Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation gives you control of the only thing you ever truly have: your attention. As a certified meditation coach, I bring these practices into my coaching work to help clients center, reset, and approach challenges with steadiness. Whether we’re focusing on leadership presence, navigating change, or supporting overall well-being, mindfulness provides a foundation for clarity and resilience.

The Benefits (Evidence-Based)

Meditation and mindfulness are backed by a growing body of research showing benefits for both health and performance. Studies demonstrate that regular practice can:

• Reduce stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system.

• Improve focus, memory, and decision-making.

• Support better sleep and recovery.

• Lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.

• Enhance emotional regulation and resilience.

(References: NIH – Meditation: In Depth, Mayo Clinic – Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress)

How I Use It in Coaching

Mindfulness doesn’t have to mean sitting for 30 minutes a day on a cushion. In my sessions, it can look like:

• A brief grounding practice at the start of a call.

• A guided breathing exercise to reset before tackling a big decision.

• A visualization to anchor insights and create a sense of forward momentum.

• Optional take-home meditations you can use between sessions.

Explore Further

Here are a few resources you can explore to learn more about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness (and I’ll keep adding favorites as I go):

• American Psychological Association – Mindfulness Meditation: A Research Review

• Harvard Health – Mindfulness Meditation May Ease Anxiety, Mental Stress

• Greater Good Science Center – Mindfulness Research