Campfire coaching represents the idea that we have all felt when sitting around and staring at a campfire, the soft crackle and mesmerizing dance of the blue, green, yellow and orange flames that play out over the course of the night.

Not only does the campfire provide you with warmth and safety as it did hundreds of years ago, but in a world where technology and screen time have robbed us of some of the most basic human contact, we take the time to reconnect with others and eventually, ourselves. The feeling around the fire allows us to be vulnerable, without being judged, allows us to share our hopes, dreams, aspirations and goals without a boardroom or a classroom holding us back and trying to tell us how to act.

Within the campfire metaphor there is also room for exploring the idea of preparation, perseverance and perfecting your ability. A fire made with wet wood can only survive through massive amounts of hard work and access to specific resources. Similarly, a fire that is lacking any one of tinder, kindling or logs won’t be sustainable or successful. Honing your fire making skill will make it look easy to some, however, not being able to start a fire can ruin your reputation, leave you with uncooked food and a wet, unhappy camping family.