Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!

Our podcast is a space for meaningful conversations, for exploring the insights that arise in our mindfulness-at-work programs, and for sharing the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and tune in. The journey of mindfulness is one of discovery—of presence, awareness, and transformation. As mindfulness teachers, we have had the privilege of witnessing its impact in real time: the shifts in perspectives, the newfound resilience, the quiet moments of clarity that ripple into powerful change. We've seen it in the eyes of our participants when something clicks, when a deep breath dissolves tension, when an insight sparks a new way of engaging with life.

Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters! is a health podcast hosted by Pierre Khawand & Sarah Killeen, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pierre Khawand & Sarah Killeen hosts Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!, a health show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): What Are We Really Missing?

  Aug 13, 202619 min

  Fear of Missing Out—or FOMO—is often associated with social media. But it also shows up at work: checking one more email, saying yes to one more meeting, postponing time off, or worrying that opportunities are passing us by. In this episode, Sarah and Pierre explore how FOMO quietly shapes our decisions, fuels stress and anxiety, and pulls us away from the present moment. Together they examine both the "micro" moments of interruption and the larger fears about career, success, and fulfillment. They also offer a simple mindfulness practice to help you recognize FOMO as it arises, reconnect with your body, uncover the deeper need beneath the fear, and cultivate a greater sense of presence, abundance, and gratitude. If you've ever struggled to fully disconnect from work—or wondered whether constantly chasing "more" is causing you to miss what matters most—this conversation is for you.

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  Episode #37

  Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Staying Grounded When Work Feels Hard

  Aug 6, 202612 min

  When work feels overwhelming, difficult relationships drain your energy, or uncertainty leaves you feeling stuck, it can be easy to lose sight of your inner stability. This gentle guided meditation offers a space to pause, reconnect, and care for yourself. Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and the practice of sending kind wishes, you'll be invited to soften reactivity, cultivate curiosity, reconnect with your inner resources, and meet life's challenges with greater possibility and resilience. Whether you're navigating a difficult season at work or simply need a few moments of calm, this practice can help you return to yourself with kindness and steadiness. If you'd like to explore the ideas behind this meditation in more depth, including practical reflections on staying grounded during challenging times at work, I invite you to read the accompanying Substack article: tinyurl.com/work-feels-hard

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  Episode #36

  Beyond the To-Do List: Three Radical Ideas

  Jul 24, 202613 min

  We spend so much time managing our to-do lists that we rarely stop to ask a more important question: Is our to-do list helping us—or quietly managing us? In this final episode of our three-part series, we explore a different way of thinking about productivity. We begin with two simple practices that can immediately improve the way we experience our workday: Doing the difficult thing first • Celebrating progress instead of focusing only on what's unfinished Then we explore three "radical" ideas that challenge many of our assumptions about productivity: Put the to-do list aside—and go play Throw away your to-do list (at least as a thought experiment) Graduate from a never-ending to-do list to a simple two-week priority matrix This isn't about getting less done. It's about making sure your work serves your life—not the other way around. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for a different relationship with your work, this episode offers practical ideas to help you approach your days with greater intention, creativity, and peace.

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  Episode #35

  From To-Do List to Today’s Intentions List: Getting Things Done Mindfully

  Jul 23, 202612 min

  Most of us begin the day by looking at a long to-do list. But what if that isn't the best place to start? In this episode, we introduce the Today's Intentions List—a simple yet powerful practice for bringing greater clarity, focus, and calm to your workday. Rather than reacting to an ever-growing list of tasks, you'll learn how to begin each day by intentionally choosing what matters most. Along the way, they explore: Why a short intentions list is often more effective than a long to-do list How to set intentions not only for what you want to accomplish, but how you want to show up Why mindfulness helps us stay present instead of being pulled in ten different directions A simple 15-minute mantra that quiets the mind and strengthens focus How anxiety, avoidance, perfectionism, and even impostor syndrome can quietly shape our relationship with our work Why managing a to-do list is ultimately about managing the thoughts and emotions that accompany it This episode offers practical tools and a refreshing perspective for anyone who wants to accomplish more while experiencing greater peace, presence, and joy at work.

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  Episode #34

  Three Ways to Lighten Your To-Do List

  Jul 16, 202615 min

  In this first episode of a new series on to-do lists, we explores why something designed to help us stay organized can so easily become a source of pressure, guilt, anxiety, and self-judgment. Rather than offering more productivity tips, he invites us to rethink our relationship with the to-do list itself. You'll discover three simple yet surprisingly powerful approaches: Renaming your to-do list with language that creates possibility rather than pressure. Reframing the way you think about your list by remembering that you—not the list—are in the driver's seat. Breaking Down your list through two practical tools: the Not-To-Do List and the Someday List, helping you focus your time and energy on what truly matters. Beneath these practical techniques lies a deeper invitation: to cultivate perspective, courage, and the freedom to make intentional choices. This is the first episode in a series that will continue exploring not only what belongs on our to-do lists, but how we approach them—with greater mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion.

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