About
Liz Scott
About
Liz Scott
Hi, I’m Liz, and my life has been a journey of discovery – from the fast-paced world of broadcasting and running a business to cultivating a deeper connection with nature and my inner wisdom.
In 1995 I started at BBC Radio, working as a researcher, reporter and producer for 12 years. On the surface, it looked like I was in my dream job. But internally I was struggling. I felt like an imposter and found myself battling anxiety, worry and stress. The pressure eventually became too much, leading me to take a six-month sabbatical – a break that turned out to be a turning point in my life. I never returned.
The time away from the BBC gave me the space to reflect and re-evaluate my life. I set up a coaching business and began working with clients from all walks of life—police, educators, local authorities and businesses.
At first I immersed myself in traditional coaching, avidly absorbing techniques and strategies to help others improve their lives. But the more I learned the more restless I became. Despite all the self-improvement tools at my disposal something was still missing.
Then in 2013 I discovered the Three Principles, also known as the Inside-Out Understanding. It felt like coming home. I realised that peace-of-mind, simplicity and gratitude were not external goals to be chased—they were already within me. My search for happiness transformed into a gentle, curious exploration of life’s deeper truths. This realisation brought profound change, allowing me to stop striving and to start trusting the wisdom within.
Connecting with Nature and Inner Wisdom
Around this time I also reconnected with my love for the natural world. I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors, but in 2020, something shifted—I now no longer feel separate from nature. I realise that I am nature, and nature is me.
Every day I take time to walk before breakfast, greeting the plants, meadows and moorland as if they are old friends. Each season brings a different rhythm to my life—spring flowers like snowdrops and primroses fill me with joy, while autumn’s red leaves and heavy-headed grasses offer a sense of grounding.
Nature has become a metaphor for understanding what it means to be human. There’s a natural intelligence within all of us and when we tune into it—what I call our “Inner Compass”—we flourish, just as nature does.
The Inner Compass Community Project
In 2020 I took my passion for the Inside-Out Understanding into the community by starting the Inner Compass Guide CIC. This was a Social Enterprise that focused on listening and wellbeing. Through this project I’ve worked to help people realise that they don’t need to endlessly search for happiness or peace. They are already enough, just as they are.
Although this Not-For-Profit closed in 2024, the work continues and I volunteer my time to share this simple approach with others. I believe deeply in helping people see that they don’t need to keep running on the hamster wheel of over-thinking. Instead, they can pause, reflect and realise that they are already whole and complete.
The essence of the Inner Compass Project is grounded in the principles of the Inside-Out Understanding. My work is about helping people see that they are not broken. Rather than trying to fix themselves, they can reconnect with their own inner wisdom and discover the peace and clarity that’s been within them all along.
Find out more about the project here…
A Life of Reflection and Connection
I now work as a sole trader, this gives me flexibility to follow my passions. One of the greatest joys in my life is working alongside my husband, Stu. He’s my rock – practical, reliable and grounded. Together we’ve embraced a simple, authentic life. Whether travelling the country in our campervan, cycling or reflecting on the spiritual nature of life, we’ve found beauty in slowing down and living in alignment with our values.
This spirit of exploration is something we bring into our work, offering practical, no-nonsense wisdom to our clients.
I am also a writer and my book ‘To Listen is to Love’ is available as a PDF. Writing has been another way for me to express the wisdom that I’ve discovered within myself and through my connection to nature.
Listening to My Inner Compass
For me, connecting with my Inner Compass is about finding that deep, settled space within. When I am walking on Dartmoor, I feel both grounded and expansive. When I am coaching, I listen deeply, tuning into the wisdom that lies beneath the noise of everyday life. Whether I am delivering training, writing, or volunteering, I am always guided by a deeper knowing—one that taps into the universal truth that we are all connected. This is the essence of my work and my life: helping others discover their own Inner Compass and guiding them back to the peace and clarity that has been within them all along.
Looking ahead, my Inner Compass is pointing me towards new journeys, including long-distance walks and pilgrimages. These upcoming adventures are a reflection of my desire to deepen my connection with both nature and myself and to continue exploring life’s deeper truths with an open heart and mind. As I step into this new chapter, I remain committed to guiding others back to the peace and clarity that have always been within them. Please reach out to me if you’d like to connect. You can email me.