The Focus Bee Show (44) All about: Productivity, Mindfulness and Equanimity with Connor Swenson
Connor Swenson is a speaker, facilitator, writer, and coach, who helps teams sustain high performance. Connor & I both share an interest in productivity, mindfulness, and overall peak performance – it was great to dive into these topics with him!
In this episode, we cover:
- 3 key ways in which mindfulness & productivity are related
- How to step away from busy to productive
- Definition of high performance
- Vipassana: What a silent meditation retreat is like and key learnings
- The importance of equanimity
And so much more!!
MENTIONED in this episode
Make time
Search inside yourself
Vipassana
Article on vipassana
ABOUT Connor
Connor is a Speaker, Facilitator, Writer, and Coach who helps teams develop focus, increase effectiveness, and ultimately sustain high performance. Drawing on 7 years of experience at Google, where he taught internal programs on productivity, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, he now shares that knowledge with businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. He believes we need to rethink our definition of productivity to create happier and healthier organisations.
Connor previously managed partnerships for Google for Startups in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, he ran marketing for Campus London, Google’s space for startups in East London. He has held various partnerships, marketing, and operations roles at Google in San Francisco, New York, and London and also helped found Silicon North Stars, a non-profit that inspires and educates future leaders in technology.
In addition, Connor is a Meditation Teacher & Community Leader at Just Breathe, an organisation dedicated to bringing modern mindfulness to the world.
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ABOUT Katie Stoddart:
Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, high-performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports founders and executives to thrive in their life & business.
As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews leading thought leaders in peak performance.
Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance.
CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee':
Listen to Katie’s PODCAST
Visit Katie’s BLOG
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