mindfulness event Archives - The Conscious Professional https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/tag/mindfulness-event/ Thu, 28 May 2026 19:54:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/thecon/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Med_Blue-32x32.png mindfulness event Archives - The Conscious Professional https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/tag/mindfulness-event/ 32 32 Mindfulness and Transformation Retreat at Champneys Forest Mere https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/mindfulness-and-transformation-retreat-at-champneys-forest-mere/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:20 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=13305 There are moments when we know something needs to shift. Not necessarily because life is falling apart, but because a quieter part of us knows we are ready for the […]

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There are moments when we know something needs to shift. Not necessarily because life is falling apart, but because a quieter part of us knows we are ready for the next layer. We may feel stretched, stuck, restless or strangely called toward change without yet knowing exactly what that change will be. We may be functioning perfectly well on the outside, keeping commitments, meeting deadlines and carrying responsibility, while another part of us is whispering that there is more to listen to. For me, these moments happen pretty regularly, which may be why I have become such good friends with the energy of transformation.

Transformation is a word that can sound grand, but in real life it often begins quietly. It begins when we admit that an old way of operating no longer fits. It begins when we notice that the strategies which once helped us succeed are now costing us too much. It begins when the body asks for rest, the heart asks for truth, or the creative self asks for space. Sometimes transformation arrives through joy, inspiration and possibility. Sometimes it arrives because we are tired of pushing against the same inner wall.

This September, I will be leading The Transformation Retreat at Champneys Forest Mere, a mindfulness and wellbeing retreat designed for reflection, renewal and practical inner change. I have lost count of how long I have been teaching at Champneys, but it must now be over a decade. Returning there each year has become part of my own rhythm, and I have seen again and again how powerful it can be when people step out of ordinary life and into a well held space of reflection, mindfulness and renewal. The setting itself helps. Nature, spa, woodland, conversation, solitude and rest all become part of the work.

This is one of the reasons I love retreat work. A retreat is not an escape from life, although it may offer a very welcome break from routine. At its best, a retreat creates the conditions to meet life more honestly. It gives us enough space to hear what has been drowned out by busyness. It gives the nervous system permission to soften. It allows the mind to stop solving everything at once, and it invites the deeper self to come forward. In a world that often rewards acceleration, a retreat is a conscious act of slowing down.

The retreat is designed as a weekend of mindfulness, reflection, creative exploration and gentle but powerful inner work. It is for people who want to reconnect with their own wisdom and take their next steps with authenticity, purpose and joy. We work across four themed sessions: The Beginning, The Vision, The Discovery and Wisdom in Action. Each session combines meditation, reflective enquiry and facilitated exercises that invite participants deeper into their own experience. The work is not about forcing an answer. It is about creating the conditions in which insight can emerge.

The Beginning gives us a chance to arrive properly. This sounds simple, but many of us rarely arrive anywhere with our whole being. We bring our bodies into a room, while the mind is still in the inbox, the family conversation, the future plan or the unresolved worry. To begin consciously is to pause, breathe, notice and acknowledge the truth of where we are. It is a way of saying, “This is the ground I am standing on.” Without that honesty, the next step can easily become another performance.

The Vision invites us to listen for what wants to emerge. Not just what we think we should want, or what would look impressive from the outside, but what feels alive, true and aligned. Vision is often misunderstood as a purely strategic exercise. Strategy matters, but vision also has a felt sense. It has energy. It has texture. It may begin as a whisper rather than a fully formed plan. On retreat, we give that whisper time to become audible.

The Discovery is where we meet the material that sits between where we are and where we are being called. This may include beliefs, fears, patterns, unfinished grief, old identities or the simple habit of self-protection. This part of transformation can be tender, but it is also liberating. When we bring awareness to what has been shaping us unconsciously, we reclaim choice. We begin to see that we are not fixed. We are in process.

Wisdom in Action brings the work back into life. A retreat is only truly useful if it changes the way we return. The aim is not to have a beautiful weekend and then collapse back into the same patterns. The aim is to leave with clearer intention, deeper self-trust and a practical sense of the next right step. Sometimes that step is bold. Sometimes it is subtle. Often, it is both.

World Wellbeing Week is a good moment to remember that wellbeing is not only maintenance. Of course, sleep, movement, boundaries and digital hygiene matter. But sometimes we need something deeper than maintenance. We need a reset. We need a pause that is spacious enough to help us remember what matters and brave enough to help us release what has become too heavy.

If this year has been asking a lot of you, perhaps the invitation is not to push harder. Perhaps it is to pause more deeply. The Transformation Retreat takes place from 11 to 13 September 2026 at Champneys Forest Mere. If you have been feeling stuck, stretched or quietly ready for a new chapter, this may be your invitation.

By Neil Seligman



Neil Seligman
is a pioneer in the field of conscious leadership and a passionate advocate for mindfulness, presence, and spiritual growth at work and in life. He is the author of Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations, and the Founder of The Conscious Professional.

Ready to go deeper? Here are three ways to connect:

1. Try our 10-day online mindfulness course: Zen in Ten

2. Explore 1:1 Coaching or Energy Work: Schedule Here

3. Explore Keynotes and Team Trainings: Let’s Talk

 

 

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The Transformation Retreat – Why Time Away Changes Everything https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/the-transformation-retreat-why-time-away-changes-everything/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:37 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=13266 There comes a point in many professional journeys where effort alone is no longer the answer. More focus, more discipline, and more output can only take you so far. Beyond […]

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There comes a point in many professional journeys where effort alone is no longer the answer. More focus, more discipline, and more output can only take you so far. Beyond that, what is often needed is not more activity, but a different kind of space.

For many of the professionals I work with, this realisation emerges gradually. Work remains demanding, expectations continue to rise, and despite continued effort, something begins to feel constrained. Clarity becomes harder to access, energy fluctuates, and decision-making carries more weight.

In these moments, stepping away is not a retreat from responsibility. It is a return to perspective.

A changing environment has a direct impact on how we think and feel. When we step out of familiar routines, the pace of thinking begins to shift. The constant input reduces, the body starts to settle, and space opens for a different quality of awareness. From this place, insight becomes more accessible.

This is the intention behind The Transformation Retreat at Champneys.

Over three days, the focus is on creating the conditions for clarity, restoration, and grounded reflection. This is not about dramatic change or abstract ideas. It is about reconnecting with what is already present, but often obscured by pace and pressure.

Through guided sessions, conversation, and time to step back, participants are supported in slowing down enough to see more clearly. This often leads to shifts in how they relate to work, to pressure, and to their own expectations.

What changes is not just perspective, but relationship. Relationship to time, to energy, and to what matters. Decisions that previously felt complex begin to simplify. Energy starts to return. There is a sense of coming back into alignment.

Importantly, this is not about stepping out of life, but about returning to it more effectively. The aim is not escape, but integration, so that what is seen and understood during the retreat can be carried forward into daily professional life.

For those working in demanding environments, this kind of pause is not indulgent. It is intelligent. It supports long-term effectiveness, clearer decision-making, and more sustainable performance.

The Transformation Retreat takes place at Champneys from 11–13 September 2026.

If you are noticing the need for space, for perspective, or for a different quality of attention, this may be the right moment to step back and reset.

You can explore more here:
https://www.champneys.com/retreats/health-wellbeing-mindfulness/the-transformation-retreat.html


By Neil Seligman

 

Neil Seligman is a pioneer in the field of conscious leadership and a passionate advocate for mindfulness, presence, and spiritual growth at work and in life. He is the author of Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations, and the Founder of The Conscious Professional.

Ready to go deeper? Here are three ways to connect:

1. Try our 10-day online mindfulness course: Zen in Ten

2. Explore 1:1 Coaching or Energy Work: Schedule Here

3. Explore Keynotes and Team Trainings: Let’s Talk

 

 

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Time For Transformation at Champneys: Why We Retreat? https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/time-for-transformation-at-champneys-why-we-retreat/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:18 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=13186 Time For Transformation at Champneys: Why We Retreat? There comes a moment when the pace of modern life becomes unsustainable. When your inner being whispers for stillness, clarity, and depth. […]

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Time For Transformation at Champneys: Why We Retreat?
There comes a moment when the pace of modern life becomes unsustainable.

When your inner being whispers for stillness, clarity, and depth. That moment, for many, is now.

We are not just exhausted. We are over-stimulated, under-inspired, and collectively seeking a way back to ourselves.

This is the context in which I created my ** Transformation Retreat** at Champneys Forest Mere. A sanctuary to pause, to breathe, to listen, and to evolve.

The Call to Retreat

For years I’ve witnessed how a few days of intentional space can shift the trajectory of a life. Not through escape, but through presence. Not through performance, but through release.

A retreat is not a luxury. It is a return. A reclaiming of your inner world, your clarity, your purpose.

And there is something special about doing this in community. When people gather with a shared intention to grow, heal, and awaken, the field changes. Insight arrives faster. Peace deepens. Transformation quickens.

What to Expect

At Champneys, we begin by slowing down.
We explore mindfulnessself-masteryconscious leadership, and energetic presence.
We practise meditationmovementreflection, and rest.
We create space for the emergence of the next version of you.

Whether you’re a professional in transition, a leader seeking clarity, or a spiritual seeker ready for renewal, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are and lift you higher.

All of this unfolds within the stunning grounds of one of the UK’s most beautiful wellness resorts, supported by nourishing food, spa therapies, and nature’s balm.

Why Now?

Because the world is not waiting. The pace of change is accelerating, and your grounded clarity matters more than ever.

The most powerful shift you can make for your life, your work, and the planet is this:
Come back to presence.

That’s what this retreat is about.

If you feel the nudge, trust it.
We begin again, together, this September 26-28th.

Spaces are limited. Book early to reserve your place. Click here.

By Neil Seligman


Neil Seligman is a pioneer in the field of conscious leadership and a passionate advocate for mindfulness, presence, and spiritual growth at work and in life. He is the author of Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations, and the Founder of The Conscious Professional.

Ready to go deeper? Here are three ways to connect:

1. Try our 10-day online mindfulness course: Zen in Ten
2. Explore 1:1 Coaching or Energy Work: Schedule Here
3. Explore Keynotes and Team Trainings: Let’s Talk


 

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The Transformation Retreat 2026 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/event/the-transformation-retreat-2026/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=12693 Step into Clarity. Awaken Possibility. Align with Purpose…. There are moments in life when we feel stuck, caught between where we are and where we long to be. Whether it’s […]

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Step into Clarity. Awaken Possibility. Align with Purpose….

There are moments in life when we feel stuck, caught between where we are and where we long to be. Whether it’s a career, a relationship, or a deeper calling that feels just out of reach, this immersive retreat is designed to help you break through.

Guided by internationally recognised mindfulness teacher Neil Seligman, this transformational weekend will offer powerful tools, reflective practices, and a supportive community to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, gain clarity, and take aligned action toward your next chapter.

Through group discussions, creative explorations (no artistic skills needed!), mindfulness exercises, and interactive reflections, you’ll be invited to explore the barriers holding you back and step into new possibilities with confidence and joy.

Expect an inspiring, dynamic, and deeply personal journey – one that will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to move forward with authenticity and purpose.

Retreat Overview

Over four beautifully curated sessions, Neil will tailor the experience to meet the needs of the group. You’ll be guided through key themes that unlock transformation and personal insight:

Friday Evening: Arriving at Your Own Door
Embrace where you are with acceptance and self-compassion.

Saturday Morning: Vision & Clarity
Gain insight into your truth and the path ahead.

Saturday Afternoon: Discovery & Expansion
Tune into what is seeking to emerge within you.

Sunday Morning: Wisdom in Action
Leave with practical steps to move forward with confidence and joy.

Between sessions, you’ll have time to relax, enjoy nourishing meals, and make the most of the beautiful Champneys surroundings. Whether you choose solitude or connection, this retreat is yours to experience in the way that serves you best.

What’s included?

  • Two-night stay at Champneys Forest Mere
  • Four immersive group sessions with Neil Seligman
  • Welcome reception and dinner on arrival (Friday at 6:30 pm)
  • All meals included: Healthy buffet breakfasts and lunches, plus three-course evening meals
  • Unlimited access to Champneys spa & wellness facilities
  • Up to 20 additional fitness & wellbeing classes per day
  • Complimentary robe hire & flip flops

Enhance your experience: Upgrade to include a powerful one-to-one life-coaching session or energy healing with Neil at a special retreat price.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for anyone seeking:
Clarity in life, career, or relationships
A deeper connection with themselves
Tools for navigating personal transformation
Space to reflect, recharge, and realign

No prior meditation or mindfulness experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

Reviews from previous participants:

‘Enlightening!’

‘I would recommend it to my nearest and dearest.’

‘This retreat has brought me back to life’

‘A beautifully deepening experience of the most precious part of me’

‘Neil is an excellent and perceptive teacher.’

‘My soul is re-ignited!!!’

‘Nurturing, restorative, it provided guidance and much food for thought, with a gentle, invitational approach that was calming and reassuring.’

 

View on Champneys.com

 

Dates, Location & Pricing

📅 11th – 13th September 2025
📍 Champneys Forest Mere, Liphook, GU30 7JG
From £608 inclusive of tuition, accommodation and all meals.

 

Booking Instructions

Secure your spot today:
📞 Call Champneys on 0343 226 2222 and request The Transformation Retreat
📧 Email cer@champneys.com to book your place

Limited places available – early booking recommended.

 

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Mindful Manifesting: A Transformational Retreat with Neil Seligman https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/event/mindful-manifesting-a-transformational-retreat-with-neil-seligman/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=12695 Mindful Manifesting Live Online Workshop 4-6pm (UK) 4th January 2026 Are you ready to turn your 2026 resolutions into real, lasting results? Join me for Mindful Manifesting, a powerful 2-hour […]

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Mindful Manifesting
Live Online Workshop 4-6pm (UK) 4th January 2026

Are you ready to turn your 2026 resolutions into real, lasting results? Join me for Mindful Manifesting, a powerful 2-hour workshop where mindfulness and intention-setting come together to help you create meaningful change.

In this live, interactive session, we’ll move beyond wishful thinking and dive deep into the practical and spiritual principles of manifestation. I’ll help you identify what’s holding you back—self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or overwhelm—and show you how to align with your goals in a way that feels grounded, achievable, and deeply connected to your authentic self.

Click to Purchase

What You’ll Experience

✨ A step-by-step process to align your intentions with your actions and energy.
✨ Guided mindfulness visualisations to awaken clarity, focus, and your inner awareness.
✨ Practices to identify and dissolve the hidden ways you block your own progress.
✨ Tools to create steady, positive momentum through gratitude and intentional habits.

What Makes This Workshop Special

This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about developing a mindful, heart-centered multidimensional approach to manifesting your goals. I’ll even be teaching you how to harness the power of your dreams so you feel empowered, grounded, and confident in your ability to shape your 2026.

What You’ll Take Away

* Clarity on your priorities and the inner obstacles keeping you stuck.
* Practical tools to supercharge your resolutions and turn them into aligned action.
* A renewed sense of focus and connection to what matters most.

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Why This Workshop?

If you’ve struggled with setting resolutions or manifesting goals in the past, this is your chance to reset. Together, we’ll combine mindfulness, conscious creativity and actionable steps so you can start the year with purpose and momentum.

Price: £55
Registration: Purchase your ticket now by selecting the payment link below.
Can I Gift This? Yes – we will provide a pdf Gift Certificate for you to gift along with the zoom details to share with them.
Simply add a note as you purchase with the name of the lucky recipient!
Bring: A journal, a quiet space, and a willingness to explore what’s possible.

Start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a plan to make it your most aligned and intentional year yet!

Click to Purchase

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Transform Your Life with Neil Seligman’s Enlightening Retreat https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/transform-your-life-with-neil-seligmans-enlightening-retreat/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:48 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=12615 Are you feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or personal growth? Do you find yourself yearning for clarity and direction in life? It’s time to rediscover your path and unlock […]

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Are you feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or personal growth? Do you find yourself yearning for clarity and direction in life? It’s time to rediscover your path and unlock your potential. Join Neil Seligman, International Mindfulness Advocate and Conscious Visionary, for an enlightening and transformative Mindfulness Retreat at Champneys Forest Mere from August 30th to September 1st, 2024.

Neil Seligman has been leading highly popular Transformational Mindfulness Retreats at Champneys Forest Mere for almost a decade. His retreats are designed for intelligent professionals who might be feeling a bit stuck in their life, aged 30-55, and are looking for a meaningful and impactful experience. These retreats are known for their nurturing and inspiring environment, where participants are encouraged to welcome their roadblocks, understand them more clearly, find tools to overcome them, and envision their next steps.

During this retreat, Neil will offer a dynamic series of four sessions, each crafted to help you access your own inner wisdom and cultivate the clarity required to move forward. The process will include group discussions, creative explorations (no artistic ability required!), mindfulness exercises, and interactive reflections. Each participant will delve into their own material while supporting the explorations of others, creating a fun, dynamic, and inspiring atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to step into new potentials.

The retreat’s schedule is thoughtfully designed to guide you through a journey of self-discovery and transformation:

Friday Evening Session: The Beginning – Arriving at Your Own Door with Acceptance and Compassion

This session focuses on grounding and centering yourself as you begin your retreat journey. Neil will guide you through practices that promote self-acceptance and compassion, setting the stage for deep inner work.

Saturday Morning Session: The Vision – Gaining Clarity on Your Truth and the Path Ahead

In this session, you will explore your inner truths and gain clarity on your life’s direction. Through mindfulness exercises and creative explorations, you’ll uncover your authentic self and envision the path that aligns with your true desires.

Saturday Afternoon Session: The Discovery – Noticing what Seeks to be Born within You

This session is all about discovery. You will delve deeper into your inner world to notice what seeks to be born within you. Neil will guide you through reflective practices that help you identify and nurture your inner potential.

Sunday Morning Session: Wisdom in Action – Practical Steps to Take You Forward with Authenticity, Purpose, and Joy

The final session focuses on putting your newfound wisdom into action. You’ll develop practical steps to move forward with authenticity, purpose, and joy. This session will empower you to implement the insights gained during the retreat into your daily life.

Participants have raved about their experiences in Neil’s previous retreats:

  • “Enlightening!”
  • “I would recommend it to my nearest and dearest.”
  • “This retreat has brought me back to life.”
  • “A beautifully deepening experience of the most precious part of me.”
  • “Neil is an excellent and perceptive teacher.”
  • “My soul is re-ignited!!!”
  • “Nurturing, restorative, it provided guidance and much food for thought, with a gentle, invitational approach that was calming and reassuring.”

The retreat includes:

  • 2 nights’ accommodation.
  • Arrival from 3.00pm on Friday.
  • 4 inspiring sessions as detailed above, starting with a welcome reception and dinner at 6.30pm on Friday.
  • All meals: two healthy buffet breakfasts and lunches and two three-course evening meals.
  • Unlimited use of Champneys facilities.
  • Access to up to 20 different classes per day.
  • Complimentary robe hire and flip flops.
  • Optional upgrades for one-to-one life-coaching consultation or energy healing with Neil.

Whether you’re a beginner to meditation or have experience, Neil’s secular approach to mindfulness makes this retreat suitable for all. Anyone who wishes to commit to personal development, self-exploration, and transformation will find this workshop powerful and enriching.

Recommended Reading: “Conscious Leadership” & “100 Mindfulness Meditations” by Neil Seligman. Available on Amazon.

Optional Pre-Course Preparation: “Zen in Ten – The Mindfulness Accelerator For People Who Need To Slow Down.” View course: Zen in Ten

 

Dates: 30th August – 1st September 2024

Location: Champneys Forest Mere, Old Portsmouth Road, Liphook, GU30 7JG

Pricing: From £608pp

 

Booking Instructions:

  1. Call Champneys on 0343 226 2222 and request a place on this retreat, giving the name of the retreat and the dates.
  2. Alternatively, book via email by writing to cer@champneys.com.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your life and step into your full potential. Join us for a weekend of enlightenment, growth, and connection.

 

 

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Review: Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2024 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/review-wisdom-2-0-conference-2024/ Mon, 06 May 2024 15:30:38 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=12548 This April, as I arrived at Yerba Buena Gardens smelling the sweet San Franciscan air with its hint of ocean, honeysuckle and freshly cut grass, I was musing on the […]

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This April, as I arrived at Yerba Buena Gardens smelling the sweet San Franciscan air with its hint of ocean, honeysuckle and freshly cut grass, I was musing on the fact that this was my tenth Wisdom 2.0 conference (I missed a year in 2020, whilst speaking at the Mindful Living Show in London just as covid arrived). The conference has changed a great deal since my first visit in 2014 and as I reflect, so have I.

We used to be at the Marriott across the street, underground in the cavernous ballroom with a Main Stage that held three or four thousand people at its peak. There were multiple breakout spaces: an inspiration village, rooms for dance and movement, yoga areas, meditation studios, smaller but still huge bonus stages for deep dives with the likes of Byron Katie, Eckhart Tolle, Sharon Salzburg and many more. I miss the diversity of breakout spaces and the feel of a buzzy hive of conscious networkers that the larger in-person gatherings allowed.

This year’s post-covid conference, like last, was at the Blue Shield Theatre, holding about 800 people. It forms part of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and is a smaller more beautiful space where the Smuin ballet and other local dance and theatre companies make their home. Imagine a traditional theatre with raked stage and comfortable tiered seating making for a great view for all and a more intimate feel.

As Soren Gordhamer, visionary and founder of the conference, took the stage this year, he folded in themes of war, digital distraction, and ai threats with the importance of mindfulness, conscious choosing, and the power to rise to this moment in history. The mood was more positive in 2014, the world seemed a little less complicated, the potentials were glimmering. He seemed a little more world weary, a little less hopeful.

Thirteen years into my journey as Founder of The Conscious Professional, I continue to be as committed to human flourishing and supporting professionals to live deeply aligned with their values and purpose and yet somehow, I also find myself considering whether this will be my last Wisdom 2.0?

Is it possible to outgrow a conference, I wonder?

Either way, I am delighted to share my reflections on some of the brilliant talks that graced the stage of this year’s enlightening event.

 

James Nestor: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Breath

In a world where the breath is often taken for granted, James Nestor, author of worldwide bestseller Breath and journalist, reminded us of its profound significance as a gateway to health and vitality. Drawing upon diverse research which took us through the human skull record, the straight teeth of the animal/fish kingdoms and into the industrialisation of food, Nestor explored the science behind modern breath restrictions and the transformative effects of conscious breathing on body, mind, and spirit. By harnessing the power of breath awareness, through mouth-taping, and reclaiming our natural breathing patterns (think: Deep / Slow / Nasal) we can unlock untapped reservoirs of energy, clarity, and resilience. Great talk.

Dr. Deepak Chopra: Are We Living In A Virtual Reality?

Deepak, now on his 94th book(!) gave a profound talk addressing the nature of reality. Mind boggling doesn’t quite cover it, perhaps Soul boggling is closer? He posed, and answered, two of the biggest questions faced by science today: What is the Universe made of? (Nothing), and What is the biological basis of consciousness? (It’s not biological). He reminded us that the Universe is mostly dark matter which we cannot see, that there are 2 trillion galaxies in the tiny bit we can observe and that there are 60 billion planets in their habitable zone in our own galaxy. He concluded by wondering whether life is a lucid dream in a vivid now where once in a while we wake up enough to know we are dreaming… The vibe in the theatre was a very spacious [    wow    ].

Aza Ruskin: Translating Animal Languages

Did you know that Whales have unique names as well as clan names denoting their deeper affiliations?

Perhaps one of the most uplifting talks this year was delivered by Aza Ruskin (you may remember him as co-presenter of The AI Dilemma). Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology with Tristan Harris, Aza spoke eloquently about the promise of discovering ancient cultures as we begin to tap into the language of the most ancient beings known to inhabit planet Earth, Whales.

That’s right – AI will soon be able to translate whale song as we have previously thought of it – into whale words and sentences and requests and greetings. We may well be on the precipice of an extraordinary discovery that will change everything about how we understand our place on this fragile planet. I expect an inspirational and humbling experience awaits.

Eve Ensler: Embodying Radical Compassion

Eve Ensler (V), celebrated playwright (The Vagina Monologues) and activist, delivered a stirring keynote on the transformative power of radical compassion. Drawing upon her own journey of healing and social activism, Ensler urged us to embrace the energy of apology as a force for social change. V described how, after a childhood of abuse at the hands of her father, she wrote his apology to her from him. This powerful act of radical empathy released her from his victimhood and allowed her to move forward in her own trajectory of life.

Her example showed as that by bearing witness to the suffering of others and extending compassion without judgment, we can dismantle systems of oppression and foster a more just and equitable world. Ensler’s impassioned statement that: apology is a pathway to another world served as a call to action for all of us committed to creating a more compassionate society.

Dr. Richard Schwarz: The Healing Power of Inner Work

Dr. Richard Schwarz, a leading expert in psychotherapy and the creator of Internal Family Systems, illuminated the profound healing potential of exploring our inner landscapes. By shining the light of awareness on our innermost depths, we can integrate fragmented aspects (parts) of ourselves and embark on a journey of wholeness and self-realization  – as Schwarz expertly demonstrated live on Soren during his talk.

And on the Friday evening with the conference coming to an end, as Soren retook the stage full of thanks for the volunteers, the wonderful host Michelle Gail, and the speakers, I found myself reflecting on these words from his opening address:

We are seaworthy vessels, and we were built for storms.

Perhaps I will be back.


By Neil Seligman, The Conscious Professional

 

 

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Neil Seligman Mindfulness Giveaway https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/neil-seligman-mindfulness-giveaway/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:05 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=11164 Terms and Conditions The competitions first prize is to win access to Zen In Ten, a 1:1 online mindfulness masterclass with Neil Seligman, and a copy of Neils Seligman’s two […]

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The competitions first prize is to win access to Zen In Ten, a 1:1 online mindfulness masterclass with Neil Seligman, and a copy of Neils Seligman’s two books – Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations. There are two runner-up prizes of access to Zen in Ten. The total prize value is therefore £428.
The entrant needs to do the following to become an entrant:
  1. Join The Conscious Professional Mindful Community on Facebook here:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconsciousprofessionalcommunity 
  2. Like the post where they saw the competition.
  3. Tag a friend in the comments below that post – someone who would also like this prize!
Only one entry per person.

One first prize winner will be selected at random on @neil.seligman’s Instagram at Midday GMT on Wednesday, 25th August 2021 and the winner will be informed via direct message of the win. The competition starts at Midday GMT on Wednesday, August 18th 2021. The winner will have 72 hours to supply Neil Seligman with their name, postal address, email address and telephone number in order for Neil Seligman to send the items to them via post. Should the winner fail to supply the above information then Neil Seligman has the right to select another winner chosen at random. Neil Seligman will dispatch the items to the winner within 15 working days.

Should, for whatever reason, the said prize(s) no longer be in stock or available, then Neil Seligman reserves the right to send another similar item of similar value to the winner. The winner agrees to Neil Seligman sharing the competition winners’ name and social media handle on Neil Seligman’s Social Media networks – www.theconsciousprofessional.com, @neil.seligman on Instagram, The Conscious Professional / Neil Seligman on Facebook, @neilseligman on Twitter and on the blog section of The Conscious Professional / Neil Seligman websites. Please contact info@theconsciousprofessional.com with any further queries.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter.
Here are some more details on the awesome prizes:
Zen In Ten
This is my beautifully crafted ten-day online experience which teaches you how to meditate and embed mindfulness into your daily life in less than 20 mins per day! By the end of the course, you will be someone who knows how to confidently meditate.
The Mindfulness Class With Neil

Ever wondered what Mindfulness actually is, how you can use it as a tool in everyday life and how, if practiced regularly, it can be life-changing? Neil will create a tailored master class just for you that will be both empowering and healing.

Conscious Leadership & 100 Mindfulness Meditations

Whether you are a CEO, a Small Business Owner or simply interested in Mindfulness and improving your life then Neil’s two books are a must-read + bonus, they have also been signed by him.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

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Neil Seligman & Warrior Addict Competition 2021 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/neil-seligman-warrior-addict-competition-2021/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:21:54 +0000 https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=11128 Terms and Conditions The competition is to win a Warrior Addict ‘The Warrior Mat worth £69.00, a 1:1 online mindfulness masterclass with Neil Seligman worth £240.00 and a copy of […]

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Terms and Conditions

The competition is to win a Warrior Addict ‘The Warrior Mat worth £69.00, a 1:1 online mindfulness masterclass with Neil Seligman worth £240.00 and a copy of Neils Seligman’s two books – Conscious Leadership and 100 Mindfulness Meditations worth £23.00 giving a total retail value £322.00.

The entrant needs to do the following to become an applicant –

  1. Follow @warrioraddict + @neil.seligman on Instagram.
  2. Like the competition post on Instagram that they are entering the competition on.
  3. Tag three people in the comments below the competition post on Instagram.

Only one entry per person.

One winner will be selected at random on @neill.seligman’s Instagram at Midday GMT on Thursday 24th June  2021 and the winner will be informed via Instagram direct message of the win. The competition starts at Midday GMT on Thursday, June 17th 2021. The winner will have 72 hours to supply Neil Seligman with their name, postal address, email address and telephone number in order for Neil Seligman and Warrior Addict to send the items to them via post.  Should the winner fail to supply the above information then Warrior Addict has the right to select another winner chosen at random. Warrior Addict will dispatch the items to the winner within 15 working days.

Should, for whatever reason, the said prize(s) no longer be in stock or available, then Neil Seligman reserves the right to send another similar item of similar value to the winner. The winner agrees to Neil Seligman sharing the competition winners’ name and social media handle on Neil Seligman’s Social Media networks –  www.theconsciousprofessional.com, @neil.seligman on Instagram, The Conscious Professional / Neil Seligman on Facebook, @neilseligman on Twitter and on the blog section of The Conscious Professional / Neil Seligman websites. Please contact info@theconsciousprofessional.com with any further queries.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Here are some more details on the awesome prizes:

The Warrior Mat – a premium quality yoga mat made from sustainable, natural rubber and Eco PU, designed with beginners alignment guides and comes with a free carry strap –  worth £69.00

The Mindfulness Class With Neil – Ever wondered what Mindfulness actually is, how you can use it as a tool in everyday life and how, if practiced regularly, it can be life-changing? Neil will create a tailored master class just for you that will be both empowering and healing.

Conscious Leadership & 100 Mindfulness Meditations – Whether you are a CEO,  a Small Business Owner or simply interested in Mindfulness and improving your life then Neil’s two books are a must-read  + bonus, they have also been signed by him.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

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Behind The Scenes: Our Covid Story of Transformation https://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/behind-scenes-covid-story-transformation/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:00:11 +0000 http://www.theconsciousprofessional.com/?p=10467 This year has really been a bit of a blur since our holiday in March when Jack and I were stuck in Mexico wondering if BA would be sending a […]

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This year has really been a bit of a blur since our holiday in March when Jack and I were stuck in Mexico wondering if BA would be sending a plane to bring us home!

(Have you noticed how time seems to be moving differently – apparently it’s because we are experiencing less highlight moments and community events which usually act as memory markers. Without these – the days weeks and now months merge together.)

With the launch of the new and improved The Conscious Professional imminent – I thought I would share our Covid journey and let you know some of what is in store!

A Fresh Approach

First of all – the first few months were quite hairy – for a corporate training company offering mainly in-person solutions – we witnessed a slew of understandable cancellations and postponements. Then as workplaces began to acclimatise to the working from home reality – we started to see new bookings and new clients seeking support for their staff – the ray of light!

As this was happening I was researching different online models so that we could do more than just present and coach online – but do something that we haven’t done before – build a community of conscious professionals and start to offer inspiring learning experiences direct to our community.

It turns out – this requires a lot of head-scratching – software researching – trial and error and a bit of magic! A team started to assemble around me (who I could not be more grateful for) and as we refreshed the look and feel of the brands, websites, logos, and imagery, the technical solutions began to come online.

A New Horizon

We are now almost ready to open the doors to our FB Group – The Conscious Professional Mindful Community which will become the hub of our online activity with free live meditations each week!

To address the FB point – I have to say that before lockdown I had lost my love for FB but then I joined some really transformational groups and programs which have catalysed so much growth and creativity in my business and life. It has once again got me back into FB (despite all its flaws – I know!).

I hope you will consider joining us for the next stage of the journey. We are still very much ready for your corporate training enquiries but also excited to start building a network of conscious professionals and conscious leaders. We aim to support and inspire you as you drive forward the changes that are so needed in our world.

The group will open soon for pre-registration – do sign up for our newsletter or follow our socials to be the first to join!

Neil Seligman

P.S – The retreat is on!

Soul Ignition Retreat at Champneys Forest Mere – September 18th-20th

If you’d like to kick-start your conscious future you are invited to my what will likely be my first and only in-person retreat of the year.

Booking Link & Instructions

Booking Instructions

  1. Click here to be taken to the Champneys website
  2. Scroll down and click on September – the retreat will appear
  3. Click: Book Now

 

P.S. Whenever you are ready… here are 4 ways we can support your personal and professional Conscious Goals:

1. Access Free Live Meditations & Energy Transmissions

Inside our private Facebook Group, The Conscious Professional Mindful Community where Neil leads live weekly community events. Join now for free.

2. Learn To Meditate With Neil Seligman In Just 10 Days!

Zen in Ten, our flagship online course, is a ten day mindfulness challenge for people who need to slow down.  

3. Work With Neil One-To-One

See if a Conscious Coaching Partnership is right for you. Book a 15-minute discovery call with Neil here.

4. Bring The Conscious Professional To Your Business

See if The Conscious Professional training and coaching programmes are right for your team or workplace. Book a call here.

The Conscious Professional is dedicated to delivering inspiring corporate mindfulness and professional resilience training, conscious leadership coaching and workplace wellbeing services at the level of professional excellence. Thank you for following our blog.

 

 

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