Start Here: Welcome to Wild at Heart
Unearth your Natural Leadership - apply the wisdom of horses to your human herds.
What is Natural Leadership?
Natural Leadership is our innate capacity to use our own instincts and awareness to take care of ourselves and to genuinely and wholly connect with others so we can live in thriving and effective communities. - Beth Anstandig, The Circle Up Experience
It’s a beautiful model that can help humans balance their over reliance on thought and language with their often dormant animal instincts.
When we awaken our innate skills like awareness and attunement, we can move through our challenges with more confidence, embrace what we truly desire, and build more authentic relationships.
Natural Leadership is inspired by the way horses live together in herds, and there’s so much to learn!
Why Wild at Heart?
Wild at Heart is inspired by my love for horses and everything they can teach us about living in this modern world with presence and power, leadership and love.
But Wild at Heart is also about a horse girl (me) and everything that feels so important to her right now—reclaiming the wildness and wisdom of our animal bodies, slowing down, reconnecting to ourselves and the wider world around us, and doing more of what brings us alive.
Most importantly, Wild at Heart is about us, together. It's our very own practice ring for self-exploration where we can look to the animals to learn more about relational living and band together to take a simple but powerful stand for the type of world we want to live in.
What You’ll Find Here
In this space, we'll explore:
How horse herd dynamics illuminate authentic leadership
Reconnecting with your natural wisdom and instincts
Leading with both strength and sensitivity
Building genuine community without depleting yourself
Personal stories and life on the farm
All of my written posts are included for free. Yeehaw!
Opportunities for Deeper Connection
If you'd like to hop into our monthly zoom gatherings with some other like-minded folks, I'd love to have you:
We'll do a guided meditation—if you think you might like a slight, southern twang to help settle you in, this is one of my favorite things to offer.
We'll riff on a topic or two—equine inspired guidance for self-leadership and how to live in community without so much people pleasing and self-sacrifice.
We may even pull out a pen and paper (do people even do that anymore? 😘). Self-reflection for the win!
Recordings will be available for those who can't attend live.
I'll let you know when these gatherings are happening, and you can sign up when you feel inspired to join us! The cost is $25 per session.
The Woman Behind the Words
For my fellow naval gazers who appreciate knowing a bit more about who's guiding them:
My husband calls me Snow White, because no matter where I go, I have a smattering of animals in tow. And I like to sing. 😉
I’m a 2/4 Splenic Manifestor, for any other Human Design folks here. I incorporate Human Design into my one-on-one client work. It’s refined how I approach my personal practice of Natural Leadership in a big way.
I’ve been a brick and mortar biz owner since I was 21. I own a dance studio, and I still teach a few classes a week. The 7 and 8 year olds might be my favorite. 🤫
I’m an INFJ, and I can’t decide my enneagram number—my enneagram friends think I’m a 9! 🤷🏻♀️
Beyond the Wild at Heart Newsletter
My work extends beyond these digital pages:
I offer individual coaching online or in the round pen with the horses.
I also work with groups facilitating Natural Leadership experiences for small businesses, corporate teams, women’s groups, etc. At my place in Arkansas, or I travel, too.
Get in touch if you’re interested in customizing a workshop or retreat. I’d love to hear from you!