1. INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS AT WORK

Why Mindfulness at Work is Relevant Today 

The workplace continues to be more competitive and stressful with constant demands and deadlines. Companies in the U.S. and abroad are adopting Mindfulness Meditation concepts and practices to drive their success and spread wellness among employees. Among these companies are Google, Goldman Sachs, General Mills, T. Rowe Price, Nike, and HBO. Studies show Mindfulness Meditation provides a number of health benefits (e.g. reduces stress hormone cortisol, slows down respiratory system which reduces chances of heart attack and stroke, etc.) and in an organizational setting strengthens our: 

• Engagement and performance 

• Mental clarity and decision-making skills 

• Ability to focus and maintain attention to detail 

• Creativity 

• Listening skills and ability to communicate 

• Resiliency to change 

• Ability to resolve conflict. 

 

Course Description 

In this course, the instructor provides an introduction to the concept and practice of Mindfulness Meditation in a work setting. The focus of the sessions is to be on how Mindfulness Meditation serves the wellbeing of the team members. Topics include: 

• Using the breath as a calming technique 

• Stress reduction 

• Observing thoughts with an open mind 

• Resiliency to change 

• Positive neuroplasticity 

• Applying Mindfulness Meditation daily at work, and more! 

The program content is secular/non-religious. Each session includes a brief talk, practice, reflection/voluntary open sharing, and an invitation to practice. Contact us to learn more. 

 

 2. MINDFUL LEADERSHIP 

Why Mindful Leadership is Relevant Today 

Companies in the U.S. and abroad are adopting Mindfulness Meditation concepts and practices to drive their success. Among these companies are Google, Goldman Sachs, General Mills, T. Rowe Price, Nike, and HBO. They have all implemented Mindfulness programs. Studies show common benefits of Mindfulness Meditation include stress reduction, mental clarity, resiliency to change, and creativity among many others! Students who have taken this course rate top growth areas in general wellness, employee engagement, and job performance. 

 

Course Description 

Successful leadership requires a specific set of skills that often go underdeveloped. With the constant demands of work and related stress, there is also often little time for personal development to learn the concepts and develop tools to be effective. According to leading business journals, common pitfalls of leaders include: Being reactive vs. proactive, avoiding conflict, treating people like machines, micromanaging, as well as, underestimating the importance of communication, listening, and emotional intelligence. Conversely, studies reveal common success factors of an effective leader. Successful leaders have “breakthrough thinking” and place emphasis on opportunities rather than solving problems. Even though proper task-management is important, they focus first on interpersonal relationships, effective communication, and training and development. They also use a democratic vs. command and control approach. Learn more. 

 

3. MINDFULNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY SERIES

Mindfulness and Social Capital 

Why Social Wellness is Relevant Today 

Organizations achieve greater success when they invest in their social capital. Thousands of companies worldwide have been expanding their definition of success by adding social and environmental impacts to their profit bottom line. Microsoft, GE, DuPont, PepsiCo, and Whole Foods are among the companies who have adopted the concepts, practices, and metrics from the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of people, planet, profit factors that can be measured by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. 

 

Course Description 

Social capital is defined as “the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.” In an organizational context, it is the implementation and measure of success in categories such as employee relations, health and safety, human rights (to include privacy), and community impacts, etc. The benefits to companies that implement these practices? Increased customer satisfaction and employee engagement, reduced employee turnover, lower customer attrition, and the ability to recruit top talent, among others! Learn more. 

 

Mindfulness and Environmental Impact 

Why Environmental Wellness is Relevant Today 

Organizations achieve greater success when they invest in the environment. Thousands of companies worldwide have been expanding their definition of success by adding social and environmental impacts to their profit bottom line. Microsoft, GE, DuPont, PepsiCo, and Whole Foods are among the companies who have adopted the concepts, practices, and metrics from the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of people, planet, profit factors that can be measured by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Environmental metrics vary depending on the type of company and industry. However, examples include: 

• Pollutants emitted 

• Carbon footprint 

• Recycling and reuse 

• Water and energy use 

• Product impacts 

 

Course Description 

This is a training webinar designed for professionals monitoring environmental impacts of the organization, those who manage departments and in C-level positions, and students who are studying business, environmental policy, and organizational development types of programs. Learn more.  

 

Mindfulness and Financial Sustainability

Why Financial Wellness is Relevant Today 

It’s clear that companies want and need financial success. What’s less clear is the meaning of financial wellness. Is the company performing well, especially compared to their competition? Are the organization’s projects and culture in alignment with its values, purpose, and business drivers? How is the company performing over the long-term? Organizations of all kinds achieve greater and longer-term success when they invest in their social capital, environmental impact, and long-term financial goals. Thousands of companies worldwide have been expanding their definition of success by adding social and environmental impacts to their profit bottom line. Microsoft, GE, DuPont, PepsiCo, and Whole Foods are among the companies who have adopted the concepts, practices, and metrics from the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of people, planet, profit factors that can be measured by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Common measures of financial wellness include: 

• Sales, net profits, ROI 

• Taxes paid 

• Jobs created 

• Supplier relations 

 

Course Description 

This is a training webinar designed for professionals in business development, management consulting types of roles, those managing departments and in C-level positions, and students who are studying business, finance, and organizational development types of programs. Learn more.