EPISODE 2: Next Generation Mindfulness: the New Frontier for Peak Performance

In this episode, Martin & Jonpaul are joined by social psychologist Dr Jutta Tobias-Mortlock to discuss the role that mindfulness training can play in high-performance settings. 

Guest, Cast & Crew

Jutta Tobias-Mortlock is a reader in organisational psychology at City University and is the co-director of its Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness Research. 

Hosted by Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin https://www.ophp.co.uk 

Edited by Bess Manley

Produced by Wavell Room https://wavellroom.com/

Resources

• Jutta’s contact https://www.city.ac.uk/about/people/academics/jutta-tobias-mortlock# 
• Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness Research www.mindfulness-science.com 
• Ellen Langer https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/ellen-langer 
• Viktor Frankl ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

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Chapters

00:41 Mindfulness in High Performance

02:29 The Essence and Evolution of Mindfulness

05:44 Mindfulness as a Tool for Engagement and Decision-Making

06:32 Challenging Traditional Mindfulness Programs in High-Performance Settings

10:24 Practical Applications of Mindfulness in High-Stress Environments

17:34 The Limitations of Commercial Mindfulness Programs

23:04 The Story of the Honey Badgers

26:02 Exploring Team Mindfulness Training

28:37 NextGen Mindfulness

35:51 Challenges and Strategies in Mindful Organizing

39:54 The Journey Towards Mindful Organizations

48:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

Up Next

Keep an eye out for our upcoming episode featuring Tim Jacques, former Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the UK’s Counterterrorism Policing HQ. We'll have a fascinating discussion about health and well-being in high-stress positions, and the role of senior leaders in optimising well-being and performance.

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