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Mindfulness for teams: programmes that bring focus to everyday working life.<\/i> <\/p>\n

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1.<\/span> Two programmes, one goal<\/h2>\n
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Since this year, I have been a certified Momentum trainer, which complements my CEB training from 2017. The reason for a second programme is simple: 42 hours of CEB is simply too much for some companies. Momentum, on the other hand, is more compact, evidence-based and easier to integrate into everyday working life. <\/p>\n

Both programmes teach mindfulness and emotional competence, but in different ways. I consider this a useful addition \u2013 not because CEB doesn’t work, but because different contexts require different formats. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2.<\/span> Especially now, not despite it<\/h2>\n
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Development budgets are being cut everywhere, which is understandable given the economic pressure. However, I consider these cuts to be a mistake when it comes to mindfulness programmes. <\/p>\n

When uncertainty prevails, stress levels rise. Employees worry about their future, make poorer decisions and communicate in a more irritable manner \u2013 the team suffers, the work suffers. This is precisely when tools are needed to deal with pressure. <\/p>\n

My experience shows that mindfulness is not a wellness measure, but stabilises teams under pressure. Burnout or a failed project ultimately costs more than any training course. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3.<\/span> My path<\/h2>\n
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I have been an IT consultant for almost 30 years and know the pressure of complex projects from my daily work in architecture, cloud and project management. At the same time, I have been meditating daily since 2006. <\/p>\n

The beginning goes back further: in the 1990s, I learned Ki no Kenkyukai Aikido with its breathing and meditation exercises from Helmut Vogler in Berlin. However, the real breakthrough came after a sabbatical in South America, when I followed an inner impulse and stuck with it. <\/p>\n

In the years that followed, I studied with Alan Wallace and Tsoknyi Rinpoche before completing the CEB trainer training in 2017. Since then, I have been offering mindfulness training, especially for IT teams. What interests me is the connection between Eastern practice and Western working life \u2013 especially in the technology industry, I see how valuable inner clarity can be. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4.<\/span> Why Momentum?<\/h2>\n
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CEB goes deep: Paul Ekman’s emotion research combined with Alan Wallace’s meditations results in 42 hours of intensive work on emotional awareness and regulation. <\/p>\n

Momentum is designed differently. The programme spans six weeks with shorter units and is optimised for both online and in-person formats. It integrates neuroscience, positive psychology and organisational psychology, supported by an app and a buddy system. <\/p>\n

I consider Momentum to be better suited for introducing mindfulness in the workplace, while CEB remains my first choice for deeper emotional work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5.<\/span> A clear head when everything is on fire<\/h2>\n
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Imagine an IT team under deadline pressure \u2013 restructuring, two resignations. During a break, someone asks, \u2018Why are we talking about breathing when the project is blowing up in our faces?\u2019 <\/p>\n

The question is justified. My answer would be, „That’s exactly why. When everything is on fire, you need a clear head. “ <\/p>\n

I’m familiar with such objections from my work. No one completely changes their mind after a workshop. But those who take away a specific technique and use it have gained something. That’s realistic: mindfulness is not a miracle cure, but practice. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6.<\/span> My first insights<\/h2>\n
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When I started with CEB in 2017, I thought good content would speak for itself. That was naive. <\/p>\n

Companies need connectivity: 45-minute slots, measurable results, no esotericism. Momentum meets these requirements better than CEB, which is why I am happy to be able to offer both tools today. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7.<\/span> Takeaways<\/h2>\n
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  1. Mindfulness stabilises<\/b> \u2013 especially under pressure, not despite it.<\/li>\n
  2. The format must be right<\/b> \u2013 Momentum for getting started, CEB for in-depth work.<\/li>\n
  3. Qualifications count<\/b> \u2013 pay attention to practical experience, not just certificates.<\/li>\n
  4. IT is my context<\/b> \u2013 I understand the specific challenges.<\/li>\n
  5. Practice takes time<\/b> \u2013 a workshop is a start, not a result.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I have been listed as a momentum trainer since mid-2025. Contact me \u2013 together we will find the right format for your team. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    8.<\/span> Further information<\/h2>\n
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