Horses Helping Humans™ Corporate Leadership & Team Workshops
Experience leadership training that speaks louder than words.
Discover how horses reveal the keys to trust, communication, and emotional intelligence.
Award-Winning, Outcome-Based Communication Training
I would like to introduce you to my award-winning outcome-based Horses Helping Humans (HHH) Communications Program.
This program would be of great benefit to many of the individuals and teams in your organisations.
The Horses Helping Humans™ Program became licensed in 2016 due to the high number of enquiries from all around Australia asking if the program was available in other states.
This program is now synonymous with professional training as it is known as a results-based program. (Pan Macmillan published my book Horses Who Heal in 2016.)
Who We Work With
I have been working together with corporate teams and corporate individuals, Crown Leadership International Group and Youth and Family Service Organisations across northern NSW and south-east QLD including Act for Kids, Wesley Mission, Department for Child Safety, Youth and Correctional Services among others.
I am also in partnership with Griffith University's Internship Program and recently have started presenting to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) students at Bond University on the HHH program and the outcomes we achieve.
Workshop Format
Phase 1: Workplace Introduction & Team Workshops
Workshops are conducted directly in the workplace, available for both small and large groups. During this stage, we collaborate closely with HR to identify focus areas such as communication, emotional regulation, and leadership dynamics. Each participant receives a dedicated workbook designed to reinforce lessons and provide ongoing self-reflection tools.
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Phase 2: Practice and Integration
Participants apply the emotional regulation and body language techniques learned in the sessions. HR teams can use the workbook to continue supporting staff in reinforcing calm, confident, and professional communication in their day-to-day interactions.
Phase 3: Follow-Up Support & Refinement
Follow-up sessions are available for individuals or teams needing extra guidance, particularly those managing anxiety or emotional regulation challenges. These ensure sustained team stability and lasting behavioural change.
Sessions can be conducted either in the workplace or on-site at the HHH Headquarters, Tallebudgera, depending on what best suits the organisation.
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The Four Temperaments Framework
Sue’s four horses represent a modern adaptation of The Four Temperaments theoretical framework, and her unique work demonstrates how choleric, melancholy, sanguine, and phlegmatic personality types have their own conditioned responses when under pressure.
‘Horse whispering’ meets ‘people whispering’ within her innovative equine-assisted life coaching program that integrates extensive knowledge in:
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Interpersonal communication skills
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Body language
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Emotional intelligence
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Personality profiling
Sue says she is “simply making each personality conscious of the body language that is hindering their communication.”
Recognition and Awards
As the program founder, I am proud to have won the Gold Coast Women in Business Award in both 2014 and 2016 for Community Dedication and Creating Change respectively, and look forward to discussing more about what we do and how our program might be implemented to complement the work you already do to improve individuals’ well-being.
About Sue Spence and Horses Helping Humans™
“There should never be any intimidation or fear in communication; there should only be respect and trust.”
Sue Spence, the Horse Whisperer, is a public speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and educator who teaches communication skills to corporate groups and underprivileged youth using the principles of natural horsemanship.
Sue was the first person to develop and identify different body language techniques for individual personality profiles.
Her business, Horses Helping Humans™, has been featured in numerous reports, events, television programs, newspapers, and magazines.
Experience and Background
Sue has over 40 years’ equestrian experience, including show jumping and eventing, and has specialised in natural horsemanship for the past 16 years, successfully competing in many natural horsemanship shows.
Her previous 30 years in the fitness industry in management, instructing, and education gained her former sponsorship by Nike for her contribution to the fitness industry.
Sue’s HELP Program, developed to teach instructors how to recognise eating disorders and exercise addiction within the industry, was approved by Fitness Australia to educate fitness professionals.
Today
Currently, Sue works with horses and clients on the Gold Coast, Australia, and travels widely with her motto:
“There should never be any intimidation or fear in communication; there should only be respect and trust.”
She has faced many personal challenges herself and is passionate about sharing with others how to overcome adversity.
Sue is also dedicated to her horses, entrepreneurship, and community, and about giving everyone access to the skills they need to thrive, no matter what their background or self-perceived limitations.
Highlighted Testimonial
“The Horses Helping Humans™ workshop provided a profound insight into how we communicate and lead. The connection between body language, emotion, and leadership presence was undeniable.
This training has completely changed how I manage my energy and connect with my team—every leader should experience this.”
— Mark Edmonson - Founder of Edmondsondynamics, Professional Speaker and Former England Rugby League Player, Diploma Sports Psych
“Sue’s training transformed how our team communicates. The lessons we learned about calm assertiveness, energy awareness, and non-verbal communication are invaluable for both work and life.”
— Peter Hanlon - Former Group Executive, Retail and Business Banking and Advisor to the CEO of WESTPAC
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In the Arena
When in the arena, Sue and her horses facilitate immediate change in those they help, hence her great demand from youth organisations, support workers, and mental-health specialists.
Meanwhile, global opportunities as a keynote speaker and panel member have allowed her to bring this magic into boardrooms and to the masses.
Sue works with multi-national companies, psychologists, psychiatrists, small businesses, schools, event organisers, community groups, and celebrities.
She has unlocked effective communication skills for people ranging from CEOs to actors to disadvantaged youth.
What Participants Say...
“An incredible experience that opened my eyes to how my energy and tone affect my team.”
– Corporate Participant
“The horses don’t lie. They showed us what real trust and communication look like.”
– Leadership Workshop Attendee
Learn More — Horses Who Heal
If you’d like to explore the deeper philosophy behind the Horses Helping Humans™ approach, Sue’s book Horses Who Heal offers powerful insights and real-life stories about how communication with horses can transform human behaviour, leadership, and relationships.
Through moving personal experiences and professional lessons, Sue shares how her work evolved from her own journey of healing, resilience, and connection.
🛒 Available now from:
Amazon | Booktopia | Barnes & Noble
A must-read companion for anyone wanting to understand the heart behind the Horses Helping Humans™ philosophy.
Book a Workshop
Ready to transform your team’s connection, confidence, and communication?
Let’s design a Horses Helping Humans™ experience that fits your organisation’s goals.
Call Chelle: 0488 777 808
Learn more: horseshelpinghumansaustralia.com