Authentic Leadership through Practical Mindfulness – 6 week course

Authentic Leadership through Practical Mindfulness is a 6-week programme delivered by Executive Coach Helen McDonnell, which will see participants explore and develop the skill of being present and deepening their awareness leading to increased focus, engagement and productivity.

The Authentic Leadership through Practical Mindfulness programme of Leadership has been delivered in conjunction with the Chamber since 2018 and has seen many Authentic Leaders in the North West develop their skills in managing themselves and others, resulting in increased effectiveness, productivity and wellbeing.

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Past participants have provided testimonials to let you know how the course has impacted them:

“The Authentic Leadership Through Practical Mindfulness course has been invaluable in both my professional and personal life. It taught me to approach situations with different perspectives and heightened awareness. I have been amazed at how effective the course has been in every day life and how techniques learned on the course help approach challenges and stress in the workplace – the course is a must!” – Lorraine Allen, City Centre Initative

“Authentic Leadership through Practical Mindfulness’ made a real impact on me! Helen provided simple techniques that helped me become more focused, calm, and present in my day-to-day management. It helped me to bring mindfulness into every aspect of leadership—from decision-making to how I interact with my team.  I’ve noticed a significant improvement in how I handle stress and communicate with my team, creating a more positive and productive work environment. Highly recommend this for any leader looking to enhance both their personal and professional effectiveness!” – Laura McGowen, NuPrint Technologies Ltd

“I cannot recommend this course highly enough and frequently find myself drawing on new skills including controlling breathing and being able to step back from a situation and think about it first instead of simply reacting” – Joanne Armstrong, City of Derry Airport

“Initially booked in haste, I didn’t read the full title until sitting in the class and thought oh dear! This is not my thing! But I persevered and had my first taste of “mindfulness”. As a self confessed skeptic I was completely blown away! With a busy schedule courses/ classes are usually in 1 ear and out the other with me but I still find myself using skills picked up on the course over 2 years on. I’ve recommended it to a few colleagues and would highly recommend it to any other “skeptics” It has proved invaluable in working through difficult scenarios and high stress environments.” – Jack Heaney, Seasonal Outdoor Services

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Learning outcomes

• Increased self understanding and self management
• A greater understanding of others
• Flexible and effective interaction with others
• Increased leadership confidence and clarity
• Increase in productivity and focus
• Reduced levels of stress
• An understanding of the neuroscience behind mindfulness

Delivery
The course is delivered face to face at the Chamber offices for 90 minutes each week (6 weeks). Places are limited. It is a practical and interactive course where participants are expected to apply skills into their work/ home life. Support is given between sessions and all mindfulness exercise recordings shared with participants. Participants are expected to attend all sessions.

This course is for those who are keen to develop their leadership skills in a forever evolving world.

Your Tutor

Helen McDonnell, IndigoLife Coaching

Helen is a fully accredited and insured coach with a professional background in Psychology and mental health. With over 25 years of experience in mental health and personal development, Helen has been practising mindfulness herself for over 15 years. She is a founding board member of Aware NI.

An accredited life coach for 16 years and a mindfulness practitioner, she helps clients develop techniques to build confidence, take control of emotions and live to their full potential.

Helen runs her own business IndigoLife Coaching providing personal & professional development coaching services to individuals, businesses and organisations. Indigolife is a way of being, a way of living being true to yourself. Helen helps people re- connect with their intuition, become unstuck and fit in their own skin. Creating personal strategies for a future of possibilities.