Mindful Leadership: Cultivating Presence, Purpose, and Well-Being

Mindful Leadership: Cultivating Presence, Purpose, and Well-Being

Mindful leadership invites us to bring greater awareness, intention, and compassion to how we lead ourselves and engage with others. This interactive 60-minute workshop explores how mindfulness can strengthen presence, communication, resilience, and overall well-being.

Through experiential practices, guided reflection, and practical application, participants will explore ways to respond more intentionally to stress, navigate challenging interactions, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate sustainable mindfulness practices.

Rather than viewing mindfulness as one more thing to fit into an already busy schedule, participants will consider how mindful awareness can be woven into everyday moments—supporting a shift from automatic reactivity toward more intentional, values-aligned responses.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe core principles of mindful leadership and their relevance to personal and professional well-being.
• Practice two evidence-informed mindfulness techniques that can be integrated into everyday life and leadership.
• Identify mindful leadership strategies that support greater focus, resilience, intentional communication, and meaningful engagement.

Cynthia Powell, MA, NBC-HWC, MBSR-T, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being within the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions at UNT Health, as well as the Founder and CEO of Cynergy Wellness Group, LLC. She is an educator, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher specializing in mindfulness, behavior change, resilience, and whole-person well-being. She integrates evidence-informed mindfulness and coaching approaches to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, navigate stress, and shift from automatic reactivity toward intentional response. Cynthia is passionate about making mindfulness practical and accessible, supporting greater presence, purpose, and well-being in everyday life and leadership.