In this episode we explore a quiet moment with a yearling who had never been handled before. What began as a simple interaction — allowing the young horse to follow and accept a halter — became a powerful lesson in leadership, trust, and patience. Through stillness, observation, and gentle invitation, we explore how true leadership isn’t about pressure or control, but about creating space — the space for others to respond, choose, and trust. Reflective Question: Where in your leadershi...
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In this episode we explore a quiet moment with a yearling who had never been handled before. What began as a simple interaction — allowing the young horse to follow and accept a halter — became a powerful lesson in leadership, trust, and patience. Through stillness, observation, and gentle invitation, we explore how true leadership isn’t about pressure or control, but about creating space — the space for others to respond, choose, and trust. Reflective Question: Where in your leadershi...
Kelly Wendorf on Equine Wisdom and Embodied Leadership
The Reins of Leadership
48 minutes
3 months ago
Kelly Wendorf on Equine Wisdom and Embodied Leadership
Are you leading from your head, disconnected from your intuition? What if the greatest leadership tool wasn't another framework, but a direct connection to your own authentic presence? This week on The Reins of Leadership, we are joined by the remarkable Kelly Wendorf - founder of EQUUS, author of Flying Lead Change, and a guide who bridges the worlds of equine wisdom, neuroscience, and ancient Indigenous teachings. In This Episode, You Will Discover: The Horse as the Ultimate Truth-Teller: H...
The Reins of Leadership
In this episode we explore a quiet moment with a yearling who had never been handled before. What began as a simple interaction — allowing the young horse to follow and accept a halter — became a powerful lesson in leadership, trust, and patience. Through stillness, observation, and gentle invitation, we explore how true leadership isn’t about pressure or control, but about creating space — the space for others to respond, choose, and trust. Reflective Question: Where in your leadershi...
