Wencke Meteling, PhD: Learning from Equine Partners

Send us a message!My guest today is Dr. Wencke Meteling.Wencke is a leadership coach with a unique blend of passion, creativity, and energy that uplifts everyone around her. Wencke draws from an impressive background—spanning continents and disciplines—to bring depth and vision to her coaching practice. With over 15 years of academic research, teaching, and leadership experience in institutions across Germany, the UK, and the US, Wencke brings a wealth of insight into the power of historical perspective and the courage to lead authentically.In our conversation today, Wencke shares pieces of her journey that include a transition from academia and being a historian to a distressing diagnosis of breast cancer – both an incredible disruptor of her life and a door to new directions and purpose.  Wencke is now dedicated to helping others find purpose and potential.  She coaches one-on-one and in teams or groups, often in the setting of nature and immersive farm retreats, partnering with horses.  If you have not heard of Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL), you are in for a treat, as Wencke shares her own journey of learning from equine partners and how she now creates those spaces for others.Wencke, thank you for this amazing conversation.  Thank you for sharing these pieces of your story, the reflections of learning you have done – and continue to do – and your wisdom for pursuing and creating the path that truly brings you joy!Please check out the links below to learn more about Wencke and the work she does in the world.  You’ll also find a link to watch her video for the song you’ll hear toward the end of our conversation.Here’s a link to Wencke's song & video:https://vimeo.com/1026142964 Roseanna Stanton and Wencke's website (Fairbrooke Farm is near Gaithersburg, MD):https://www.connectwitheightwire.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/wencke-meteling-256836290/ Gus’ home: Leighton Farm alias Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Upper Marlboro, MD,:https://goodhorse.org/Support the showMake Life Less Difficult~   Support:buymeacoffee.com/lisatilstra