WHO ARE THE WE ARE NATURE EXPERTS? 

WE ARE NATURE partners with an exclusive network of highly experienced practitioners.   

Our expert network is comprised of therapists, leaders, coaches, trainers and facilitators focused on Nature-based leadership development.

TOGETHER, WE ARE GROWING PEOPLE CAPABLE OF GROWING AN ABUNDENT WORLD IN SYNCRONIZITY WITH NATURE.

LAURI POLDRE

Lauri is a former tech executive who’s experienced burnout and depression first hand. Now an internationally recognized nature-based meditation teacher and sound healer. Since 2001, Lauri has worked in tech with leaders like NASA, Virgin Galactic, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Autodesk, Siemens and General Electric.

In 2015, after a long period of depression, anxiety and burnout, he decided to take time off work and devote himself to recovery. He eventually spent the next two years traveling in the US, studying meditation, sound healing, Reiki, mindfulness, nonduality and other practices. He came across several teachers and mentors such as Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Rupert Spira, Adyashanti, Jonathan Goldman, Jon Kabat-Zinn and many others.

Through applying these teachings and practices, Lauri realized our true essence and the ability to eliminate burnout, depression and overwhelm through silence, sound healing and nature. Eventually Lauri was invited to perform and talk at events and share his learnings to help others.

The Institute of Noetic Sciences conducted a research project with him to explore the effects of his sound healing workshop.

He has devoted his life to helping professionals overcome burnout, depression, anxiety and regain clarity, inner peace, increase creativity and presence.

Lauri is also an avid supporter of reforestation and rewilding and his hobby is forest photography.

HOW TO MEET LAURI

  • 1:1 Private Session

  • Team Workshop

  • Retreat

EXPERIENCE

  • Program Manager, GrabCAD

  • VP of Sales, 3D Technologies

  • Sales Director, Columbus Global

EDUCATION

  • Mindfulness by The Oxford Mindfulness Foundation

  • Transcendental Meditation by The Maharishi Institute

  • Bowl Master, Crystal Tones

  • Reiki Master Certificate

  • ‘Startup Founders’ by the Transformative Technology Academy

  • Entrepreneurship and Technology Management, University of Tartu

  • M.Sc. in Computer and Systems Engineering, Tallinn University

YOU?

We are growing our team of naturebased development professionals. Are you an experienced nature-based learning and development professional and would you like to be part of a community of like-minded?

Then contact us and let’s discuss possible ways of collaboration!

KARINA JASKOVA

Karina is a Nature-based Therapy practitioner, a certified Clinical and Health Psychologist, and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapist whose passion for psychology has flourished since beginning her professional journey in 2006. She is deeply committed to empowering individuals of all ages, using a wide range of psychological counseling and psychotherapy methods to facilitate healing, growth, and self-discovery. From a young age, Karina felt a profound bond with the natural world, a connection that has significantly shaped both her personal journey and professional career. This connection inspired the founding of the Society of Nature-based Therapy in Latvia in 2022, alongside a dear colleague.

In addition, in 2024, Karina launched the website Whisper of The Earth, a platform offering guidance and inspiration through practical advice, articles, and responses to community questions, all grounded in the enduring wisdom of nature.

Beyond her therapeutic work Karina has a deep commitment to living in harmony with the planet. This encompasses supporting environmental sustainability and animal rights initiatives, as well as embracing mindfulness, authenticity, and spirituality in her daily life. In the spirit of fostering healing connections between ourselves and the environment, Karina invites us all to engage with the world around us more thoughtfully, nurturing reciprocal relationships with Earth that honor and adapt to the rhythms and requirements of the natural world. Through this engagement, we uncover pathways to personal growth and well-being, contributing to the greater good and ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

HOW TO MEET KARINA

  • Nature-based therapy certificate - Foundational and Advanced level

EXPERIENCE

  • Founder, Society of Nature-Based Therapy Latvia

  • NBT practitioner, Saulkrasti, Latvia

  • Certified Clinical and Health Psychologist and CBT Specialist, CBT Center, Latvia

  • Certified Clinical and Health Psychologist and CBT Therapist, Children’s Clinical University Hospital, Latvia

  • Certified Clinical and Health Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist, Latvian Samaritan’s Association, Crisis Center for Children and Women “Maras Center”, Latvia

EDUCATION

  • Currently studying in The Certified Outdoor Therapist program, The Therapy Adventure

  • ​​​​​​​Certificate in Ecopsychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute

  • Diploma in Nature Based Therapy, Nature-Based Therapy

  • ​​​​​​​Certificate in CBT with qualification of psychotherapy, Latvian CBT Association, ODYSSEA, International CBT Institute, Czech Cognitive Behavioral Association

  • M. Sc. in Psychology (with distinction) in clinical and health psychology, University of Latvia

JESER SCHWARZ

Jesper has + 15 years of experience with developing people & processes in a commercial and global context. He is an experienced leadership consultant, HRBP and independent consultant. Personally characterized by a strong personal commitment and professional trustworthiness.

Jesper is trained as diver and outdoor facilitator and a true outdoor person. Once you start working with Jesper, you can feel his deep connection to the natural world.

When Jesper is not diving or doing sports, you’ll find him developing leaders at his farm in the southern part of Sweden.

HOW TO MEET JESPER

  • 1:1 coaching

  • Awake With the Wild

  • Certified Outdoor facilitator

EXPERIENCE

  • HR Business Partner, NNIT

  • Leadership Development Manager, TDC

  • Leadership Development Manager, Ministry of Foreign Affaris

  • HRD Manager, Banff People

EDUCATION

  • Master - Human Resource Management (2006)

  • Process consultant (1999)

  • Masters Degree - European Politics - University of Ireland (1991)

  • M. Sc. Political Science - Roskilde University (1992)

ESBEN LUND-HANSEN

Esben is a Reg. Naturetherapist and a seasoned Learning and Development professional with a broad international corporate career. Since 2005 Esben has worked with leadership, management, talent and group development in private and public companies.

Through his work he has supported more than 500 leaders and managers in their personal and professional growth, driven international top talent development programs and prepared Senior Leaders to take on top management positions. Since 2021 Esben has worked with leaders and individuals in and with Nature.

Esben is one out of 10 Danes who for the past 15 years have completed a Vision Quest according to the Native Lakota and Apache traditions. The Vision Quest is a 1.5-year-long Native ritual that aims to uncover one's deepest, authentic self and life purpose. The Quest itself is a 72-hour sit-out in wakefulness (no sleep), without food and drink and the possibility of movement.

HOW TO MEET ESBEN

  • Nature-based therapy certificate - foundational level

  • Nature-based therapy certificate - advanced level

  • 1:1 coaching

  • Awake With the Wild

  • Nature’s Wisdom

  • Rites of Passage

  • Certified Outdoor Facilitator

EXPERIENCE

  • Founder - WE ARE NATURE

  • European People Development Partner - VELUX

  • EMEA People & Development Manager - Canon

  • Talent Development Specialist / HR Business Partner - Deloitte

EDUCATION

  • Vision Quest - Firekeeper

  • Ecopsychology certificate - Pacifica Graduate Institute

  • Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) Guide - Foundational Level - Center of Excellence

  • Reg. Nature therapist - Human Education Group

  • Mindfulness Meditation and Emotional Intelligence teacher - SIY Global

  • M. Sc. Human Resource Management - Copenhagen Business School

  • B. Sc. Business, Culture and Politics - Copenhagen Business School

TANJA MARTINEZ VAZQUEZ

Tanja is particularly passionate about reconnecting people with their inner nature – unfolding their dream and potential - as a unique combination of what they are good at and what energizes them. She is dedicated to reconnect people and surrounding nature. We need to understand we are not separate from the surrounding nature in order to truly align our actions with our wishes for a sustainable future for the next generations – this goes on for individuals as well as organizations and nations.

With a powerful combination of a business degree, reg. Naturebased Psychotheraphist and extensive experience in both corporate business and public sector, Tanja naturally hold the space for participants and clients in a present, inspirational, reflective and elegantly provocative way. In a group Tanja creates a frame for honest and respectful communication, opening up for both creativity and reflection leading to new perspectives, new solutions, and strategies for both individuals, teams, and organizations.

HOW TO MEET TANJA

  • 1:1 coaching

  • Rites of Passage

  • Certified Outdoor Facilitator

EXPERIENCE

  • Design of more than 50 different programs from two hour inspirational meetings to year long leadership programs.  

  • 10.000+ hours of facilitating different programs across industries, countries and levels in the organization.

  • 2.500+ 1-1 sessions with global leaders – both virtual and F2F. 

EXPERIENCE

  • Independent consultant

  • Leadership Development Manager - LWI

  • Leadership Trainer and Coach - CDK Global

EDUCATION

  • Nature-based Psychotherapist, Human Education Group

  • Certified Mental Trainer, Scandinavian University

  • Certified Coach, ICC

  • M. Sc. Human Resource Management, Copenhagen Business School