Mindful Leadership “Presence” in Depth

We’ve all been out of our depth 🫧

Frantically grasping for the sides when overworked. Or gasping for air when we’re overwhelmed by stress.

We might even hit rock bottom with Burnout.

So we’re forced to:

🫧 Put aside time for self-care. 

🫧 Take sick leave for overwhelm. 

🫧 Involuntarily make life changes.

But a Mindful Leader doesn’t do this. 

Why?

Because whether they’re:

↓ Out of their depth

↓ Going under 

↓ In deep water 

↓ Hitting rock bottom 

They can find…

“Mindful Leadership Presence in Depth”

(If re-sharing, please tag / reference Waking Waves keeping visual intact)

 

↓ Out of their depth

They become curious in unfamiliar waters. Recognising ‘perfect’ conditions can never exist. Mindfully pausing not panicking. 


They know their limits.
They know to seek help.


↓ Going under 

The signs of stress will already have shown. And having counted cost, they take preventative measures. 

They invest in their self-care.
They protect others.



↓ In deep water 

They won’t resist or deny challenges. Accepting of pressures they must face. And trusting they can find calm in deeper water.


They act purposefully.

They authentically inspire. 



↓ Hitting rock bottom 

They recognise their lowest point may be their deepest learning. And the courage to show vulnerability leads others to a sense of safety.


They invest in self-compassion.

Not self-criticism.


 - - -

The Mindful Power of Choice


There’s no coming up for air 🫧


When presence can be found in depth.


Which level is familiar to you?


Waves of transformation

Waves of Transformation

To learn many more mindful ways to live and manage stress, get your free guided courses and resources here.

All the best,

Derek

Waking Waves
📧 hello@wakingwaves.com
☎️ book call to discuss courses or coaching

Previous
Previous

3 Stress-Busting Breathers to kickstart a mindful habit

Next
Next

The Mindful Leader’s Attitudes