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Professional Development:
Developing Mindful Habits
To Succeed In Work & Life
How To Develop Mindful Habits At Work & Life
How successful would you be if you were the best version of yourself most of the time?
Mindfulness is an exercise in self-awareness to learn more about what motivates and demotivates you. This education about yourself allows you to make conscious decisions about how you want to use your personal energy.
Self-learning is exponential. As you change and update your habits, all other parts of your life follow suit. Changing yourself on the inside also impacts the world on the outside, and people respond in kind to your new way of being.
Mindfulness is an exercise in self-awareness to learn more about what motivates and demotivates you. This education about yourself allows you to make conscious decisions about how you want to use your personal energy.
Self-learning is exponential. As you change and update your habits, all other parts of your life follow suit. Changing yourself on the inside also impacts the world on the outside, and people respond in kind to your new way of being.
Why your daily habits are critical to your professional success:
Our busy calendars and multiple responsibilities don't allow us much time to reflect on ourselves. When we do, it's in short bursts of correcting ourselves. Taking the time to honestly look in the mirror not only reveals those areas you'd like to improve over time, but also those areas you have already improved.
Mindfulness means "paying attention to the present moment without judgment." Approaching your actions, thoughts, and beliefs with this attitude lets you be gentle with your analysis and offers clarity into what steps you can take to grow.
Mindfulness helps you better process situations and make decisions that incrementally improve your life.
Our busy calendars and multiple responsibilities don't allow us much time to reflect on ourselves. When we do, it's in short bursts of correcting ourselves. Taking the time to honestly look in the mirror not only reveals those areas you'd like to improve over time, but also those areas you have already improved.
Mindfulness means "paying attention to the present moment without judgment." Approaching your actions, thoughts, and beliefs with this attitude lets you be gentle with your analysis and offers clarity into what steps you can take to grow.
Mindfulness helps you better process situations and make decisions that incrementally improve your life.
Here are some habits you'll learn:
- How to break down stress that affects you negatively throughout the day
- How to slow down and organize your day so you can prioritize what matters
- How to test your balance and manage your energy levels during the day
- How to trigger yourself to be "in the zone" and be more efficient
- How to stop procrastinating and get things done when you need to
- How to go let go of what you can't control and remain level-headed
- How to sustain a high level of productivity over long periods of time
- How to maintain calm in stressful situation and make better decisions
Testimonials from Past Participants
A tried-and-tested approach to mindfulness in the workplace:
This group-based approach has been field-tested at corporations with hundreds of employees and business leaders. Proven within a variety of corporate settings, I am making this coaching available online to you individually. Past participants - knowledge workers, programmers, freelancers, managers, executives - have discovered a new lens they can use to be effective at work.
Here are a few examples:
This group-based approach has been field-tested at corporations with hundreds of employees and business leaders. Proven within a variety of corporate settings, I am making this coaching available online to you individually. Past participants - knowledge workers, programmers, freelancers, managers, executives - have discovered a new lens they can use to be effective at work.
Here are a few examples:
"The concepts in the mindfulness workshop are relatable and extremely helpful. They helped me focus on the present and improve my daily routine."
--Sara, UX Designer, Toronto
"I really looked forward to these sessions, as a time out from the typical pace, and for introspection, re-thinking, and always some priceless moments to feel serene and at peace."
--Nico, Real-Estate Investment Trust Broker, NYC
"The content of the sessions really makes you stop and think and gives you new ways to look at problems. I always feel very relaxed after attending the classes."
--Candie, Industrial Engineer, Minnesota
I feel the time investment in the course will be returned immeasurably, both in increased productivity and better mindset. In short, I believe it's made me a better employee, supervisor, and colleague."
--Peter, Entrepreneur & Non-profit Executive, NYC
COACHING Curriculum
This professional development coaching program follows a specific sequence to help you develop habits that will last. All four sessions are necessary and part of an integrated curriculum in developing a more mindful approach to your work and life.
Session 1: SELF-AWARENESSIn the first session, we'll learn where we are directing our attention and what's affecting our energy levels. High-intensity jobs require focus AND sustained performance. We'll seek to answer the following questions:
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Session 2: RESILIENCEIn the second session, we'll look at mental and emotional reactions to negative events and learn to bounce back quickly. We'll seek to answer the following questions:
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Session 3: CREATIVITYIn the third session, we'll explore what mental and environmental cues boost your creativity levels. We'll see to answer the following questions:
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Session 4: PRODUCTIVITYIn the final session, we'll dive into what motivates you and what holds you back from being productive. We'll seek to answer the following questions:
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COACH & FACILITATOR BIO
Akshay Kapur is an Executive & Leadership Coach who helps individuals and organizations do the impossible through transforming mindsets. He has worked as an analyst, consultant, lead, and executive in healthcare and co-founded medical software companies in the web & mobile space. Akshay has been practicing mindfulness & meditation for over 20 years. His work has been featured in Conscious Magazine and DailyOM Magazine. Akshay holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a MBA from Cornell University, and a Masters in Economics from the University at Buffalo. He is an avid reader and traveler, living with his wife and daughter in NYC, enjoying the food and culture of the world it offers.
"When I work with people on practicing presence and non-judgment in the workplace, I am continually amazed at the transformation they make. Their entire attitude towards colleagues, clients, leaders, and themselves changes. The work pressures remain high, but people say they don't feel stress the way they did before. They are removed from the stress, and the experience of feeling calm, cool, and collected finally becomes a reality. I'm inspired to share this process with others." --Akshay
Details
Summary of offerings:
- 4 Live Webinar Sessions with Q&A
- Mini Guides to Implementing Habits
- Personal Journaling Exercises
- Mindfulness Practices
Dates: 4 consecutive weekly/bi-weekly meetings on a preferred weekday.
Length: 60-90-minute session
Format: Zoom Online Webinar - I will lead mindful meditations in each session, so I recommend a quiet place with headphones. Using slides, I will walk through techniques and concepts with specific examples from work and life. The webinar will be interactive with exercises you can easily do from home.
Recordings: Each session will be recorded and sent to you in case you miss a session.
Length: 60-90-minute session
Format: Zoom Online Webinar - I will lead mindful meditations in each session, so I recommend a quiet place with headphones. Using slides, I will walk through techniques and concepts with specific examples from work and life. The webinar will be interactive with exercises you can easily do from home.
Recordings: Each session will be recorded and sent to you in case you miss a session.