Introduction to Mindfulness for Busy People Facilitated by Marc de Bruin

Course Overview

This practical and interactive face-to-face only workshop introduces participants to the principles and practices of mindfulness in a down-to-earth, accessible way. It is designed to help individuals and teams build resilience, manage stress, and improve focus—both personally and professionally.

Participants will explore what mindfulness is (and isn’t), how it impacts brain function, and how it can be applied to everyday challenges. Through a blend of experiential exercises, neuroscience insights, and real-life applications, this program empowers people to better navigate stress, improve emotional regulation, and stay present in high-pressure situations.

Course Content Highlights

• Understanding Mindfulness: Learn the true essence of mindfulness—awareness, acceptance, and attention to the present—and debunk common myths (e.g., it’s not about relaxation or escaping life).

• The Science Behind It: Discover how mindfulness affects the brain’s Default Mode Network and how shifting attention changes perception, reactivity, and stress responses.

• Experiential Activities: Engage in hands-on exercises like object focusing, breathing meditations, and full body scans to develop self-awareness and mental clarity.

• Managing Reactivity and Stress: Learn how to map stress triggers, understand the stress-performance curve, and create personalised mindfulness plans to boost emotional agility.

• Self-Compassion and Letting Go: Explore principles like non-judgement, detachment, and loving-kindness to increase self-acceptance and compassion—cornerstones of sustainable wellbeing.

• Practical Everyday Integration: Discover simple, realistic ways to build mindfulness into everyday routines—no yoga mats or hour-long meditations required.

Key Benefits for Organisations and Teams

Enhanced Focus and Productivity Employees learn how to manage distractions and stay mentally present, leading to better decision-making and task completion.

Improved Stress Management Participants develop tools to handle pressure and reduce burnout, enhancing psychological safety and resilience.

Greater Emotional Intelligence Fostering non-reactivity and compassion improves communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Increased Self-Awareness and Accountability Mindfulness promotes introspection, personal responsibility, and a growth mindset—benefitting both individuals and team dynamics.

Simple to Implement The course includes a Personal Development Plan (PDP) template and "incidental mindfulness" tips, making it easy to continue the practice post-training.

Pricing is calculated based on client requirements and attendee numbers. Please contact me for a quote.