How a Senior Leadership Team Strengthened and United Through Equine Guided Learning

International wellness brand, Raison d'Etre invited Global Warriors to help stretch, grow and unify its evolving leadership team during a critical phase of organisational transformation and growth. 

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Company Overview


Founded in 1998 out of a passion for life, wellness, and service, Raison d’Etre has steadfastly adhered to its vision. As a pioneer in health and well-being technology and scientific understanding, it leverages its Wellness Consulting Services to create award-winning spas, spa brands, and spa concepts globally, including its own brand, LivNordic. Today, Raison d’Etre also functions as a Wellbeing Think Tank, providing innovative wellness solutions applicable to any industry worldwide.

The Programme Solution

Already progressive and creative in their usual team practices and rituals, the senior team from Raison d'Etre was keen to stretch itself with a new experience that would offer opportunities for deep transformation both individually and as a leadership collective.

We designed a bespoke 1.5-day development experience for them at our equine center near London, where our horse team is based. Participants engaged in a series of activities that promote self-awareness, communication, trust, and leadership skills, all facilitated by the intuitive and responsive nature of horses. This unique, gentle approach fosters deeper insights and transformative learning in a supportive and reflective environment.

The Results

The client's feedback was that the experience impacted people immediately. While some returned home having overcome a personal fear of horses, others had transformed their consciousness of their energetic impact on others. All had been amazed at the accelerated learning they'd received and that they could apply immediately as a team.

Testimonial

“Your leadership programme is truly transformational and during our reflection the days after, everyone expressed how they were so touched and filled with gratitude. This will give us great tools to use for our coming follow-up sessions on leadership and teamwork.


From a personal perspective I cannot thank you enough, I did not know what to expect but it was awe-inspiring and will help me grow as a leader."

Anna-Cari Gund
Managing Director | Raison d’Etre

Video testimonial 

 

Anna-Cari Gund, Raison d'Etre, shares her team's experience with Global Warriors' Equine Leadership Development.

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