Stride to Thrive
Coaching conversations in nature, which support you to reach your potential
Our Mission
At Stride to Thrive, we offer nature-based coaching experiences created specifically for women. Our mission is to empower you to reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and find clarity—using the natural world as a powerful partner in personal growth.
We can offer you:
- a deep passion for working in the outdoors
- transformation through connection with nature
- professional coaching with the grounding energy of the environment
- a combination of guided walks with mindful outdoor practices and reflective conversations
Meet Our Coaches
We are three women passionate about the power of nature as a mindful resource and partner to help us work. We are all relational professionals and qualified coaches, with the drive to support other women and empower them. We all live in beautiful areas of the UK and enjoy walking and hope that you will join us whether that's sitting on a park bench or an amble of your choice.
Lara Mackin
Lara has worked therapeutically for over 20 years. I offer a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their potential. I know first-hand how transformational coaching can be, both personally and professionally. It’s not about fixing, but about expanding what's already within you. My approach is relational, grounded, and deeply respectful of your unique story and strengths.
Lara works in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas
Hannah Spark
For over 15 years, I've worked alongside individuals, families and organisations during change. My trauma informed, non judgemental approach is grounded in systemic family therapy training and utilises nature-based reflection as well as a healthy dose of humour. I specialise in supporting women returning to work after parental leave- navigating the juggle of parenting and shifting identity.
Hannah works in Brighton and the surrounding areas
Emma Baker
Emma has worked for 30 years supporting adults and young people in family services, youth services and adult education. Walking in the outdoors is her passion, she feels that it greatly benefits her and those that she walks with. She has recently returned from Iceland where she walked the Laugavegur trail.
Emma works in Malvern and the surrounding areas
"Coaching enabled and empowered me to know what I deserve and I am capable of. Emma, through a variety of methods, validated my feelings, concerns and helped me to identify my values, beliefs and strengths that I wanted to connect with as a leader and future manager. Coaching helped me gain the confidence to apply for a management position and have been offered both of the management jobs I applied for. "
Emma's Client
"Hannah's intuitive and empathetic style has created a safe and productive space to unpack and troubleshoot my workplace challenges. I could not recommend her enough."
Hannah's client
"After maternity leave, I was worried about re-entering a professional role. You put me at ease, I felt listened to and heard and able to be open and comfortable. This supported me to have the energy and momentum to drive forward my goals. "
Lara's client
Explore Our Unique Offerings
Our coaching experiences are crafted to empower and inspire women.
Enjoy the serenity of nature while working on personal development.
Walk the journey towards a more fulfilled life with us.
Personalised Coaching
Receive tailored coaching sessions in inspiring outdoor environments that foster personal growth.
Supportive Community
Connect with like-minded women who share similar goals and aspirations.
Nature
Based Techniques
Utilise the calming and rejuvenating effects of nature to enhance your coaching experience.
Holistic Approach
Integrate mind, body, and spirit for a complete transformation in your life.
Contact us
To start your journey today, please get in touch with us and one of our friendly team will get back to you.