Mastering the Mind to Enhance Organizational Performance
Presented by Marissa Afton
Senior Consultant & Trainer
Date: Tuesday, March 8th, 2016
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Boardroom Executive Suites
Cherry Creek Conference Rooms, Suite 290
3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver, CO
Enter the building and go right to the elevators (East Tower) take the elevator to the 2nd floor and follow signs to Suite 290. Map and directions
Cost:
$20 ATD RMC Members and Partners
$30 Nonmembers
Description:
Why are Sony, GE, Google, Accenture, Intel and many other leading companies interested in Mindfulness? They are discovering how Mindfulness enhances workplace effectiveness, focus, productivity, job satisfaction and well-being while reducing stress and burnout. The latest neurological research combined with wisdom traditions is transforming work practices in companies across the globe.
The primary purpose of this session is to engage participants in dialogue and activities that will broaden understanding of how the mind functions and how we can harness the mind’s potential to achieve performance improvement across all levels of an organization.
Learning Objectives (3)
After attending this presentation the participant will …
- …learn about recent scientific findings regarding how the brain works and how it can be rewired to support optimal performance
- … have practical tools and techniques on how to integrate mindfulness into daily work-life
- … have experienced a basic mind-training session with specific workplace application to enhance focus and effectiveness
About the Speaker
Marissa is Senior Consultant and Trainer with Potential Project, the leading supplier of Corporate Based Mindfulness Training on a global scale. As an executive coach and seasoned change management professional, Marissa brings over 20 years’ experience in organizational training, mindfulness in the workplace, psychology of workplace safety, and human performance consulting in organizations spanning 10 countries and 4 continents. Marissa has developed and delivered customized, evidence-based solutions to diverse work environments within public and private sectors.
Background on Potential Project:
The Potential Project is a global organization specializing in Corporate Based Mindfulness Training (CBMT) with programs specifically designed to meet the needs of today's "always-on", complex, and dynamic work environments. CBMT is based on years of development and work within Accenture, Nike, Google and 200+ other large organizations across the globe and has a proven track record of enhancing individual and collective performance, resilience and creativity. Potential Project programs are based on a synthesis of deep business knowledge; scientific research in psychology, neurology & organizational behavior, and mental training techniques that have been tested and developed for today’s modern workplace.