Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!
Pierre Khawand & Sarah Killeen
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About This Podcast
Our podcast is a space for meaningful conversations, for exploring the insights that arise in our mindfulness-at-work programs, and for sharing the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and tune in.
The journey of mindfulness is one of discovery—of presence, awareness, and transformation. As mindfulness teachers, we have had the privilege of witnessing its impact in real time: the shifts in perspectives, the newfound resilience, the quiet moments of clarity that ripple into powerful change. We've seen it in the eyes of our participants when something clicks, when a deep breath dissolves tension, when an insight sparks a new way of engaging with life.
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Productive or Happy? Finding the Balance That Actually Works
In today’s fast-paced work culture, it’s easy to fall into the rhythm of doing more, faster—checking off tasks, staying busy, and tying our sense of worth to productivity. But at what cost? In this…
Courage in Everyday Life: Moving Forward in the Presence of Fear
In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah are joined again by Dr. Jonathan Fisher to explore the theme of courage—what it really means, and how it shows up in our daily…
Staying Grounded in Difficult Times—From Resentment to Meaningful Action
In a world filled with conflict, uncertainty, and constant exposure to difficult news, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed—sometimes even pulled into resentment or despair. In this episode, Pierre and…
Single-Tasking: A Mindful Alternative to Multitasking
Multitasking has become the norm in modern work culture—and often a badge of honor. But what if constantly switching between tasks is actually fragmenting our attention and draining our energy? In…
Judgment or Discernment? Learning to Notice Without Getting Lost
Judgment quietly shapes how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we interpret what’s happening around us—at work and in life. In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore judgment not as a…
Mindfulness Is Not About Perfection: The Practice of Coming Back
In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we reflect on a simple yet powerful reminder: mindfulness is not about getting it right—it’s a practice and a promise to come back to yourself again…
Working with Difficult People: Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Care
In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we explore one of the most challenging—and common—topics in mindfulness at work: dealing with difficult people. We begin by acknowledging the power…
Working with Difficult Thoughts: Awareness and Wisdom in Action
In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we explore how to relate skillfully to difficult, recurring thoughts—especially those rooted in worry, self-doubt, comparison, and self-criticism. We…
Pain Is Unavoidable—Suffering Is Optional: A Mindful Exploration
In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we explore the difference between pain and suffering—and how mindfulness can help us meet discomfort with more ease and less resistance. We talk…
Discipline and Flexibility: Friends or Enemies?
In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah explore the often-misunderstood relationship between discipline and flexibility — not as opposing forces, but as complementary…
Mindful Intelligence: Staying Human in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence becomes ever more integrated into our lives and workplaces, how do we ensure we don’t lose touch with what makes us human? In this timely conversation, Pierre and Sarah…
Letting Go to Begin Again: Habits, Expectations, and Mindful New Beginnings
As a new year begins, we often focus on what we want to create — but just as important is what we’re ready to let go of. In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah explore how…
Making Time Matter: Focus, Intention, and the Shape of Our Days
How do we make time truly matter? In this follow-up to Meditation Makes Time, Pierre and Sarah explore how mindfulness sharpens focus and helps us reclaim scattered moments through presence and…
Slowing Down Time: The Mindfulness Paradox
Can time expand when we slow down? Pierre and Sarah challenge the common belief that we’re “too busy to meditate” and reveal how mindfulness can actually make time feel fuller, calmer, and more…
Gratitude and Generosity: A Mindful Thanksgiving Reflection
In this Thanksgiving episode, Pierre and Sarah invite you to pause and reconnect with gratitude — not only for what nourishes us, but also for the larger story this day holds. Sarah guides a gentle…
Where the Mind Rests: Choosing Our Thoughts, Shaping Our Reality
In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how the mind takes the shape of what it rests upon—a principle at the heart of mindfulness and modern neuroscience. Drawing on insights from Rick Hanson’s…
Befriending Boredom: Turning Restlessness into Awareness
In this episode, Pierre and Sarah dive into a feeling most of us try to avoid—boredom. What if boredom isn’t a problem to fix, but a doorway to awareness? Together, they explore how boredom shows up…
Slow Down to Speed Up: Mindfulness Beyond the To-Do List
In this heartfelt conversation, Pierre and Sarah explore the paradox of modern productivity—how slowing down can actually help us move forward with greater clarity and energy. Through personal…
S1E2 Mindfulness at Work: The Power of Awareness and Kindness
In this episode, mindfulness teachers Pierre Khawand and Sarah Killeen explore what mindfulness at work truly means — not as a concept, but as a lived experience that unfolds moment by moment. They…
S1E1 Awakening Mindfulness at Work: An Invitation to Begin
In this opening episode, mindfulness teachers and friends Pierre Khawand and Sarah Killeen introduce Awakening Mindfulness at Work — a space for meaningful conversations about mindfulness, presence,…
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Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters! has published 20 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters! is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 18m.
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