Experiencing resilient leadership with Horses
17TH and 18th of september 2026 / hofgut albführen, germany
We create a learning space in which resilient leadership can be experienced and embodied.
For leaders and organisations who see psychological safety and resilience as a competitive advantage.
For leaders and organisations who see psychological safety and resilience as a competitive advantage.
Resilient leadership is not only about individual strength. It is about creating conditions in which teams can speak up, adapt and perform, even under pressure.
A core foundation of resilient teams is psychological safety: the shared belief that people can contribute ideas, raise concerns and learn from mistakes without fear.
Resilient Leadership with Horses is a 1.5-day experiential leadership programme that supports leaders in developing personal resilience and in consciously fostering psychological safety within teams.
Through embodied learning, reflection and equine-assisted experiences, leaders explore how their presence, behaviour and communication directly shape team climate and performance.
A core foundation of resilient teams is psychological safety: the shared belief that people can contribute ideas, raise concerns and learn from mistakes without fear.
Resilient Leadership with Horses is a 1.5-day experiential leadership programme that supports leaders in developing personal resilience and in consciously fostering psychological safety within teams.
Through embodied learning, reflection and equine-assisted experiences, leaders explore how their presence, behaviour and communication directly shape team climate and performance.
- Why horsesHorses are highly sensitive to subtle signals such as posture, tension, emotional state and intention.
They respond immediately and without judgement.
In the context of resilient leadership and psychological safety, horses make visible:- how leadership presence affects trust and cooperation
- how inner stability (or the lack of it) influences group dynamics
- how clarity, calmness and consistency create safety and direction
- how teams respond when leadership signals change
- What you can expectThis programme focuses on the interconnected dimensions of resilience, leadership behaviour and team culture:
- Understanding how stress, uncertainty and pressure influence leadership behaviour
- Strengthening self-regulation, emotional awareness and inner stability
- Exploring the leader’s role in creating psychological safety within teams
- Experiencing how presence, clarity and trust affect collaboration and performance
- Developing adaptive leadership responses in complex or changing environments
- Translating insights into concrete actions for everyday leadership and team practice
- Who is this course forThis programme is designed for leaders and organisations who understand that resilience and psychological safety are strategic capabilities and a competitive advantage.
It is particularly suited for:- Leaders and executives responsible for teams and performance
- Professionals leading in complex, high-pressure or changing environments
- HR, People & Culture and Leadership Development professionals
- Coaches, facilitators and consultants working with teams and leaders
- Organisations seeking to strengthen resilience, trust and collaboration.
Practical Information
Date: 17. and 18.9.2026
Time: 14.00 - 17.00 h and 9.00 - 17.00 h
Location: Hofgut Albführen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg
Course Fee:
1190 CHF per participant (includes facilitation, learning materials and use of the venue excl. accommodation and meals).
Early Bird discount of 100 CHF until 31.5.2026
Group Size:
Small group setting with a maximum of 8 participants
to ensure depth of experience, safety and individual reflection.
Registration:
Registration is required below. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Clothing & Safety:
No prior experience with horses is required. Participants work with the horses from the ground. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. All safety instructions will be provided on site.
Date: 17. and 18.9.2026
Time: 14.00 - 17.00 h and 9.00 - 17.00 h
Location: Hofgut Albführen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg
Course Fee:
1190 CHF per participant (includes facilitation, learning materials and use of the venue excl. accommodation and meals).
Early Bird discount of 100 CHF until 31.5.2026
Group Size:
Small group setting with a maximum of 8 participants
to ensure depth of experience, safety and individual reflection.
Registration:
Registration is required below. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Clothing & Safety:
No prior experience with horses is required. Participants work with the horses from the ground. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. All safety instructions will be provided on site.
Meet our team
The smartest people work every day to provide the best service and to make our clients happy
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Christiane WetzelShe works as Head of Leadership & Development at the University of Basel and is the founder of Design Your Own Journey. Previously, she held various leadership and management positions at Axpo Group, UPC (Liberty Global), and Coca-Cola HBC. She holds a degree in Economics (Diplom-Volkswirtin) from the University of Essen and a Master of Science in Money, Banking & Finance from the University of Birmingham, and she is qualified in Change Management (IMD), cultural development (ZHdK Strategic Design), and systemic coaching. As a certified equestrian professional (Pferdefachwirtin), she is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and lives with her family in Zurich. -
Corinna Stritzke"For me, the horse is like a mirror – it reflects our feelings just as they are. It engages with us clearly and honestly." Corinna is managing Panorama-Trails and trains young horses to become trustworthy and reliable trail riding horses. The company pioneered trail riding in Catalonia 30 years ago and offers the most spectacular rides in Europe. She emphasizes building relationships with horses based on trust to create deep and harmonious bonds. In addition to her professional work with horses, she holds a Master of Tourism Management & Planning from the Universitat de Girona and lives with her three dogs and her partner in Girona.
Register for the training!
Resilient Leadership with Horses - If you want to strengthen your leadership resilience and consciously create psychological safety in your teams, this programme offers an experiential and sustainable learning journey.
For any questions, contact us:
+41 78 043 08 39
christiane@designyourownjourney.com
christiane@designyourownjourney.com
