Signature Keynotes

THE NATURE OF PRESENCE

Restoring natural presence in an increasingly artificial world.

Earth lovers are already familiar with Natural Presence. They experience it on the trails, at the beach, under the moon — where attention settles, the senses awaken, and they are able to respond to the world through the lens of wonder, awe and possibility. But the moment we return to everyday life, that presence often evaporates too quickly. Digital noise, catastrophic news and the constant pressure of our times pull our attention apart. We unconsciously twist into our Contorted Selves, replacing aliveness and alignment with overstimulation and overwhelm.

So the question becomes: in an increasingly artificial world, how might we restore our natural presence as our everyday default — not just as a personal practice, but as a form of cultural and ecological resilience and renewal?

Key Takeaways:

• You’ll leave with a grounded, everyday practice for shifting from overwhelm to deep presence—even in the busiest moments.

• You’ll discover how your relationship with the Earth directly amplifies your presence, giving you more power and clarity in your life’s work.

• You’ll gain a fresh, heartfelt model for navigating both personal growth and collective healing—one that is as soulful as it is practical.

THE ONE PLACE TO BEGIN

A Diagnostic Guide to Restoring Your Natural Self

The Premise:
When we feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the modern world, we often freeze. We think we have to change everything—move to the forest, quit our jobs—to find peace. But radical change often starts with a single, specific thread.

In this highly engaging interactive keynote, Natasha brings her popular Stanford University curriculum to the stage. She guides the audience through a real-time self-assessment based on the six pillars of Nature Practice. Rather than leaving with a generic "to-do list," attendees leave with a personalized roadmap to restore their alignment without leaving their lives behind.

Key Takeaways:

• The Personal Diagnostic: Attendees identify exactly which aspect of their inner ecosystem needs tending right now (e.g., Clarity, Composure, or Connection).

• The "25-Minute Reset" Strategy: How to use daily "Soulful Sips" of nature to regulate the nervous system and restore focus in high-stress environments.

• A Integration Roadmap: Practical steps to integrate silence, sensory awareness, and rhythm into a busy calendar immediately.

About Natasha 

Natasha Deganello Giraudie is a daughter of the Venezuelan Caribbean,  adopted by the Californian redwoods. She helps Earth lovers and leaders restore their natural presence as their everyday way of being — not just something they touch on the trails, at the beach, or under the moon.

As the creator of the Nature Practice method, Natasha draws on a lifetime of study in Indigenous Wisdom, Himalayan Traditions, and her award-winning experience as a Documentary Filmmaker. 

Natasha’s work has touched thousands globally. Her audio program, The Nature Practice Podcast, debuted in the Top 20 of Apple’s Nature Podcasts, offering listeners daily "soulful sips" of connection with the Earth. She has taught her methodology as a course at Stanford University and has guided retreats for the United Nations (UNESCO), the Dalai Lama Fellows, and NatureBridge. Whether on stage or in a workshop, her presentations are immersive, cinematic, and deeply restorative, and intended to invite audiences into a collective remembering that lingers long after the event ends.