AgriLEAD Program
"Connected Teams Demonstrate:
21% increase in profitability over their less-connected counter parts;
41% less absenteeism,
59% less employee turnover; 66% increase in employee wellness;
37% of employees said "working with a great team" was their primary reason for staying in a business even if they weren't happy with their job"
-AIIR Consulting
In the Rural Sector, a farming business or corporate team's success extends beyond technical skills and specialised knowledge. Factors that impact team success, productivity, and overall efficiency include effective communication, emotional intelligence, and cohesive teamwork. Culture; describes how teammates support, trust, and communicate with each other. Developing these essential skills will transform a group of individuals into a higher-functioning, resilient team capable of navigating the diverse challenges of the rural sector today.
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Does this sound familiar?
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People fearing constructive feedback?
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Spending Time Managing Personality Clashes?
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Communication Gaps Or Breakdowns?
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Interpersonal Conflict?
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​ Generational Differences (Ideas, Communication etc)​
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Team Members Feeling Stressed?
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Limited Leadership Capacity?
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Lack Of Trust Amongst Team Members?
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Individuals Not Sharing Thoughts/Ideas In Meetings?
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Poor Collaboration Or Cooperation?
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Limited Perspectives?
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Low Engagement or Motivation?
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Blame Culture?
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Resistance To Change?
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Managing people's emotions during critical conversations?
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Low Emotional Intelligence?
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Why Invest In Your People & Team?
Statistics show that investing in leadership and interpersonal skills can drastically improve the employee experience. For example:
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70% of employees report higher job satisfaction when their leaders demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
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Companies that invest in leadership development see a 25% increase in productivity.
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85% of businesses agree that strong team culture significantly boosts overall performance.
-Zendesk
Use AgriLEAD To Shift From Challenges & Miscommunication To -
Better Communication, Higher Engagement,
Better Collaboration and a More Cohesive Team!
Create an psychologically-safe culture where people want to stay!
The Solution!
Welcome to a groundbreaking approach to leadership and team development designed to help your people develop
essential interpersonal skills, create strong and trusting connections,
and achieve remarkable results together!
Finally, experiential training solutions that will help you..
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Strengthen Individual Self Leadership Capacity
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Develop Individual Self Agency & Accountability
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Expand Perspectives and Belief Systems
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Understand WHY Vulnerability In Leadership
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Encourage Participation Without Judgement
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Develop Tangible Trust
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Build A Feedback-Friendly Environment
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Equip Your Individuals To Navigate Different Personalities & Behaviours
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Equip Your Individuals With Adaptable Communication Skills
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Increase Engagement
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Understand Communication & Feelings In Conflict
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Resolution
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Build a Psychologically Safe Team Culture Centered Around Understanding People and Emotions
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Understand Human Behaviours To Develop Empathy & Adaptability
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Strengthen Collaboration
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Navigate Change and Transitions Calmly and Confidently
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Manage Emotions in Conversations
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Harmonise Team Dynamics
The AgriLEAD Workshop
solutions
The AgriLEAD Transformational Experience -
Equine-Led Leadership Development
The AgriLEAD Workshops offer individual, team, and leadership skills development tailored to your team's needs. These workshops leverage experiential and kinesthetic learning through interactions with horses, providing a unique, hands-on and immersive approach to leadership development. We have two equine training facilities in South Australia (Strathalbyn and Willalooka). Both facilities offer a nature-based atmosphere that is an inspiring environment and learning space for an unmatched learning and transformational experience.
We can accommodate interstate requests, subject to location availability.
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Dual Delivery Options:
We offer both equine and non-horse LEAD Workshops, providing flexibility for remote teams or those who prefer a more traditional training approach. This ensures that all teams, regardless of location or preference, can benefit from our leadership development solutions.
What's Included in
AgriLEAD workshops
Team
Behavioural Profiling
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Deep dive into self-awareness, the foundation for developing leadership.
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Extended DISC behavioral profiling assessments provide a behaviour blueprint for team members.
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Crucial data for individuals and team leaders/managers on maximizing performance and improving team dynamics.
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Behavioural flexibility helps you make the most out of every situation and challenge.
Communication Styles
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Explore different communication styles and their impact on leadership effectiveness.
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Learn about personal and team members' communication styles.
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Develop strategies to adapt communication for better connections with team members, customers, clients, community members, colleagues, and professionals.
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Gain new perspectives on handling conflicts and creating a functional team.
Tailored Leadership Development
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Engage in tailored leadership education with horses.
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Leadership principles, competencies, & behaviours.
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Interpersonal skills, behavioural awareness, and leadership agility.
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Essential emotional skills to build and maintain a culture of trust, cooperation, and collaboration.
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Mini workshops including EDISC, Emotional Fitness and ECD Masterclasses.
Building High-Trust
Culture
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Principles of creating and maintaining a high-trust team environment.
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Learn to overcome team dysfunctions and build a culture where people feel valued, seen, heard and
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Navigate constructive and conflicting discussions with a natural human approach.
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Emotional Culture Deck Team Workshops.
Implementable Learning From Horse Leadership Roles & Culture
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Leverage the natural roles and interactions of horses to enhance human leadership abilities and team engagement.
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Guided activities draw parallels between horse and human behaviours to enrich self-leadership and interpersonal dynamics.
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Explore the importance of trust, respect, body language, energy, intention, focus, communication, adaptability, and empathy.
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Gain profound insights into effective leadership and teamwork.
From Leadership Gaps and Team Challenges
to
Aligned, Agile, Efficient & Engaged Teams!
I believe firmly in the leadership experience. When team members, leaders and business owners undergo transformation in themselves, their relationships, communication, and leadership capacity,
the bottom line naturally prospers.
It's more than developing skills; it's about developing a profound level of behavioural awareness that ripples through every aspect of your business, department or organisation.
When employees, leaders and teams lead with trust, unity and purpose, they unlock a heightened level of productivity and engagement where every member is fully invested in the collective success.
Let's embark on this journey together and transform your leaders and teams from the inside out.
- Jess
What We Specialise In
Why Choose Experiential Training With Horses?
Experiential learning harnesses the power of applying knowledge and conceptual understanding in real-life situations. Dive into authentic problems or scenarios that represent real time uncertainty when collaborating with horses.
Every AgriLEAD workshop maximises people and skill development. The workshops create huge impact- they are fun, sensory-enriching, deeply profound and memorable and will deliver the results you are looking for.
Horses are a particularly effective vehicle for professional development - they enable the unseen to be seen.
Horses help leaders and teams identify their blind spots and ignite profound awareness of themselves and others.
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Read more about why we partner with horses here.
Who We Work With:
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Corporate Agriculture Teams
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Family Farming Business Teams
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Rural Business Teams
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Rural Community Organisations
Why Choose Us?
Leadership in Action: The Horse-Assisted Experience
Incorporating horse-assisted elements into your leadership development program will provide participants with a transformative and memorable experience. This approach bridges the gap between theoretical leadership knowledge and real-world application, reinforcing key concepts and offering a unique perspective on leadership development. Opt for Jess's Signature Team Building 1-Day Workshop, or customise your workshops to align with and achieve your specific outcomes.
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Specialised Facilitator:
Jess is a certified senior facilitator with 7 years experience and combines deep expertise in leadership and team culture development with a profound understanding of equine-assisted learning. She guide participants through a transformative journey with support and skill.
Memorable Experiences:
Incorporating equine-assisted activities guarantees that our program is not just informative but also implementable and unforgettable and fun! Participants leave with profound insights and lasting memories that stay with them long after the program concludes. Moreover, Jess is available for follow-up training and coaching as needed to further support your journey.
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Practical Application:
We bridge the gap between theory and practice. Our participants not only learn about leadership but also have the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge in real-life situations. Collaborating with horses introduces a large element of unpredictability, allowing individuals to put their skills and knowledge into action while confronting real-time challenges in an uncertain environment - ultimately, transforming their relationship with uncertainty.
Herds to Horses are just like Teams to People..
Flexible Options
Currently, all horse workshops are conducted at our facility in Strathalbyn, South Australia, just 50 minutes from Adelaide. This location features a boardroom and a covered horse arena for all-weather workshops.
Future Location, Xmas Rocks Training and Events (Starting 2025)
located in Willalooka, South Australia's Limestone Coast, Leading Change Experiences will begin operations at the versatile Xmas Rocks Training and Events facility in 2025. Conveniently accessible from the Riddoch Highway, this central location serves the Upper SE, Lower SE, and Western Districts of Victoria.
Other site options for horse workshops are available but require a conversation to discuss suitability and arrangements. Please contact Jess for more details.
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Program Flexibility
The LEAD workshop series mirrors the AgriLEAD content and activities but without the horse leadership experience. It offers flexibility with facilitated sessions available remotely or on-site at your place of employment for the non-horse training option.
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Client Feedback from Development At Work Australia
“Equine Assisted Learning has really helped me to see my strengths and develop awareness of how I come across”
“Equine Assisted Learning will help me because it focuses me on my body language and what signals I’m sending out”
“Equine Assisted Learning has really helped me to see how to better focus and set goals”
“It has made more aware of how I communicate with others”
“I felt confident and learnt trust”
“It reinforced the importance of focusing on the goal”
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“I recommend the Equine Assisted Learning Day…it really helped me see the bigger picture”
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY
Reach out to Jess today to explore the potential of our AgriLEAD program. Ideal for employees, managers, leaders, business owners, decision-makers, community partners, and anyone seeking to advance people, teams and leadership development in the rural sector. Whether you aim to nurture emerging talent, transform your team dynamics, or build leadership capacity, Jess is ready to discuss how AgriLEAD can align with your goals and fulfill your developmental needs as part of this powerful leadership experience.
Jess looks forward to helping you achieve your objectives.