VALLEY FORD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The secrets to living a purposeful life with confidence can be found in a very unlikely place: an open field. In her new book, Horse Sense for the Leader Within: Are you leading your life, or is it leading you? (now available through AuthorHouse), Ariana Strozzi describes the fascinating way horses can teach people about leading their own lives gracefully and courageously.
Horses, which are emotionally and spiritually free, mirror humans' inner world and prompt a transformative shift in the way people perceive themselves, according to Strozzi. She teaches readers to view themselves as part of the biological whole. By understanding animal nature and the innate drive for survival, people can respond to dilemmas in life with the freedom of choice instead of quick reactions. Horses inspire people to embrace the powerful elements of intuition and emotional intelligence to realize the impact of nonverbal communication.
As readers learn to "think more like a horse," they connect to what has meaning and purpose. This "horse as healer" method emphasizes qualities that horses embody: trust, authenticity, confidence, intention, intuition and curiosity. They expect humans to lead their lives with the same dignity, grace and power that they exude, she writes.
"Horses offer us a fresh look at ourselves," Strozzi writes. "Within minutes a horse can simply and clearly reflect our leadership style. This is the new formula for adapting and establishing your competitive advantage."
This "equine guided education" book encourages people to open their senses and move beyond humans' narrow views of leadership. With a contagious passion for the natural world and an inviting writing style, Strozzi describes the principles of intuitive leadership while inspiring readers with the powerful characteristics of the beautiful creatures that run the open fields.
Strozzi is a leading figure in the field of equine guided education and equine assisted learning. The founder of Leadership & Horses(TM) and Intuitive Horsemanship(TM), she is also a co-founder of the Equine Guided Education Association and the Strozzi Institute (Center for Leadership & Mastery). Her Leadership & Horses(TM) education program has taught employees from numerous major American corporations and various women's groups. A Certified Master Somatic Coach, her writing has been published in magazines such as Ride, Western Times and NorthBay Business Journal, and in newspapers such as the San Jose Mercury News and the San Francisco Chronicle. For more information, readers can visit www.Horsesensefortheleaderwithin.com.
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