The Beginning
Ears Forward Coaching was founded by Sharolyn Wandzura and is based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. After 10 years of web design and software project management, I now combine my skills in technology and web design with coaching the healing professions to build successful practices and become conscious business owners. Creating websites that share the alive, authentic and awesome YOU, that you are, with the world.

My philosophy stems from the belief that once we know what we want and WHY we passionately want it, we can get there by focusing on the goal and moving forward with small steps - simply put this is heart-centered project planning for your life.

The Study
Studying in my life long passion. I've taken various equine courses through the Equus Program at Kwantlan College, Langley, BC along with many hours studying various natural horsemanship philosophies including Tom Dorrance, Pat Parelli and Johnathan Field. I continue to study with many amazing people in the helping professions of coaching and horse psychology.

Certification and Programs

• "Certified Life Coach" - Coach Training Alliance
  Coach Training Alliance is a growing collection of the finest educators, mentors, coaches, and facilitators in the profession of coaching. The LearnMore System™ enables you to experience your knowledge. It is an opportunity to know experientially what you already know conceptually. The system incorporates the Four Pillars of Wisdom™ approach and the Circle of Learning™ methodology.
  The four pillars of wisdom:
  1. DATA - ways of expressing things, representation of facts
  2. INFORMATION - arrangement of data into meaningful patterns
  3. EXPERIENCE - application and productive use of information
  4. KNOWLEDGE - practical understanding through experience
  WISDOM - the discerning use of knowledge. Words (data, information) allow theoretical understanding. Experience enables practical knowledge. Accumulated wisdom is the discerning use of knowledge over time.


• Web Analytics - University of British Columbia
  The UBC Award of Achievement in Web Analytics program teaches how to create and manage a web analytics program, optimize the effectiveness of site content, customer support initiatives, and the usability of the interface and navigational structure.


• "Dancing with Equus"- Chiron's Way
  A Chiron's Way Facilitator Training in Equine Guided Development Program.
  Master the Art of Partnering With Horses in the Field of Human Development. This 100 hour program is divided into three modules and is designed to meet the rising equine industry standards as outlined by the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association and the EFMH branch of CanTRA. It will also cover the principles and philosophies of the Epona Approach, honour the work of other leaders in the field and share a variety of innovative Chiron's Way practices across a variety of markets. (2008)


• "The Art of Equus" - Chiron's Way
  A Chiron's Way Integrating Equine Guided Practices With The Expressive Arts Program.
  Add an Equine Arts curriculum to your professional repertoire (combining the healing power of the arts with the transformational influence of horses), or would like to delve deeply into your own creative process, Sandra Wallin, MA, RCC of Chiron's Way Counselling Services is offering a year long mentorship and training program that focuses on integrating expressive arts with equine guided practices. (2007)

It is with a deep respect for horses as reflective teachers and guides, that I have developed customized Equine Guided Development programs for individuals and groups. My BFA in photography from the University of Saskatchewan, musical background and life long dancing career also influence my workshops which often have digital photography, music or dance elements.

The Story
My journey to becoming a Life and Wellness Coach began with my love of horses and the exploration of Equine Guided Development. I was fortunate enough to receive my first Paint pony at the age of 4. My father continued to bring home 6 month old horses that I would sit and groom in the pastures until they were ready to let me ride them. After I finished university I moved to the west coast and for many years I did not have a horse. I couldn't seem to find my home at the lesson barns or stables that I came across. Gratefully this searching began to make a shift about 10 years ago when I decided to take a Equine horse psychology course at a local collage in British Columbia. It was during this course that I connected with an amazing instructor - Catalina De La Custa and knew there was "more to connecting with horses". It was around the same time that authors began to share their stories of the horse-human connection, the most famous book at the time "Tao of Equus" by Linda Kohanov. As Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Guided Learning became well known in the educational and therapeutic worlds, programs were also being developed for personal development and expanding human potential.

The Future
By refocusing my own life and putting my ears forward on my path, I have achieved many of my own goals and hope to share the power clarity can have by putting action behind your desires to move forward. Call (604.623.4888) or email me today for a free sample session to discuss if Life Coaching or Equine Guided Development is a fit for you.