Lissa D. Pohl, MA

Lissa D. Pohl, MA
  • Masters in Psychology - Transformational Leadership Development
  • Managing Director at University of Kentucky

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Introduction
Teaching people how to ‘embody’ leadership competencies is Lissa’s area of expertise. Lissa facilitates workshops and has conducted research on the effectiveness of collaborating with horses in developing, emotional intelligence and leadership competencies in humans. She is certified as a Lights On Leadership ™ Coach, a Leadership Circle (360) Profile Facilitator, an Equine Experiential Education Association Advanced Corporate Trainer and Master Trainer, and a Plexus Team Spirit Facilitator.
Current institution
University of Kentucky
Current position
  • Managing Director
Additional affiliations
January 2018 - present
The Engagement Quotient
Position
  • Chief Engagement Officer
January 2008 - present
University of Kentucky
Position
  • Program & Outreach Associate in Extension
Education
January 2004 - September 2006
Union Institute & University
Field of study
  • Psychology : Transformational Leadership Development

Publications

Publications (5)
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Objectives: To recommend (1) the adoption of optimal terminology for referring to services in the United States that incorporate horses and other equines to benefit people, and (2) the discontinuation of especially problematic terminology. Design: A diverse multidisciplinary consortium of individuals, including representatives of relevant national...
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After more than 20 years of exploring the realm of somatic intelligence and its connection with transformational learning, this paper is an attempt to connect contemporary leadership theories with practices that have proven effective in supporting the embodied practice of leadership and that have the potential to increase employee engagement in the...
Research
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Abstract: The Effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education to Develop Emotional Intelligence in Expert Nurses Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to identify, the feasibility and effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education (EGLE), a form of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), in developing emotional intelligence competencies in...

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