She says, "I value teamwork over all else and know that the right team can successfully tackle any challenge. I firmly believe in identifying team members’ strengths and then allowing them the opportunity to fully live into these strengths. This has been a winning strategy that developed effective employees remaining loyal to our organization for years"
Armed with a Masters in Organization & Management, she has worked for fivedecades as a certified camp director, internationally certified therapeutic ridinginstructor, founder of a nationally known nonprofit, and successful businessowner, Boo is also an internationally certified Equine Experiential Educator andCoach. She currently is an E3A Board Member. As the owner of Stepping Stones6Farm & Retreat Center, she is eager to work with people from diversebackgrounds of all ages and in partnership with horses and co-facilitators.
People development is part of my DNA.
As a certified professional coach, my focus is on championing your success. I believe in creating a coaching relationship within a safe space, designed to foster growth through memorable and unique experiences.
My approach is driven by three key principles:
This methodology has consistently empowered my clients and teams, honed through 36 years of work experience in over 100 countries across diverse industries. Throughout my career, I’ve held leadership roles ranging from precinct commander in the Police, Chief Ethics Officer at the world’s largest professional services firm, to leading a sales organization in a $2B market.
Pam Clemens is the quintessential hostess and chef. She will delight your senses and please your palate, all with a big smile. She is often told that “you can taste the Love in her food”.
Rev. Shayna Appel is a retired minister with plural standing in both the United Church of Christ and Unitarian Universalist Association. a retired firefighter paramedic, Shayna now serves First Responders as both a fire department chaplain and a critical incident stress responder. As a lifelong horse person, Shayna’s focus is on developing deep relationships with horses. Working as a facilitator with Wisdom Horse at Stepping Stones Farm and Retreat Center brings many of Shayna’s gifts together, enabling her to work closely with horses and people to be their best selves.
Moderator; Hillsborough Association, NHCUCC
Chaplain; Townsend (MA) and Peterborough (NH) Fire & Rescue; Granite State Critical Incident Response Team, MA CORPS of Fire Chaplains and UU Trauma Response Team.
Monique Van Beek is a creative genius as well as a fun-loving woman with a zest for living. She can help you find your ‘Inner Artist & Chef' as she guides you through the weekend with good humor and a warm
welcome.
Janis Cooper is a certified Equine Coach and Facilitator with dual Equine Learning Certifications including a Level II E3A Facilitator. With 30 years of leadership and team-building experience across the corporate, high-tech, and non-profit sectors, including at the Executive level, Janis brings a diverse and dynamic skill set to her work. She currently is in charge of leadership and staff development programs at Best Friends Animal Society, a 900+ employee nonprofit organization. She has also designed and implemented wellness initiatives to promote the well-being of the Best Friends Animal Society staff.-being.
Beyond her professional roles, Janis has served on the board of two non-profit organizations, including four years as an executive board member of the International Equine Experiential Education Association. Her expertise in Positive Intelligence and Equine-Assisted Learning equips her to drive meaningful, transformative change for individuals and teams alike. She also holds a certification in DISC, CliftonStrengths and Appreciation Inquiry. Janice is a life-long horsewoman who has an abiding sense of respect and appreciation for the gifts that horses bring to humans.
She is wonderful!
Ava is wonderful!
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James Wilson is a Texan by birth, and a New Yorker by choice. Based in Queens, James works with individuals and teams to help them connect to themselves and others, leading to positive change in their work and personal life. He believes that horses can help humans in many ways, and partners with horses to conduct equine activities in his coaching and leadership work.
James is fortunate to have had a diverse career, from retail buying and planning to non-profit management. He has led teams large and small to accomplish audacious things. As Director of Operations and Executive Director at GallopNYC, New York City’s premiere Therapeutic Riding Facility, he led the organization to new heights, helping expand ridership, volunteer capacity, budget, and physical locations.
He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Texas A&M University in Agribusiness and Marketing, respectively, and is an E3A certified practitioner, certified professional life coach, a CHA certified Equine Facility Director, and CHA EFM Assistant Certifier.
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Colton Seale
As an FBI Special Agent, Colton led the development of the Interview & Interrogation
(I&I) training for the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG) which is recognized
as breaking the mold for interviewing training and bringing science into the art of
interviewing. Colton has trained thousands of members of the U.S. Intelligence
Community, our international partners and now top tier corporate clients how to
effectively gain accurate and actionable information in an ethical way.
Following the October 7 attacks in Israel, Colton was called upon to develop an
innovative intelligence analysis program to help analysts better interpret the situation in
the Middle East and to provide more insightful and effective analysis.
Through his 22-year career with the FBI, Colton conducted thousands of interviews and
led a variety of specialty teams in high-pressure, high-stakes settings domestically and
internationally, including in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. Colton brings a
wealth of knowledge and experience relating to interpersonal communication,
information gathering, and analysis to every group he works with.
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Tory is wonderful!
They are wonderful!
Heidi is wonderful!
The Natural Acoustics Team is comprised of Ives Porter-Elliott and Tasa Tserkonis.
Maryna and Sorrell