Walk and Talk
Solvitur ambulando (it is solved by walking)
As part of Impact Practice's social purpose, I offer a limited number of free Walk and Talk sessions each month in the Dandenong Ranges, just an hour from Melbourne CBD.
These sessions are for people navigating a business or impact challenge who are open to stepping outside, disrupting their routine and thinking differently. Walking side by side in nature creates space for reflection, clarity and problem-solving in a way that sitting across a desk rarely does.
We can work through a specific challenge, I can listen if you need to process something, or we can simply have a good conversation in the forest. The focus isn't on solving everything at once — it's on helping you see things differently and leave with clarity and practical next steps.
Walk options
One hour
An easy, flat walk through bushland home to native birds and animals, with a picturesque lake. Suitable for wheelchairs, prams and mobility aids.
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Start/finish point: Birdsland Reserve Carpark, Mt Morton Rd, Belgrave Heights, 3160
Total walking distance: 2.5km
Intensity: Low (flat gravel path)
Accessibility: Path suitable for wheelchairs, prams and mobility aids
Toilets: Yes (in carpark at start/finish point)
Dogs: Yes, on lead
Actual walking time is around 40 minutes, depending on pace, so the session can include some sitting time
The walk is conducted at your pace and can include as many rest stops as needed
Two hours
A moderately challenging walk through cool temperate rainforest with towering Mountain Ash trees. You'll often hear lyrebirds mimicking other birds—it's truly special. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
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Start/finish point: Grants Picnic Ground carpark, Dandenong Ranges National Park
Total walking distance: 4km
Intensity: Moderate (a reasonable level of fitness is required; there are some steep sections and some narrow sections of track which require you to step over tree roots, sticks, fallen branches, etc; and the track can be muddy after rain. Sturdy footwear required.)
Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or mobility aids
Toilets: Yes (in carpark at start/finish point)
Dogs: Not permitted within the National Park
Actual walking time is around 1-1.5 hours, depending on pace, so the session can include some sitting time
The walk is conducted at your pace and can include as many rest stops as needed
Alternative walks can be arranged upon request. If walking isn't your thing, sitting is an option too.
By participating in a Walk and Talk session you agree to the Waiver of Liability and Risk.
How it works
We'll start with a brief video chat to get to know each other and make sure this is the right fit. If we decide to go ahead, I'll send you a booking link and ask for a little background on your challenge so we can make the most of our time together.
I don't provide a written summary, but you're welcome to take notes or request an audio recording if you'd like to revisit the conversation later.
Book a 15 minute video call here to see if Walk and Talk might be right for you:
There’s growing evidence about the importance of nature and green spaces for our health and wellbeing.
Walk and Talk sessions provide a fresh perspective on dealing with your work challenges and leave you feeling recharged, inspired and calm.
Spending time outdoors helps rebalance us physically, mentally and energetically, while counteracting the stress and isolation of being indoors too much.
