Rachael Davidson
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Rachael is an Organisational Psychologist dedicated to helping individuals reach their potential throughout their careers. With extensive experience in riding and competing at various levels in the past, she remains connected to the equestrian world through her partner’s work as an Equestrian Coach. Through her career she has built a deep appreciation of the challenges people often face when trying to change habits of a lifetime and especially understands how challenging this can be when you add horses and competitions into the mix.
Her diverse client base includes government sectors, utilities, retail, healthcare, mining, education, finance, and emergency services. She specializes in facilitating leadership programs, team development, and individual coaching, focusing on behaviour change in areas such as communication, resilience, self-awareness and conflict management. Rachael combines her psychological expertise with organisational knowledge to help clients adopt new mindsets and enhance their behavioural agility.
She holds qualifications in Behavioral Science and History, is a registered Psychologist, and is accredited in various profiling tools, including Saville Wave, DISC, Emotional Capital Report (ECR), Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey (GLWS) and Hogan. Additionally, she is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Visit Rachael Davidson at the following sessions
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Thursday November 14th
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
EQUITANA Classroom (Royal Block)
Maximising motivation, learning & enjoyment
Maximising motivation, learning, and enjoyment in your equestrian pursuits: Tips and tricks for spending quality time with your horse
This session will cover a range of tips and tricks to help riders make the most of their time with their horse including:
-Maximising motivation, by identifying both the internal and external factors that fuel a passion for horses.
-Setting goals that align with inner beliefs and values, enabling a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment.
-Cultivating a growth mindset, which is characterised by embracing challenges and learning from mistakes, thereby promoting continuous improvement and keeping motivation high.
-Setting realistic expectations and breaking goals into manageable steps. Thereby facilitating progress and aiding in prevention of frustration.
-Creating a positive learning environment through supportive relationships and a thirst for knowledge and skill set development further enhances the equestrian experience.
-Identifying the inner critic that is getting in our way of development.
These strategies can help equestrians optimise their time with their horse, derive maximum satisfaction, and continually expand their horsemanship skills.
Details
Friday November 15th
1:45 pm to 2:30 pm
Ariat Theatrette, Ariat Building
Conquering Competition Nerves
Conquering Competition Nerves: Tips and Tricks for Equestrian Riders.
Competition nerves can be a significant obstacle for equestrian riders who love the sport but struggle with overwhelming anxiety and stress. Many riders may feel discouraged or even stop competing altogether due to these nerves. However, it’s important to remember that there are ways to address and overcome these challenges.
This session will cover a range of tips and tricks riders can utilise to help manage competition nerves including:
-understanding how competition stress and anxiety can look
-how adopting a growth mindset can help us view competitions as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than high-stress events. These approaches and techniques thereby help us to embrace challenges and focus on progress, regardless of outcomes. They are grounded in the principle that mistakes are part of the journey, and every experience teaches us something valuable.
In this session we will aim to discuss a range of techniques we can implement, helping us develop strategies to manage nerves effectively.
With the right mindset and tools at their disposal, riders can rediscover their passion for competing.
