The Collective

  • Tom Powell

    Mindfulness Teacher, Performance Coach.

    Tom has studied and trained in many forms of coaching and effective ways to communicate. He places a strong emphasis on the importance of self care, especially through the practice of Mindfulness and meditation. He is known for his ability to put people at ease quickly and his calm, playful and authentic approach. He uses outdoor space, nature and movement to create an environment that allows the focus of attention to move towards feelings of wellbeing. 

    In 2022 Tom completed his training and supervision and is now a certified Mindfulness Teacher.

    In his personal life, Tom is a keen and dedicated climber who enjoys exploring what he is capable of out on the rock. He loves being out in nature, especially in woodlands and spotting wildlife. Tom also embraces more modern elements in the world and is an advocate for recognising the role that computer games and tabletop games can play as an additional means for playfulness, collaboration and connection.

  • Will Batho

    Founder, Performance Coach

    Since leaving the Royal Navy as a Commando Sea King Helicopter Pilot, Will took on the role as Head of Tutorial at South Devon College, started his own Paddle Board Business, worked as Organisational Development Manager for Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue and was the Leadership and Development Lead for a major Coaching company.

    Will now runs Adventure Coach where he delivers bespoke holistic outdoor adventure courses in Dartmoor. Will has a gentle approach, informed by his understanding of nature, flow and human spirit. He recognises the fine balance between the need to be driven and spirited and the need to be soothed and connected, and he is highly skilled at building and developing teams, and working closely with the healing journey of an individual. This makes Will the perfect guy to work both in the world of corporate development and holistic well being

  • Laura Powell

    Yoga Teacher, Performance Coach

    Laura has been working in the outdoors for 15 years, she has worked with a range of different groups of people including students, military personnel, veterans, corporate groups, people struggling with addictions, and people overcoming injuries or health problems. Laura has coached clients in high risk environments and so she is familiar with putting people at ease quickly and recognising their strengths and capabilities. Laura has a great passion for the outdoors and also working with people and she relishes the opportunity to combine both to create an optimal learning experience. She firmly believes that the natural environment is one of the best places to allow people to explore what is most important in their lives and gain clarity about the direction they would like to take. 

    Laura enjoys working 1:1 with clients or with groups of people, her priority is to ensure the people she is working with feel safe and calm to provide a solid foundation to build confidence and resilience to help realise their capabilities. 

    In 2022 Laura completed her 200 hour training with Sampoorna Yoga to become a certified Yoga Teacher.

    In her personal life, Laura Loves big adventures especially in mountainous environments. She is a keen climber and cyclist and yogi. Laura’s adventures have taken her all over the world, and when she isn’t engaged in an activity, she loves good quality down-time with delicious nourishing food, and good company.

  • Amy Burn

    Physical Rehabilitation

    I graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in 2006 where I achieved a distinction in my master’s degree and was awarded the Flavio Grillo Prize for best clinical proficiency performance. I followed this with a postgraduate certificate in chiropractic practice and a qualification in dry needling. As a young adult I competed in Judo for Kent and was in the National Squad. It was during this time that I first encountered chiropractic after suffering an injury to my back. This sparked my interest and started me on the path to help others benefit from all aspects of chiropractic care.

    I have a keen interest in rehabilitation and my most recent ongoing continued professional development has been focussed on this. I believe that the best results come from assessing the individual, understanding the demands of their job/sport/life and then devising a plan to best prepare them for those demands. Outside the office, I spend most of my time with my young family. I enjoy an active lifestyle and can be found running, climbing, paddle boarding or doing a workout of some description!