Author: Roberta Dombrowski
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Member Stories: Carolina & Nathalia
The truth is, there is no other person on the planet who has had the exact same experiences as you. You are unique, and so is your career. This can be extremely empowering, because the sky’s the limit! You can chart your path and define what success looks like on your own personal career journey.…
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Meet Our Founder: Roberta Dombrowski
Roberta founded Learn Mindfully in 2022 with the hopes of helping leaders build their most authentic, fulfilling, and sustainable lives. She brings a deep experience in education, research, and design to her role as Instructor and Coach. We enjoyed getting to know her perspective, and think you will too. How has your background in workplace…
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What is coaching?
Coaching is different from mentoring or consulting. The differences are subtle but distinct. A coach is like having a guide in your corner helping you uncover blockers, get unstuck, and thrive. Coaches operate under the mindset that everyone is naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. Our energy is spent in service of our clients. This means…
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What acknowledgement really looks like
In Co-Active Coach Training, one of the skills they teach us to develop is to acknowledge others. Acknowledgement is the act of truly seeing someone – both what they are doing and who they are being. Acknowledgement begins by “naming the qualities we see, admire, or appreciate in someone”. When you send acknowledgement to someone…
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5 tips for getting started with online meditation
This week marked my final week of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course that I’ve been taking through Brown University. As I look back and reflect on the past 8 weeks, I’m so grateful for the tools, resources, and relationships that the program has brought into my life. For those unfamiliar with MBSR, it…
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5 Essential Books on Mindful Leadership
Leading individuals and teams is one of the most challenging roles we take on. The complexity, pace, and constant demand for our attention can make us feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Mindful leadership is all about bringing presence, focus, clarity, and compassion to ourselves as well as the people we lead. I’ve compiled a list of…
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Mindful Learning Practices
As I’ve continued my own personal meditation practice over the years, one area that has continued to fascinate me is the potential to integrate mindfulness practices into education and learning environments. I’ve spent some time exploring how various organizations (workplaces, universities, and even schools) have begun integrating mindfulness approaches to the learning they provide. At…
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