Widen your view. See differently.
Move forward boldly.
We take individuals, leaders and teams outside — beyond office walls
and comfort zones, into spaces that awaken new perspective.
At Wild Cedar, we help people and teams shift how they see, how they connect, and how they grow — by doing things differently.
Through nature-based practice, relational work, and co-created design, we unlock new thinking, build trust, and spark momentum that lasts.
We work with leaders, teams, and organizations who care about shaping their communities and their world for the better — those navigating change, seeking reconnection, or reimagining how they work together.
Our role is to help you move forward clearer, stronger, and with more purpose.
The Wild Cedar Approach
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Widen Your View
New environments create new possibilities. We use nature as a co-facilitator because fresh air and open space shift our patterns of thought. Stepping outside disrupts the default—and gives space for creativity, vision, and innovation to emerge.
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See Differently
Our work centers reflection, connection, and experiential practice. We help people and teams see themselves and each other with more honesty, empathy, and clarity—so they can build stronger relationships and make wiser choices.
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Move Forward Boldly
It’s about turning purpose into action. Whether you’re redesigning team culture, stepping into a new leadership role, or shifting how you collaborate, we help you move forward with intention and the confidence to lead what’s next — creating the impact you’re meant to make.
Who We Work With
Teams and Organizations
Seeking deeper trust, clarity, and collaboration
Leaders and Individuals
Navigating change or seeking greater purpose
Facilitators and coaches
Ready to lead in more grounded, relational ways
Why Wild Cedar?
We use nature and movement to
unlock new perspectives
We design deep, relational experiences
where trust and clarity grow
We prioritize experiential learning
over passive content
We believe in co-creating change
that fits your real context
We focus on lasting transformation,
not just temporary insight
Lisa Robbins-Garland
Founder of Wild Cedar
Lisa founded Wild Cedar after two decades working across the globe in international development, facilitation, and coaching. From leading programs with the UN and Mercy Corps to mentoring teams in diverse cultures, she discovered that lasting change happens when people step outside familiar patterns and reconnect with their own wisdom. Wild Cedar grew from that insight: a way to help individuals and teams thrive through experiences that are outdoors, playful, and deeply human.
Testimonials
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“Lisa is an incredible coach. I took a package of 6 sessions with her when entering a new leadership position and it was the best thing I could have invested in during those first few months in a new role. The space she provided to stop and reflect deeply on how I was approaching challenges, why I tended to approach them in a certain way, and how actions left me feeling, was invaluable. She is very gifted in gently prompting and guiding your own thoughts and solutions on issues you are facing. It left me feeling that nothing I would face would be more than I had the internal resources to solve for!”
Maggie Korde
Chief Innovation & Learning Officer, Save the Children -
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“When I first spoke to Lisa two years ago, I had just completed my second Master’s in a new country after fleeing the war in Ukraine. I was trying to find my path in the nonprofit sector, and Lisa helped me identify roles that aligned with my values. What has stayed with me from working with Lisa is the power of visualising my future to reconnect with my values and purpose, the reminder to act on my ideas before they fade, and the truth that nothing needs to be perfectly aligned to begin. She also taught me not to trust my own biases about a job, but to test it, explore, and network to learn what is real.”
Karyna Malets
Donor Relations Manager, University of Cambridge -
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“Lisa is excellent at creating an atmosphere of comfort, trust, and ease. She sets the conditions for a productive and positive environment, showing that it's possible to have fun while being serious and effective. She takes her work very seriously and is committed to helping the whole group grow together.”
Maurice Tschopp
Senior Research Scientist at Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) -
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“Lisa has such a calm presence, being in her virtual company is like taking a stroll in the woods so I understand why she is so much at home there. She balances that with a sharp wit which can cut through nonsense and an ability to listen and ask the questions you didn't know you needed to answer. She was able to help me recognise something I hadn't been able to on my own about when I had been living my life with more authenticity. That enabled me to make some changes both personally and professionally that unlocked a calm I had been craving.”
Cassie Gustafsson
Head of People, TERASi -
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“Lisa has a great balance of playful and professional. She has many tools to try things and is dedicated to helping you to shine in life. For anyone who lacks clarity of their purpose or confidence in life, Lisa's your coach.”
Chloe Foy
Founder of 'Natural Insight’ -
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“Lisa was the coach that I needed when I hit a career crossroads! Lisa’s superpower is to listen deeply, meet you where you are, and guide you to understand a more honest version of yourself. She brought energy, thoughtfulness, compassion, and humor to each of our sessions and I always left feeling more confident about the road ahead. I’m really excited about my new career trajectory that didn’t seem possible before working with Lisa. I’m so thankful that we worked together!”
Mark DeMatteo
Psychologist in training -
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“Where to begin on the experience I had being coached by Lisa!? I think no better testament to her coaching skills is the fact that I was able to interview and get my dream job during the course of our coaching sessions – I know that a large part of my interview success came from having truly identified myself and my goals, and the confidence that came with that. I had no idea what to expect from coaching, but through my sessions with her I was able to more clearly see my goals and how to resource the traits I needed to get there. She introduced a lot of useful tools that I am still holding onto as I navigate life, like being able to visualize my inner leader, coming up with a life purpose statement, and analogies that help me cut through a lot of my thinking to get at the heart of what I want to do here on this earth. Thank you so much Lisa!”
Morgan Wills
Learning and Impact Analyst at Omidyar Network -
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“I absolutely enjoyed doing coaching sessions with Lisa! What stood out for me the most was how what my body is saying was given an equal value just like my mind. Lisa has a beautiful way of helping you listen to your own thoughts that sometimes are difficult to access. The sessions helped me put things in perspective and provided a safe space for reflection. Lisa is a very kind, patient and supportive coach. I am very grateful to her for playing such an important role in my journey of making sense of this thing called life!”
Soonrita Sahasrabuddhe
Early Childhood Development Specialist, First Three Institute for Child Development, India -
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"Lisa is a highly effective coach. A great listener, she understands her clients’ all-too-human challenges. Her approach to coaching is structured and yet very fluid. She knows when is the time to push you for action, and when to leave you to get on with things and find your own answers. Thanks to her constructive questioning, she has helped me to give a different perspective to situations and discover how to gear my brain into a growth mindset."
Afroditi Tsourgianni
Behavioral Scientist, UK
