Coaching Support for Transformation & Transitions
I’m Joanna Shipley, a Martha Beck Wayfinder Master Life Coach and Instructor, Leadership and Equus Coach. I help people live, work and lead in ways that are more aligned with who they truly are, and what they truly want.
Through a unique blend of Wayfinder coaching, Equus Coaching, mentoring in self-leadership, and 20+ years of experience in holistic practice, I help people create and navigate meaningful change without losing themselves in the process.
I work with individuals who want support for transformation, transitions, and “their next chapter”, as well as teams and organisations that want to improve group dynamics, self-leadership and their natural, leadership presence.
1:1 Coaching for Transformation & Transitions
When life no longer fits the person you are becoming, or the version of you you dream of becoming, you need a new plan. You may be facing a decision, a transition, a restless sense that something needs to change, or the inner knowledge that there is a way of living that’s more true to yourself.
Together, we work with the whole person: mind, body, emotions and spirit. We’ll cut through the mental noise, reconnect with what the “real you” needs, and shape a path forward that feels clear, grounded and your own. And you’ll learn tools and practices that will serve you for years to come.
Equus Coaching
Equus coaching uses simple, guided interactions with horses who reveal what is happening beneath the surface, whether you are navigating a personal decision, a leadership challenge, or the hidden dynamics inside a team.
Horses respond to what is real: clarity, presence, nervous system state and congruence. With this honest (but gentle), immediate feedback, individuals and groups can see their patterns quickly, reconnect with what matters, and discover what they need to do to solve their issues
Hybrid Coaching
For the best of both worlds, you can also combine 1:1 coaching (via Zoom or call) and time with the horses. Your 1:1 sessions give us space to explore what is happening in your life together, and Equus coaching can take it a step further, revealing your patterns in a more embodied way to unlock the insights that move you forward.
If you’re curious about combining the two, book a free Explore Call and we can talk through your options.
About Joanna
I do this work because I have learned and fully believe you already carry the answers you need inside you. My job is to help you get quiet enough to hear yourself, let go of conflicting thoughts, feelings or confusion, trust yourself, and build your life and work around what’s most true to you.
My last two decades have taken me through corporate life, the Army, holistic practice and deep coaching training, so I bring steadiness, humour and practical wisdom to the messiness of being human. I love helping people like you come back to what makes them happiest and most fulfilled, and then make changes that open up an aligned life, full of joy and purpose.
Book a free Explore Call and find out what will help you shift forwards.
To find out more about how we can work together towards what matters most to you, book a free, 30-minute Explore Call. We’ll talk about where you are now, what you want to shift, and what kind of support will help you move forward.
You can ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and clarify what would make the biggest impact for you. From there, we can work out whether 1:1 coaching, Equus coaching, or a blend of both is the right next step.
Sunday Loveletters
A note from me, usually on a Sunday, about living, working and finding your way through life in a way that feels more true to who you are.
I write about the things I’m exploring in my own life and work — following your heart, navigating change, listening to yourself, letting go of what no longer fits, finding more joy and meaning, and sometimes what horses and the natural world have to teach us about being human.
There may also be occasional news about workshops, programmes and ways to work with me.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy finding in your inbox, you’re very welcome to join me.