[ ABOUT ]The Motion Method
Move forward with clarity, confidence and purpose.
The Motion Method is my signature coaching programme for people navigating career or life transitions. It combines psychological coaching with structured physical activity to help you clarify what matters, navigate uncertainty, and find a way forward.
The approach draws on coaching psychology frameworks and techniques, including cognitive behavioural and narrative approaches, alongside evidence-informed insights from neuroscience and physiology.
By bringing together reflective conversation and purposeful movement, The Motion Method offers a distinctive space to explore challenges, gain fresh perspectives and develop greater confidence and ownership over your choices and direction.
[ THE METHOD ]How The Motion Method works
Four connected components underpin The Motion Method, bringing together coaching, movement and reflection.
1. Structured coaching
One-to-one coaching, centred on your goals and desired outcomes.
90 minute sessions, scheduled weekly or fortnightly.
2. Integrated movement
A coaching conversation with short bursts of movement built in.
Movement that works for you - walking, jogging, cycling, or other activities.
3. Flexible delivery
Sessions tailored to your needs.
Indoors or outdoors, and the choice of in-person, online, or blended coaching.
4. On-going support
Support of The Motion Method App between sessions to reflect, put insights into practice and build on progress.
[ BENEFITS ]Why The Motion Method works
Movement can do more than change how we feel physically; it can influence how we think, feel and approach challenges.
Research links physical activity with improved mood and reduced symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression (Mikkelsen et al., 2017). It can also foster a sense of achievement, mastery and self-efficacy, supporting self-esteem and confidence (Middelkamp et al., 2017; Spence et al., 2005).
Building on this evidence, my Master’s research explored indoor and outdoor cycling as a structured career coaching intervention, highlighting potential benefits across four interconnected areas:
Physiological benefits
Movement can help release tension, manage stress and restore a sense of energy and vitality, creating space for a fresh perspective on the challenges you’re exploring.
Psychological benefits
Movement can support a more positive mindset, strengthen self-belief and nurture a sense of purpose, capability and personal agency.
Cognitive benefits
Movement can create space for reflection, spark new ideas and help you see challenges from different perspectives, supporting problem-solving and decision-making.
Social benefits
Moving alongside your coach can foster connection, collaboration and camaraderie, creating a sense of shared purpose as you work towards your goals.
[ CASE STUDIES ]
After 20 years in publishing, Jenny felt stuck in a rut and ready for something different. Through The Motion Method, we combined coaching with cycling to help her reconnect with what mattered to her, recognise her strengths and feel more confident about making a change.
Caroline came to The Motion Method with a business idea she was excited about, but needed help turning it into something tangible. She wanted to develop it into a side hustle and find a clear way forward. Combining coaching with cycling on her Peloton at home gave Caroline space to clear her head, move beyond unhelpful thinking and explore new ideas
Aiden came to coaching as he prepared to take on a high-stakes promotion. He wanted to make the most of the opportunity and feel ready for the challenges of his new role. Through The Motion Method, we combined coaching with walking to create space to think more clearly and gain fresh perspectives.