Mindful Leadership Essentials
About the Program
Learners will be introduced to concepts and techniques of meditation and also the opportunity to practice meditation daily. Interwoven with meditation will be understanding the importance of self-care, loving-kindness, compassion and body-based awareness. Connect the me (my practice, my relationship with self – intra-) and the we (my interactions with others – inter). Deepen considerations and practice in the realm of awareness-based self-care, self-compassion & compassion for others, empathy, and loving kindness.
Experience a practical, experiential, and theoretical introduction to listening-centered mindful communication, cultivating presence in communicative interactions while also learning to navigate difficult conversations to enhance wellbeing.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate stresses and systemic struggles in a supporting learning environment.
- Increase awareness and caring for yourself (self-care);
- Cultivate spaciousness & freedom;
- Recover from or prevent burnout; and,
- Improve wellbeing (personal & professional). An overarching focus on supporting wellbeing.
Learners will be introduced to concepts, techniques of meditation and, also the opportunity to practice meditation daily. Interwoven with meditation will be understanding the importance of self-caring, loving-kindness, compassion and body-based awareness.
Connect the me (my practice, my relationship with self- intra) and the we (my interaction with others – inter). Deepen considerations and practice in the realm of awareness- based self-care, self-compassion & build compassion for others, empathy, and loving kindness.
Experience a practical, experiential, and theoretical introduction to listening-centered mindful communication, cultivating presence in communicative interactions while also learning to navigate difficult conversations to enhance wellbeing.
Target Audience:
Intended for those working in higher education at SUNY, however anyone is welcome to participate.
Course Completion Requirements:
To receive an overall completion digital badge certificate, participants must complete all 7 weeks of the course which contain various learning activities delivered in an online, asynchronous format using the SUNY Center for Professional Development digital learning environment (DLE) Brightspace. Participants should be prepared to spend approximately 2 – 4 hours of course work each week.
Meet the Instructors
Glenn Pichardo
Dr. Glenn Pichardo serves as Leadership Development Specialist with SUNY where he teaches courses and workshops on mindfulness, leadership and overall well-being. Glenn has almost 20 years of higher education experience, primarily serving as a counselor in opportunity programs. Glenn is also passionate about mental health and serves as a mental health counselor at Sunshine Counseling Services. Glenn earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education as well as a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Lisa Napora
Dr. Lisa Napora is a scholar-practitioner working with contemplative and liberatory practices that cultivate the shift from individual development toward collective wellbeing. Her work bridges personal evolution and social transformation, positioning awareness as a catalyst for inner and outer change. She is Founding Director of The Mindfulness Alliance and creator of the WeShift Institute, an international fellowship advancing an awareness-based approach to social transformation grounded in a practice-based epistemology of care and collective capacity-building for shared wellbeing. Dr. Napora holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, serves as a Visiting Scholar at the University at Buffalo, and brings more than two decades of experience spanning business, nonprofit leadership, and contemplative practice. Through her teaching, writing, and programs, Lisa helps individuals, groups, and organizations deepen awareness, build capacities, and foster sustainable change that supports movement from a “me” to a “we” mindset.
Course Pricing
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.
Registration Coming Soon!
2027 Course Dates
- June 1 – July 19, 2027
Contact Us
Questions? Email cpdinfo@suny.edu or call 315-214-2440. To ensure your inquiry reaches the appropriate team, please include the program name in your message.