What if understanding your physiological reactions to stress could transform your leadership style and how you show up at work and in life?

This compelling episode with Mindful Leadership experts Carissa Ricci and Aurora Myers dives into the essence of mindful leadership in the workplace. Our guests share their journey and expertise on integrating mindfulness and mental health practices into corporate culture, emphasizing the significance of showing up as your full self at work. By embracing self-awareness, leaders can harness their best selves, fostering healthier and more effective team dynamics.

We'll cover:

• Aurora and Carissa's Career Journeys
• Understanding Mindful Leadership
• Why Mindful Leadership is Important, Especially Now
• Small Moves Employees can Make
• Small Moves Managers & Leaders Can Make
• How to Establish a Deep Mindful Leadership Practice
• Challenges Folks Can Face
• The ROI

Join us as we explore practical strategies for embedding mindfulness into everyday work life, even in the smallest moments. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice to help you lead a more fulfilling professional and personal life.


About Aurora & Carissa

• About Aurora Myers: For 13 years, Aurora has studied and taught stress-management through the integration of applied yoga & mindfulness principles. She is deeply passionate about translating frameworks into proactive, relevant & accessible practices to combat modern stressors within a variety of contexts, from mindful executive leadership to personal development.
• About Carissa Ricci: For over 15 years, Carissa has created experiences and tools designed to help people learn and grow. In her nine years in Talent Development at NIKE, she developed programs to help leaders, managers, and employees find their way and become the best versions of themselves for their teams and peers. She has witnessed the impact of what great coaching can do and gets energy from helping other people discover (and rediscover) their spark
• About IGNITE: Curious about how to start your Mindful Leadership journey? Join Carissa & Aurora at IGNITE thru Workshops & In Person Retreats

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

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