Business is often demonised for practices that harm the planet and bring out the worst in people. In all honesty, some of this criticism is merited. The new trend for socially conscious business, however, embraces the good in business while transforming the harmful...
Years ago I was teaching a business leadership course to a group of senior managers. They began our session by being very vocal about their belief that the program was a complete waste of time. Feeling defensive, I became angry and critical. During the business...
Workplace stress is often unavoidable. Being stretched thin over many commitments, bent over the weight of multiple deadlines, and long work hours are common and not given the care and attention they deserve. As a mindfulness practitioner, these are the things I work...
I’m lucky to be involved in helping individuals and companies discover mindfulness and use it as a tool that boosts productivity and prioritises personal development. I’m also lucky to have a mindful workplace and to be able to see the positive effects of a mindful...
I came across a documentary a few weeks back about an event that had happened more than three decades back. The host was chatting with a panel of people from different backgrounds and expertise about what had happened. “Her job description pretty much was to be...
As a leader who believes in the power and value of mindfulness, I know that my behaviour, values, and actions shape the workplace and influence company culture. This has become increasingly clear to my team and I as we adjust to working from home. Just before a team...
Stress reduction may seem impossible in the current circumstances we find ourselves in. I know I speak for us all when I say that COVID-19 has drastically changed our lifestyles. For the safety of individuals and communities, companies have been forced to take radical...
Mindfulness has a major impact on leadership capabilities, and a mindful leader has the key to unlocking the success of a team by helping everyone work with greater collaboration. Becoming a part of a team isn’t always easy for leaders and just as it is for other...
As a long-term practitioner of mindfulness, I have firsthand experience of how it can improve your state of mind and performance in every aspect of life. Mindfulness at work can boost your leadership skills, focus, concentration, communication skills, job satisfaction...
