A Pocket Coach: The Mindfulness Coach

by Thackray, Gill

• ISBN13: 9781789292527
• ISBN10: 1789292522
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-04-01
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara

Summary

Gill Thackray teaches the reader the fundamentals of mindfulness and details the benefits of introducing it into your life. She also provides fascinating detail into what happens to your brain when you practice mindfulness and how to make room for it in a busy life.The book also busts myths about mindfulness and proves that there is no right or wrong way of practicing, it is simple about finding the way it works best for you. From the workplace to managing anxiety, this Pocket Coach book will teach you how to live a more mindful life. Each chapter has practical exercises so you can really engage with your practice as well as further reading so you can continue your mindfulness journey.

Author Biography

Gill Thackray is a business psychologist, coach, writer, mindfulness teacher, and regular conference speaker. Gill has successfully worked with hundreds of organizations to improve performance, innovation, and strategy over the last 20 years. Ranging from global organizations (United Nations, KPMG, Spotify, Deloitte); to non-profits (UK Sport, the V & A Museum, International Planned Parenting, Shelter, the National History Museum); universities (London School of Economics, British School of Osteopathy, Goldsmiths,) and Government Bodies (UK Central Government, Kenyan Ministry of Tourism, Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Communications Pakistan). Gill has an MSc in Mindfulness Studies. She is a qualified mindfulness teacher, adhering to the UK Mindfulness Good Practice Guidelines and is a registered teacher on the UK Mindfulness Teachers List as well as being professionally accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.