Leadership & Team Workshops
Synergy in Motion: Equine-Assisted Leadership and Team Development Workshops
Transform your team’s dynamics through experiential learning and equine-assisted leadership.
Synergy in Motion offers immersive, equine-assisted workshops designed to enhance leadership skills, build trust, and foster collaboration within teams. These workshops provide powerful, hands-on experiences. Participants receive immediate feedback from horses, allowing them to identify their strengths and areas for growth in real-time. The result is a deeper understanding of leadership dynamics, improved communication, and strengthened relationships that lead to high-performance teams.
These workshops build upon each other. Level 1, Pillars of Trust, lays the groundwork for self-awareness, communication, and trust-building, while Level 2, Building Bridges, focuses on conflict resolution, mindfulness, and psychological safety. Together, they provide a comprehensive approach to transforming leadership and team dynamics.
Level 1: Pillars of Trust: Unlocking Self-Awareness and Team Connection
Overview:
In Pillars of Trust, the first workshop in the series, participants will focus on creating a strong foundation of trust within their teams. Through equine-assisted activities, leaders will explore self-awareness, enhance communication, and build meaningful, lasting connections within their teams. The workshop emphasizes the importance of trust and emotional intelligence in leadership, encouraging participants to cultivate assertiveness, practice effective communication, and understand how their behaviours impact others. This foundational work paves the way for deeper collaboration and stronger relationships in the next phase.
Key Outcomes:
- Increased Self-Awareness: Leaders gain a deeper understanding of their strengths and areas for development, helping them lead more effectively.
- Enhanced Communication: Participants learn to communicate clearly and confidently, fostering openness and reducing misunderstandings.
- Trust-Building: Establishing trust within the team through transparent communication and a focus on emotional intelligence.
- Improved Collaboration: Strengthening team bonds by identifying and addressing barriers to collaboration, leading to a more cohesive and productive team dynamic.
- Assertiveness Development: Leaders will enhance their ability to express their thoughts and ideas with clarity, confidence, and respect, fostering healthier, more constructive conversations.
Level 2: Building Bridges: Mastering Focus and Leading with Psychological Safety
Overview:
Building Bridges builds upon the trust and communication developed in the first workshop, focusing on advanced leadership skills, conflict management, and creating psychological safety within teams. In this second workshop, participants will explore how to confidently lead crucial conversations, handle conflict productively, and cultivate a mindful, focused leadership approach. Through equine-assisted activities, leaders will practice navigating difficult conversations and addressing sensitive topics with clarity, empathy, and emotional regulation. This workshop ensures that teams can work through conflict constructively and foster an environment where all voices feel heard and valued.
Key Outcomes:
- Conflict Resolution Skills: Leaders gain practical tools for managing conflict in a healthy, constructive way, ensuring conflicts are addressed early and resolved effectively.
- Psychological Safety: Creating a team environment where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts, take risks, and be vulnerable which enhances creativity and innovation.
- Mindfulness in Leadership: Developing a focused and calm mindset, enabling leaders to stay composed under pressure and make thoughtful, intentional decisions.
- Leading Crucial Conversations: Building the confidence and skills to approach complex or high-stakes conversations with clarity, empathy, and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Leaders learn to manage their emotions and responses, creating a positive, supportive atmosphere that encourages openness and collaboration.
Together, Pillars of Trust and Building Bridges create a comprehensive leadership development experience that equips teams with the tools to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and collaborate at a higher level. By completing both workshops, leaders will be prepared to foster a culture of trust, safety, and high performance, driving sustainable success within their organizations.
These workshops build upon each other to provide a transformative learning experience for your team, ensuring you can create a culture of trust, collaboration, and high performance. Contact us today to discuss your company’s specific needs and schedule a workshop.
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“The horse taught me more about my leadership skills in 10 minutes than what I learned in every leadership course I’ve ever attended!”
Colm Murphy, General Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions about Synergy in Motion: Equine-Assisted Leadership and Team Development Workshops
Synergy in Motion consists of two levels of equine-assisted leadership and team development workshops designed to enhance team communication, collaboration, and trust. These immersive workshops offer a unique combination of experiential learning with horses, somatic practices, and mindfulness exercises, interspersed with strategy sessions in our country yurt boardroom. Each level builds on the other, providing teams with the tools to refine their leadership and teamwork skills and drive lasting transformation.
- Level 1 focuses on building foundational trust, improving communication, and developing self-awareness through hands-on equine-assisted activities. Participants will gain insights into their leadership styles and learn how to enhance team collaboration.
- Level 2 builds upon the skills developed in Level 1, deepening the focus on advanced leadership skills, conflict resolution, and strategic team alignment. The activities challenge teams to address complex issues and further refine their ability to work cohesively under pressure while also focusing on mindfulness and emotional regulation.
Throughout both levels of the Synergy in Motion workshops, participants will engage in experiential learning with horses, allowing them to gain immediate, honest feedback on their leadership and teamwork. The workshops alternate between hands-on activities, mindfulness practices, and strategy sessions in the country yurt boardroom, providing a holistic approach to leadership development. Participants will reflect on their experiences, identify areas for growth, and develop strategies to improve their team dynamics.
Yes, both Synergy in Motion workshops are all-inclusive. The package covers accommodation, meals, all activities, and coaching sessions, ensuring that you and your team can fully engage in the experience without worrying about additional costs or logistics.
Each workshop lasts 2-3 days, depending on the group size and specific needs. It is designed to provide ample time for deep learning, reflection, and applying leadership skills, with a balance of experiential activities, coaching sessions, and strategy discussions.
Yes, after completing the Synergy in Motion workshops, participants can continue coaching through personalized online sessions. This ongoing support ensures that teams can implement the strategies learned during the workshop and continue developing their leadership and collaboration skills over time.
