By Deanne Barnes on Monday, 31 October 2022
Category: Blog

Leadership Series – Mindfulness

Anthony Bui, Learning and Development Advisor

“Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally” American Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn

How often do we spend time dwelling on past events or worrying about the future? Are we connected to what’s going on in the present or busy indulging in other thoughts? How does this affect our ability to stay calm in tense situations at work or within our relationships? How does this impact on our approach to leadership?

Mindfulness is being aware, accepting and not judging or attaching. It doesn’t mean being a passive observer, rather that we acknowledge what we are feeling or thinking and allow the space to respond constructively.

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Mindfulness allows us to decrease stress and anxiety by reducing reactivity and increasing response flexibility, improving our ability to empathise with others, developing our ability for self and other compassion and increasing our self-awareness of our emotions.

Ways to start practising mindfulness at work include:

Introducing mindfulness to our lives will greatly enhance our work and relationships and personal satisfaction. It will propel us to value, enjoy and appreciate every moment we have of every day. For more information or support on our training offering, reach out to your Relationship Manager to arrange a consult with our Organisational Development Team. To arrange a counselling appointment, call AccessEAP on 1800 818 728.

Anthony Bui is a Learning and Development Advisor with experience in ensuring customer learning and development needs are actualised. This includes experience with developing and designing course content and innovating training programs to further business success. He is passionate about developing leadership skills, communication skills and promoting positive mental health in the workplace. Anthony has completed the Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching) and is a regular member of Men’s Table. With work experience in blue-collared industries, he hopes to encourage positive mental health practices for men.

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