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How can sole traders and SMEs build trust, devise an ethics policy, and conduct business respectfully? And how does the type of organisation determine the right approach? Maureen O’Callaghan, entrepreneur and PhD student, shares some tips for sole traders and SME owners. Download here.
How can we become aware and let go of the need for control in our lives? Maureen O’Callaghan, entrepreneur and PhD student, shares some thoughts on how we can all take more inspired action. Download here.
At the Trainer’s Sharing Session at the start of September 2021, Mel Edley, MWC Community Member and Mindfulness Teacher shared her most interesting takeaways from attending Kristen Neff’s Fierce Self-Compassion workshop. This generated valuable discussion and application in the workplace. Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop – Highlights from Mel Edley  
Maureen O’Callaghan, Community member, entrepreneur and researcher, gave a tremendous presentation on the lessons she has learnt from setting up a mindfulness-based social enterprise and also shared insights from her PhD research on mindfulness, leadership and management. Maureen shares her journey, her success’s and her challenges and how she overcame them. Tips for Success Maureen […]
How can mindfulness help us slow down in a society that encourages us to speed up? Maureen O’Callaghan, entrepreneur and PhD student, shares some thoughts and tips to help us use mindfulness to resist the temptation to rush through life as quickly as possible. Download here.
Even being aware of the benefits of a good night’s sleep, you may still be struggling to get enough sleep. Good ‘sleep hygiene’ is about creating a pause between our daytime routines and sleep routines. Karina Furga-Dabrowska (Partner, Europe Chief Mindfulness Officer, Dentons and MWC Board Member) shares recommendations from MWC’s Corporate Member,  Dentons Global […]
What would you give to clear your mind of all of the clutter? To rid yourself of the thoughts and emotions that are taking up unnecessary space? To stop holding onto grudges, guilt, and anger? To no longer live on autopilot to the extent that you completely forget to make yourself a priority? MWC Premium […]
The power of resilient people lies in noticing, soaking in and building on positive experiences: developing a positive outlook and positive explanatory style. Many studies show a direct link between resilience and happiness and meaning in life. Karina Furga-Dabrowska (Partner, Europe Chief Mindfulness Officer, Dentons and MWC Board Member) shares recommendations from MWC’s Corporate Member,  […]
Does it take a global pandemic for Mindfulness to become mainstream? As a long time Mindfulness practitioner, when the UK entered lockdown along with much of the rest of the world in March 2020, I asked myself what could I contribute to bring a sense of balance to my colleagues? After all, Mindfulness has been […]
How can leader’s manage stress, increase awareness, boost creativity and use leadership skills to make a positive impact? No points for guessing the answer! Find out and read more from Maureen O’Callaghan’s article. How to become a great leader Maureen is an entrepreneur and Member of the Mindful Workplace Community and the Chartered Management Institute. […]
Karina Furga-Dabrowska (Partner, Europe Chief Mindfulness Officer, Dentons and MWC Board Member) shares recommendations from MWC’s Corporate Member,  Dentons Global Law Firm, on how to increase work efficiency and use mindfulness for support. This shared blog looks at the outcomes of two key research studies – Google’s project Aristotle and David Rock’s SCARF model. Dentons- Mindfulness […]
The world of work is becoming increasingly uncertain, and the lack of stability caused by factors like the economic downturn has seen many businesses struggling to survive. Today’s workers face heavier workloads, pay cuts, and job insecurity, and this has inevitably impacted upon their physical and mental wellbeing. Entrepreneur, Ph.D. student and MWC Member, Maureen […]
‘The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented shift in lifestyles for us all. Not only are most of us working from home, but our social lives have suddenly moved into the virtual realm too. Karina Furga-Dabrowska (Partner, Europe Chief Mindfulness Officer, Dentons and MWC Board Member) shares recommendations from MWC’s Corporate Member,  Dentons Global Law […]
In this post, Mindful Workplace Community member Maureen O’Callaghan discusses the importance and benefits of studying the prosocial values and behaviours of entrepreneurs. Read Maureen’s article here.
In this blog post, Mindful Workplace Community member and mindfulness teacher Gabriella Barta writes about mindfulness in the workplace and the importance of balance. Read it here.
Mindful Workplace Community corporate partner Awaris is inviting us to begin 2021 by taking part in their daily morning meditation drop-in sessions. The sessions will run from 8:00 am to 8:30 am every weekday, and there’ll also be a check-in at 5:30 pm on Fridays and hour-long yoga classes on Sundays at 10:00 am. Find […]
Image by Marcus Winkler (Unspash.com) ABSTRACT: No systematic review had previously been conducted examining the benefits mindfulness or meditation interventions for leaders and managers. However, the literature suggested that such interventions would have a positive impact on leaders’ own well-being, their leadership capability, their “post-conventional” leadership capacity, and their direct reports. The purpose of this […]
Image by Jacob Madsen (Unsplash) There is evidence from military settings and other high-pressure, safety-critical environments that mindfulness helps to reduce stress and enhance attention. In this article, Martin Summerfield explores mindfulness in the nuclear sector. Key points addressed:- Mindfulness is effective in reducing stress, anxiety and burnout. ƒ Mindfulness provides such benefits without compromising […]
Technology has superseded what many of us dreamed possible – machines are augmenting human capabilities, and as DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis observes as we start the new decade, “really this is just the beginning”. The 21st century workplace requires transformed and transformative leadership skills and capabilities. According to BP’s CIO of Energy Trading Ayman Assaf, […]
In February 2020 we launched the Mindful Workplace Community at an event hosted by HSBC at their London HQ. It was a very thought provoking morning with impressive and passionate presentations from both Mari Thorman (Chief Enterprise Business Architect and Chair of mindfulness @HSBC Network) and Matt Champion (Customer Innovation Director and Global Mindfulness@SAP). With thanks to […]