Helping team members through doubt and fear

Helping team members through doubt and fear

When our team members are unsure of their skills, their abilities or even their knowledge, it’s important as leaders that we help them. My horse Zouk in the photo above was really not sure about his safety if he crossed this bridge. I had a couple of choices; I...
Come along for the Ride (Podcast)

Come along for the Ride (Podcast)

I was fortunate enough and honoured to be interviewed by Tracey Malone from ‘Come along for the Ride’ podcasts last week. Below is a glimpse of what she said and a link to the podcast. I hope you enjoy it. Episode 14 — Fiona Darroch-Speedie: Dancing with Horses In...
What could horses and dancing possibly offer me?

What could horses and dancing possibly offer me?

A lot of people are curious about how horses and dance can help with leadership skills, so I thought I might share some common questions I get asked. 1.  How could this workshop help me? This workshop will help you if you are in a management or leadership position (or...
Leadership workshops with a difference!

Leadership workshops with a difference!

Did you know that Salsa dancing uses embodied leadership skills? Embodied leadership is the ability to use your whole body, mind, heart, gestures and words, all in sync to powerfully communicate your message. Dancing forces us to focus on the less practiced method of...