In this episode, we turn our attention to a quality that is often overlooked at work—joy.

We tend to associate mindfulness with managing stress or navigating difficult situations. While that’s important, it’s only part of the picture. Joy is just as essential—and just as trainable.

Pierre and Sarah explore how joy can be cultivated in practical ways throughout the workday. This includes simple moments like stepping away to enjoy a cup of tea, listening to music, or reconnecting with the body through movement and breath. These small pauses, when done intentionally, can have a powerful impact.

They also reflect on the joy of making progress—taking a moment to acknowledge what has been completed instead of rushing to the next task. The conversation expands into the joy of learning, growth, and developing new skills, as well as the deeper sense of contentment that comes from connecting with purpose and meaning in our work.

Another important dimension explored is relational joy—appreciating meaningful interactions, celebrating others’ successes, and practicing what is often called appreciative joy: the ability to feel joy for others, even when we are not experiencing it ourselves.

Throughout the episode, the invitation is simple: to begin noticing where joy already exists, and to gently create more space for it.

A practical and reflective conversation to bring more lightness, awareness, and energy into your workday.

In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah are joined by Dr. Jonathan Fisher to explore a deeper understanding of wisdom—one that goes beyond thinking and into the body.

Together, they unpack how wisdom arises not only from the brain, but also from the heart and the gut, and how learning to tune into these signals can support clearer decisions, reduce stress, and help prevent burnout.

They also explore the role of perspective, the impact of ego on stress, and how reconnecting with a broader sense of self and community can shift how we experience challenges at work.

This conversation is inspired by Dr. Fisher’s book Just One Heart, particularly the chapter on wisdom, where these ideas are explored more deeply along with additional practices.

The episode closes with a practical and accessible tool—mindful journaling—and how even a few moments of reflection can help create distance from difficult experiences, reveal patterns, and support more intentional responses.

A thoughtful and grounded conversation on developing wisdom as a daily practice.

In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah explore a deceptively simple yet transformative approach: working in iterations.

Rather than taking on overwhelming tasks all at once, they introduce the idea of creating small, intentional “containers”—clear, manageable steps that help us begin, explore, and make progress with more ease.

They discuss how iterations can reduce procrastination, shift us out of overwhelm, and support creativity and thoughtful action. The conversation also touches on the neuroscience behind getting started, the balance between structure and flexibility, and the challenge of knowing when something is “good enough.”

Along the way, they invite listeners to move from being a constant “doer” to becoming a more intentional “designer” of their work.

This episode offers a practical and mindful approach to tackling meaningful work—one step at a time.