About
Dr. Rodney King
What if the wisdom to navigate life's complexities already exists within you, waiting to be awakened?
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I'm Dr. Rodney King, a coach and scholar dedicated to helping people rediscover their natural capacity for flourishing. Through Natural Wisdom—a unique approach that combines timeless human wisdom, lived philosophy with contemporary understanding—I guide clients toward clarity, purpose, and authentic living.
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With over two decades of experience spanning academia, martial arts instruction, and transformative coaching, I've developed a methodology that bridges ancient wisdom with modern challenges. My doctoral research in mindfulness, combined with extensive work in nature-based therapy and the science of human flourishing, has shown me that our greatest resource lies in reconnecting with our fundamental human capacities.
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Natural Wisdom emerged from a simple observation: our ancestors navigated life's complexities without modern self-help tools, accessing instead an intuitive understanding of how to live well. Today, I help clients rediscover this innate wisdom while developing four essential states: calmness, presence, focus and resilience.

Philosophical Coaching & Praxis
Why Work With Me?
Life isn't about avoiding challenges—it's about meeting them with natural wisdom and authentic purpose. My coaching offers:
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A systematic approach to accessing your innate wisdom and capabilities
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Integration of a lived philosophical approach that is both practical, with actionable strategies
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Evidence-based methods for developing lasting resilience and well-being
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Clear pathways to translate insights into meaningful life changes
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I'm committed to helping you create a life that resonates with your deepest truth—one where clarity replaces confusion, purpose supersedes uncertainty, and authentic living becomes natural rather than aspirational.
When I'm not coaching, I remain actively engaged in writing and teaching about the integration of Natural Wisdom with contemporary life. My mission is to help others rediscover their fundamental capacity for flourishing in our modern world.
Coach King's
Qualifications
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Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leicester, UK
(Research area: Mindful-Embodied Leadership and it's role in leadership performance)
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Master in Leading Innovation & Change, York St John University's Business School (UK)
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Master of Science by Research, Department of Health Psychology, De Montfort University, UK
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(Research area: A Guides Role in Leading Successful Nature-Based Experiences: Achieving Client's Mental Health & Well-being Goals)
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Dip LC ( Inst LC): Certified Life Coach - Life Coaching Institute, United Kingdom
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Level 5 Award in Corporate Risk and Crisis Management - Issuing authority The Institute of Strategic Risk Management
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Certified Positive Psychology Coach (with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener)
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Completed Interpersonal Neuro Biology Foundations of Mindsight Level 1 course (Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.)
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Completed 8-hours of mentoring in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (under the guidance of Dr. Blonna)
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Certified MasterMind Executive Coach at Executive Coaching University
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Certified Exuberant Animal Fitness Coach under Frank Forencich BA. Stanford University.
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Certified in The Attentional And Interpersonal Style (TAIS) Inventory developed by Dr. Pratt.
Memberships
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
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Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management
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Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management
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Affiliate Member The American Philosophical Practitioners Association​
Licenses
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Licensed Somatic Movement Educator with the International Somatic
movement & Therapy association (ISMETA)