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The Listening Shift: Are You Coaching the Problem or the Person? Jan 23, 2026

Janie Van Hool, author of The Listening Shift and guest at a previous Centre10 Coach Meet-up, shared a startling statistic: most people have only had a 2% formal education in listening, despite it being our most used coaching tool.

 

The "Cognitive Gap" is a primary reason coaching sessions stall....

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Ever wondered why your riders stop listening when they’re stressed? Jan 23, 2026

We’ve all been there. You’re giving technically perfect instructions - "Keep the rhythm," "Watch your outside rein" but your rider looks like they are staring right through you. You might think they are being difficult, but science suggests they may physically be unable to process your words.

 

Pe...

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Do your riders have a 'Glass Ceiling' you can't see? Jan 23, 2026

Ever wondered why some riders, despite having all the technical ability in the world, seem to hit a "plateau" they just can't break through?

You’ve given them the right exercises. You’ve refined their position. You’ve even adjusted the horse’s training. Yet, when the pressure is on, they retreat in...

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