Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!

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• How to Stay Mindful Throughout the Day—Even When You're Busy 02.07.2026 18λ

  How do you stay mindful when life gets busy? In this practical conversation, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Pellegrini explore simple ways to bring mindfulness into everyday activities, meetings, conversations, and work. They discuss intention-setting, mindful transitions, working with the senses, and how small moments of awareness can help us stay grounded throughout the day. A helpful episode for anyone looking to make mindfulness a natural part of daily life.
• Mindfulness Made Easy: Awareness, Kindness, and Befriending Yourself 18.06.2026 18λ

  Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore mindfulness as awareness with kindness and meditation as the simple practice of sitting and befriending yourself. Together, they unpack common misconceptions, discuss the role of presence and self-awareness, and share how these qualities can help us navigate work, relationships, and everyday life with greater ease and wisdom. A practical and refreshing conversation for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
• Surfing the Waves of Change: Mindfulness, Impermanence & Letting Go 11.06.2026 18λ

  Life changes constantly—and yet we often resist it. In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how mindfulness can help us navigate uncertainty, fear, impermanence, and transition with more calm, awareness, and resilience. They reflect on attachment, resistance, emotional contraction, and the power of the pause between stimulus and response. A meaningful conversation about learning to flow with life rather than fight against it.
• Awakening Presence—A Guided Meditation for Calm, Intention & Aliveness 04.06.2026 14λ

  A calming guided meditation with Sarah exploring breath, presence, listening, body awareness, and intention. This gentle 15-minute mindfulness practice invites you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the flow of the present moment—offering a simple way to bring more calm, awareness, and compassion into your day.
• Doing the Difficult Thing—Gently, Intentionally, and One Step at a Time 28.05.2026 20λ

  Why do we keep avoiding certain tasks—even when we know they matter? In this episode, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Killeen explore the emotional side of difficult work: fear, overwhelm, perfectionism, shame, and resistance. Together, they discuss how mindfulness, self-compassion, and small intentional steps can help us gently turn toward what we’ve been avoiding instead of staying stuck in cycles of procrastination and stress. A practical and deeply human conversation about difficult tasks, emotional resilience, growth mindset, and learning to move forward one step at a time.
• Scars, Mistakes, and Growth: The Hidden Gifts of Imperfection 21.05.2026 18λ

  Inspired by a quote from John Steinbeck—“To be alive at all is to have scars”—Pierre and Sarah explore the role of mistakes, setbacks, and emotional challenges in growth. A reflective conversation about mindfulness, self-compassion, and how the experiences that wound us can ultimately shape our resilience and wisdom.
• When Your Job Feels Hard—Practical Ways to Stay Resilient and Resourceful 07.05.2026 21λ

  What do you do when work feels difficult—and you can’t change the situation? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how to stay grounded, resourced, and well—even in challenging work environments. They share practical ways to shift from feeling stuck to becoming more resourceful—through small actions, mindful awareness, and a different relationship to what you can and cannot control. A supportive and realistic conversation for anyone navigating stress, overwhelm, or difficult dynamics at work.
• Seeing Clearly—How Small Moments Can Change Everything 30.04.2026 16λ

  Can noticing a single flower really change your life? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore a simple yet powerful insight from Thich Nhat Hanh—and what it means for everyday life and work. They reflect on gratitude, simplicity, and the small moments we often overlook—along with how presence and listening can become quiet acts of care in the workplace. A gentle, practical conversation—and an invitation to notice what you might be taking for granted today.
• Lightness & Purpose: Finding Joy Without Losing Meaning 28.04.2026 15λ

  Can we be serious about our work—and still experience lightness and joy? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah speak with Dr. Jonathan Fisher about how purpose and lightness go hand in hand. They explore burnout, emotional heaviness, and simple ways to reconnect with joy, presence, and a lighter way of being—at work and beyond.
• The Practice of Joy at Work 16.04.2026 19λ

  In this episode, we explore joy as a practice—not something we wait for, but something we can cultivate throughout the workday. From small mindful moments to meaningful progress, learning, and connection, joy can be intentionally brought into our work. A simple shift that can change how we feel and show up each day.
• Wisdom Beyond the Mind: Listening to the Heart and Gut at Work & Beyond 14.04.2026 21λ

  Can wisdom help us navigate stress and burnout at work? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah speak with Dr. Jonathan Fisher about expanding our understanding of wisdom beyond the mind—into the heart and gut. They explore how embodied awareness, perspective, and mindful journaling can support better decisions, emotional balance, and a more sustainable way of working.
• Working in Iterations: A Mindful Way to Start, Progress, and Let Go of Perfect 09.04.2026 20λ

  In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah explore a deceptively simple yet transformative approach: working in iterations. Rather than taking on overwhelming tasks all at once, they introduce the idea of creating small, intentional “containers”—clear, manageable steps that help us begin, explore, and make progress with more ease. They discuss how iterations can reduce procrastination, shift us out of overwhelm, and support creativity and thoughtful action. The conversation also touches on the neuroscience behind getting started, the balance between structure and flexibility, and the challenge of knowing when something is “good enough.” Along the way, they invite listeners to move from being a constant “doer” to becoming a more intentional “designer” of their work. This episode offers a practical and mindful approach to tackling meaningful work—one step at a time.
• Productive or Happy? Finding the Balance That Actually Works 02.04.2026 20λ

  Are you more focused on being productive—or being happy at work? In this episode, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Pellegrini explore how constant busyness can lead to stress and disconnection—and how mindfulness helps bring balance. They introduce the idea of “work hygiene,” share simple practices like restorative breaks, and reflect on how slowing down can actually help you accomplish more—with greater ease and fulfillment. A practical conversation on doing your best work without burning out.
• Courage in Everyday Life: Moving Forward in the Presence of Fear 01.04.2026 15λ

  What does courage really look like in everyday life? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah speak with Dr. Jonathan Fisher about courage—not as something heroic, but as small, value-driven actions taken in the presence of fear. They explore self-doubt, mindfulness, and how self-compassion can help us move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
• Staying Grounded in Difficult Times—From Resentment to Meaningful Action 19.03.2026 20λ

  How do we stay grounded in a world filled with conflict and uncertainty—without becoming consumed by resentment or despair? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore a mindful approach: acknowledging what we feel, creating space for it, and shifting toward small, meaningful actions aligned with our values. They also touch on how this mindset carries into our work—helping us stay focused, engaged, and connected to what we can influence. A simple, timely conversation on staying steady, hopeful, and engaged—one step at a time.
• Single-Tasking: A Mindful Alternative to Multitasking 12.03.2026 18λ

  In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore single-tasking as a mindful alternative to multitasking. They discuss how modern work environments and technology fragment our attention—and how intention, discipline, and a simple 15-minute focus practice can help restore presence and clarity. A practical and reflective conversation about working with greater calm, awareness, and purpose.
• Judgment or Discernment? Learning to Notice Without Getting Lost 05.03.2026 19λ

  In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore judgment—how it shows up in our thoughts, relationships, and work life. They reflect on the difference between helpful discernment and harmful judgment, and how mindfulness helps us notice judgments without getting caught in them. A gentle invitation to relate to ourselves and others with more awareness and kindness.
• Mindfulness Is Not About Perfection: The Practice of Coming Back 19.02.2026 16λ

  In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we explore why mindfulness isn’t about perfection, but about practicing the gentle art of coming back to ourselves again and again.
• Working with Difficult People: Compassion, Boundaries, and Self-Care 12.02.2026 19λ

  In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we explore how to work skillfully with difficult people—balancing compassion with boundaries, and knowing when to lean in and when to step back.
• Working with Difficult Thoughts: Awareness and Wisdom in Action 05.02.2026 18λ

  In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, we explore how to work skillfully with difficult, recurring thoughts—using awareness, curiosity, and wise action to influence the mind without trying to control it.