A different way of guiding and teaching
You know the conventional way isn’t working.
Whether it's parenting, teaching, or leading - what's been sold as “normal” feels more like damage control. Box-ticking. Outcome-chasing. Pressure from the top-down.
Kids are anxious, adults are exhausted, and the spark of real learning is nowhere to be seen.
You’re frustrated by a system that strips away curiosity, connection, and creativity. One that expects compliance instead of relationship - and burns people out in the process.
You’re ready for something else. A way that’s more relational, empowering and honest. Where space is held, not controlled. Where trust is built slowly and felt deeply. Where guidance is offered with presence, not pressure.
And where real learning begins with connection - not performance.
This is the way of the Mentor.
If you’ve felt that quiet pull toward doing things differently - this workshop is a place to begin learning simple, powerful ways to build trust, hold space, and support growth without force or control - a threshold into a more connected way of guiding, parenting, teaching, or leading.
After more than 30 years working with children, families, and young people, I’ve seen one thing clearly: The most impactful guides are those who listen well, build trust slowly, and show up consistently.
They don’t rush the process. They meet people where they are and walk alongside them.
Where a teacher might instruct, a mentor invites.
Where a teacher might stick to a plan, a mentor pays attention.
Where a teacher might deliver content, a mentor makes space for real discovery.
Mentoring isn’t a method. It’s a way of being - relational, responsive, and rooted in connection.
I met Suzi at the beginning of Earthside Explorers, and her teachings around childhood, nature, and connection resonated deeply. My family joined her programs for over two years, and I watched children relax, become curious and independent. I watched parents slowly shed old conditioning and lean into Suzi’s presence, her teachings, and the space she created. Suzi is the breathing example of radical acceptance. She guides you gently, firmly, to trust your own knowing. I miss her unwavering ability to look into my soul and reflect back pure acceptance and understanding. Her teachings continue to shape how I parent.
Sarah-Beth Caggiano
Parent
What you'll walk away with
After this 2-hour workshop, you’ll be able to:
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Understand the difference between teaching and mentoring - and why it matters
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Name and apply core principles of mentoring in real-life situations
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Recognise when to step in, and when to step back
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Build deeper trust in children’s natural learning processes and capabilities
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Create more space, clarity, and calm in your relationships with those you guide
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Begin shifting from control to connection, pressure to presence
This session will give you a grounded starting point for transforming how you show up in your work, your parenting, and your community.
Who is this workshop for?
This is a starting point for anyone drawn to guiding others with intention, presence, and trust.
You are very likely:
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A PARENT who wants to build stronger, more connected relationships with your children
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An EDUCATOR feeling the limits of the current system and searching for a more human approach
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An OUTDOOR ED LEADER, BUSH SCHOOL or NATURE-PLAY FACILITATOR and want to deepen your relational skills
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Feeling the call to support others, but are not yet sure what that looks like
What's included:
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A 2-hour live online session (with limited-time replay)
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Stories and insights from 30+ years of work in early childhood, primary education, Forest School leadership, and mentoring
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Practical tools and guiding principles rooted in Curiosity, Competence, and Connection
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Reflective prompts and practices to support your own growth
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Space for questions and conversation during the live call
"I had the absolute pleasure of working alongside - and being mentored by - Suzi for close to five years. She sparked my passion for bush kindy and showed me how meaningful learning can unfold through everyday experiences. Suzi’s approach empowers children to take charge of their journey, while building real-world skills and presence. She is a passionate, knowledgeable educator and mentor, and her influence continues to shape the educator I am today."
TAYLOR SCHOFIELD
Early Childhood Educator
"I’m truly grateful to have worked alongside Suzi and experienced her approach to nature pedagogy. Her passion for the natural world shines through everything she does. Suzi creates spaces where learning becomes a transformative journey, fostering curiosity, wonder, mindfulness, and deep respect for nature. Her teachings have forever changed how I see and interact with the world. She is simply one of a kind - a rare gem."
PERDITA PHILPOTT
Early Childhood Educator
Why I'm equipped to guide this journey
For over 30 years, I’ve been working closely with children, families, and educators - not just in theory, but on the ground, in real-time, with real people. From early childhood centres to forest schools, classrooms to community circles, I’ve supported and guided countless individuals through the messy, beautiful work of learning, growing, and connecting.
In early childhood alone, I’ve nurtured the development of thousands of children through consistent, relational presence. I’ve mentored hundreds of educators as a Teacher, Educational Leader, and Childcare Centre Director, helping to shape environments where both children and adults are able to thrive.
I’ve taught in schools and walked alongside hundreds of parents as they navigate the wild terrain of raising children in a consciously connected way.
For the last 5 years I've been immersed in rewilding, nature connection, and earth-based culture - building and leading a nature-based mentoring community from the ground up, and weaving these threads into every layer of my practice.
This isn’t just what I do, it’s how I live.
I bring decades of lived experience, a grounded presence, and a fierce belief in the power of connection to every space I hold.
If you’re ready to question the old models, lead with trust, and return to a more human way of guiding - I’m here to walk alongside you.