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" I can safely say this was the most interactive Lunch & Learn with the most questions to date! You both got the tone spot on and the way you spoke was perfect - thank you." |
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Is your office team struggling with stress?
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The case for Mindfulness at work:
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The problem we address: Workplace Stress
Do people in your workplace suffer from stress and if so, what services are on offer to help them? Here are two good reasons for tackling stress: It’s bad for business: Some people say stress helps to motivate them. Pressure can be a good motivator, but after a certain point it leads to worse performance and ill-health, as this graph shows. Do you know how much stress costs your business everyday? Our Solution: Mindfulness and Mindful Communication In the last one we ran, stress, anxiety and over-whelm reduced by 40% and creativity, happiness and focus increased by 45%. What happens in our workshops? The three key skills we teach are:
“Informative. Encouraging. Inspiring” “Really enlightening and useful” “Fab – thank you, Neil!” “Very helpful and calming” “Useful and easy to implement in everyday life” What’s the first step? In the first instance we offer a one hour taster session so you can experience what mindfulness is. Of the people who have come to our tasters so far, most of whom had never tried mindfulness before, 98% said in the feedback that they thought practising it would improve their performance at work. What other companies use Mindfulness? Intel, Goldman Sachs and Nike all famously use mindfulness but also Councils like Milton Keynes, the EU administration and hundreds of large and small companies - The most famous company of all? Google: “I’ve learnt to be much more aware of what’s going on in my body and to take action early on - so that when tension and stress start to build up I can take a step back and take amindful break for a while rather than just keep on going and creating stress related problems, for me and others.” |
Anxiety/Uncertainty Management (AUM) theory
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Neil Morbey: Corporate expertise and experience
I have been a senior landscape architect for over 12 years in pratcices based in Sheffield (White Horse Green People), Newcastle upon Tyne (Robinson Landscape Design), Los Angeles (BMLA) and Bristol (Landmark). Within these practices I not only gained an understanding of corporate dynamics, meetings and the daily stresses of deadlines and office politics, but I also lead in the formation of core values, mindful walks and personal meetings with a difference All of these were early attempts to introduce mindfulness into the workplace with the aim of improving quality of life, balance and communication within the office. Becoming professional in the endeavour in 2015 has been an incredible journey.
We now run courses for adults and children regularly we have since refined workplace mindfulness signficantly - by working with Mark Dunn of PositiveMeditation.com and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teachers like Miro Cansky, we have now taught successful courses in corporate environemts in Bristol and London.
Here's what my clients say:
We now run courses for adults and children regularly we have since refined workplace mindfulness signficantly - by working with Mark Dunn of PositiveMeditation.com and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teachers like Miro Cansky, we have now taught successful courses in corporate environemts in Bristol and London.
Here's what my clients say:
"Fantastic! We should do this more often.”
(CEO, Landmark)
"I learned how to to calm myself down, to be present and to be more productive. MORE PLEASE!"
(Claire Fordyce - EC Bristol)
I'm definitely interested in getting you in again for more talks with our students - they love the peace of mind and positivity it gives them.
(Suzie Abrahamson - EC London)
"Great talk - thanks Neil for your enthusiasm and clarity - you really inspired the group."
(Don Hayles - Customer Service Group Ltd)
COURSES FOR YOUR OFFICE
A. DROP-IN SESSIONS
1) Mindfulness talk: Inspirational lunchtime talks, as part of ongoing CPD for well being.
2) 'Meditation Moment': Regular lunchtime or after-work sessions to help balance stress.
B. 6 WEEK COURSES
1) MBSR: Reduce stress, increase productivity through happiness skills.
2) Effective Teamwork: Communication through mindfulness and coaching.
3) Creativity & Motivation: Learn the nuances and tools to optimise flow.
Details below.
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Mindfulness Talks
As well as teaching courses Neil provides talks about mindfulness that can be great at company events, award ceremonies and in house training. Major talks to date: Amongst various office presentations Neil has given some larger conference talks in the last few years, including:
If you are interested in having Neil talk at your event please contact him at [email protected] "Very interesting, easy to understand and educational" - Sara, London 2016 |
Awards International - 2016
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Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Enquiry (SINGLE SESSION) 'A moment of Calm'
A single session of mindfulness can inspire a team to remember to take a moment and breathe, to be resilient through stress and to encourage motivation, connection and morale. ALL WE NEED IS A MEETING ROOM! Each Session is tailored 30 minutes -1 hour (so can fit into a lunch hour) and starts with a 10 minute meditation and then explores a specific topic before finishing on another 10 minute meditation. Costs: £5 per person. Minimum of 2 people. Alternative pricing for large groups. |
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"Our staff loved your talk and follow up mindfulness sessions. Personally, I've started using this to bring gratitude and calm into every work day."
(Claire, EC Language School, Bristol)
"Thanks Neil for your enthusiasm in the middle of my work day. I'm really enjoying the classes."
(Craig, Just Eat Office, Bristol)
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1. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course (6 weeks).
If your office suffers from stress, anxiety, bad meetings or you just want your staff to feel happier and more content then Mindfulness is for you. This six week course includes the key aspects of Mindfulness: meditation and self-enquiry. These techniques are very simple yet have profound impacts on our lives when we start to put them into action. In each class we will start by practising simple meditation techniques that help us to step out of our thinking minds and back into the present moment. A regular practice of Mindfulness meditation, even only 10 minutes a day, increases our feelings of happiness and contentment throughout our day and reduces our negative reactions to 'stressful' events. Week 1: What is mindfulness? Week 2: Bringing mindfulness into your office and interactions. Week 3: Mindfulness and emotions. Cultivating compassion. Week 4: Building better patterns with mindfulness and positive self-enquiry Week 5: Getting to the bottom of fear and motivation. Week 6: Creating better thinking with feeling. Investment: £400 for the whole course. |
"After each lesson I felt I had something to reflect upon and put into practice and move forward with in the week to come. Very often conversations or sentences came back to me during this time. Learning to mediate was the best thing about the course, I really think this will change my life. " (Wendy, Bristol, 2016) |
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2. Effective Teamwork (6 weeks).
Is your workplace bogged down with passive aggressive behaviour? People have trouble being honest with sensitivity and tact? Is the communication style cold and corporate and has lost touch with human connection that recognises needs, values and kindness? Then this course could help. We use fundamental principles from Non-Violent-Communication (NVC), which provides tools to allow empathic communication. We also use models of Thinking Environments and Experiential Learning Cycle (ELC) to build in your own techniques for daily communication within your workplace. This could revolutionise the way you have meetings or daily check-ins with your team. The overall aim is to give your team effective communication skills so that everyone feels heard, valued and engaged with the team work. Week 1: The basics of clear thinking and effective communication. Week 2: Incorporating practices into your office: values and needs - getting on the same page Week 3: Seeing past words: Self Empathy and Empathy for others Week 4: The clear thinking environment meeting. Week 5: Language of self expression, apology, feedback and gratitude. Building healthy habits. Week 6: Tools for a happy office, including values. Investment: £500for the whole course. |
"Clear communications, relaxed, heartfelt and friendly with intelligent content - definitely helpful. I think Neil is excellent at this work and will go a long way!" - Mukti, January, 2016 |
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3. Creativity, Cooperation and Motivation (6 weeks).
Do you want your team to shine and find the creative spark again? This course is about injecting passion - finding the motivation to live and work more effectively, beyond fear; to inspire leadership and creativity within your team. This one isn't for the feint of heart and we recommend doing the other courses first, to prepare your team for getting really challenged into stepping up. Week 1 - Mindfulness and Feeling into What you Want: Creating Space for Creativity Week 2 - Tools for building-in Creativity and Inspiration. Week 3 - Expanding Your Comfort Zone - Cultivating Confidence. Week 4 - Co-Coaching Skills and clear thinking meetings. Week 5 - Cooperation and Compassion. - the Power of Radical Honesty Week 6 - Expressing Yourself: Advanced Language and Communication Skills Investment: £500 for the whole course. |
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