Overview
Mindful Leader is a social-impact training organization making mindfulness education a public good—accessible, evidence-grounded, secular, and community-sustained. Official about materials describe a Washington, D.C.–metro organization (ZenCEO LLC) that helps individuals build resilience, bring mindfulness into workplaces, and certify facilitators who can teach responsibly.
Offerings range from Open MBSR courses and silent retreats to workplace facilitator certification and the bi-annual Mindful Leader Summit at the intersection of science, leadership, and well-being.
What they teach
Mindful Leader programming commonly includes:
- Open MBSR (8-week) stress-reduction and resilience training
- Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF) skills
- Expert workshops on mindfulness, compassion, and emotional intelligence
- Community practice via Meditate Together
The organization is an IACET-accredited provider awarding continuing education units, and founder Mo Edjlali documents the Open MBSR approach in a Wiley title.
Who it's for
- HR and wellbeing professionals building workplace mindfulness
- Coaches, educators, and internal champions
- Individuals seeking secular, research-aligned practice
- Leaders exploring science-backed mental fitness and culture
How to engage
Explore programs and the summit on mindfulleader.org. Choose training, certification, or events based on whether you practice, facilitate, or lead culture change.
