EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 46 MIN
#90 Mindfulness Squared: Bridging Meditation Practice and Corporate Life
from The Mindfulness Podcast · host with Nieta, Lele and Pat
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Duncan, a meditation practitioner of 37 years and co-founder of Clear Sky Meditation Center in British Columbia. Duncan shares his remarkable journey of bridging two seemingly separate worlds: his deep Buddhist meditation practice and his corporate career. In this episode, we explore: 🧘 **The Evolution of Practice**: How Duncan transformed from keeping his meditation life separate to fully integrating mindfulness into his professional world, creating the concept of "mindfulness squared" 🏔️ **The Power of Retreat**: Why taking time away from our overstimulated lives is essential, and how to create your own mini-retreat at home (even without leaving the city) 🌱 **The Five Principles**: Duncan reveals the supportive conditions that help mindfulness practice flourish, reverse-engineered from observing transformations at Clear Sky Center 👥 **Community & Connection**: The irreplaceable value of practicing with others and having guidance on the meditation journey 💼 **Conscious Organizations**: How to bring presence, awareness, and humanity into teams and workplaces 🎯 **Practical Wisdom**: From managing the "retreat shock" to creating structure that supports daily practice, Duncan offers concrete advice for modern practitioners Duncan also leads us through a beautiful 10-minute "Centered and Spacious" meditation practice, perfect for when you're feeling compressed by life's demands. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on how to live more consciously in our busy, overstimulated world. **Featured Practice**: Centered and Spacious Meditation (10 minutes) **Resources Mentioned**: - Clear Sky Meditation Center: clearskycenter.org - Mini Retreat Guide https://ibm.box.com/shared/static/btukluk3n7z72ba7c8umpxjlkd0ikcht.pdf
What this episode covers
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Duncan, a meditation practitioner of 37 years and co-founder of Clear Sky Meditation Center in British Columbia. Duncan shares his remarkable journey of bridging two seemingly separate worlds: his deep Buddhist meditation practice and his corporate career. In this episode, we explore: 🧘 **The Evolution of Practice**: How Duncan transformed from keeping his meditation life separate to fully integrating mindfulness into his professional world, creating the concept of "mindfulness squared" 🏔️ **The Power of Retreat**: Why taking time away from our overstimulated lives is essential, and how to create your own mini-retreat at home (even without leaving the city) 🌱 **The Five Principles**: Duncan reveals the supportive conditions that help mindfulness practice flourish, reverse-engineered from observing transformations at Clear Sky Center 👥 **Community & Connection**: The irreplaceable value of practicing with others and having guidance on the meditation journey 💼 **Conscious Organizations**: How to bring presence, awareness, and humanity into teams and workplaces 🎯 **Practical Wisdom**: From managing the "retreat shock" to creating structure that supports daily practice, Duncan offers concrete advice for modern practitioners Duncan also leads us through a beautiful 10-minute "Centered and Spacious" meditation practice, perfect for when you're feeling compressed by life's demands. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on how to live more consciously in our busy, overstimulated world. **Featured Practice**: Centered and Spacious Meditation (10 minutes) **Resources Mentioned**: - Clear Sky Meditation Center: clearskycenter.org - Mini Retreat Guide https://ibm.box.com/shared/static/btukluk3n7z72ba7c8umpxjlkd0ikcht.pdf
NOW PLAYING
#90 Mindfulness Squared: Bridging Meditation Practice and Corporate Life
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.