Supporting Mission-Driven Professionals
My services are rooted in decades of experience working with mission-driven professionals—and in my own background as an executive at the intersection of the nonprofit and public sectors. I understand the unique pressures of high-impact roles, especially when your work is fueled by purpose.
Much of my work focuses on people whose careers are rooted in service, creativity, or the public good. While mindfulness can support any workplace, I have particular experience working with the following communities:
Nonprofit Staff and Boards
I work with nonprofits of all kinds, offering mindfulness support that respects both the heart and the business of mission-driven work. These programs help teams navigate competing demands, reduce burnout, and deepen their connection to a shared purpose.
Fundraising Professionals
Raising money calls for emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to both lead and serve. Fundraisers must listen deeply, communicate clearly, and build authentic relationships, all while staying focused on their organization's mission and needs. Mindfulness offers fundraisers practical tools for navigating these demands, protecting against burnout, and staying connected to their sense of purpose, integrity, and joy.
Public Servants
People in government work in complex settings that are misunderstood, under-resourced, and politically charged. Many are motivated by a commitment to the common good, even as they face chronic stress, limited recognition, and systems that are hard to change. Mindfulness practices support public servants in leading from the middle and staying connected to what matters most.
Creatives
Artists, writers, performers, and arts administrators bring vision, sensitivity, and deep commitment to their work. Yet in an unpredictable field—often shaped by extractive practices that undervalue creative labor—sustaining that passion can be hard. Mindfulness supports creative flow and offers practical tools for navigating the unique stressors they face.
Open to All Workplaces
I welcome the opportunity to work with any team interested in exploring how mindfulness can support their group’s wellbeing and success. Programs are tailored to the goals, culture, and values of your organization.
Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
We spend a significant part of our lives at work—and the quality of that experience matters. Mindfulness fosters humane and dignified workplaces by encouraging curiosity, accountability, and respect. It’s not only about productivity; it’s also about creating environments where people learn, experiment, collaborate, and grow.
Mindfulness supports people by helping them:
Reclaim focus in a distracted world
Listen deeply with presence and openness
Think flexibly for better decision-making and innovation
Cultivate compassion for self and others—especially under pressure
Build resilience after setbacks, rejection, or difficult interactions
Regulate the nervous system to ease stress, anxiety, and reactivity
Bring emotional intelligence to workplace interactions
Engage ethically and with integrity, even in thorny or ambiguous situations
Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping the workplace, but they can’t replace human skills like empathy, ethical judgment, creativity, and emotional intelligence—all of which help build relationships and navigate change. Mindfulness helps strengthen and sustain these crucial capacities.
A Note on Scope: Mindfulness offers valuable support, but it isn’t a cure-all. It can’t resolve systemic challenges such as unsustainable workloads, unclear expectations, or workplace inequities—and shouldn’t replace substantive organizational change.
Program Offerings
Customized, Practical, and Flexible
Whether you're looking for a brief reset or a deeper integration into your workplace culture, I'll work with you to design a format that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
Program options include:
- Introductory seminars
- Ongoing group meditation sessions
- Stress management and resilience workshops
- Small group and one-on-one sessions for staff or leaders
Flexible formats:
- 10–20 minute mindfulness breaks
- 30–60 minute sessions
- Multi-week series or half-day trainings
Programs are available both in-person and virtually, and can be scheduled to align with your team’s workflow and time zone.
Fees:
Pricing depends on the types of services being delivered, level of customization required, and number and duration of sessions. After an initial consultation, I'll provide you with a detailed, written estimate. Hourly consulting rates typically range from $125-$175, depending on the complexity of the project.
