The Bracken Outdoors Podcast

In part 1 of my support call with Asa, we take an in-depth look at how I structure the back end of Bracken Outdoors and manage my time and content production.  View the full support call playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-nuCl2_kGl57QYuRdF1bgnl8peyL3EDd  Find out more about how Asa can help you take your Woodland Leader business forward at https://www.forestschoolsupport.com/...

In this episode, I share my struggle to keep an outdoor business financially sustainable and moving forward.  Forest School Support with Asa - https://www.forestschoolsupport.com/ Forest School Assistance and Support Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/forestschoolas/ The Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners...

In this episode, I talk a bit about the challenges and opportunities I have seen working as a man within the sphere of education and more specifically outdoor education.  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 how to avoid a key pricing trap when deciding on the number of places for your sessions.  Check out the complete guide to setting your rates as an outdoor leader: https://brackenoutdoors.com/forestschoolrates/ 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...

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 Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from...

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 Forest School practitioners, helping you build a...

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 weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a...

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 Woodland Leader Income Survey - https://bracken...

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 advice to philosophy of outdoor education, as well...

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 designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors...

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 you build a life in the great outdoors. With wee...

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, from business tips and advice to philosophy of out...

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 outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspec...

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 freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advi...

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 into larger topics or interviews with inspirational p...

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 business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor ed...

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 aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, fr...

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 instructors to Forest School practitioners, helpin...

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. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of l...

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 freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advi...

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 freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and ad...

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 build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly...

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 freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips an...

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 business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor educa...

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 Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to p...