Build a 'mindful mindset' andÌýbecome more productive, focused and in tune with those around you.

Competing demands on leaders can lead to difficulty focusing attention and time – this can jeopardize a leader's mental health and that of their employees. Adopting a mindful mindset can help leaders maintain focus on present-moment tasks and distance themselves from outside stimuli. It also leads to enhanced focus on team members, resulting in greater attention and interpersonal awareness. This course examines what mindful leadership is and how it can help leaders become more productive, focused and in tune with those around them.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Define the mindful leader and realize the benefits of mindfulness for leaders and organizations
• Practice mindfulness strategies in action to experience its payoffs
• Create methods for introducing the practice of mindfulness in your organization

Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

The course is part of theÌýPersonal Leadership Development ProgramÌý

Instructor(s)

Jennifer Kelly (she/her)

Jennifer has been a facilitator with Gardiner Centre for seven years and teaches courses in cross-cultural communication, cultural safety, workplace communications, presentation skills and more. Jennifer has worked as a curriculum developer with many of Gardiner Centre’s clients, including the Government of Nunavut.

Jennifer is committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning space and thrives on mutual learning and sharing in the classroom.

Jennifer has completed training in Trauma Informed Practice (Justice Institute of British Columbia) and Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples (Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.). Jennifer has also worked extensively with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) subject matter experts to develop courses in critical DEI areas.

Jennifer holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Communication, a Bachelor of Post-Secondary Education degree (Adult Education), and a certificate in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design (Mount Royal University).