by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Oct 14, 2025 | Business, Curiosity, Leadership, Mindfulness, Politics, Transformation
How mindfulness stripped of wisdom traditions crumbles under pressure—and what we can do differently I’ve taught mindfulness at Salesforce and watched Marc Benioff champion “beginner’s mind”—looking at problems with fresh eyes. Which makes his recent support for... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Nov 6, 2024 | change, compassion, Leadership, Mindful City, Mindful Communication, Mindfulness, Politics, Resilience, Self-Regulation, stress, Three Mindfulness Trainings, Transformation
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. – Gloria Steinem On this unusually warm November 6th morning, with temperatures reaching 79 degrees on the East Coast, I lace up my running shoes and head out to clear my head and make room in my heart... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Dec 9, 2020 | Business, Curiosity, Leadership, Mindfulness, RESET, Transformation
When we encounter a challenge, our impulse is to jump to taking actions to ease our discomfort, where as the most creative solutions come from stepping back and asking questions. Check out the science supporting the cultivation of this essential skill and follow the... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Nov 25, 2020 | change, compassion, Leadership, Mindfulness, Politics, RESET, Transformation
Chapter 1: Introduction We may think that compassion is being nice, which isn’t going to solve any problems. Yet, compassion is what gives us strength to be with the discomfort of not reacting and creates a space for mutual understanding, trust, and ultimately... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Jun 26, 2020 | change, compassion, Energy, Gratitude, Insight, Mindfulness, Politics, RESET, Transformation, Uncategorized
If you’re feeling a bit lost in your mindfulness practice recently, this is only normal. It’s tough to be mindful and meditate in a world turned upside down by the Coronavirus pandemic, the rapidly evolving Black Lives Matter movement, and the economic crisis. How do... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Jun 1, 2020 | change, Coronavirus, Gratitude, Insight, Mindfulness, RESET, Transformation
It’s the end of the workday and you’re only one item away from completing your to-do list. All at once, your kids are asking for dinner, you’re looking down at that list, and your phone is ringing – it’s your boss. Are you focused on that single item that you...