models and theories espoused by Vygotsky and how to apply them to sessions in the woods. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a…

In this episode, I discuss how to deal with sick days as a self-employed Woodland Leader The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from busin…

In this episode, I discuss the pros, cons and options for running sessions through the summer as a Woodland Leader The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance W…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School. In this episode, I cover the final habit, Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw and how to look after yourself to be able to in turn help others Get your copy of 7 Habits of Highly Effe…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School. In this epsiode, I cover Habit 6 - Synergise and how to empower your learners. Get your copy of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at https://amzn.to/3UIT6AN (This is an A…

In this episode, I interview Mark Fox of Peak District Survival School. Mark has worked in the outdoor industry full-time for over 25 years delivering AALs activities, a range of in-school linked curriculum activities, as well as external school trips. He also delivers a range of accredited courses for instructional staff and educational establishm…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School. In this episode, I cover Habit 5 - seek first to understand and then be understood and how to listen and act empathetically. Get your copy of 7 Habits of Highly Effective P…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School. In this episode, I cover Habit 4 - Think Win-Win and how to build mutually beneficial relationships. Get your copy of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at https://amzn.to…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School. In this episode, I cover Habit 3 - put first things first and discuss how to prioritise and organise your tasks. Get your copy of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at htt…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School. In this episode, I cover Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind and discuss how developing a vision and mission can help us make easier decisions Get your copy of 7 Habits of…

In this episode, I interview Karen Price. Karen is a nationally qualified Youth & Community worker with over 30 years of experience in delivering youth work in a variety of settings for both voluntary and statutory sector organisations, focussing primarily on working with under-represented audiences facing barriers to accessing the outdoors and gre…

Stephen Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most life-changing books I own. In this mini-series, I apply his principles to the world of Forest School starting with Habit 1 - Be Proactive. Get your copy of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at https://amzn.to/3UIT6AN (This is an Amazon affiliate link, a cost-free way to s…

In this episode, I discuss when to give credit for the skills, recipes and inspiration you receive from other Forest School Leaders, authors and bushcraft instructors. Learn how to build quick and effective tarp shelters with my online course Essential Tarps and Knots for Forest School Leaders https://www.brackenoutdoors.online/courses/essentialtar…

In this episode, I talk about the three things you can do if your Forest School sessions aren't working out financially. To get help with setting your rates, check out my complete guide to setting your rates as an outdoor leader https://brackenoutdoors.com/forestschoolrates/ The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcra…

As Tony Robbins says, success leaves clues. In this video, I take stock of the three things I have learned from the amazing people at Wilderness Tribe Listen to my full interview with Chris from https://wildernesstribe.org/ at https://thebrackenoutdoorspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1659643/13230444-the-bracken-outdoors-podcast-episode-21-chris-grice-wilde…

In this longer episode, I interview Tom Gerrard. Tom is a long-time scout leader and has turned his passion for the outdoors from a hobby into a business and trained both as an outdoor instructor and forest school practitioner. Alongside his day job as an engineer, he also runs a workshop creating outdoor objects and restoring old tools and equipme…

Forest School is a valuable tool for learning but do our sessions actually have deeper value or are we just doing Forest School for the purpose of Forest School? The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short e…

Are you consciously competent, unconsciously incompetent or just confused by it all? In this episode we take a look at the Forest School framework for skill development. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly…

Planning your career progression is an important part of any job, but it is especially vital as a Woodland Leader. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance W…

As Forest School leaders, we often underestimate the time we spend preparing for and clearing up after sessions. In between planning activities, learning new skills, preparing resources, answering emails and all of the cleaning and maintenance tasks after a session, there is often very little time left for ourselves. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is…

Managing money as it comes in and goes out of your business is one of the trickiest things to manage as a freelance Woodland Leader. In this epsiode, I share my best tip for smooth cash flow and stress-free account management. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, he…

In this episode, I interview Gary Marlow of Marlow Sports on equipping children for freedom, building a legacy, developing businesses, Big School Camp, using technology outdoors and more. Resources mentioned: Woods for Learning - Website + Facebook Marlow Sports - Website + Facebook Big School Camp - Website + Facebook Woodland Escape Rooms - Websi…

Being a Forest School leader can feel pretty isolating but you don't have to face things alone, in this video I talk about how to find your woodland community. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short epi…

As a Forest School leader, the way you describe your sessions (e.g. outdoor play, bushcraft, wellbeing in the woods) informs your audience. Are you using the right packaging when marketing your sessions? The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life …

I don't think you need to be a master bushcrafter to lead Forest School sessions or have 30 years of experience in education to teach bushcraft skills, however, there are still complementary skills that every Woodland Leader should have. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practi…

The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor education, as well as monthly deep dives int…

In this episode, I interview Emma Wiid of The Outdoor Club CIC. We talk about the Mental Health First Aider qualification, how to build a community around a CIC, creating supportive sessions, obtaining funding for your organisation and more. Resources: The Outdoor Club CIC Muddy Toes on Facebook Muddy Toes on Instagram The Bracken Outdoors Podcast …

In this episode, I talk about pricing structures for Home-ed Forest School sessions. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business …

Join me as we talk over dealing with learning frustrations as both a leader and a learner. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from bus…

The reality of working as a freelance woodland leader. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to philosophy …

In this Wednesday episode, I talk about the value of creating a personal brand. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips …

In this episode of the Bracken Outdoors podcast I discuss leave no trace, whether harvesting resources from nature should be part of Forest School and how to manage your impact on the land. The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great o…