Coaches

Meet our incredible team of

Flying Changes Mindset

Licensed Coaches

Find a Certified Mindset Coach

All coaches listed here have completed our Externally Accredited and Internationally Recognised Equestrian Mindset Coach Programs, the first in the world to be approved by both the CPD Group and the ICF. Every coach has been rigorously trained to support horse riders with confidence, mindset, and overcoming the mental blocks that hold them back.

Accredited Coaches
Our Accredited Coaches have successfully completed our comprehensive training and external assessment process. They are qualified to work with riders on building confidence, managing nerves, and shifting unhelpful thought patterns, both in and out of the saddle. They use proven, science-backed methods to help riders feel more positive, capable, and in control.

Advanced Coaches
Advanced Coaches have taken their training even further. In addition to their Accredited qualification, they have completed additional study in nervous system awareness and trauma-informed coaching. They are equipped to work with riders experiencing deeper, more complex mindset challenges, including those linked to anxiety, fear, past setbacks, or emotional triggers. If you’re looking for specialist support that goes beyond confidence-building and considers the full mind-body connection, an Advanced Coach is the ideal choice.

Whichever coach you choose, you can be confident they meet the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and rider-focused support.

FOUNDER AND TRAINER

Jenni Winter-Leach

Jenni Winter-Leach is the founder of Flying Changes Mindset and the creator of the world’s first Externally Accredited and Internationally Recognised Equestrian Mindset Coach Programs, carrying approval from both the CPD Group and the ICF.

With a unique combination of qualifications in mindset coaching, neuroscience, and nervous system education, Jenni is widely regarded as a leading expert in equestrian mindset. She has personally trained every coach listed here to the highest standards, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, tools, and knowledge to support riders safely and effectively.

Jenni’s work has been featured by leading equestrian organisations including British Dressage, Horse & Rider Magazine, Horse & Hound, and she is the mindset coach of choice for riders across all levels, from grassroots to professionals.

Having overcome her own riding confidence struggles and built a thriving, international coaching business, Jenni is passionate about raising the standard of mindset support in the equestrian world. Her science-backed, trauma-informed approach goes beyond quick fixes, helping riders and coaches alike to create lasting change, build confidence from the inside out, and unlock their full potential.

She continues to develop and deliver industry-leading training for coaches, ensuring they uphold the professionalism, care, and excellence that riders deserve.

ADVANCED COACH

Lyndsey Hampson

Lyndsey is based in North Wales and is passionate about dressage, hacking, and even pops the occasional mini cross-pole jump! By day, Lyndsey is a qualified accountant and Group Financial Controller for a Japanese-owned recruitment agency, which is quite far removed from her equestrian life but comes with comparable challenges!

At age 19, Lyndsey’s riding journey began after a transformative trek across the Canadian Rockies, leading her to buy her first horse. Her proudest accomplishment was riding Splodge at the BD Team Quest regional finals. Though retired to the field now, Splodge, her versatile partner, took her to Novice level dressage.

These days Lyndsey’s enjoys hacking in the stunning Welsh countryside and attending clinics with her coloured cob, Kay, who is teaching her patience and perseverance. They aspire to work through the dressage levels whilst having lots of fun along the way.

For Lyndsey becoming a Licensed Coach through FCM is her way of giving back and helping others achieve their equestrian dreams. FCM has been pivotal in shaping her own journey, and she is excited to pay it forward.

ADVANCED COACH

CHARLIE WHITTLE

As well as a Level 2 FCM Licensed Coach, Charlie is a professional riding coach with a BHS Level 3 accreditation and a first-class BSc (Hons) degree in Equine Sport Performance. Throughout her career, she had the privilege of training at the Yorkshire Riding Centre, and her dedication to the equestrian industry spans an impressive 18 years. Charlie's journey has led her to excel in competitive arenas, competing at BE intermediate and FEI 2* levels.

As a specialist in coaching and mentorship, Charlie focuses on empowering individuals to unlock their potential. Her unwavering support is invaluable to those embarking on a new competitive journey, seeking to elevate their skills, or pursuing affiliation within the equestrian community.

Charlie has been working with Flying Changes Mindset since 2021 and the results she has had from the coaching and programs inspired her to help others achieve the same.

With passion and enthusiasm, Charlie welcomes riders who share her dedication to equestrian excellence. She looks forward to embarking on this journey together, guiding and supporting her students as they strive for unparalleled achievements in the equestrian realm.

ADVANCED COACH

JO ALDERTON WHITWORTH

Jo lives in the picturesque Wye Valley where she manages a yard of like-minded individuals that form a supportive equestrian community. Her pursuits encompass a broad spectrum, including dressage, coaching para dressage, hacking, and engaging in fun rides. Jo has also dabbled in working equitation and occasionally competes in show jumping, rejuvenating her childhood zest.

Jo’s true passion lies in nurturing partnerships between horses and humans, anchored in attentive communication. Groundwork plays a huge role in this and enables Jo to gain subtle feedback from both horse and human. It serves as a conduit for understanding the human psyche, enhancing her coaching precision to help identify potential relationship hindrances.

While Jo still partakes in competitions, her focus has shifted from obsessive pursuits to personal growth. Assessing her own progress and capabilities through a composed mind appeals to her more than accruing wins. Her perspective-driven explorations extend to goal-setting and mindful decluttering, aligning her ambitions with authenticity.

Above all, Jo’s passion lies in facilitating others' problem-solving journeys, equipping them with practical tools within a supportive framework.

ADVANCED COACH

LISA TODD

Lisa Todd is a UKCC-accredited equestrian coach, FCM Licensed Advanced Trauma-
Informed Mindset Coach, certified Advanced Hypnotherapist, and NLP + Timeline
Resourcing® practitioner. With decades of experience as a rider, coach, and yard owner, she
supports riders of all levels from grassroots to ambitious competitors who want to ride and
live with more clarity, confidence, and control.
Her off-horse mindset coaching gives riders the tools to work through fear, manage pressure,
and shift the mental patterns that hold them back whether that’s lingering nerves after a
confidence knock, competition stress, or constantly second-guessing themselves. Lisa’s work
blends somatic techniques, nervous system regulation, and practical, brain-based strategies
tailored to the realities of equestrian life.
This isn’t about quick fixes or fluff, it’s about helping riders develop real, lasting tools to
show up with calm focus and feel good in their own skin, in and out of the saddle.
Based in Cornwall, Lisa coaches both online and in person. Her grounded, honest, and
empathetic approach creates space for real change so riders can stop overthinking, start
trusting themselves, and enjoy their horses again.