Organizational Mindfulness Program

Organizational Mindfulness (OM) is an entirely new category of modern practice. Just as MBSR was created as a therapeutic intervention for pain and stress management - and MBCT as an adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy - Organizational Mindfulness is intentionally designed to scale personal and organizational performance.

We welcome individuals and teams of any size to this public program - or we’re happy to provide a dedicated training at your convenience, and at no additional charge.

Organizational Mindfulness is an effective Train-the-Trainer program, and can be bundled with a turnkey curriculum, instructor guides, course materials, and support. If you’re interested, please send us a quick email here or schedule a call here.

Program Options

The program consists of three independent but interlocking courses. Start by earning your OM Certificate, and choose to move on to the Facilitator and Teacher Certifications from there.

1. OM Certificate

An 8-week course for individuals and teams, that introduces mindfulness through an all-science lens, to develop important performance capabilities, and solve real-world business problems.

2. OM Facilitator Certification

A 4-week course for graduates of the OM Certificate course, that teaches hands-on facilitation skills for organizing programs, sharing knowledge, and leading practices. This course starts immediately following the Certificate course

3. OM Teacher Certification

A 4-week course for graduates of the Certificate and Facilitator courses, that certifies and licenses participants to independently teach the branded Organizational Mindfulness curriculum. This course starts immediately following the Facilitator course.

Certified OM Teachers receive access to the IP, instructor guides, course materials, and IOSM learning resources

Course Contents

Organizational Mindfulness incorporates all of the relevant principles and practices of traditional mindfulness, along with the key concepts of therapeutic stress management from both MBSR and MBCT - and extends them with a deeper knowledge of the neuroscience, biology and psychology - with a decade of studies in mindful leadership, management, and organizational development - and with our own research into the best practices and lessons-learned through early-adopting corporate programs.

OM Courses Include:

• Pre-course assessment
• Pre-course prep
• Weekly live classes
• Weekly self-study program
• Weekly progress checks
• Weekly coaching sessions
• Daily emailed video practices
• Post-course Final Exam
• Post-course Assessment
• Unlimited IOSM research, information and tools
• Unlimited phone, text, chat and email support

OM Graduates Earn:

• Organizational Mindfulness Certificate
• OM Graduate Digital Badge

OM Facilitators Earn:

• OM Facilitator Certification
• OM Facilitator Digital Badge

OM Teachers Earn:

• OM Teacher Certification
• OM Teacher Digital Badge
• License to IP and Course Materials

Course Outline

Pre-course Prep

• Course Overview and Objectives
• A Primer on Mindfulness
• Practice: Bare Awareness

I. The Science of Mindfulness

• The Unevolved Brain
• Thoughts, Feelings and Emotions
• Key Practices: Notice, Decenter and Observe

II. The Essential Attitudes & Exercises

• A Framework for Practice
• Each Practice in Turn
• Key Practice: Mindfulness of Breath

III. Resolving Stress, Anxiety & Burnout

• Managing Acute and Chronic Stress
• Reversing Burnout and Trauma
• Key Practices: Breath Control and Body Scan

IV. Increasing Focus & Attention Control

• Managing Distraction and Attention Deficit
• Rewiring the Brain for Deep Work
• Key Practices: Focused and Open Awareness

V. Navigating Change and Uncertainty

• The Neuroscience of Change
• Creating Equanimity and Adaptability
• Key Practices: Acceptance and Nonreactivity

VI. Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

• Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation
• Empathy & Compassion
• Key Practices: Insight and LovingKindness

VII. Improving Teamwork & Collaboration

• Psychological Safety
• Deep Listening and Communication
• Key Practices: Acceptance and JustLikeMe

VIII. Building Mental Strength, Grit & Resilience

• Managing Attitudes & Mindsets
• Creating Energy and Engagement
• Key Practice: Insight Meditation