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Mindful Leadership Spring 2026 Schedule


Mindful Leadership

January 6th – March 30th, 2026

This transformative course offers a comprehensive journey through the art and science of mindfulness — from inner awareness to relational connection and mindful leadership. Participants begin by exploring the foundational concepts and practices associated with mindfulness and meditation, including the scientific, emotional, mental and physical benefits of sustained practice, engaging in different forms of meditation and mindfulness techniques that can be incorporated into daily life to reduce stress, promote inner peace, strengthen relationships, and support overall well-being.

Building on this foundation, the course moves into the realm of mindful communication — the bridge between inner awareness and outer engagement. Participants will develop practical skills in mindful listening, self-talk awareness, and compassionate dialogue. With an emphasis on empathy, curiosity, and cultural understanding, this section of the course invites learners to embody mindfulness as a relational way of being that nurtures connection and belonging.

In the final section, the focus expands to mindful leadership — applying the principles of awareness and compassion to guide teams, organizations, and change. Participants will explore leadership presence, learn tools for resilience, decision clarity, and stress reduction, and engage in reflection to align values with authentic action. By integrating mindfulness into how one communicates, leads, and lives, learners will emerge with practical strategies and embodied wisdom to inspire well-being and transformation in both personal and professional life.

Learning Outcomes

Foundations

· Define mindfulness, meditation, and mindfulness-based practices

· Understand the physical, mental, emotional and social benefits of mindfulness

· Practice mindfulness-based activities to enhance your personal and professional life

Communication

· Strengthen capacity to pause, attune, and respond skillfully in communication

· Develop mindful listening skills to enhance empathy, presence, and understanding in dialogue

· Cultivate curiosity and awareness when engaging difference and diverse perspectives

Leadership

· Explore the relationship between mindfulness, organizational effectiveness, and culture change

· Learn to lead with greater ease, focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion

· Increase personal, team, and organizational resiliency amidst a shifting higher education and world context

The Mindful Leadership badge may be earned ‘with distinction’ if students demonstrate application of the concepts learned in the series. March 24th-30th is the time period designated are for students to work on and submit a project if they wish to earn the badge with distinction. 

Registration deadline is December 30th, 2025 at 11:59 pm


Cost & Payment

CPD member rate: $780 (CPD points accepted)

SUNY Campus rate: $930 

Non-CPD/SUNY price: $1080

Group Discounts Available

Additional discounts are available to groups of the following size attending the same program:

  • 5-9 people = 10% discount
  • 10-19 people = 15% discount
  • 20-29 people = 20% discount

Please send your request to cpdinfo@suny.edu at least 30 days prior to the start of the course/program.


Dr. Glenn Pichardo

Visiting Assistant Professor
School for Graduate Studies
Division of Education Empire State University

Dr. Lisa Napora

Co-Founder and Director of The Mindfulness Alliance


Earn a Certificate & Digital Badge for completing this course

Phone: 315-214-2440

Email: leadership@suny.edu for program questions or Michaela.Rehm@suny.edu for registration questions or technical support