1. Exec & Team Coach, Mentor and Mindfulness Teacher
Introduction of myself
Brodie MSc
Exec & Team Coach, Mentor and Mindfulness Teacher

2. Introduction of myself
Mindfulness
How can it help you?

3. What is Mindfulness?
Moving from autopilot to being in the present moment
Becoming more familiar with the field of your own body, mind, heart and life
Developing awareness that arises in the moment, a way of knowing. Not the same as thinking.
‘paying attention in a particular way: on purpose in the present moment, non-judgementally’ Jon Kabat-Zinn

4. What Mindfulness is NOT…
About getting rid of thoughts
Learning a relaxation technique
Being in a constant ‘zen’ like state
About ‘zoning’ out
Losing your passion or dynamism
A book you can read – you need to practice, practice, practice

5. How often do you experience this?

6. External events Physical, social, environmental
What happens to us?
Internal Stressors
Thoughts, emotions, pain
Automatic / Habitual
Stress reaction impacts
Hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, ANS, immune system
Mindfulness - mediated
Stress response impacts
Hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, ANS, immune system
Acute hyperarousal BP HR
Possible arousal, also awareness of the body: breathing sensations, awareness of thoughts & emotions, greater acceptance & awareness of the full context. Emotions focussed strategies, problem focussed strategies, seeing new options.
Quicker recovery of mental equilibrium
Internalisation
Chronic hyperarousal
HBP
Arrhythmias
Sleep disorder
Chronic headaches, back pain, anxiety, panic, inflammation
Maladaptive coping
Self-destructive behaviours
Overworking, hyperactivity, overeating, substance dependency
Possible burnout / breakdown
Physical / psychological exhaustion, loss of drive / enthusiasm, depression, significant illness disorders.

7. Benefits of regular Mindfulness practice;
Increased ability to handle and recover from stressful situations.
Enhanced capacity to work with or lead organisational and personal change
More energy & enthusiasm for life
Builds greater resilience

8. Mindfulness Practice
STOP or Mind the GAP

9. www.almachleadership.com https://www.facebook.com/almachleadership/
Mindfulness Online Taster Course offer - 20% off quote NT20 was £60 now £48 per person
For any of you that are interested I run online taster to mindfulness courses.
The course is over 4 weeks, 1 hour each week through video link or dial in through your phone, they are live and I run through the basics of mindfulness as well as take you through some of the meditations. The cost includes the the 4 week course plus meditation resources to practice with at home.
They are usually in the evening, but I have done a few during the day just depends on what is requested.
The next course starts 12th Nov pm – 8.15pm
More information on my website.

10. Are there any questions?
Thank you