Wendy S. Williams

Mindfulness Training for Leaders & Teams

What is Mindfulness Training?

Mindfulness training helps leaders and 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 on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Mindfulness training involves practices such as meditation that help leaders develop their ability to be present and aware in the moment.

What are the Benefits of Mindfulness Training?

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

Evidence-based benefits of empathy training for leaders:

Reduced stress

Reduced anxiety

Reduced self-judgment

Improved sleep

Improved focus

Increased resilience

Increased adaptability

Increased self-awareness

Increased empathy

What Will You Learn?

This workshop will take participants on a journey in which they will gain mindfulness skills that will help them become more effective within their personal lives, interpersonal relationships, and careers.

Leaders will 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?

Workshops involve exercises and activities that help individuals understand and practice mindfulness, as well as discussions and brief lectures on the concept of mindfulness and its value within our everyday lives. Participants will discover themselves and others through:

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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