Business Consultants In Windermere Cumbria UK
About me
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I am Martin Wardley and am the founder of Crag & Crest Coaching. I am a coach. I am a leader. I am a facilitator. I am a walker, runner, climber and cyclist. I am a musician and a writer.
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I was born in East Lancashire, and I’ve travelled: I was raised in East Lancs and completed formal education in Lancaster before moving to London. Here I built both career and relationships before moving to the Southwest and then to Kendal 6 years ago. During that time, I’ve travelled the world and witnessed both its beauty and its hardships.
I am a coach: my journey as a coach started around 12 years ago. I have used coaching methodologies in all my roles since starting on this journey. My introduction to the concept of coaching and being coached made me realise the power of the open question and the value it holds for everyone. It’s all about listening, empathy and leaving my ego at the door. ​
I am a consultant, a leader and a marketeer: I have decades of experience in assisting large businesses in understanding and articulating their vision before then leading teams in the delivery and realisation of that vision. More recently I’ve been working with smaller businesses and as a result have a good understanding of marketing approaches and strategies again to help realise their vision.
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I create: I write poetry, music, and songs. This is part of who I am, and I use this creativity to enhance my own journey, to drive positivity, to build relationships and to create invaluable connections. We are all creatives; we simply need to find our own “what”. Creativity can take us to our “Flow” state. And what a wonderful state that is.
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The outdoors is where I go: for energy, alignment, excercise, peace and perspective.
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Values Aligned. Vision Achieved. Together
I use the outdoors to coach
My passion for nature took root at 13, when camping trips with friends led to a 14-year-old’s walk along the Pennine Way. Since then, I’ve hiked, run, cycled, climbed and explored landscapes at home and abroad.
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In November 2021 I earned my Mountain Leader qualification, and being based in Cumbria gives us limitless terrain—from gentle woodland trails to rugged fells. Each outing is tailored to your pace, fitness and objectives, so you feel safe, supported and inspired.
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I’ve seen how fresh air and open space reset the mind, spark creativity and nurture resilience in body, soul and spirit. By taking our coaching sessions outdoors, we break habitual patterns, deepen reflection and accelerate breakthrough insights.
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Ready to experience coaching beyond four walls? Let’s head outside and see what the landscape reveals.
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Values Aligned. Vision Achieved. Together