Why mindfulness and mind tools for leaders
The core qualities of presence, clarity and compassion are developed during this Programme using various techniques that are rooted in mindfulness and awareness. Well known and documented for its positive effects on wellbeing, the impact of mindfulness goes far beyond this. We consider improvements in wellbeing a happy side effect of our programme rather than the focus.
Mindfulness has been shown to increase activity in areas of the brain related to executive function – allowing for greater attention, impulse control, working memory, cognitive flexibility and regulation of emotion.
These are the building blocks for strong leadership and positive work cultures, enabling improved clarity, communication and collaboration at every level.
For leaders that excel
This programme is for senior and middle leaders or whole teams. Already accomplished leaders, participants of our programmes value their growth and are willing to put in the work between sessions to get maximum benefit. Usually delivered in a small group setting, the programme has also been successfully delivered to individuals.
An adapted version of the programme is also suitable for aspiring leaders who want to develop higher-level leadership skills early in their career, for example, junior leaders or those on fast track development programmes.
Programme modules
Structure
Below is the standard programme structure, however this can be adapted, taking into account your organisation’s needs.
- 7 x 1.5 hour weekly sessions
- Re-grouping session 2-3 months later
- Small group size to aid personalised learning, reflection and discussion
- Acessible resources including recorded guidance to support technique development
- An individual coaching session during the programme, to aid personalised learning
I Apply
“Methods for improving my leadership performance and behaviours in specific situations, including finding perspective and linking back to what’s important in high pressure situations”
I Developed
“The ability to provide space to recognise choices. Getting out of the emotion to look at how I wish to respond.”
I Focus
“Which helps me to separate past experiences from current situations, avoiding me becoming distracted with reading into things that probably don’t exist.”
I Listen
“I feel I’m a better listener – not interrupting peoples flow whilst they are speaking, meaning they get a better response from me.”
I Learned
“Techniques for being with challenge to help me to be more effective in situations which I find challenging”
I Choose
“specific behaviours that I want to display in defined situations has begun to help me to make considered decisions under pressure such as responding to challenge on reports I have produced”
The above testimonials are collected from evaluation and feedback forms from participants taking part in our Core Programme.
Programme leaders
Annika Wager
Andrew McNeil
The programme is designed and led by business leaders and mindfulness coaches Andrew McNeill and Annika Wager.
Together they have over 45 years experience in challenging leadership roles, Annika in pan-European project management and Andrew as a director in the UK Civil Service. They are both BAMBA accredited mindfulness trainers with extensive experience in organisational training, coaching and consultancy.
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Take the first step in bringing the Core Programme for Leaders to your organisation.
Book a call or send us an email to discuss your organisation’s needs and how our training can best serve your business.
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