Mindful Works for Leadership and Life – Tamworth
Event description
Mindful Works for Leadership and Life
With Dr Sharn Rocco
Learn how to transform…
- Chaos into Calm
- Procrastination into Productivity
- Overwhelm into Opportunity
- Burnout into Bounce-back
You will leave this training with a deeper understanding of yourself, armed with simple strategies that will make a difference to your relationships, productivity and wellbeing at work, at home and wherever you are.
"I enjoyed every minute …benefited in many ways. I have leaned simple, effective strategies to balance a busy life at work and at home." – Margaret Noonan, Co-ordinator Employee Health and Wellbeing, Tamworth Regional Council
Replenish your calm, clarity and confidence
This short day of training is both an introduction and a refresher that will deepen your understanding of mindfulness practice and its application to leadership and life.
The skills and strategies you will learn and practice will support you to bring your best self to your work with your team, your clients, your community and family, every day.
More than 95% of people who have attended Mindful Works professional development and training have said it was worthwhile and would recommend it to colleagues.
"Life-changing – simple strategies to reduce stress and get the most out of myself and my team." – Caroline Lee, CRSIRO Team Leader & Researcher
Don’t miss this opportunity to…
- Understand the fundamentals and foundations of mindfulness
- Learn strategies for protecting time, focus and wellbeing at work
- Reconnect with yourself, connect with like-minded leaders and,
- Have your questions answered
This is a legitimate tax deductible Professional Development opportunity. CPD points may apply.
You will be expertly guided and heard by acclaimed mindfulness educator, accredited MBSR teacher, researcher and practitioner, Dr Sharn Rocco. Sharn has been designing and delivering workplace mindfulness and mindful leadership programs, in-person, in house and online for more than a decade.
Whether you are a complete beginner, have heard about the benefits of mindfulness or have been practicing mindful leadership for years, this is for you.
"It was the first time I attended this type of training and I found the entire experience enlightening and very helpful. Sharn is wonderful, very welcoming putting people at ease, knowledgeable and approachable. The attitudinal foundations of mindfulness she spoke about will help give me focus particularly when combined with mindful breathing or even eating. At the end of this day I felt more connected to myself, calm and relaxed!" – Meredith Harper, Nursing Unit Manager, Tamworth Community Health Service
"… the actual practical element was just what I needed at this time. … I’m so grateful that this training was suggested to me and I look forward to attending more.” –Anne Franzmann, Regional Manager, Anti-Discrimination Commission
Places are Strictly Limited
Get Your Tax Deductible Tickets Now. CPD Points may apply.
$145 – Includes lunch, tuition and resources for on-going practice
"Sharn has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on …her non-threatening, non-judgmental and insightful approach are very encouraging and inspirational." – Tove Lemberget, JCU Team Leader
FAQs
Is lunch included in the ticket price? Yes. A delicious, nutritious, lunch will be provided and tea, coffee and water will be available throughout the day. NB. Please advise any special dietary requirements.
Do I need to sit on the floor? No. There will be a be a chair there for you if you need or prefer it.
Does it matter if I am completely new to mindfulness and meditation? Not at all. Whether you are completely new to the concept and practice of mindfulness or have been working with it for years, this day of guided practice will respond to where you’re at.
Is the program religious? No. The program is entirely secular. However, as well as being a scholar of contemporary mindfulness research and practice, and a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Calm Abiding Meditation instructor, Sharn's teaching is informed by more than 20 years of studying traditional Buddhist texts and receiving instruction from some of the most distinguished meditation masters of our time, including the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh.
What do I need to bring? A yoga mat and a firm cushion for sitting on the floor. Water bottle. A hat and sunblock for walking outdoors. Notebook/journal and pen.
What do I wear? Loose, comfortable clothing - suitable for sitting and/or lying on floor.
Is this a silent retreat? Yes and No. There will be periods of silence, including for guided mindfulness meditation practice and opportunities to talk and interact.