Leading from Natural Intelligence ft Mark Henderson

I am speaking with Mark Henderson (Natural Intelligence), who works with leaders and teams at the intersection of leadership, nature, and what he calls natural intelligence — the deeper intelligence that runs through living systems, including ourselves. We explore leadership beyond the boardroom. What changes and becomes possible when leaders step outside and into natural environments. Mark shares how nature affects us physiologically, mentally, and emotionally, and how slowing down outdoors opens access to presence, creativity, and deeper patterns of behavior. We speak about burnout, purpose, and the limits of “business as usual,” and how reconnecting to a larger intelligence beyond our own can shift how we lead, relate, and make decisions. 00:00 - The value of outdoor experiences for modern leaders 02:17 - How nature influences physiological and emotional health 03:41 - Brainwave states and their effects in nature 05:41 - The spiritual dimension of connecting with nature 10:05 - Why organizations struggle to adopt outdoor practices 12:40 - The mental health crisis and purpose disconnection 15:23 - Personal burnout story and reconnecting with nature 17:53 - The importance of purpose and alignment with natural intelligence 20:34 - The concept of natural intelligence and trusting the bigger whole 24:04 - Leadership in harmony with natural intelligence 27:20 - Practical approaches to cultivating a regenerative leadership mindset 31:13 - Community experiences: meditation, sharing, and collective transformation 34:28 - The profound personal transformations from wilderness programs 37:48 - Practical steps for opening up to natural intelligence 41:03 - Outdoor practices: observing, sensing, and trusting nature's guidance 44:09 - How to engage with Mark’s programs online and offline 47:13 - Final reflections on co-creating with nature and each other MARK’S WORK Natural Intelligence: https://www.naturalintelligence.se Earthaconter: https://www.earthaconter.org/ LinkedIn:   / markmhenderson   STAY IN TOUCH: → The Breath of Life on Substack https://substack.com/@yuliabogdanova → Reach out via email: yulia(at)http://natureflowlab.com → Connect on LinkedIn   / yuliabogdanova   Sound effects byhttps://pixabay.com/users/lookingnort... andhttps://pixabay.com/users/nickype-103..., viahttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/