{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64dcc60c00649a0011f491bf/6a9af8fb3559f1747876c15c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Horses Teach Us About Communication with Emma Jane Clarke","description":"<p>What can a horse teach you about leadership?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Cut Through the Noise</em>, Aisling O'Rourke sits down with Emma Jane Clarke of Martinstown Lodge to explore the surprising world of equine-assisted leadership coaching.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Emma Jane works with everyone from Fortune 500 C-suite executives to emerging leaders, using horses to help people strip away the \"mask\" they wear at work and communicate with more honesty, presence, and self-awareness. Horses don't respond to what you say, they respond to how you feel, making them uniquely powerful mirrors for leaders who want to understand the real impact they're having on their teams.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever felt like stress or overwhelm is affecting how you show up and communicate with others, this conversation offers a fresh, science-backed perspective on getting grounded and leading with clarity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why horses mirror your emotions rather than your words, and what that reveals about your leadership presence</li><li>How being \"grounded, centered, and present\" around horses translates directly into better workplace communication</li><li>The real reason high-performing teams turn to equine coaching, even when they don't have obvious \"problems\" to solve</li><li>How mistakes are the real engine of learning in this work, and why that matters for your own growth</li><li>The three areas Emma Jane focuses on with clients: congruent communication, self-awareness, and trust</li><li>Why vulnerability without judgment creates faster, more lasting behavioural change than traditional coaching</li><li>How to overcome the \"I don't have time for this\" mindset and see the long-term impact of experiential learning</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're new here, make sure to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and if you're watching on YouTube, hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode.</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to check out our YouTube!</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommunicationsCoachie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p>If you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: <a href=\"mailto:hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie</a></p><p><em>Editing is by Amanda Fitzgerald</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Aisling:</strong></p><p><a href=\"http://www.thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"mailto:hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thecommunicationscoach.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingorourkecc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Emma Jane:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-janeclarke/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.martinstownlodge.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Aisling O'Rourke"}