Equissential Insights is led by founder and director JoAnne Ernsberger. With a passion for helping individuals embrace their gifts and achieve their goals, JoAnne combines traditional methods with equine assisted experiential education. Her lively and engaging speaking style captivates audiences, while her sincere interest in personal growth creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you are seeking personal development or professional growth, JoAnne and Equissential Insights are here to guide you on your journey. Join us and discover the transformative power of equine assisted learning.

 

Her diverse business and teaching background enables her to accurately assess what will work to achieve positive structural change within various cultures.  ​Equissential’s programs include:

• Team strengthening 

• Leadership empowerment

• Couples connection

• Customer service and supervision

• Family dynamics programs

• Discovery in Recovery

• Children and Youth Programs, including "Youth Leadership" via our 501(c)3, The Backyard Barn Foundation

• We utilize Clifton Strengths, the DiSC assessments, illustrating different behaviorial styles, enabling participants to understand how to better communicate and become successful.  There are unique and interesting ways to formulate customized plans for your group. Her executive and group retreats also include faith-based programs.

 

With many years of experience with horses, JoAnne's unique combination of skills greatly impacts participation.  Her education is in psychology, business and the arts.  She is an Advanced Certified EAL Practitioner through E3A - Equine Experiential Education Association, has a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certification in EAGALA Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and is an experienced Corporate Trainer.  JoAnne is a native Delawarean, and resides with her husband Scott their three wonderful horses, Emma their dog, their cats and hens.  Complimentary visits are available, just call.