Enhance the well-being and productivity of your people

Mindfulness training for organisations

Auckland, New Zealand

Support your people to work efficiently and stay happy and mentally healthy in and out of work

Mindfulness is a great way to reduce workplace stress, improve communication and boost productivity.
 
At Blue Chair Wisdom, I’ve created comprehensive well-being training programmes that can be tailored to your unique workplace challenges and culture.
 
In these programmes, I teach practical mindfulness and stress management skills so that your people are better equipped to navigate the stresses of the modern workplace.

Mindfulness training at work

Each session is designed not just to teach but to engage and transform.

  • Lowers stress levels

  • Improves concentration and focus

  • Creates better interpersonal relationships

  • Improves ability to manage workplace challenges effectively

What happens in the mindfulness training sessions

Our sessions are interactive, dynamic, and structured around your team’s needs.

We begin by exploring mindfulness and how it can be seamlessly integrated into daily life. Through practical exercises and open discussions, employees learn to identify their stress triggers and develop strategies to manage them effectively.

Each session builds on the previous, deepening understanding and skills in mindfulness, stress management, and emotional regulation.

The programme includes

Formal Mindfulness Techniques

These include guided meditations tailored to help participants cultivate presence and awareness in a busy corporate environment.

Informal Mindfulness Practices

I help participants learn how to integrate mindfulness into everyday activities, such as listening, talking, eating, and having fun. This ensures that they continue practising between sessions.

Experiential Learning

Through scenario-based discussions, interactive exercises and reflective practices, employees not only learn but experience the benefits of mindfulness firsthand.

Interactive Discussions and Reflection

These are crucial for personalising the experience and allowing employees to share insights, challenges, and successes, fostering a supportive group environment.

Each session is also supplemented with handouts and fun, engaging mindfulness packs that help reinforce the lessons and encourage continuous practice.

The approach is comprehensive yet flexible, designed to meet your team’s diverse needs while promoting lasting change.

Topics covered include

  • What mindfulness is, how it works and what the benefits are

  • How to develop a mindfulness practice

  • How to integrate mindfulness into daily living

  • How stress works and how to handle it better

  • How to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions

  • A mind/body approach to living mindfully

  • How to communicate more mindfully

  • How to develop awareness and resilience

  • Practices that support grounding, self-care, compassion and gratitude

Hi, I’m Brenda

With my experience helping organisations build brands and people, I know how stressful it can be to juggle all the balls of being a working person.

My credentials are complemented by an extensive corporate background, equipping me with a unique understanding of workplace dynamics and stressors. 

My expertise is in teaching and making mindfulness accessible and relevant to everyday work life, helping employees integrate these practices seamlessly into their routines for lasting benefits.

With over two decades of experience in both marketing and personal development, I bring a unique perspective that combines understanding human behaviour with practical skills in emotional and mental wellness.  

This blend of experience and training makes me a confident facilitator committed to helping your staff manage day-to-day stresses.

Step 1

Schedule a Free Consultation

Book a no-obligation consultation call to explore your organisation’s specific challenges and objectives. This initial conversation will allow us to assess how mindfulness can be integrated into your workplace and tailor the program to address your needs directly.

Step 2

Customise Your Mindfulness Program

Based on our consultation, I will develop a customised mindfulness training program that aligns with your company’s culture and goals. This step involves setting up a schedule, selecting the appropriate content, and preparing resources to engage and benefit your team.

Step 3

Implement and Transform

Launch the tailored mindfulness program within your organisation. We’ll start with interactive sessions that teach and immerse your employees in practical mindfulness techniques. Throughout the program, I’ll provide continuous support and adjustments as needed to ensure the program remains effective and impactful, paving the way for a more mindful, productive, and healthier workplace.

  • Six 2-hour in-person sessions on-site at the organisation spread over 6 / 8 / 12 weeks.

  • In-person with email follow-up between sessions

  • Programme tailored to your needs

Any questions?

Isn't mindfulness just a buzzword?

While mindfulness might seem trendy, its impact on business is backed by robust research. Implementing mindfulness in your workplace can reduce stress, enhance employee focus, boost productivity, and improve decision-making processes, turning a trendy concept into a tangible asset for your company.

Mindfulness directly impacts the bottom line by improving employee mental health, which reduces absenteeism and turnover rates. Moreover, mindfulness increases cognitive function and emotional intelligence, leading to better teamwork and customer interactions—a unique advantage in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Isn't all corporate wellness just a nice-to-have rather than a necessity?

Contrary to the common perception that wellness programs are mere perks, they are strategic investments. Companies with strong wellness cultures report higher employee satisfaction, retention, and profitability, demonstrating that caring for employee well-being is essential, not optional.

What makes your program different from other mindfulness training?

My mindfulness training is tailored specifically for your corporate environment, unlike other programs. It blends practical skills with deep insights into workplace dynamics. This personalised approach ensures that your team learns mindfulness and how to apply it effectively in their specific roles and challenges.

My approach goes beyond simple relaxation techniques. It integrates cutting-edge psychological practices with real-world applications, making it uniquely effective. I focus on lasting behavioural change, empowering your team to manage stress and thrive under pressure, which is essential in today’s competitive business landscape.

We are very busy; how can we fit this program into our hectic schedules?
Understanding the pressures of modern corporate life, I’ve designed this program to be flexible, offering various scheduling options and formats, including in-person and condensed sessions that can be adapted to even the busiest calendars.

I joined the mindfulness programme offered by Brenda to my organisation because stress was negatively affecting my world, and I was curious if this programme could help with it. Having previously explored mindfulness myself, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a more fun and flexible way to do mindfulness. The 6 session group programme was both enjoyable and got me focused on what really mattered to me. I was able to use mindfulness to prioritise what was important and more easily identify things that held me back, that were just in the moment distractions.

I also had the luck of doing three 1-on-1 sessions after the programme in which I explored a deeper issue within me. The second session was life-changing as I identified behaviour that was being triggered by previous challenging experiences. Having that knowledge and the mindfulness to identify this trigger removed a big burden from me and enabled me to live more to the fullest without stress holding me back. I really recommend giving the mindfulness programme a go so you can see if you can make life a bit lighter than it is now.

– Sven, Software Developer, Auckland