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Who is Paola Fabbri?

Hello! I’m Paola, a professional coach, trainer, facilitator, and artist with over 25 years of international experience. My career in international cooperation and humanitarian aid has taken me to four continents, where I’ve had the privilege of working with extraordinary people in often challenging contexts. These experiences have given me a unique perspective that deeply enriches my work in coaching, training, and facilitation.

Over the years, I have designed and led hundreds of training sessions, retreats, and transformative experiences for individuals, groups, and organisations. I use coaching and facilitation to foster growth and change, creating experiential learning spaces that inspire and transform.

I hold a coaching certification recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and my approach combines skills across multiple areas: nature coaching, somatic and eco-somatic practices, creativity, forest bathing, and mindfulness. These techniques encourage a profound connection between mind, body, and nature, supporting a path of authentic and meaningful personal development.

Paola Fabbri
Paola Fabbri

Art, Body, and Nature: The Pillars of My Approach

Art, body, and nature are the primary tools of my work, serving as catalysts for connection and deep transformation.

Art

My contemporary abstract painting is an inner journey reflecting the complexity and beauty of the human experience. Through art, we can create a dialogue between the inner and outer worlds, building invisible yet meaningful connections. Art becomes a tool of expression and understanding, allowing hidden parts of ourselves to emerge.

Body

My somatic approach centres on the awareness of the impact that disconnecting from the body can have on our well-being. Unlike the mind-body dualistic view, I see the body as the core of lived experience, a source of innate wisdom. Somatic and eco-somatic coaching offers tools to integrate body and mind, helping people to live more authentically and fully.

Nature

My deep connection with nature has its roots in the forests of the Apennines near Bologna, Italy where I continue to find inspiration. Nature is a constant teacher, providing spaces for healing and balance. Through practices like forest bathing, I guide people to rediscover well-being and harmony, fostering a reconnection with nature and with themselves.

My Background

  • Degree in Political Science (Bologna)
  • Certificate of Political Studies (IEP Aix-en-Provence, FR)
  • Master’s in International Law (Bologna, IT)
  • MA in Post-War Recovery (York University, UK)

Certifications

  • Trainer Training Programme (Ede-Wageningen, The Netherlands)
  • Certified Creatively Fit Coach (USA)
  • Ecosomatic Coaching, Nature Coaching Academy (NCA)
  • Forest Ambassador (NCA)
  • Nature Ambassador (NCA)
  • Nature Coaching Certification (NCA)
  • Painting courses with internationally renowned artists: Whitney Freya, Flora Bowley, Tracy Verdugo, Louise Fletcher

A Journey of Transformation

My journey has been rich with experiences and discoveries. For years, I navigated two worlds: on one hand, my work in the humanitarian aid sector as a manager and consultant, and on the other, my strong calling towards art, nature, and meditation. Rediscovering painting set me on an extraordinary path, allowing me to harmoniously integrate all my passions and talents, transforming each experience into an opportunity for growth.

A health crisis gave me the chance to reconnect with the wisdom of the body and deepen my bond with nature. Today, I support individuals and organisations on their journey to rediscover their uniqueness, using coaching, art, and immersive experiences in nature, such as forest bathing.

My Services

My approach to coaching and facilitation is rooted in my international experience and my love for art and nature. I offer programmes that guide you on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, using tools such as:

  • Individual and group coaching
  • Creative journeys in intuitive painting and personal expression
  • Immersive nature experiences, including forest bathing
  • Mindfulness and meditation
  • Original artwork that reflects a connection to nature and a bond with the natural environment

If you wish to reconnect with yourself, explore your creativity, or enrich your surroundings with art that celebrates nature, I would be delighted to accompany you on this transformative journey.

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