The Reins of Leadership
Tired of surface-level leadership hacks? Ready to learn genuine presence, deepen your influence, and build unwavering trust with your team?
Welcome to The Reins of Leadership, hosted by Business Leadership Strategist Merinda Smith. This is your essential resource for transforming not just what you do as a leader, but who you are. We go beyond theory, offering practical strategies illuminated by an unexpected source of wisdom: the intuitive world of horses and donkeys.
On this podcast, you will discover how to:
🌸 Understand how your personal energy impacts those around you. Learn practical strategies to manage your vitality, project authentic presence, and inspire action without burnout.
🌸 Move beyond limiting beliefs learn techniques to stay grounded and focused, even under pressure.
🌸 Develop powerful self-awareness, enhance your ability to read team dynamics, and communicate with empathy and clarity.
🌸 Build stronger connections that encourage collaboration and loyalty.
🌸 Gain actionable insights into non-verbal communication, boundary setting, trust-building, and presence, drawn from Merinda's work with horses – nature's masters of authentic leadership. These lessons provide powerful metaphors and direct applications for your own leadership journey.
Ready to lead with more confidence, connection, and impact?
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The Reins of Leadership
Kenny Barnwell - Stranded, Injured, and Guided
Have you ever faced a moment so dark and difficult you didn’t know if you’d make it through?
What if you discovered that strength, guidance—even miracles—can show up in the most unexpected ways?
You’ve been pushing, striving, surviving... but it’s still not working the way you hoped.
Have you ever been there—stuck, exhausted, and unsure what’s next?
We’ve all been there in one form or another - up against something that feels too big to overcome.
On this week’s episode, Kenny Barnwell shares a powerful and personal journey of survival, resilience, and purpose. Imagine growing up in a world without spoken words, then finding your way to standing beside some of the biggest names in entertainment, Kenny’s path is anything but ordinary.
And then there’s the moment that changed everything — a life-threatening experience in Mexico that tested his courage, and his inner compass. What do we discover about ourselves when everything’s on the line?
And it’s not just a survival story.
If you’ve ever experienced burnout, felt stuck in your journey, or needed a sign to keep going...
If you’re looking for tangible tools mixed with a deeper sense of purpose...
If you’re trying to lead with more resilience, impact, and heart, this episode will shift your perspective and restore your hope.
Topics we cover:
- What mental toughness really looks like
- Breaking big challenges into small, winnable goals
- When divine guidance meets practical grit
- The power of service and why Kenny now gives it all away
- How to access strength - even when you feel alone
This episode is your reminder:
You’re stronger than you think. And help might be closer than you realise.
Links
www. FollowTheButterflyBook.com
kennybarnwell.com
crewspire - youtube
Connect with Merinda:
Instagram: @IamMerindaSmith
Website: www.merindasmith.com.au