Mindfulness in the workplace isn’t about escaping to a mountaintop or adopting strange practices. It’s about something much more grounded and practical – cultivating present moment awareness to enhance focus, reduce stress, and ultimately, drive success.
Today, when I look back at those challenging moments, I see them through a transformed lens. The journey from being Successfully Exhausted to Mindfully Successful taught me three powerful truths:
This subtle shift from judgment to noticing fosters better communication, reduces conflict, and helps leaders operate from a place of understanding rather than assumption.
Margo Boster’s “Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership” is more than just another leadership guide; it is a transformative blueprint for navigating the high demands of leadership roles with grace, resilience, and mindfulness. Boster seamlessly blends scientific research with practical, actionable strategies, empowering leaders to lead with both mind and heart.
Mindfulness in the workplace isn’t just a trend—it’s a strategic shift that’s redefining how we show up in our professional lives. It’s about creating a space where presence, awareness, and focus become the foundation for productivity, creativity, and meaningful connection.
‘Tis the season… but for what? In the U.S., many of us are wrapping up Thanksgiving celebrations, gearing up for
As I explained executive/leadership coaching to my seatmate, I realized that others may have the same questions.
Practicing yoga isn’t about doing poses on a mat or in a class; just as leading isn’t about being in charge of other people. Practicing yoga and leadership are simply ways of being – preferably with compassion and truthfulness.
Balance—I found myself using that word quite regularly over the past week. At work, I talked with my team members about balancing the needs of the customer, the company and the team. When deciding how to deal with an employee who wasn’t meeting their manager’s standards, we discussed “balance”.
I have noticed recently that many of my clients and colleagues are rushing about, trying trying TRYING to get everything done and find more hours in the process. They are worn out, stressed and generally exhausted. I sometimes get tired just…