Leading With Instinct

About Leading With Instinct

Focusing on Intuitive Leadership and Fostering Deep Team Connections The Leading With Instinct podcast is designed to help executives, leaders, coaches and decision making professionals get "unstuck" in their careers, and in their lives. Hosts Ginny Telego, and Katie Navarro-Bradley are experts in equine experiential leadership development and coaching, helping professionals like you break through. Equine Experiential Leadership and Coaching? Yes, that means horses! Horses are highly intuitive and provide feedback without bias or alternative agendas. By experiencing first-hand how they react to your voice, body language and movement, they will teach you many things about yourself, your development, your career and your next steps to success. in this podcast, you'll learn about leadership development, team building, success and what holds you back. Through stories and examples of how horses do it, you can learn how to make the same strides in your life as a servant, and a leader.

Publisher

Katie Navarra-Bradley and Ginny Telego

Category

business · education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2025

Latest episode

11 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Circling Up:  What Horses Can Teach Us about Coming Together

   Younger generations in particular are finding their way back to something decidedly low-tech, gathering around shared interests, spending time together without an agenda, and simply being in the presence of other people. Maybe the lesson isn’t that we need more ways to connect. Maybe we need to rethink what genuine connection actually looks like. In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), look at the growing desire for real, in-person community, the difference between connection and connectivity, and what leaders can learn from the way horses naturally seek one another when safety, uncertainty and belonging come into play. They discuss the importance of noticing the people who may be standing at the edge of the group, creating psychological safety, and making room for relationships that aren’t always attached to an agenda or task. Connection grows when people feel seen, valued and safe enough to be part of something. And so, the challenge for leaders is to build an environment where people choose to circle up. Takeaways — Connectivity isn’t connection. Being constantly reachable doesn’t necessarily mean people feel known, valued or part of a community. — Belonging is a leadership issue. When people feel isolated or outside the group, engagement, productivity and their willingness to show up can suffer. — Soft socializing has value. Time together without an agenda can create relationships that task-focused meetings and traditional networking often cannot. — Noticing comes before fixing. Leaders can become so focused on getting the work done that they miss people who are quietly trying to find their place in the group. — Connection can’t be forced. Putting people in the same office, meeting or activity doesn’t automatically create relationships or a sense of belonging. — Relationships strengthen execution. Making room for genuine human connection isn’t separate from the work; it can help teams do important work better. — Strong teams choose to circle up. Like horses forming a circle when they need unity and safety, healthy teams create environments where people naturally want to come togethe The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters 01:10 Introduction 02:41 Generational Loneliness 06:22 Digital Fatigue 15:15 Soft Socializing 21:03 Examples from the Herd - Circling Up 26:35 Creating an Environment of Noticing 31:35 Ways Leaders Can Create Community Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

2. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Building Resilience: What Horses Can Teach Us About Preparing Gen Z to Lead

   There’s a growing trend in the workplace that’s hard to ignore: parents are becoming increasingly involved in their adult children’s careers. From helping with applications to sitting in on interviews and even contacting employers. At what point does helping someone succeed begin to prevent them from learning how to succeed on their own? In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), take a look at what happens inside a horse herd as younger members learn how to navigate boundaries, relationships, mistakes and uncertainty. Rather than protecting young horses from every uncomfortable experience, older horses provide guidance, correction and protection when it’s truly needed. Support doesn’t have to mean stepping in and solving the problem. Sometimes it means opening a door, asking good questions, allowing someone to experience disappointment or failure, and giving them safe opportunities to make decisions on their own. Takeaways — Support without taking over. Helping someone find an opportunity is different from navigating it for them. — Let failure teach. Disappointment and rejection can build resilience when people are allowed to work through them. — Create safe independence. Give younger employees opportunities to make real decisions before the stakes become higher. — Correct, then move forward. Good feedback provides guidance without repeatedly reliving the mistake. — Challenge stereotypes. Don’t assume younger workers want someone else making decisions for them. — Prepare for uncertainty. Resilience comes from learning how to handle unfamiliar situations, not rehearsing every possible one. — Know when to protect. Strong leaders recognize the difference between a growth opportunity and a situation requiring intervention. The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters 00:39 Introduction 02:30 Helicopter Parenting 11:33 Helpful Parental Roles 15:39 Lessons Learned from “Parental” Horses 21:07 AI’s Impact on Younger Workers 24:33 Lessons Learned from Young Horses 29:00 Understanding the Real Needs of Generation Z 33:05 Setting Boundaries Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Relaxed Readiness: What Horses Can Teach Us About Leading Through Uncertainty

   Disruption has become a constant companion for many leaders. Whether it's uncertainty in the marketplace, changes inside an organization, or challenges at home, the question isn't how to eliminate disruption. It's how to remain steady when it arrives. Nature may offer a better answer than we realize. In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), discuss relaxed readiness. Horses instinctively stay calm, alert, and prepared without living in a constant state of anxiety. Leaders can learn from this example Horses naturally assess a threat, respond appropriately, and quickly return to grazing once the danger has passed. Ginny and Katie connect these observations to neuroscience, burnout, decision-making, emotional contagion, and leadership effectiveness to help you navigate uncertainty, make wiser decisions, and create calmer, more resilient teams. Takeaways — Leadership can’t eliminate uncertainty; But leadership is about developing the ability to stay calm and prepared within it. — Horses demonstrate that true readiness comes from awareness and discernment, not constant tension or hypervigilance. — Leaders who continually replay stressful events drain the energy needed to respond effectively to the challenges that truly matter. — Emotional regulation is contagious. A leader's ability to remain grounded directly influences the confidence and stability of the people around them. — Burnout often begins when we lose the ability to "return to grazing" after disruption, allowing stress to become our permanent state. — Preparation creates confidence. Being ready for difficult situations allows leaders to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. — Relaxed readiness is a leadership practice that grows stronger every time we notice our stress, regulate it, and return to our best thinking. The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters: 00:56 Readiness During Forest Fires 08:56 Three Stages of Readiness 13:24 Get Back to Grazing 17:33 Relaxed Readiness Defined 24:58 Wired with a Negativity Bias 31:22 Examples from the Arena 37:10 Horses Release Stress Quickly 38:32 Can We Find That Reset? 39:01 Responding to Disruption Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/ (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/)

4. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Who Gets to Lead?: What Horses Can Teach Us About Inclusive Leadership

   What does a leader look like? Who are leaders choosing to develop? Many organizations still rely on assumptions about ability, and about who looks like a leader, unintentionally overlooking people whose experiences may have developed exactly the skills modern leadership requires. In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), explore a question that began with a challenge: How can equine-assisted leadership programs become more inclusive for people with different physical abilities? his episode is a deep examination of leadership pipelines, workplace assumptions, and who gets invited into opportunities for growth. Drawing parallels between herd dynamics and human organizations, they discuss how horses assess safety without judgment and why humans often default to assumptions rather than curiosity. The strongest leaders pause long enough to question assumptions, ask better questions, and create space for people to contribute in ways that align with their strengths. Takeaways — Leadership potential is often hidden behind assumptions about capability. — Curiosity is more valuable than certainty when evaluating people. — Inclusion begins with conversation, not accommodation. — Horses respond to authenticity before appearance. — Quiet leadership qualities are often overlooked. — Discernment requires pausing long enough to question assumptions. — Value does not disappear simply because someone contributes differently. The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters 00:29 Introduction 02:04 Inclusion of Employees with Disabilities 06:05 Disabled Horses in the Herd 10:56 Creating Opportunities 18:09 Making Assumptions 21:47 Developing Partnerships 25:58 Shifting Perspectives and Perceptions 28:18 Rethinking Inclusion Options 32:19 Takeaways and Final Thoughts Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

5. 

   20 May 2026

   Calm during Crisis: What Horses Can Teach Us About Leading through Uncertainty

   The strongest leaders are the ones who can stay grounded long enough to notice what matters, regulate themselves under pressure, and create enough trust that others are willing to move with them through uncertainty. When a crisis comes, panic can follow. And if leaders lose trust, chaos will ensue. In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), share a personal conversation centered around a real wildfire evacuation experience in Colorado. Ginny walks listeners through the emotional reality of seeing smoke near her home, the memories it triggered from previously losing her home in a fire, and the leadership lessons that surfaced as she prepared to evacuate her horses before an official order was ever given. Together, they connect the experience to business leadership, emotional regulation, trust, decision-making, and how leaders navigate uncertainty in real time. These are real leadership situations businesses face every day, including crises, emergencies, organizational uncertainty, and moments where teams take emotional cues from the leader before they ever hear the words being spoken. This episode challenges leaders to think about where uncertainty currently exists in their own leadership, how they communicate during pressure, and whether they are creating trust or simply demanding compliance. Takeaways – Leadership under pressure begins with regulating yourself before trying to lead others – Trust built before a crisis determines how people respond during one – Horses respond to energy before commands. People often do too – “Notice, decide, move, lead” creates clarity during uncertainty – Presence and emotional awareness help leaders avoid panic-driven decisions – Calm direction creates trust far more effectively than forced compliance – Leaders need a “North Star” they can return to during uncertainty – Pausing before communicating during a crisis can completely change outcomes – Emotional congruence matters as people sense what leaders are truly feeling – Small moments of intentional leadership practice prepare us for bigger challenges later The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters 00:57 Introduction 01:27 Stories from a Colorado Wildfire 07:39 Past Experiences with Loss from Fire 10:18 Presence during Crisis 18:38 Navigating Our Emotions 29:07 Forced Compliance vs Earning Trust 38:29 Closing Thoughts/Channeling Your Inner Ginny Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

6. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Speaking Up: What Horses Can Teach Us About Strategic Silence

   We’ve all noticed it. Maybe we’ve even felt it ourselves. Something feels off…but no one says a word. The meeting moves forward, heads nod, decisions get made. Yet, underneath it all, there’s hesitation, concern, even disagreement that never surfaces. It looks like alignment. But sometimes, it’s something far more dangerous. Strategic silence can cripple an organization. In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), unpack the concept of “strategic silence,” inspired by a Benjamin Laker article in Forbes Magazine (https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2026/01/20/why-employees-stop-speaking-up-and-leaders-dont-notice/) on why employees stop speaking up and why leaders often miss it. Strategic silence is a hidden cost in organizations, from lost trust to wasted time and massive financial impact. And it can happen to leaders as well as employees, in themselves, and in how they encourage their team to share and engage. Takeaways – Strategic silence isoften self-protection from risk, judgment, or consequence – When leaders ignore or dismiss input, people stop speaking up altogether – Silence in teams creates hidden costs such as lost time, poor decisions, and damaged trust – People may withhold ideas out of fear, especially in environments of uncertainty (like AI and job security) – Leaders must actively notice who isn’t speaking as well as who is – Asking better questions (“What are we missing?”) invites real input vs. surface-level agreement – Horses model shared awareness, where everyone notices, and every signal matters – When concerns are acknowledged, confidence and trust in leadership increase – Internalizing unspoken concerns drains energy and impacts performance The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters 00:48 Introduction 02:47 Horses Speak Their Minds 10:32 AI’s Influence on Strategic Silence 13:02 The Cost of Strategic Silence 21:00 Encouraging Sharing 27:11 Noticing Tensions and Risks 32:40 Listen to the Silence 37:59 Closing Thoughts Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

7. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Year of the Fire Horse:  What Horses Can Teach Us About Moving Forward

   When one thing has ended, and another needs to begin, it can be easy to feel stuck. You can feel the pull to move forward, but uncertainty, hesitation, and competing energy make it hard to act. That in-between space can feel uncomfortable. It can also be the place where real momentum begins. In this conversation on the Leading with Instinct podcast, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), explore what the Year of the Fire Horse represents for leaders stepping into 2026. They talk about movement, freedom, and intentional forward motion—and how horses model these qualities every day. It is an invitation to move with clarity instead of pressure. Change is hard, but usually necessary. Often, leaders know it, but can’t move forward. Katie and Ginny explore how leaders can recognize what gives them energy, what drains it, and how intentional choices create sustainable progress rather than burnout. Shedding your 2025 “Year of the Snake” skin might be hard to do, but it’s important. The Year of the Horse is about understanding when you’re ready to move, trusting your instincts, and stepping forward with clarity, confidence, focus and purpose. Takeaways — Letting go is the first step, while the next step forward requires clarity — Forward motion is easy to do if you will simply do it — Uncertainty is part of change. It’s a sign that you’re paying attention to what matters. — Energy misalignment creates chaos for people and teams — Horses model how intention regulates momentum — Leaders must consider what gives energy and what drains it — Sustainable progress comes from clarity instead of coming from urgency — Self-permission often unlocks the next step — Change works best when others are brought along thoughtfully The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Chapters 00:32 — Introduction/Shedding the Old Skin 07:50 — From Snake to Fire Horse 15:31— Ready for Hard Change 22:03 —Creating Forward Motion 34:26— Questions to Ask Yourself if Stuck Helpful Links: Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/ (https://katiethecoach.com/) Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

8. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Goal Setting: What Horses Can Teach Leaders about Hitting Their Marks

   Professional Facilitator Katie Navarra-Bradley and Collaboration Partners President Ginny Telego discuss how lessons learned from working with horses can help leaders set clear goals, adjust to disruptions, and maintain momentum in business and life in this interview episode.

9. 

   8 Dec 2025

   Imposter Thoughts: What Horses Can Teach Leaders About Discovering Confidence

   Leadership coach Katie Navarra-Bradley and Collaboration Partners President Ginny Telego explore imposter thoughts, revealing how horses mirror internal confidence and offering insights on overcoming self-doubt, in this interview.

10. 

    17 Nov 2025

    Go Slow to Go Fast: What Horses Teach Us About the Leaders Paradox

    Katie Navarra-Bradley and Ginny Telego explore the leadership paradox, revealing how slowing down and using techniques from equine training enhances team alignment, reduces errors, and fosters clarity in this interview.

11. 

    13 Oct 2025

    Building Hope and Trust: What Horses Can Teach Us about Human Centric Leadership

    Ginny Telego and Katie Navarra-Bradley explore how equine-assisted leadership reveals the importance of hope, trust, compassion, and stability in human-centered leadership, offering insights into building stronger connections within organizations in this interview.

12. 

    16 Sept 2025

    Presencing Mastery: With Lissa Pohl -What Horses Can Teach Us About Authentic Leadership.

    Lissa Pohl discusses presencing mastery and how leaders can learn from horses to disrupt default behaviors and shift to relational approaches in an interview with Katie Navarra-Bradley and Ginny Telego.

13. 

    12 Aug 2025

    What Did You Expect? What Horses Can Teach Us About Clarity

    Professional Facilitator Katie Navarra-Bradley and President Ginny Telego discuss how unclear expectations hinder productivity, offering practical strategies for leaders to set clear goals and improve team performance in this interview.

14. 

    14 Jul 2025

    The Conscious Unbossing Generation: The “Conscious Unbossing Generation”: What Horses Can Teach Us About Developing Future Leaders

    Leadership coach Katie Navarra-Bradley and Collaboration Partners President Ginny Telego discuss conscious unbossing, exploring how generational perspectives and equine behavior influence leadership development and create engaging opportunities in this interview.

15. 

    3 Jun 2025

    Letting Go of Assumptions:  What Horses Can Teach Us About Leading Multigenerational Teams

    Leadership coach Katie Navarra-Bradley and Collaboration Partners President Ginny Telego explore leading multi-generational teams, emphasizing curiosity and empathy to foster collaboration and leverage each generation's strengths in this interview.

16. 

    5 May 2025

    Mental Health: What Horses Can Teach Us About Our Emotional State

    We’ve all had those moments where we “just knew”. We had a feeling, perhaps a “gut feeling” that one direction was right and another was not. There’s no proof or evidence that can help you know for sure. But there is a a tug toward action that gets acted upon, or ignored. Looking back on these moments leads us to understand that is often true that those instincts were valid. In this conversation, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), talk about the intersection of mental health awareness and the healing power of horses. In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month in May of 2025, they share personal stories of how horses have provided emotional support during challenging times, discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, and emphasize the importance of mindfulness and emotional regulation in both personal and professional settings. The conversation highlights practical strategies for improving mental well-being and encourages listeners to seek support and foster connections in their communities. The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com) and KatieTheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com). Takeaways -Horses can provide emotional support and healing. -Personal experiences with grief can shape our relationship with horses. -Organizations can benefit from removing stigma around mental health. -Horses help regulate emotional states and promote connection. -Mindfulness practices can enhance productivity and well-being. -Grief can stem from various life experiences, not just loss of loved ones. -Setting boundaries is crucial for mental health. -Community support is vital for navigating mental health challenges. -Engaging with nature can significantly improve mental well-being. Episode Resources: Horses Helping Seniors: https://horseandrider.com/horse-health-care/horses-helping-seniors/ SAMHSA’s National Helpline (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) is a 24/7 treatment referral and information service. 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/) offers 24/7, confidential support for people in distress. FindTreatment.gov (https://findtreatment.gov/) helps people seek treatment for mental and substance use disorders. National Institute of Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help) outlines additional mental health services. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). You can be the difference through MHFA (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/), a course that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use challenges. APA Article: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/06/coping-chaotic-workplace (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/06/coping-chaotic-workplace) <a href="https://www.heartmath.org/resources/downloads/heart-heart-communication-horses/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

17. 

    14 Apr 2025

    Intuitive Intelligence: What Horses Can Teach About Trusting Your Gut

    We’ve all had those moments where we “just knew”. We had a feeling, perhaps a “gut feeling” that one direction was right and another was not. There’s no proof or evidence that can help you know for sure. But there is a a tug toward action that gets acted upon, or ignored. Looking back on these moments leads us to understand that is often true that those instincts were valid. In this conversation, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach (https://katiethecoach.com/), and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/), explore the concept of intuitive intelligence and its significance in leadership and decision-making. They discuss how intuition can complement rational and emotional intelligence, the challenges leaders face in decision-making, and share personal experiences that highlight the importance of listening to one's gut feelings. The conversation also delves into the lessons learned from horses about intuition and instinct and offers practical strategies for leaders to enhance their intuitive intelligence. The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners and KatieTheCoach.com. Takeaways -Intuitive intelligence can be developed and sharpened. -Decision-making is a significant challenge for many leaders. -Intuition is a skill that complements analytical thinking. -Horses can teach us valuable lessons about intuition. -Our brains are wired for survival, not success. -Listening to our gut feelings can lead to better outcomes. -Intuition is based on experience and pattern recognition. -Data overload can hinder effective decision-making. -Self-awareness is key to recognizing intuitive signals. -Engaging with trusted advisors can validate gut feelings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:52 The Role of Intuition in Decision-Making 08:06 Understanding Intuitive Intelligence 10:18 The Intersection of Logic and Emotion 15:42 Lessons from Horses on Intuition 25:47 Trusting your Gut Feeling 31:02 Action Steps: Striking the Balance Between Intuition and Data 33:44 Conclusion and Future Discussions Helpful Links: Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/ Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/

18. 

    13 Mar 2025

    Navigating Change:  What Horses Can Teach Us About Resilience

    Change can be good. It can stretch us, it can push us out of our comfort zones, pull us into new opportunities. Never ending change, however, can be crippling. Especially change that leaves us feeling out of control, out of touch and in fear for what's next. In 2025, now more than ever, change is changing our lives. In this conversation, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach, and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners, host an authentic conversation about the challenges leaders face in navigating rapid and complex changes in their organizations. They explore how horses can teach us about resilience and adaptability in the face of change, while sharing personal experiences related to change. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging fear and anxiety associated with change, and offers strategies for managing these feelings while leading teams effectively. Takeaways -Success isn't just about what you know, it's about adaptability to change. -Change can create anxiety and confusion. -Staying ahead of change can seem impossible. -Fear is a real feeling that needs to be addressed. -Change affects everyone differently, and it's important to acknowledge that. -Horses demonstrate incredible resilience to change. -Relaxed readiness helps in navigating uncertainty. -Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is essential for leaders. -Acknowledging the reality of change is the first step in managing it. Chapters 00:38 Introduction to Leading with Instinct 01:54: Current State of Change 05:12 Navigating Change in Leadership 11:47 Lessons from Horses on Change Resilience 18:42 Understanding Adaptability and Change 27:45 Discussion about AQ (Adaptability Quotient) 30:30 Strategies for Managing Change Effectively The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners, and KatieTheCoach.com. Helpful Links: Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/ Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/

19. 

    18 Feb 2025

    Leading With Instinct Pilot: Taking the First Step

    Sometimes, the hardest step to take in business is the first step. The fear that leaders face in starting something new can keep great ideas at bay. But when you dedicate yourself to a mission or a cause, you surround yourself with the right team, and you set up deadlines and expectations to take that first step, then the second step has a chance to follow. It is with this idea of launching something new that we welcome you to the first episode of the Leading With Instinct Podcast. In this pilot episode, hosts Ginny Telego of Collaboration Partners (https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/) and Katie Navarra-Bradley of KatietheCoach.com (https://katiethecoach.com/) introduce themselves to you and to the spirit behind equine experiential leadership development. This episode focuses on the purpose of the Leading With Instinct podcast. The show promises to teach the importance of collaboration in leadership and how experiences with horses can provide valuable insights into instinctual leadership. Katie and Ginny discuss the challenges leaders face today and emphasize the need for adaptability and self-care, two things that can be learned through equine experiential development and training. Takeaways -Collaboration is key to achieving potential. -Success involves adaptability and understanding communication styles. -Horses serve as role models for instinctual leadership. -Rest is essential for productivity and well-being. -Many workers do not utilize their PTO effectively. -Adaptability is crucial in today's fast-paced environment. -Leaders often feel isolated and need support. -Experiential learning can lead to personal growth. -Creating a supportive culture enhances team dynamics. -Listeners are encouraged to share topics for future episodes. Chapters 00:33 Introduction to Leading with Instinct 03:11 Launching the Podcast 07:40 The Importance of Collaboration in Leadership 11:15 Learning from Horses: Instincts and Leadership 16:20 What to Expect with Leading with Instinct -------- The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners, and KatieTheCoach.com. Helpful Links: Katie Navarra : https://katiethecoach.com/ Ginny Telego: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

201

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

0

Contact Leading With Instinct

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Questions about Leading With Instinct