More focus on this moment
Under pressure to perform or get results, whether for mission driven brands, or rapidly scaling startups, I’m acutely aware of the expectation we place on ourselves and our teams. Not to mention the stress, overwhelm and fatigue we can experience as a result.
Unless we strike a balance, something, somewhere, tends to break or crash. Often with unhappy consequences for our own mental and physical wellbeing. Waves of negative energy reach colleagues and loved ones too, impacting our lives, careers and the personal or organisational goals we aim for.
By learning to notice the rushing currents, we can find space and focus to respond, rather than be pulled by reaction. And by recognising patterns of behaviour and coping strategies, we can grasp the insight and choices available. We gain stability wherever we stand and resilience for when we fall. We discover greater flow, happiness and purpose, without an upstream battle.
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Mindfulness and Compassion for the mission and purpose driven
Workshops
from £495
Benefits for organisation and teams
Instantly usable tools for managing stress, anxiety, fatigue and overwhelm
Purposeful team engagement in self-care and wellbeing management
Positive habit forming to empower self-reliance and real resilience building.
Personal development and learning opportunities for sustainable change
What is included?
90 min, half and full day format over zoom or onsite
Recording for short home meditation practice
Guided short meditations provided in session
Presentation materials shared post workshop
Workshop topics
Mindfulness and Compassion for focus and wellbeing
Responding not Reacting to Stress
Wellbeing Balance in times of Stress
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Tailored Programmes
from £1800
Benefits for organisation and teams
Instantly usable tools for managing stress, anxiety, fatigue and overwhelm
Purposeful team engagement in self-care and wellbeing management
Positive habit forming to empower self-reliance and real resilience building.
Evidence-backed practices grounded in science.
Builds culture of compassionate communication
Visible and purposeful investment in people + CPD points in 8 week format
What is included?
Adaptation of 4, 6 or 8 week formats [see courses ]
Includes all resources and recordings from these formats
What can be tailored?
Flexible duration 1- 2 hours weekly teaching sessions [zoom]
Optional onsite sessions and up to 2.5 hour retreat
Customisable elements to suit organisational needs [4 & 6 week]
Focused coaching or department specific content
Full access to Waking Waves of Connection hub
Individuals
Waves of Connection
4 and 6 week coaching program
£495 or £695
Integrate Mindfulness and Compassion in every day life and work
Mindfulness and compassion centred coaching and development providing practical strategies and tools, to reduce life and work stress, while developing self-supportive and sustainable habits and behaviours for a healthier and happier life.
How will this programme help me?
Learn strategies for managing stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Increase your capacity for focus, attention and happiness
Develop supportive habits for better sleep or pain management
Discover a reliable place of calm in your life
Flexible and adaptable to your learning pace
Integrate research and evidence-backed practices into your routine
Inspiration to develop a lifelong wellbeing practice
What is included?
4 or 6 x 90min weekly teaching sessions [zoom]
Guided meditations provided in session
Supported self-reflection and inquiry
Recordings for home meditations
Invites to Waking Waves livestreams
Steps to get started
Book a place below and select start date
Complete the pre-session questions you receive
Receive your welcome pack from Waking Waves!
What to expect from Waking Waves
“My time working with Derek was instrumental in supporting my wellbeing, helping me build resilience and confidence. I know any person or business will be very lucky to work with him on nurturing theirs”
— Fay Ganney, Treedom
“Working with Waking Waves during a tough time was transformational for me, not only in helping me to see the bigger picture, but practicing mindfulness gave me the space to process what was going on. I quickly learned how to let go, breathe and deal with anything life threw at me. It was life changing..”
Dan Collins
FT Longitude
(Financial Times Company)
Head Global Business Development
“Waves of Wellbeing and Resilience”
“Bringing the team together for a Waking Waves workshop on stress management was invaluable as we could all share experiences together. [we learned]…the science behind mindfulness – and that not all stress is bad! However, if things feel too much, there are simple steps to ground yourself. The breathing exercises led by Derek were a great example.”
Amardeep Gill
Disability Sports Coach
Head of Fundraising/Comms
“Stress Management Workshop”