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...
When You Know, But You Don’t Act: Listening to the Whisper
The Reins of Leadership
13 minutes
3 months ago
When You Know, But You Don’t Act: Listening to the Whisper
In this deeply personal and reflective episode, I share a recent experience with my pony King that challenged me to practise what I preach about intuition, embodiment, and leadership. What started as a riding lesson turned into a powerful leadership moment — one where I realised I knew something was off, but hesitated to act. Through King’s quiet cues, I was reminded how easy it is to override our inner knowing — and how vital it is to listen, pause, and trust ourselves, even when it’s uncomf...
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...
