UC 407: Empowerment and Healing with Horses with Sue Willoughby

Sue Willoughby is the Founder of Willoughby Coaching, where women over 40 confront their personal obstacles and change the trajectory of their lives with the power of Equus Coaching. Equus coaching helps you discover the profound impact of non-verbal communication and self-awareness as you engage with horses, gaining insights into your leadership, communication style, and personal growth.

Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue struggled with low self-esteem and learned from an early age to be self-sufficient and embrace discomfort. She came out at the age of 17 and struggled to find her place in the gay community, attempted suicide at 19, and was on a path of living hard and playing harder.

Her life dramatically improved when she met a new partner in the early 90s and moved across the country with her. After this move, Sue returned to school, started a new career, and became a homeowner and real estate investor.

Sue found coaching through her lifelong love of horses. They were always there to support her through some of the darkest and most difficult times of her life and she now finds fulfillment in being the coach she wished she had in those challenging times of her life.

Sue regularly practices what she preaches by getting out of her comfort zone; she’s been a Nightclub DJ, a standup comic, an actor, a private pilot, and a Roller Derby referee, just to name a few! Sue resides outside the Seattle area with a horse named Moose, 2 mini-longhaired Dachshunds, Benny and Buddy, and a VW Bus called Arlo.

QUOTES Horses have always been in my blood, my world. Horses are my safe place, my happy place. Horses act as my feedback loop. They don’t judge, they don’t lie. Horses are using all of their senses all of the time. Horses will sense what the person needs. They use their sense of smell, so you can exchange breath with them. They process information from the left and right side. It’s actually very methodical how to calm a horse. I use Reiki and energy with horses so they feel safe and can let go. It is the movement of the horse, the energy of the horse that we connect with. Horses are connected in their hearts. My sense of humour has kept me afloat. My comfort zone was discomfort. Horses provide comfort, safety and belonging.

Where to find Sue Willoughby Coaching Willoughby Coaching | Enumclaw WA | Facebook (56) Sue Willoughby | LinkedIn Sue | “Second Half” Coach for Women 40+ (@sue_willoughby) • Instagram photos and videos

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