What Horses Can Teach Us About Unbridled Communication

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Unbridled Communication skills are vital to our success in business and life, and yet how many of us appreciate the unless we communicate authentically we may well be sabotaging our own success. When we fail to communicate effectively team members, colleagues, clients, suppliers and family members can get frustrated leading to stress and anxiety.?And just like poor communication can have a negative ripple effect within the business,?authentic communication can actually help businesses become more collaborative, innovative and creative leading to greater productivity and profitability.?And its the same with your family and friends too.

So Why Are Unbridled Communication Skills Important?

Unbridled Communication is a heart-centred way of communicating in which you allow your Authentic Self to do the talking and listening instead of your fear-based Ego. When we engage in authentic communication we move from just being in a transactional relationships to forming real human connection. One where the other person feels acknowledged and heard.?Authentic communication is a pre-requisite for success in organisations, businesses and in any project as it allows for transparency and speed in communications.

When you communicate authentically you are able to express yourself productively and become curious in the other person’s perspective and how they are feeling about the situation. You are clear about your values and your core truth and from this place you are able to achieve different results.?When leaders communicate authentically this has a profound effect on the business because the culture of the organisation is created by what people do and who they are.?When leaders and team members operate from a place of authenticity then:

• trust increases
• team members feel more valued and engaged in their work
• connection and rapport improves
• it breaks down the silo mentality in business
• there is more collaboration and sharing of resources
• the workplace is happier as the air is “clearer”
• the business culture starts to focus on ‘we’ rather than ‘me’ as barriers are broken down
• the inside of the business matches the outside

Business relationships prosper when people trust each other, information is freely and generously exchanged and relationships are vibrant.?However communication whilst simple is not easy. It is multi faceted and complex especially when one considers that so much is communicated by our body language.?So unless our body language and our words are aligned and congruent the message simply will not be heard.

Surprisingly, happiness is an added benefit of authentic communication. Psychologist?Sidney Jourard , found that 85 percent of a person’s happiness in life comes from happy interactions with other people. The reverse holds true as well: 85 percent of a person’s unhappiness or problems in life comes from difficulties in getting along with others

What Horses Teach Us About Communication?

Many of my clients ask “What can horses teach me about authentic communication” and the answer is lots.

The horse does not listen to our words, our convincing tone or willing smile. It listens only to the part of us that is authentic.

Ariana Strozzi

When partnering with the horses:

• you get the opportunity to drop into the space of “horse time”. Away from the stresses and strains of daily life you are able to slow down, reflect and experience the power of real connection
• you have to communicate with your heart and not your head. All authentic communication starts with a heart felt connection and the horses are masters at letting us know how true we are being to ourselves
• you have to be present, grounded and paying attention. If you don’t the horse will simply ignore you
• you get to experience the power of non-verbal communication and how it can influence others
• you experience how emotions can disrupt the communication channel

The great thing about learning from horses, who are master communicators, is that you will learn how to synchronise your intention – mentally, emotionally and physically.?You will get unbiased, immediate feedback on your communication style. And importantly if what you are doing isn’t working you get the opportunity to recalibrate and try a different approach. Interacting without verbal communication allows participants to discover a whole new world in the process!

Working with horses demands that you be very clear in your communication both verbal and non-verbal. Horses do not understand words and therefore rely on reading body language and energy. You will experience how to align your energy in such a way that your communication becomes clear, concise and powerful.

What type of world or work environment do you create for yourself through your communication? Is it supportive, inspiring and powerful or could it be improved? When you start using this new knowledge with others they will feel motivated, excited and willing to work with you, which will lead to new levels of performance.

To discover more how horses and help you develop your Unbridled Communication skills (and leadership and team working skills too) let's have a chat . Horses are master communicators and they will test and challenge the clarity, congruence and connection of your communication, and rest assured you will leave any workshop more fully aware of the non-verbal impact you have on you communication success. After all, Unbridled Leaders know that like everything else in life, communication begins with you.

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