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In 2011 my husband Tim died of cancer after nearly 4 years of health system experiences, first to learn what it was that his body was doing, then to try and help his body be well and ultimately for his …
In 2011 my husband Tim died of cancer after nearly 4 years of health system experiences, first to learn what it was that his body was doing, then to try and help his body be well and ultimately for his …
The Gippsland Health Summit (GHS) aims to educate doctors, medical staff, health administrators and other health care providers in patient centered care, mindfulness, patient advocacy, engaging and communicating with our patients and empathy, so that we achieve better health …
If you were present more often what would change?
Recently I was watching Australia’s Got Talent with my children when I was privileged to witness Mick the Poet recite an Australian poem. My apologies to Mick as I have not …
The benefits of mindfulness meditation for business leaders are increasingly appreciated and confirmed by empirical research. Executives and high performing professionals increasingly use meditation to manage stress, maintain strategic focus, enhance cognitive performance, promote emotional intelligence, and improve interpersonal …
This morning while I was meditating (a formal mindful practice) I noticed that my elbows were up on the arms of the chair, my hands were clasped and my shoulders were up around my ears! Then I noticed I was …
Like many people at this time of the year I am slowing down to be with family, to take a break from the busy-ness of work and term time. In the last two weeks I have had a couple of …
Sharing this video of Professor Richard Roberts discussing the importance of primary care, evidence based care and guidelines, patient centred care, family doctoring in relation to continuity – an ongoing relationship and comprehensiveness of services, understanding the patient’s values in …
Thank you to the Gippsland Leaders who joined me for the Foundations in Mindful Leadership retreat last Friday, a real privilege for me.
Imagine if everything you did at work was completely aligned to your values and that over time …
Have you ever said something like “I don’t have time to be nice at work“?
What do you prioritise at work?
Do you want to be that person who has no time to be kind?
Is stress or …