Custom Explorations for Groups and Organizations
Teams Need To Learn Resilience Too
In today’s fast-changing world, the ability to adapt, collaborate, and thrive under pressure is more critical than ever. The Walk offers customized explorations designed to build resilience skills for teams, boards, or student groups—combining evidence-based practices with the power of the natural world.
Consider your organization:
Are market shifts, turnover, or operational changes creating stress or uncertainty?
Does your nonprofit board need a creative, structured way to improve collaboration and problem-solving?
Do your students need an experiential learning opportunity that takes them out of the classroom while equipping them with real-world skills?
We work with you to design a custom experience that meets your goals, whether it’s enhancing team cohesion, boosting adaptability, or developing practical resilience skills that last.
Invest in your team’s resilience. Let The Walk guide the journey.
TheWALK will help you customize the experience to achieve your desired outcomes.
Example 1: Company A – A Fresh Approach to Professional Development
Traditionally, Company A held team retreats in hotel meeting rooms. Leadership wanted something different—an experience that would engage the senses, energize the team, and leave a lasting impression, all while keeping costs reasonable.
The Walk partnered with leadership to clarify the desired outcomes and designed a custom half-day (4-hour) session. The experience blended walking conversations, group exercises, problem-solving challenges, and reflective journaling. It began with a brief orientation to set intentions and concluded with an hour-long debrief, ensuring insights were captured and ready to be applied back at work.
The result? A memorable, hands-on experience that strengthened team collaboration, creativity, and resilience—far beyond what a standard conference room could deliver.
Example 2: Nonprofit B – Connecting Mission, Mind, and Nature
As part of a two-day board and staff retreat, Nonprofit B wanted to connect their strategic discussions to the natural world their mission supports. The Walk collaborated with the executive director to design a three-hour guided experience on the trails of Grand Traverse Commons, just minutes from their offices.
This session served as the culmination of the retreat, integrating lessons from previous activities while providing space for reflection, dialogue, and connection. By blending movement, nature, and evidence-based resilience practices, the team left with a renewed sense of purpose, strengthened collaboration, and actionable takeaways to guide their ongoing work.
Example 3: University C – Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom
University C wanted to give students a hands-on learning experience that went beyond lectures and slides. The Walk collaborated with faculty to design a two-hour outdoor session that combined guided exploration, reflection exercises, and team-based problem-solving.
Students moved along a scenic trail while engaging in prompts designed to build self-awareness, resilience, and collaboration skills. Journaling and group discussions reinforced the lessons, giving students tools they could immediately apply in academic and personal contexts.
The result? An engaging, memorable session that connected theory to practice, strengthened peer collaboration, and equipped students with practical resilience skills they could carry into their studies and beyond.