Tuesday 30 September 2014

Two Benefits of Equine-Guided Coaching for Women

Women in Australia have much to gain from enrolling in equine-guided coaching. Spending time with horses in the guidance of a certified coach can help them regain control of their lives in many ways. This article walks you through two ways in which midlife women can benefit from equine-guided coaching:

  • Self-awareness

A long time ago, there lived a Buddhist disciple in Japan. He wanted to learn the secret of success. His master, wise in the ways of Zen, advised him to stay true to himself. Golden words, indeed. But how can you stay true to yourself if you do not know who you are? You cannot, unless you are self-aware.

By becoming aware of yourself, you can understand your strengths and limitations, develop more meaningful relationships, and find opportunities that were not there before you learnt about yourself. Horses can help you gain self-awareness.

Horses are intuitives beings. They mirror your emotions. So when you are with them, you cannot fool yourself because your horse will see right through your false emotions, which you will see in its eyes.

Horses, by their nature, can tell you when you are lying to yourself and when you are on the right track. They notice inconsistencies in your behaviour, encourage dig deeper, and the free your own authentic spirit; so that when you finish a session you are much more self-aware and ready to apply the insights you have gained to your personal and professional lives.

  • Problem-solving Skills

Problem-solving is a key skill. You need it everyday.Your computer refuses to boot, a client is demanding more, and your boss refuses to acknowledge your good work are all problems you face everyday. You can make great progress in your professional and personal lives if you are good at problem-solving. In his book How To Solve It Polya suggests a four-step technique to solve problems: (a) understand the problem, (b) make a plan, (c) execute your plan, and (d) review the success.

Experiential learning activities in best life coaching programs can help you become better at problem solving. In equine-guided education, involving non-directive experiential learning activities provide you with ample opportunities to exercise your problem-solving skills by showing creativity.

Horses are intelligent beings. You will have to show creativity and intelligence to work with them as a team player. These are skills that you can learn through horse therapy and then apply to your personal and professional lives for success.

And this is not all. You have a lot to gain from equine-guided coaching. Contact a certified coach to learn more benefits of this coaching.