Leadership Testimonials

“He has been a manager for seventeen years. After the course, he was managing for the very first time”
Grant Burney, Transpower

“It took three hours what would normally take three days in the classroom.”
Shaun Drylie, Chief Manager Branch Banking, ASB Bank

“It was one of the best experiences I’ve been a part of. You leave with a lot more self awareness and I would encourage anyone to do it now!”
Steve Hansen, All Black Coach

“How powerful for our leaders to be learning these very simple but by far the most important messages. This project stands out as by far the most successful in every way.”
Ilse Sheehan, Project Manager, NZ Post

“It’s got the highest memory recall of any course we’ve done and these are senior managers who have been to some pretty fine institutions.”

Grant Burney, Manager Advisor, Transpower

"The best workshop experience I have had. I learnt more about myself in the last two days than I have at all other conferences put together.”
Dayle Cheatley, Bike NZ Coach

“You hear about the importance of relationships and communication but until you have seen the Talkinghorses secrets, you don’t know what they really mean.”

Lloyd Jowsey , Knowledgeways Consulting Ltd

“It was really fantastic. A really great lesson for all of us to learn about those body language signals that we’re sending out without really realising.”
Kirsten Patterson , New Zealand Rugby

“Forget class room based courses, experiential learning is the best teacher! The Talkinghorses experience is the fastest most powerful leadership communication programme I have come across anywhere in New Zealand or Europe ”
Richard Petrie, Vodafone Warriors Mental skills coach.

“Enlightening, challenging and utterly enjoyable.”
Mike Hesson, NZ Cricket Coach

“I highly recommend it to anyone looking to not only build teamwork, but who wants to learn fundamental truths about dealing with others and encouraging the best in people.”
Sam Hazeldin, Managing Director, Medrecruit

“A wonderful learning experience and a wonderful concept with immediate response from the horse.”
Diana Pryde , Crown Law

“I’m really excited about applying these principles at work. Fantastic!”
Fiona Morgan , Director, Harriet Lee Ltd

“I thoroughly recommend Talkinghorses training. It is ideal for boards as it refocuses attention on the importance of good communication through the building of trust – something that is a vital determinant of an effective board".

Dr Beverley Edlin, specialist in board room dynamics, Valeo International Limited

“Watching Andrew demonstrate his unique and calm approach to handling horses gave us a new insight into how we might better approach relationships in the workplace.”
Wayne King, Operation Director, New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

“The level of energy was particularly significant. If the leader’s energy level is low, that’s what they’re going to get. If their leader’s energy level is high and positive, that’s what they’re going to get as well.”
Ed Bernacki, Director, Ideas Factory.

“Totally different and totally hands on. By using positive energy, others can read this and feed off this.”

Hayden, Manager, ASB Bank