Donna Malcolm

Primary ITO

Absolutely fantastic, will use it a lot from here

I facilitate on-farm training and supporting other training advisors in their roles.  A big workload requires prioritising effectively and keeping work life balance. It’s a job of giving constant feedback and support. I decided to do InsideOut Leading because knew I was lacking the tools, skills and knowledge to move forward as a successful leader.

On the other side of InsideOut, I’m more connected with my vision, mission and purpose. It’s been a big help to know how to bring draining energy and behaviour back above the line.  A huge light bulb moment for me was when I realised to be successful and valued as a leader, I needed to work on my self-awareness and be conscious. I am in the spotlight.  How I am perceived is very important and reflects who I am.

InsideOut has helped me to manage the different personalities and lead with confidence in a positive effective manner. I deal with difficult situations with confidence and determine what type of leadership conversation is needed to be effective. I believe in myself more especially making leadership decisions. Good to recognise the gaps and build on them moving forward with all this knowledge and increased confidence. 

Susan Dennison

Principal Mataura School

So many gold moments and breakthroughs

We are a rural town primary school with a diverse community. The challenges I face as a leader is to keep us all moving forward in the same direction; and to keep people looking at the positive, the bigger picture, and each other’s strengths - especially with a large group of women! It transpired the InsideOut Leading programme was better value for money than the one day course I wanted to take.

What was even more attractive was knowing - from earlier personal development experiences - that new learning over a period of time has a more lasting effect. There were so many gold moments and breakthroughs. Firstly, taking greater control over the quality of my energy and how that radiates and influences others.  Simple and makes a difference. It’s also been eye-opening to put self-care into the mix more. And to know that I have skills and a leadership package that can be useful in other areas. This programme has given me a better understanding of ME and what I can do to literally keep easy momentum effortlessly.

It has also provided a platform to take new ideas to staff, communicate and engage with them in a new way.  Recommend this to all leaders who are forward thinking-focused and want to be clearly understood. You gain such an insight into your strengths and how you can use these to empower people around you.

Jesh Jaskiewicz

Gentle and yet powerful experience

The subtleness of the exercises were powerful with plenty of space to explore new viewpoints and changes plus respect boundaries. The horses add a vital and edgy experience. Being with animals with huge energy that gently reflect back what’s going on within each of us.

Tammy Waho

Break habits that don’t serve you

It was really interesting working with the horses. Brings you back to the here and the now. Getting to recognise what’s working and what’s not in your life.  Creates magic!!