Claudia Braun
MBSR trainer with various additional qualifications, including a two-year training program for mindfulness teachers at the Bodhi College with Stephen Batchelor, John Peacock, and Christina Feldmann
Seminars and retreats with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Christopher Germer, and Loch Kelly
Strong business background (Partner at RETURN ON MEANING GmbH; former McKinsey consultant)
Keynote speaker, featured in interviews on mindfulness in organizations, and co-author of 'Cultural Change in Organizations’
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How did you get into mindfulness and why did you stick with it?
What role does mindfulness play in your life?
Even as a young person, I had a feeling that happiness and unhappiness originates largely from inner rather than from the material world. A book by Jon Kabat-Zinn suddenly gave me a language and a much deeper understanding. From then on, there was never a day when I didn't meditate and go on annual retreats.
At first there was a lot of joy, fulfillment and contentment as the mind became calmer and life “came closer to me”. Experiencing life more consciously filled me with a lot of gratitude. But the painful aspects of life also became more tangible. Facing it, staying with it and acting wisely is one way and will always remain so.
What is your motivation/purpose for your work as a MOMENTUM trainer?
For me personally, the world of mindfulness has been such a great revelation and has changed and enriched my life so much that I am delighted if others are also interested and I can help them to tap into this great potential
What do you think makes the MOMENTUM program unique?
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The practical orientation and the connection to the participants’ real life.
The magic and connection that arise in the group when we meet in shared humanity.
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The coaches, who all bring many years of personal practice, in-depth study and self-awareness, and as personalities embody different perspectives.
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As a MOMENTUM trainer, where do you most clearly see the importance and effectiveness of mindfulness training for companies?
Very often, participants report that they have dealt with a difficult conversation or conflict differently; that they were able to perceive their own emotions and then also the other person and to get in touch with him or her differently. I am convinced that there are always misunderstandings and conflicts in everyday working life and that certain conflicts are necessary and important. Managing them in a goal-oriented way is a major lever for both good cooperation and entrepreneurial success.
I am particularly touched when I hear again and again how much more joy and gratitude people experience when they become more present in their everyday lives and how often this is transferred to moments in the team, as well as with the family at home.
Managers in particular often report that they suddenly see their own patterns in leadership much more clearly and that they have more options for how to behave.