Our Mission
Our mission is to empower people, teams and families to transform their work and life through self mastery, deeper connection, and heightened intuition.
Equus Coaching uses the proven connection between humans and horses to bring about the change you want to see in your life. We support you to think differently about all aspects of your life so that you can overcome barriers and make progress on your goals.
“Alison was great at facilitating discussions - I really appreciate the space she created and the vibe of the group.”
- evan
What is Equus Coaching?
Equus coaching is an experiential learning approach with horses that uses Socratic questioning to uncover your authentic nature and leadership style. All equus coaching exercises are done on the ground and no previous horse experience is required.
Meet the Team
Danielle Pennewell
Danielle is a life coach, HR professional and long-time Googler. She holds a degree in Economics and Mathematics from UC San Diego, and her MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Danielle is a certified Equus Coach and Master Facilitator with the Center for Equus Coaching.
Danielle grew up riding horses and has seen first hand how horses can heal and transform various aspects of the human condition. It was through her experiences in corporate America and riding her horse that she found a calling with Equus coaching. Danielle brings with her a passion for helping people discover the freedom and empowerment that this work has brought to her life.
Danielle lives with her husband, two daughters, dog and horse in Danville CA, and feels grateful for every opportunity to get outside and play with horses.
Alison Hunter
Alison Hunter is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Santa Cruz and Monterey County, CA. Alison has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. Alison has been in private practice for twelve years. In her private practice, Alison specializes in Couples and Relational Counseling. Alison is a certified Relational Life Therapy practitioner, and has trained with Terry Real who developed the model. Alison is also a certified Master Facilitator and Equus Coach with the Center for Equus Coaching.
Alison grew up riding horses competitively in California and Hawaii. Alison has always had a passion for horses, and believes strongly in their ability to teach us how to connect with ourselves and with others.
When she is not working, Alison is busy encouraging, supporting and raising her son and her two step-sons with the help of her husband and her King Charles Spaniel. She also enjoys spending time in nature.
Our Values
Core Connection was created on a foundation of shared values that have inspired us. We deepen our commitment to these values with each experience with our horses who are our best role models and teachers.
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Respect
We respect our clients, partners, each other, and the opportunity to work with horses at all times. This means assuming best intent, being open, and investing time to listen and understand. We offer new perspectives and feedback out of respect for one another.
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TRUST
We trust each other, we trust in our path forward, and we trust in the work. Sometimes insights or ideal direction are not immediately clear, and that is fine. We will have patience, and trust in ourselves to make the right decisions for our clients, our horses, and for our team for the long haul.
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LEADERSHIP
We all act as owners. We take responsibility for ourselves, and are dedicated to doing what needs to be done to ensure we provide the best experience for our clients, our teams, and the horses.
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Collaboration
We're in this together, and believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. Two heads are better than one. This means we are committed to being transparent in all that we do, communicating often and effectively, building strong relationships, and adapting when necessary.
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COURAGE
We push through our barriers and have the courage to try new things. We aren’t afraid to fail, as long as we are failing fast and learning from our experiences.
Clients
