Ep 105: Sue Willoughby on How Horses Help Reclaim Confidence and Purpose

About this episode

Sue Willoughby discusses how her bond with horses and Equus Coaching helps women over 40 reclaim confidence and purpose.

Horses have a way of seeing us—without judgment, without force, and without words. In this powerful and deeply grounding episode, Sue shares how her lifelong, heart-centered bond with horses became a sanctuary through life’s most challenging seasons and ultimately led her to the transformative work of Equus Coaching® . With a background in corporate learning, leadership development, and organizational growth—paired with her work as a licensed equine massage therapist and volunteer with horse rescues and therapeutic riding centers—Sue brings a rare blend of professional insight and soul-level wisdom to her coaching. Today, she helps women over 40 break through personal barriers, reconnect with their intuition, and rediscover their true potential—guided by presence, trust, and emotional awareness rather than control or pressure. Now based in Seattle, Sue is a true comfort-zone challenger, she’s explored life as a DJ, stand-up comic, and even a private pilot—embodying the courage and reinvention she inspires in others. In this conversation, we explore: How horses mirror emotional truth and inner alignment What Equus Coaching® teaches us about boundaries, leadership, and trust Why…

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Olivo

Guest: Sue Willoughby

Topics covered

• Equus Coaching
• personal development
• women over 40
• emotional awareness
• healing
• confidence

Keywords

• horses
• coaching
• self-awareness
• transformation
• intuition
• emotional truth
• boundaries
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Equus Coaching

Places: Seattle

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