The Urgent Need for Social Mindfulness Training in Organizations with Mark Leonard

About this Episode:In this pivotal episode of The Mindful Coach podcast, host Brett Hill is joined by Mark Leonard, Sustainability Practitioner and co-creator at the Oxford Mindfulness Center.In a world where the impact of our actions has never been more apparent, the urgency of organizational transformation toward sustainability becomes undeniably pressing. Mark's innovative and research-backed approach hinges on a crucial, often overlooked factor: social mindfulness.Mark's Insight About Social MindfulnessWith a background in traditional mindfulness training, Mark discovered that the power of social relationships in these trainings supported learning mindfulness more effectively than the course content! This prompted him to develop a unique curriculum centered around teaching mindfulness from a social and relational perspective.In a bid to scale the advantages of his findings, Mark designed the "Mindfulness-Based Organizational Education" course, aiming to instill support and encourage better decision making to encourage sustainable practices at an organizational level through social mindfulness.Mark's groundbreaking work on 'brief' mindfulness practices, validated by peer-reviewed research, showcases the potency of social mindfulness in inciting systemic change and achieving sustainability. He highlights how mindful awareness allows individuals (and organizations) to better comprehend and integrate their experiences IN CONTEXT, opening the door to collaboratively alter social conditions and interconnected systems more effectively. In this conversation, Mark accentuates the profound role social mindfulness can play in combating societal and environmental challenges, offering practical guidance on weaving mindfulness into the fabric of organizations.The CallingIf you're a mindfulness practitioner or trainer striving to enrich your practice or support others, this episode provides important insights into the future of mindfulness training and how you can have a role in supporting this important work. Listen in if you're seeking actionable strategies to nurture social mindfulness and catalyze positive change within your organization, and ultimately, across the broader society. This is not just a conversation—it's a call to mindful, action towards a sustainable future.Connect with Mark at Social Mindfulness The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:00:43 - Mindfulness-Based Organizational Education (Mboe), 00:07:58 - The Need for Social Mindfulness, 00:12:47 - The Role of Social Interactions, 00:15:59 - Organizations and Sustainability, 00:19:53 - The Power of Mindfulness Training, 00:23:55 - The Impact of Mindfulness in Veterinary Practices, 00:26:07 - Social Mindfulness and its Different Approaches, 00:29:09 - Mindfulness in NHS Hospital Staff, 00:32:22 - Creating a Better Future through Mindfulness, 00:40:01 - The Importance of Mindfulness Training in Workshops, 00:41:11 - Developing a Philosophical Understanding of Work, 00:42:47 - Connecting with Mark and Socialmindfulness Net, 00:43:44 - Collaborating and Building a Community, 00:46:37 - A Vision Beyond Words If you're a coach, therapist, or another professional that values mindfulness in your life and work, you'll find a rich community of your peers meeting regularly at The Mindful Coach Association. Membership is free. Mentioned in this episode:The Mindful Coach PodcastThe Mindful Coach Association produces this podcast. An association for coaches and other...