Wendy S. Williams

Mindfulness Training for Leaders & Teams

What is Mindfulness Training?

Mindfulness training helps individuals develop their ability to be engaged and aware in the present moment, without judgment. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Mindfulness training involves practices such as meditation that help individuals develop their ability to be present and aware in the moment resulting in stress reduction and an increased ability to respond rather than react.

What are the Benefits of Mindfulness Training?

Mindfulness training helps leaders and teams improve focus and attention, manage stress and emotions more effectively, and make better decisions. It can also help individuals develop a greater sense of self-awareness, which leads to increased empathy and better communication with coworkers, employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Mindfulness can be especially useful for those in leadership positions because it can help them stay focused and centered in the face of the demands and challenges of their roles. It can also help them create a more positive and supportive work environment, which can lead to increased employee satisfaction and retention.

Mindfulness training helps individuals improve focus, manage stress and emotions more effectively, make better decisions, and improve communication among employees and stakeholders.

Evidence-based benefits of empathy training:

Reduced stress

Reduced anxiety

Reduced self-judgment

Improved sleep

Improved focus

Increased resilience

Increased adaptability

Increased self-awareness

Increased empathy

What Will You Learn?

What mindfulness is and why it is important

How to manage stress and emotions

How to respond rather than react

How is the Workshop Taught?

Breath awareness

Body scan

Belly breathing

Guided imagery

Labeling feelings

Labeling thoughts

Workshops Offered

1 day (6 hours total)
2 days (12 hours total) - recommended

Venue Options

Workplace
Retreat center - recommended

Speaking Request

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