The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour Ep. #58 The Power of Mindfulness and Presence with Helen Williams
To truly change the culture at a workplace, we must embark on an inner journey of self-transformation, and mindfulness. As the saying goes, "If you want to change the world, first change yourself." But how can we cultivate self-kindness, self-compassion, and self-empathetic awareness so that these qualities can radiate toward others?
In order for empathy to flow from the top down, it is crucial to equip leaders with the tools of mindfulness and self-awareness. By guiding leaders to understand the depths of their own hearts, they can effectively embody the qualities they wish to see in others.
Join Helen Williams, mindfulness coach, Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year, and 50 Most Inspirational Women of the UAE as she shares the power of cultivating mindfulness and presence from within.
Jean and Helen discuss:
- What if the word “Stress" ceased to exist in our vocabulary?
- How does mindfulness help us in our working lives?
- How can leaders bring mindfulness into the workplace?
- Different types of mindfulness that help with stillness
Meet Helen Williams
Helen Williams is a New Zealander with a lifetime’s experience in personal and self-development, spiritual direction and in training people from all walks of life in her chosen field of Mindfulness and Meditation. Helen was awarded Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year for her visionary work in the field of personal development in 2014 and in 2017 was honoured as one of the 50 Most Inspirational Women of the UAE by Stylist Arabia as well as one of Arabian Business’s 100 Most Influential People in Dubai.
Book recommendation:
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose : https://www.amazon.sg/New-Earth-Awakening-Lifes-Purpose/dp/0452289963
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself: https://www.amazon.sg/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379
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