Mindfulness for Business Executives

Course code:25-SS-032
Dates:September 17 - October 1, 2024 Alternate Course Dates
Meets:Tu from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 3 sessions
Hours:3.00
Location:VCU Academic Learning Commons 4110
Instructor:Aubrey Ford
Fee: $275.00

Description

In today's fast-paced and highly-competitive business world, executives find themselves under immense pressure, dealing with constant challenges, and striving for success. This program is designed to provide leaders with practical tools and techniques to enhance their focus, reduce stress, and improve their overall well-being. By incorporating mindfulness practices into their daily routines, business executives can make more informed decisions, build stronger relationships, and lead with greater clarity and resilience.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the relevance and benefits of mindfulness in the context of business leadership.
  2. Develop practical mindfulness techniques to enhance focus, attention, and concentration in high-pressure environments.
  3. Learn strategies to effectively manage stress, increase resilience, and promote overall well-being as a business executive.
  4. Cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence to make more informed and balanced decisions in leadership roles.
  5. Explore mindfulness practices to improve communication, foster stronger relationships, and enhance team collaboration.
  6. Develop a personal mindfulness routine that can be integrated into daily work life to sustain long-term effectiveness and well-being.
  7. Gain insights into how mindfulness can support effective leadership, decision-making, and organizational success in a competitive business landscape.
  8. Explore opportunities for ongoing growth and development in mindfulness practices to continually enhance leadership effectiveness and personal well-being.

Notes

Cancellation/Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up until two weeks before the start date, and receive a full refund minus a $35 credit card processing fee. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Transfer Policy: Registration may be transferred to a different person if requested in writing via email at ocpe@vcu.edu by the cancellation deadline.


Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations

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