Walk and talk

“In all my work, I see how side-by-side conversations can facilitate a significant shift in perspective. An intentional side-by-side walk can help free up the body, mind and spirit, enabling people to move through seemingly insurmountable challenges and lean into more courageous conversations.”

In person or virtual

I am currently offering the option to have a virtual walk and talk via a mobile app. Feel free to pick a place nearby that allows you to think and talk on the go. Alternatively, I offer in-person side-by-side conversations in the South Downs National Park, which is easily reached from Lewes, Brighton, London and other areas.

  • Walk and Talk Client Feedback

    “Anni is thoughtful and thought-provoking, providing a fresh perspective and new ideas. She brings brilliant insight and I always come away from our walk and talks feeling mentally exhilarated with a new idea or approach to try. This hasn’t only benefited me: I have applied so much of what we have discussed to build and improve leadership practices across the company I previously worked with and look forward to applying in my new role and company.”

    -Sarah Hepworth, Chief Programmes Officer, Crown Agents

  • Walk and Talk Client Feedback

    One of the best things that Anni introduced me to is the conversation in motion: walking and talking. There is something so powerfully simple about getting alongside each other, going for a walk, and seeing what comes up between us. I try to convert as many of my 1:1 meetings to conversations in motion - whether in nature or in an urban landscape - it never fails to be surprisingly good.

    -Daniel Meron Daniel Meron, Chief Medical Officer, Caldicott Guardian, Solent

  • Walk and Talk Client Feedback

    The highlight of our six sessions was our ‘walk and talk’ in the Sussex countryside, which helped me to think differently – both about small questions of how I manage my time, and big ones - barriers to being brilliant which I create in my own mind.

    —Director Civil service

  • The Walk and Talk

    Walking is my medicine. It’s as simple as that. It is something I am passionate about and have spoken about on many occasions, including in an interview with Radio 4. Talking with presenter, John McCarthy, and a fellow South Downs Ranger, we discuss the spiritual, mental and emotional benefits that can be achieved by walking. Read more from The Walk and Talk on the Blog.

  • Walking Partnerships

    Join us for a guided walk to reconnect to yourself and your leadership through the power of movement and nature. Walking Partnerships™ is a new collaboration between Anni Townend, Lucy Kidd and Natalie Shering, blossoming from a shared love of nature - specifically, walking and talking in nature.

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