Program Overview

Mindful Leadership

Overview

Mindful Leadership is a six-week course designed to support current and aspiring leaders in developing greater clarity, connection, and calm. Drawing on both contemporary research and contemplative traditions, the course explores mindful communication, emotional regulation, and values-driven leadership.

Fees

• A$1,400* (incl GST)
• Alumni discounted fees: 20% discount for Monash Alumni

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals across industries who are seeking to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose. It is particularly relevant for:

• Current and aspiring leaders
• Individuals in high-pressure or people-facing roles
• Educators, coaches, and facilitators
• Entrepreneurs and innovators
• Professionals interested in personal and professional growth through contemplative practice

What You Will Learn

This course equips you with practical tools and insights to enhance your leadership and personal effectiveness. You will:

• Explore contemporary research and contemplative practices to strengthen focus and self-awareness
• Build confidence and resilience through strategies for emotional regulation and assertiveness
• Develop effective communication skills that foster empathy and understanding
• Learn to engage with technology more intentionally to support clarity and wellbeing

Program Structure

The course is structured around six key topics, each of which is explored through several in-depth modules.

• Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
• Week 2: Mindfulness for Stress and Wellbeing
• Week 3: Managing Decisions
• Week 4: Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork
• Week 5: Mindful Leadership
• Week 6: Cultivating a Mindful Workplace

How You Will Learn

This comprehensive course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning with impactful, thoughtfully structured modules. The course includes:

• Videos: Summarize key points and concepts
• Text: Provide detailed explanations to expand on key ideas
• Guided Practices: Facilitate hands-on mindfulness exercises
• Interactive Discussion Forums: Encourage engagement and sharing of insights
• Q&A Feedback Video: Dive into key questions and trending topics from discussions in an asynchronous session with Professor Craig Hassed
• Pulse Check Surveys: Utilize pre- and post-course surveys to track your personal growth and the tangible effects of the course
• Further Reading and Resources: Provide additional materials for (optional) deeper exploration

Testimonials

"This course made a huge difference in how I lead my team. The mindfulness techniques helped me stay calm under pressure and connect better with my staff. It’s given me the tools to manage stress and make clearer decisions, I highly recommend it!" - Merchandise Team Leader, Large Retail Chain

Instructors

• Professor Craig Hassed OAM: A leading figure in mindfulness and contemplative education
• Dr. Sherelle Connaughton: Education Coordinator at the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies
• Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Chambers: Clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness

What Does the Course Involve?

• Course includes videos, articles, practical exercises, resources, online discussion forum, and online feedback
• No compulsory assessment in this course
• Opportunities to interact with the course facilitators through numerous forum discussions
• Approximately 1-2 hours of content per week, which can be completed in a single sitting or spread out over the course of the week

Related Programs

• Navigating Burnout: Flourishing in Work and Life
• Maintaining a Mindful Life
• Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
• Mindful Parenting
• Mindful Critical Thinking

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• TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12140
• CRICOS Provider Number: Monash University: 00008C, Monash College: 01857J

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Last updated: Aug 2025

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