Client Experiences
Organisations across Australia trust The Wisdom of the Horse to deliver impactful leadership development experiences that create lasting change.
Featured Client Feedback
“For many, it was a very powerful and meaningful experience… participants were able to receive immediate feedback from the horses about how they were showing up and the impact they were having.”
— Francesca Talevi, Senior Consultant, Melbourne Business School
“The session achieved everything we had hoped for and so much more… participants left buzzing, mystified and gratified from the experience.”
— Sean Clemmit, Principal Consultant, Bendelta
“From the very first conversation with Jackie, we knew we’d struck learning gold… the experience was incredibly impactful, emotional and one that pressed participants to put their learning into action.”
— Sue Gannon, Division COO Global Development, Suntory
“A truly unique, powerful and immersive experience, with learnings leaders will draw on throughout their careers.”
— Catherine Rowland, Learning and Development Specialist, PVH Brands
“Jackie creates an environment where people feel comfortable and understood, while asking thought-provoking questions that challenge behaviour and deepen awareness. Her coaching is insightful, compassionate and genuinely transformative.”
— Jeanette Fenske, Director of Stores, Woolworths Supermarkets
Team & Leadership Experiences
“We walked away feeling connected as a team, energised and incredibly grateful for the meaningful learning experience.”
— Samantha Mueller, Head of Learning and Development, Fantastic Furniture
“Everyone was involved, everyone contributed… we got a lot out of it. Really enjoyed it.”
— Steve Durkin, Managing Director, SafeScape
“Well facilitated and far more impactful than traditional in-office training.”
— Fiona Neo, General Manager Marketing and Communications, Frasers Property Industrial
“A whole new level of self awareness… we’ve since focused deeply on communication to achieve together as a team.”
— Lynn Butler, General Manager, Xypex Australia
“The day helped us have more honest conversations and embrace discomfort as a leadership team.”
— Beth McGuinness, Chief People Officer, Credabl
“A unique learning experience we will never forget.”
— Amanda Holenstein, Group Sales Director, NOVA Entertainment
Leadership is not what you say.
It’s how you show up.
Real time feedback. Honest insight. Lasting impact.
Detailed Client Feedback
PVH Brands (Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger)
“The equine assisted leadership workshop provided our leaders with a truly unique, powerful and immersive experience.
Jackie was able to tailor the session to our business by incorporating our Company Values and Leadership Behaviours into the activities and learning outcomes, which added valuable context and ongoing relevance for our learners.
Leaders will be able to draw on these learnings throughout their careers.”
— Catherine Rowland
Learning and Development Specialist, PVH Brands
Bendelta
“The session achieved everything we had hoped for and so much more.
Participants left buzzing, mystified and gratified from the experience. The richness and depth of the individual and collective learning, combined with the depth and knowledge of your craft, created seamless links to both program content and workplace contexts.
We are deeply grateful for the partnership and look forward to many more experiences in the future.”
— Sean Clemmit
Principal Consultant, Bendelta
Melbourne Business School
“We used Equine Assisted Learning on the last day of a three day program that focused on leadership and team behaviours, understanding the system, relationships and communication.
Participants were able to receive immediate feedback from the horses about how they were showing up and the impact that they were having both positive and not so positive. Participants could not rely on their technical competence and so observable behaviour both as individuals and in their teams generated lots of responses, insights and great discussion.
For many, it was a very powerful and meaningful experience. Highly recommend it as a wonderful experience in a great setting, away from the office.”
— Francesca Talevi
Senior Consultant, Learning Centre Executive Education
Melbourne Business School
Suntory
“As innovative leadership development practitioners at Suntory, we are always looking for new and unique ways to impact leaders through learning simulations and experiences.
From the very first conversation with Jackie, we knew we’d struck learning gold. Jackie brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the structure, design and facilitation of the Equine Assisted Learning process.
The experience was incredibly impactful, emotional and ultimately one that pressed participants to put their learning into action.”
— Sue Gannon
Division COO Global Development, Diversity and Strategic Advisor
Suntory Holdings Limited
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