According to The Energy Project, 74% of employees are experiencing an energy crisis. As this number continues to rise in the workplace, leaders and companies are now open to creating mindfulness programs in the workplace. In this session, Lorie shared the research behind the power of mindfulness, the benefits, mindful companies, and how to integrate mindfulness programs into organizations today.

1. HRMA Conference 2016
The Power of Mindfulness
in the Workplace
Lorie Corcuera, Co-Founder & CEO
SPARK Creations & Company Inc.
April 27, 2016

2. Intention
Breathe

3. It matters
because…
Intention

4. • Why It Matters
• What is mindfulness?
• The Benefits
• Mindful Companies
• Mindful Integration
• Inspired Action
Agenda

5. I can’t.I’m busy!
I’m stressed and
overwhelmed!
I am so tired!
I don’t know where
to start?
What should I do?
I give up.
I’ve got a lot on my
plate!
Can I talk to you later?
Sorry, I’ll join next time!
There’s no time.

6. Why It Matters
87% disengagement at work –
Gallup
74% employees are experiencing
an energy crisis – The Energy
Project
59% of workers are not getting their
core needs met at work – The
Quality of Life @ Work Study

7. Why It Matters
On average, we
experience 87 interruptions
per day (an average of 22
external interruptions and
65 triggered by the person)
- HBR
58% of smartphone users
don’t go 1 hour without
checking their phones –
The Huffington Post

8. Why It Matters
ADT or “attention deficit trait” is a neurologic phenomenon
caused by brain overload – Harvard Medical School
People spend almost 47% of their waking hours thinking
about something other than what they’re doing – The
Potential Project
43% of workers say they do not get enough sleep at least 4
nights a week - McKinsey

9. What is mindfulness?

10. “...paying attention in a particular
way; on purpose, in the present
moment, and nonjudgmentally”.
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn

11. “Intentional about your attention.”
Daniel Goleman

12. “Mindfulness is the simple act of
focusing all of your attention to
the present”.
Dr. Travis Bradberry

13. The Benefits

14. The Benefits
Search Inside Yourself

15. The Benefits
Protection against
depression and anxiety
Increased self-compassion
Improved cognitive abilities
(improved memory and
focus)
Reduced occupational
stress (lower blood
pressure)

16. What can cause us to be in
misalignment with ourselves?

17. Physical
Emotional
Mental
Spiritual
To rest and renew
Core Needs at Work
To feel cared for
and valued
To be empowered to set boundaries
and focus in an absorbed way
To find a sense of
meaning and
purpose at work

18. Reflection

19. Mindful Companies

21. Physical
Emotional
Mental
Spiritual
To rest and renew
Core Needs at Work
To feel cared for
and valued
To be empowered to set boundaries
and focus in an absorbed way
To find a sense of
meaning and
purpose at work

22. Physical
• Breathing classes or add before
meetings
• Dedicate a quiet room for napping
or meditation
• Yoga or any other fitness classes
• Energy assessments and flow
plans
• Healthy snacks and drinks
• Walking, dance and tea meditations
• Silent breaks or lunches
• Team or Leadership Retreats
• Meditation classes, tools or
resources
Mindful Integration

23. Emotional
• Active Listening and Leadership
Presence classes
• Recognition (5 Languages of
Appreciation at Work)
• Train Leaders on how to conduct
meaningful Check-In Meetings
• More frequent Check-In Meetings
• Share Simon Sinek’s TEDTalk on
“Why Good Leaders Make You
Feel Safe” or “Why Leaders Eat
Last”
• Foster a transparent culture and
encourage ongoing feedback
• Create a Failure Wall
Mindful Integration

24. Mental
• Clarify and translate purpose
• Minimize priorities (top 3 goals)
• Set intentions at the start of the day
• Start the day with “One Thing”
morning circles
• Integrate “Reflection” debriefs at the
end of meetings or journaling at the
end of the day
• Create a Gratitude Wall
• Implement Innovation Days
• Mastermind circles
• Focus Days
• Educate team on Mental Wellness
Mindful Integration

25. Spiritual
• Conduct Core Values Discovery
workshops (each team member
defining their personal core values)
• Vision & Goals
• Support team members and
Leaders to define their “why”
• Integrate company values and
purpose into team activities and
events
• Implement a values-driven
community relations program
• Develop an Intrapreneurship
Program
Mindful Integration

26. “Mindflow is a combination of
pausing for reflection and then
integrating the learning
immediately. It is infinite growth
and love in one’s life.”
SPARK Creations & Company Inc.

27. How to Get Started
1. Start with yourself
2. Start small
3. Appreciate what is already
being done
4. Connect with others
5. Share this presentation
6. Get access to mindfulness
tools and resources at
sparkcreationsinc.com/worki
t/hrma2016

28. …build trusting and lasting
connectionsInspired Action
Choose one thing from
today’s session and take the
first step!

29. Gratitude
1. HRMA Learning and
Development Committee
2. Great West Life
3. Amoda Tea
4. SPARK Family
5. You

30. It matters
because…
Questions?

31. HRMA Conference 2016
The Power of Mindfulness
in the Workplace
Lorie Corcuera, Co-Founder & CEO
SPARK Creations & Company Inc.
April 27, 2016