Mindful Change Leadership Development Program Details

Agenda: The description of each week’s Agenda, Goals and practice (your "Take away assignment" for the week) are as follows.

Week 1, Agenda: intro (focus, clarity, creativity)
Centering – Breathing exercise – 2 minutes (done) Welcoming and Introductions Etiquette / Structure / Recordings Main objective of the Program Objective for today Target audience / Program goals / session goals Use of GCConnex / Webex for the program The importance of “Connecting” a buddy system The importance of Journaling Practice: 5 min breathing Your take away assignment for week 1	Goals Get to know each other Understand the structure and mechanics of the sessions Introduce mindfulness exercises Take away assignment, week 1 Connecting – once a week with you buddy Gratitude Journaling – daily Practice 5 min breathing - daily
Week 2, Agenda (focus, clarity)
Breathing exercise – 2 minutes Debrief from last week Today’s session goals What happens in the brain - neuroplasticity Intro to Mindful Leadership The Key Leadership Competencies Practice: Body Scan Technique - RAIN Your take away assignment for week 2	Goals Two of the skills that a Mindful Leader shows are Clarity and Focus Clarity by understanding what happens in the brain – neuroplasticity Introduce Mindful Leadership concepts Focus by doing a Mindful Body Scan Take away assignment, week 2 Connecting – once a week with you buddy Grateful Journaling – daily Practice 5 min body scan - daily
Week 3, Agenda (focus, compassion)
Centering breathing exercise – 2 minutes Debrief from last week 2 and the breakout rooms Today’s session goals Mindful Leadership – theory (continued) 3 Pillars of Compassionate Leadership What is "Leadership" and What Makes a Good Leader? Practice – Mindful Leadership exercises Your take away assignment for week 3	Goals Deep Understanding – Compassionate Leader Focus exercise – Mindful Listening Clarity exercise – Mindful Decision Making Compassion exercise – I wish you happiness Focus exercise – by doing a 10 min Mindful Body Scan or Breathing Take away assignment, week 3 Connecting – once a week with you buddy Leaders Journaling -  daily Practice 10 min Breathing or Body Scan – daily
Week 4, Agenda: Leadership (clarity, creativity, compassion)
Centering breathing exercise Debrief from last week 3 Today’s session goals Self-Compassion theory A definition The five myths of Self-Compassion Your take away assignment for week 4	Goals Mindfulness – Water drinking Mindful Cleaning Your Environment Mindful Self-Compassion Take away assignment, week 1 Connecting – once a week with you buddy Practice 10 min Self-Compassion - daily Journaling
Week 5, Agenda: Walking and Eating (focus, clarity, compassion)
Centering breathing exercise Debrief from last week 4 Today’s session goals The SCARF model Your take away assignment for week 5	Goals Mindful Cleaning Your Environment Mindful Self-Compassion Take away assignment, week 5 Apply the SCARF model Connecting – once a week with you buddy Practice 15 min Self-Compassion - daily Journaling
Week 6, Agenda: Presence and Eating (clarity, creativity)
Centering breathing exercise Debrief from last week 5 Human being is enough Present - Presence Today’s session goals Your take away assignment for week 6	Goals Mindful Presence Mindful Eating Exercise Mindful Win-Win-Win Take away assignment, week 6 Connecting – once a week with you buddy Practice 15 min Self-Compassion - daily Journaling Be Mindful of your Presence Practice Mindful Eating Practice Mindful Win-Win-Win
Week 7, Agenda: Walking and Meetings (focus, creativity)
Centering exercise Debrief from last week 6 Today’s session goals Some articles regarding Leadership *Dot EQ: a core leadership skill Empathy-is-key-to-effective-leadership Why self-aware leaders are more productive and effective To Be An Effective Leader Keep A Leadership Journal Making a Big (or Small) Decision? / Decision Time Meditation for Better Decision Making Ability Your take away assignment for week 7	Goals Mindful Walking Exercise Mindful Loving Kindness Take away assignment, week 7 Connecting – once a week with you buddy Practice 20 min Self-Compassion - daily Journaling Practice Mindful Centering
Week 8, Closing (focus, clarity, creativity, compassion)
Centering exercise Debrief from last week 7 Today’s session goals Snail speed - from unaware to unaware Assessments – pre, now, post Some book references Farewell Your practice – What from now?	Goals Mindful Breathing Your turn from now own Keep your practice Be Mindful, inspire change, be the Leader you’re meant to be