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Leadership Development

Hey there! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard the term “leadership development” thrown around quite a bit. But what does it really mean, and why should you even care about it? Well, let me break it down for you.

Why is burnout affecting more leaders?

Why are we seeing burnout affecting more leaders? The last 5 years have seen change at a unprecendended levels. Remember, as a leader, taking care of yourself is not only important for your own well-being, but also for the well-being of those around you. By prioritising self-care and setting boundaries, you can prevent burnout and be a more effective leader in the long run.

Personal and professional development

Equine Assisted Learning is a powerful and effective approach to personal and professional development for people of all ages.

A Smell That Transports You

Have you ever experienced a sound or smell that transports you to a different time and place in your life? Well, that moment happened to me today. I have horses with colds at the moment. I don’t know how, but one of them got a cold and now they all have it. It feels a...

Dani Lombard

Dani Lombard talks live with Leadership Whisperer Dani Lombard, is an amazing leader. This Leadership Whisperer Podcast episode was fun and a little embarrassing for me, Dani has put the challenge out of her interviewing me. So stay tuned for the next episode. Dani...

The Power of the Pause

The Power of the Pause My recent learning experiences have all highlighted the power and importance of the pause. It feels like a lesson I'm still trying to figure out. When you think about it, a pause is so important it is everywhere. Recently I was at a...

Equestrians Conquering Tokyo Olympics

Equestrians Conquering Tokyo Olympics I have been so inspired watching the olympics. My horse is not so thankful because now I believe I can ride so much better than I can. Poor pippi she is telling me I probably need some more coaching first. But my inspiration comes...

10 Habits of the Happiest People

10 Habits of the Happiest People Why are some people happy all of the time? The happiest people have habits that raise the odds of feeling happy. Unhappy people have habits that result in less desirable feelings. It can be that simple. If you’re not as happy as you’d...

20 Ways to Enhance Your Happiness

Everyone that isn’t happy wishes they were. Try these 20 ways to enhance yoru happiness. Event those that are already happy would like to be even happier. A life filled with happiness is a worthwhile goal and readily achievable. A life lacking happiness is a constant...

Coping With COVID Lockdowns

Coping With COVID Lockdowns Getting another COVID test this morning and realising my birthday will not be the celebration I had intended brings with it more grief and confusion. I realise that coping with COVID lockdowns takes a toll on my mental health and finding...

Leadership is a life skill

Leadership is an essential Life Skill Leadership is something that we are all called upon to provide at some point. One of the most common examples given is the parent-as-leader. If you are a parent, then you are required to provide guidance, teach, support, provide...

I See You A Beautiful Life Lesson

"I See You" a beautiful life lesson. It’s from the Avatar movie. In the movie Avatar to greet someone with "I see you" was an expression of greeting with an open heart and an open mind to be in the present moment. I see you physically and spiritually. When you really...

5 Tips for Successful Affirmations

5 Tips for Successful Affirmations Here are five tips for successful affirmations that can take you to the next level. Affirmations can be an incredibly powerful tool to help you manifest all your desires. However, if they aren't done correctly, they can be a...

The Secret to Cultivating Gratitude at Work

The Secret to Cultivating Gratitude at Work Practicing gratitude at work may require taking some risks, but the results are worth it. If you like how gratitude makes you feel, you might want to bring those effects with you to work. Some big companies are experimenting...

How to Create Positive Affirmations

How to Create Positive Affirmations Here's how to create positive affirmations that you can believe in and achieve all your life's greatest desires. Whether you believe it or not, you can attract anything in your life that you give attention to, because like attracts...

Top 5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in Challenging Times

Feel Gratitude in Challenging Times, The Top 5 Ways. Life is unpredictable and often very challenging. So learning how to feel gratitude in challenging times takes some practice. Each day we're faced with obstacles that test our ability to cope well with...

Life Changing Moments

Life Changing Moments I am so incredibly grateful that I found out how my ponies can change lives, its in these life changing moments that I see how easy it can be. I have had the opportunity to work with senior leaders, women and vulnerable young people. Regardless...

7 Strategies to Turn Failure into Success

7 Strategies to Turn Failure into Success Turning your failure into success is something that successful people do and yet failure hurts. You may have read all the self-help books and the autobiographies of men like Abraham Lincoln who failed all their lives and...

Peter Griffith

Peter Griffith talks live with Leadership Whisperer Peter Griffith is an exceptional leader and mentor. He is a brilliant facilitator and has an impressive background in strategy, leadership and coaching. For almost 20 years he has specialized in unlocking the...

Blake Davies

Blake Davies Live With The Leadership Whisperer Blake Davies is a strong digital marketer who has some incredible leadership skills. He leads others from a place of authenticity and as such quickly builds trust with those around him, leading with empathy, humour and...

Darren Peters

Darren Peters talks to the Leadership Whisperer Darren Peters has had an amazing career in sports leadership, business coaching and university lecturer. He has held some prestigious roles in sports CEO Australia Paralympic Committee, chef de mission of Athens Games ,...

Horses Have Healing Powers?

Why Horses Have Healing Powers? I wonder why, horses have healing powers? My logical and rationale part of my continues to diminish the unarguable results. I have personally experienced their healing powers. Today was another one of those days. Maybe it’s got nothing...

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.

As a leader you are in a position of power over others and…“with great power comes great responsibility”. It's known as the Peter Parker Principal. Although the origins of this phrase pre-date Spiderman. Origins... The bible verse of Luke 12:48: "From everyone who...