As we enter into 2020, each of us has aspects of our lives, personally and professionally, that are emerging through us, whether they are personal lifestyle goals, new businesses about to be launched, readying to enter into a new romantic relationship.. you name it.

This workshop merges equine facilitated learning practices with Theory U and is an opportunity to explore what is present at this time of endings and new beginnings and to dive deeply into what we are called to be and create individually and collectively this coming year.

Noting that we will be in a heated indoor arena for the majority of the experience, so we will be warm regardless of outdoor temperature.

Equine facilitated learning involves groundwork exercises that unite horse and human in a collaborative co-learning process that reveals the way participants relate to themselves and others and offers a practice ground for embodied growth. Through partnering with the horses, participants explore self-inquiry, deep listening, boundaries, self-mastery, collaborative leadership, non-predatory uses of power, and more. Immediate and actionable feedback from the horses facilitates the integration of new leadership styles and behaviors in real-time.

This workshop merges these elements of equine learning with Theory U, which is a process for the development of personal and organizational initiatives developed by Otto Scharmer of MIT. Theory U offers a specific process for sensing into what is emergent within our personal and professional initiatives, crystallizing and clarifying what is ready to take shape, and identifying a plan for taking effective action.

The session will involve meditative, hands-off introductory exercises interwoven with hands-on relational exercises (in Theory U terms - sensing, deepening levels of listening in relationship, and presencing) followed by more hands-on, individual and group performative exercises (crystallizing, prototyping, and performing) designed to illuminate what we are being called to bring forth, and how these initiatives can best take shape.

Throughout the exercises you will receive translated, real-time feedback from the horses that offer powerful insights on your unique leadership style and illuminate opportunities and blind spots around the initiatives that are emerging.

There are 6 spaces available!

The cost is $135/participant (plus Eventbrite ticket fees).

No horse experience is necessary (in fact, often less is better!) and all activities take place on the ground. We work with a wonderful herd of horses that are well handled, good-natured, and specifically chosen for their suitability for these kinds of activities. We go through a thorough safety lesson and ensure all participants feel safe throughout the program.

All participants will be sent a questionnaire in advance surrounding their horse experience, intentions for the session(s), and personal and professional desired areas for leadership development.

Sessions take place at Wildsong Ranch, a beautiful 45-acre ranch dedicated to natural horse care and training. Driving and parking instructions, waivers, the intake questionnaire, and other logistics will be sent upon registration.

You can view the event here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/partner-with-horses-to-empower-your-leadership-vision-for-this-new-year-tickets-85448931053?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Please reach out if you have any questions to bridgit@equuslibere.com or give us a call at 508 939 1065