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Stories, food for thought, inspiration and some laughter...The Crushing Weight of Self-Criticism: How to Cultivate Self-Compassion for Greater Leadership and Wellbeing
Overcome self-criticism & unlock your leadership potential! Learn how self-compassion fosters wellbeing, stronger relationships, and effective teams. Discover practical steps to cultivate self-compassion today.
Reducing Stress through Nature and Mindfulness: A Personal Journey
In our fast-paced world, stress can feel overwhelming. Through mindfulness we can rediscover nature’s healing power getting more clarity and grounding, helping us respond to challenges with resilience, calm and optimism. One breath at the time!
The Transformative Power of Nature: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul
Nature’s impact on our well-being is profound! Living and working close to nature, I’ve witnessed how it nurtures joy, creativity, and resilience. Spending time outdoors enhances mental health and fosters personal and professional growth. Let’s reconnect with nature!
My Year-Long Awake into the Wild Teacher Training – What an Amazing Journey!
The one year-long Awake into the Wild Teacher Training came to an end! But the journey just begins! This incredible experience has enriched my mindfulness practice and connected me with amazing people. Join me in the breathtaking Spanish Pyrenees for transformative coaching and retreats that blend nature with self-discovery and growth!
A New Chapter Awaits: My Journey to the Heart of Nature
I’m happy to share with you my move from the Danish seas to the Spanish Pyrenees! This change will deepen my connection with nature, enhancing my coaching and mindfulness practices. I invite you to join me in this journey in the most breathtaking settings!
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We are keeping you informed about our latest events and programs2 for 1 – The Power of Altruism
During these last months, our existence has been challenged in many ways. We felt isolated and alone, we felt frustrated, we surrendered, we’ve been through the rollercoaster of life. In the same time, it was beautiful to see how, against the social distancing, people...
Courageous Women Program – Impostor Syndrome and Inner Critic Women Group Coaching (September 2020)
“The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world.” If you trust Ashley Rickards is right, join our community of Courageous Women to show up daily as your best version and create a better world. It is our...
Coaching Presence – Cultivating Mindfulness, Emotional Balance and Compassion for Coaches (October 2020)
As Thich Nhat Hanh was saying, “If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.” Join fellow coaches and learn together how to be more present in your own life, so you can be more present and serve better your coachees, while keeping your...
Presence and Self-compassion – Webinar for Coaches
“Stand still like a mountain, flow like a river.” – Lao Tzu As coronavirus claims more and more space in our lives, both personally and professionally, at local and global level, most of us feel afraid, anxious, helpless. Fear is biologically narrowing our field of...
Building your Resilience Muscle
“Stand still like a mountain, flow like a river.” – Lao Tzu Most of us had quite good lives during the last years, without extreme global challenges. We are grateful for this privilege, and at the same time we must admit that due to a life without major challenges,...
Courageous Women Program – Impostor Syndrome and Inner Critic Women Group Coaching (June 2020)
“The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world.” If you trust Ashley Rickards is right, join our community of Courageous Women to show up daily as your best version and create a better world. It is our...
Coaching Presence – Cultivating Mindfulness, Emotional Balance and Compassion for Coaches (May 2020)
As Thich Nhat Hanh was saying, “If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.” Join fellow coaches and learn together how to be more present in your own life, so you can be more present and serve better your coachees, while keeping your...
Cultivating Emotional Balance – Online Live [Summer 2019]
Sustained Focus | Excellent Skills | Meaningful Motivation | Emotional Intelligence The Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) Program is a 40 hours long educational training developed by Paul & Eve Ekman and Alan Wallace. The CEB course includes scientifically based...
Cultivating Mental Balance – Online Live [Fall 2019]
Sustained Focus | Excellent Skills | Meaningful Motivation | Emotional Intelligence The Cultivating Mental Balance (CMB) Program is a one-year long program where science, mindfulness practice and coaching are combined to support the participants to develop their...
Cultivating Mental Balance – Online Live [Summer 2019]
Sustained Focus | Excellent Skills | Meaningful Motivation | Emotional Intelligence The Cultivating Mental Balance (CMB) Program is a one-year long program where science, mindfulness practice and coaching are combined to support the participants to develop their...
8 Weeks Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course – Online Live [Fall 2019]
“Mindfulness is awareness. The awareness that rises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, in a non-judgemental way.” Jon Kabat-Zinn. Introduction Would you like to learn how to decrease stress and improve the quality of your life? To establish...
8 Weeks Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course – Online Live [Summer 2019]
“Mindfulness is awareness. The awareness that rises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, in a non-judgemental way.” Jon Kabat-Zinn. Introduction Would you like to learn how to decrease stress and improve the quality of your life? To establish...
8 Weeks Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course – Online Live [February 2019]
“Mindfulness is awareness. The awareness that rises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, in a non-judgemental way.” Jon Kabat-Zinn. Introduction Would you like to learn how to decrease stress and improve the quality of your life? To establish...
Emotions, Mindfulness and Mental Balance – Workshop in Dome of Visions, Aarhus
Pleasant or challenging, emotions are part of our life. Sometimes they may lead to happiness and fulfilment, other times to stress, anxiety or loneliness, to name only a few of the states following different emotional episodes. We learn from early on in our lives to...
Introduction to Cultivating Mental Balance Program – FREE webinar online & live [Sep10, Oct 1]
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! Register for one of our FREE online live Cultivating Mental Balance webinars to find out more about how we will work during the program, do together some exercises to learn to reduce stress and work with emotions, and get answers to your questions....
8 Weeks Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course – Online Live [October 2018]
“Mindfulness is awareness. The awareness that rises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, in a non-judgemental way.” Jon Kabat-Zinn. Introduction Would you like to learn how to decrease stress and improve the quality of your life? To establish...
Cultivating Mental Balance – Online Live [starts October 2018]
Sustained Focus | Excellent Skills | Meaningful Motivation | Emotional Intelligence The Cultivating Mental Balance (CMB) Program is a one-year long program where science, mindfulness practice and coaching are combined to support the participants to develop their...
Finding Peace During Fast Changing Times – All Day Mindfulness Retreat
Feeling tired, stressed, anxious, under pressure, in need for a break? Do you notice work and information overload in your life, too many events, meetings or even family gatherings to attend? Do feel you need to reconnect with your inner strength and recharge? This...
Introduction to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
There is too much stress in your life, too many challenges, maybe anxiety, or even you have difficulties with your focus or sleep? You heard that mindfulness might help but you have no idea how, why or where? You would like to find out how to practice and if it’s...
Mindfulness for All – Practice & Benefits in Daily Life
You heard people talking about mindfulness but you don't know exactly what it is all about? You know some things about mindfulness but you would like to find out more? You want maybe to find out ways of practicing? International Community Odense together with Carmen...