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Sara Marzo
“What you are looking for is already in you...You already are everything you are seeking.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh
Ecosomatic coach, trainer and youth worker. I’m a curious soul who loves weaving together mindfulness, ecosomatics and nature-based practices—bringing the magic of learning in and with nature. I bring sensitivity and creativity in service of well-being, safe learning spaces for personal growth, authentic connection and meaningful, sustainable action—for people and for the planet.
Sara Marzo has 10 references for past work as a trainer.
Contact details
Trainer connections
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Marco Santos -
Filip Kňažek -
Eleni Kardamitsi -
Aldo Campanelli
Current occupation
Project Coordinator, Trainer, Youth worker, Ecosamatic Coach
Work experience
Since 2012, I have been the co-founder and President of VulcanicaMente APS, a non-profit organisation based in Southern Italy, where I work as a youth worker, EU project coordinator, trainer and coach.
I have 15+ years of experience in international project management and non-formal education within Erasmus+, ESC and other European cooperation programmes, with involvement in 40+ projects (youth exchanges, training courses, KA2 projects and long-term volunteering initiatives).
As a trainer and ecosomatic coach, I bring expertise in mindfulness, embodiment, ecosomatics, ecopsychology and ecocentric, nature-based methods, with a strong focus on well-being, prevention and sustainable personal and collective development. I have coordinated several volunteering programmes, strengthening my competences in mentoring, coaching, reflective learning processes and community-building.
I also develop educational resources and learning materials, including booklets, toolkits, educational cards, podcasts and online courses.
I am co-author of Mindfulness and Nature: a Toolkit for Youth Work, developed within the KA2 project Mind Your Mind: Synergies between Mindfulness and Nature-Based Methods, and of the online mindfulness course Youth in the Moment, hosted on the HOP platform.
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Educational pathway
My learning journey is ongoing. Over the years, I have combined formal education with continuous non-formal training in different contexts and fields, in order to develop the competences I bring today as a coach, trainer and youth worker—especially in well-being, mindfulness, embodiment, communication, creativity and nature-based learning.
2025 – ACC Coach (ICF) | Active member of ICF and the Climate Coaching Alliance (CCA)
2024–2025 – Attending a Master’s programme in Neuroscience, Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices (health, sport and organisational contexts)
2023–2024 – Nature Coaching Academy: Ecosomatic Coach Diploma (ICF Level 1 accredited, 124 hours) + advanced training pathways (Forest Ambassador, Nature Ambassador, Forest Coaching®, Nature Coaching)
2012–2025 – Continuous non-formal education through several Erasmus+ training courses on mindfulness, nature connection, personal development, ecosoulcentric work, embodiment, dance, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), poetry and creative/art-based practices, personal biography for social change, coaching, volunteering management and The Work That Reconnects
2020 – “Give Voice to Nature” course on nature connection (Cooperativa Thalassia, Italy)
2019 – “Green Mindfulness” seminar (Ecopsychology School, Italy)
2019 – Wake Up Ambassador training for mindfulness facilitators working with young people (Plum Village Mindfulness Centre, France)
2016–2021 – Mindfulness practice with Sangha Salento in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
2014–2015 – Youth Workers School “Scuola dei Bollenti Spiriti” (Puglia Region, Italy)
2014 – Open Space Technology training (Scuola Superiore di Facilitazione, Milan, Italy)
2010–2011 – Internship in European Project Management (Granaforma, Granada, Spain)
2010 – Course in European Project Management (SEU – Spazio Europa Umbria, Perugia, Italy)
2010 – Master’s Degree in Advertising Communication and Strategic Design (University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy)
2007 – Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences (University of Salento, Lecce, Italy)
2005–2006 – Erasmus study mobility (Lille, France)
2007 – Leonardo da Vinci internship in sustainable tourism (Rethymno, Greece)
Fields of training expertise
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Animation -
Bullying & Harassment
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Campaigning & Awareness Raising -
Change Management
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Citizenship Education -
Coaching & Mentoring -
Communication Skills
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Conflict Management & Mediation
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Creativity & Art
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Crisis Management
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Drama & Theatre
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Education through Sports
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Environment & Ecology
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Entrepreneurship (Social)
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Equal Opportunities
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Evaluation & Assessment
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Event Management
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Financial Management
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Fundraising
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Gender Awareness & Mainstreaming
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Global Education
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Group Dynamics & Motivation
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Health & Prevention
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Human Rights
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Intercultural Learning
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International Youth Work
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Leadership Development
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Lobbying & Advocacy
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Open Space Technology
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Organizational Management
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Outdoor & Experiential Training
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Peace Education
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People Management & Cooperation
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Personal Development & Empowerment
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Project Management
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Public Relations & Marketing
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Public Speaking
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Recognition of NFLearning
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Social Inclusion & Exclusion
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Social Media
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Storytelling & Humour
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Time Management
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Training of Trainers
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Valorisation of Projects (DEOR)
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Volunteer Programmes
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Youth Exchanges
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Youth Information Work
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Youth Participation & Initiatives
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Youth Worker Training
Knowledge about institutions and programmes
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Erasmus+ (KA1) Youth Exchanges
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Erasmus+ (KA1) Training & Networking
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Erasmus+ (KA2) Transnational Youth Initiatives
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Erasmus+ (KA2) Strategic Partnerships
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European Solidarity Corps Volunteering
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Erasmus+ (lifelong learning, non-youth)
Working with specific target groups
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Intercultural Teams
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Marginalized & Excluded Youth
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Women's Issues & Groups
Experience with specific geographical regions
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Eastern Europe and Caucasus
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Euro-Mediterranean Co-operation
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European Cooperation
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South East Europe
Language Skills
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English -
French -
Italian
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Spanish
Trainer references
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Mindful Team Management
Validated (2025-12-29)Reference person
Oana Rizescu
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Transformations: from Potentials to Reality
Validated (2025-12-27)Reference person
Dóra Preszeller
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Nature within You
Validated (2025-12-26)Reference person
Carlos Buj
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Validated (2025-12-27)Reference person
Dora Preszeller
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Holistic Mentoring
Validated (2026-01-05)Reference person
Bogdan Romanica
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Bridge for Mind and Nature
Validated (2025-12-27)Reference person
Eleni Kardamitsi
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Empower Your Nature
Validated (2025-12-27)Reference person
Eleni Kardamitsi
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Guiding Paths
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Natural Intelligence
Validated (2026-01-05)Reference person
Bogdan Romanica
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Breathe
Validated (2025-12-27)Reference person
Eleni Kardamitsi
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This profile was last modified on 2025-12-26