LEADING REIN PRESENTS
You're running well by most measures across the board. But there are settings quietly running in the background you've built to keep everything moving that you might not have checked in on for a while.
Most of them got you here. Some of them are the ceiling you can feel but can't quite see yet.
This day is about making that visible.
This day blends practical, personal and experiential learning. You won't just talk about what you notice. You'll see it in real time. In yourself, and by observing others too.
Because you can’t always see it when you’re always in it.
And if you’ve been looking for a place to start to notice, this is it.
9:30am - 4:30pm
What to Expect From The Day
You'll step out of your normal roles for a day and get a clearer read on what's actually been running in the background.
Most women leave saying "This makes so much sense now." And they've got language for it, not just a feeling.
You’ll notice what you fall back on when things feel uncertain, when you’re not in control, or when you’re trying to get it right. Not just your personality, but what’s actually driving your decisions, what’s costing you, and how you adapt under pressure.
Part of the day involves working with horses from the ground. No riding, no prior experience needed.
The horses are valuable because they respond to behaviour. Not titles, good intentions, or explanations. So instead of noting how you handle things, you get to see it happening in real time..
This day is for you if...
You're the kind of woman who figures things out. You adapt, you deliver, and you keep things moving. But there's a version of you that's been wondering about things you haven't had time to sit with yet
You've done the courses. It matters to you to show up as your best version. But there's also a quiet thought that what's got you here might not be what gets you to where you want to go next.
This isn't another professional development day. It's a chance to look at the person behind the performance to start spotting patterns and what’s been driving you, and work out what still serves you and what needs updating.
Your Facilitator
Melissa Duniam
I’m Melissa Duniam, founder of Leading Rein and 2023 Tasmanian winner of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for this project.
I married into a third-generation dairy farm and spent more than 20 years juggling business, family, and rural life. That season taught me a lot about responsibility, pressure, and the patterns we build to keep everything moving, even when the cost starts creeping up.
In 2016, a serious farm accident forced a reset I wasn’t prepared for. It became a turning point because I could see how easy it is to live on default settings unconsciously operating, just to get by.
Now I work with women who have reached a crossroad and want a new way forward that doesn’t come at the cost of energy, wellbeing, or sense of self.
This isn't another thing to add to the list. It's a day to stop, look at what's actually been driving you, and get clear on whether it's still working for you. This is personal and professional development through a self-leadership lens.
What Are Others Saying About The Workshops?
“I would strongly recommend this unique experience to all, from individuals, teams and to business leaders. It’s an opportunity to invest in yourself and others, to take time out and build confidence, resilience and leadership skills, all while shedding hang-ups and having fun.”
EMMA People, Operations & Business Partner
“This was the first leadership space that felt less about adding more hard skills and more about coming back to myself. I felt supported, and left with practical strategies I’m now using with my team. A powerful reminder that leading well starts with backing yourself first.”
Tracey CEO BPsych, BSc (Hons), RPT-S, MAPS
ABOUT THE THE DAY..
9:30am - 4:30pm
A full day of immersive, hands-on learning at the Milabena Equestrian Centre (15 minutes south-west of Wynyard)
Learning, lessons and conversations around all things human behaviour and a ground-based session with horses that has a way of showing you things about yourself that are hard to see when you're in the thick of it all.
You'll explore how you naturally operate, how you adapt, and what happens when pressure or uncertainty comes into play.
NO RIDING, NO PREVIOUS HORSE EXPERIENCE NEEDED..
Optional dinner and networking to close the day.
Take-home reflection tools and access to a community of women invested in their own growth and what's possible next.
Limited spaces, so be quick!