Mindfulness is the missing component in organizational development. In this day and age we have become accustomed to filling the inboxes and our minds with information. We have forgotten the practice of stillness that brings us in touch with our deepest wisdom. We have forgotten that human-beings are not human-doings. That we need time to pay attention, connect, self-regulate and reflect.

The greatest instrument we have is our mind, and our mind needs to be taught the art of focus. Spending time on more information and courses at work, will not guarantee anything if your mind is not in the room. We never count in absenteeism figures those moments where employees are there in the workplace but simply not present.

Learning to be present is something that needs to be cultivated and practiced. A mindful leader is one who is able to create a workspace where people feel valued. This is quality is becoming more written about in the current leadership literature. In the book "Resonant Leadership", mindfulness, together with hope and compassion are listed as the qualities necessary to sustain success as a leader in today’s high-stress workplace.

Be-Awake has coined the terms “whole being resilience” and “integrated awareness” to embody the essence of what many leaders and corporates may be missing, the qualities that are pivotal to surviving and thriving in the corporate world.

Programme Outcomes:

• The outcomes of these programmes are varied and personal but the most common are:
• Increased self-awareness with regards emotional, physical and spiritual health and the motivation to alter their lives in personally meaningful ways.
• Interpersonal wisdom - improved relationships at work and at home, combined with an ability to enquire, with compassion, into the lives, thoughts and actions of others.
• Equanimity - the capacity to respond rather than react to situations – appreciation of difference.
• An increased capacity for emotional stability in the midst of highly charged or complex situations.
• The ability to deal with change – resilience.
• The willingness to engage in trusting relationships with others.
• The ability to live in the present moment rather than in the past or the future.
• Enhanced clarity of thought and wakefulness while working.
• An overall improvement in personal and workplace energy and effectiveness.
• An improved ability to relax and sleep soundly, hence rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit.
• A sense of community or connectedness with the people in their lives both at home and at work.

What we offer:

Programmes can be formatted according to your organizational needs. To date we have offered mindfulness training to PetroSA, Anglo American, Shell, Old Mutual, Bankmed, British Institute of Anger Management, City Lit (UK) and MBA students. 

This has been in the format of two-day workshops, eight-week programmes meeting weekly for 2 hours, individual/team based coaching and half day sessions. Leadership retreats are also possible. For corporate teambuilding and restoration we offer MINDFULNESS RETREATS that provide stillness and restoration.