Search Inside Yourself (SIY)

Born at Google, Based on Brain Science.

October 5 - 6, 2017 | London

Photo Courtesy of Lauren Crew

We all want a workplace where people thrive, but how can we make it a reality?

See how Google achieved it - attend their most successful development program ever

Born at Google and based on brain science, SIY uses the practices of mindfulness to train Emotional Intelligence skills, leading to resilience, positive mindset, and centred leadership. In the midst of complexity, it's about finding the inner capacity to create, to thrive, to lead. And it's surprisingly fun. Backed by some of the world's leading experts in neuroscience and mindfulness, SIY is changing thousands of lives in over a dozen countries.

It is now available to the public in London.

Join us for this highly interactive 2-day program followed by a 4-week online journey as we explore mindfulness, emotional intelligence and leadership.

SIY has been offered to thousands of Google employees to help take leadership to higher levels of effectiveness, purpose and meaning. It was developed by a Google Engineer, a Zen teacher, a Stanford University Neuroscientist and the author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman.

About the Leadership Institute

Born at Google from one Engineer’s dream to change the world, Search Inside Yourself is now a globally-recognised program & network. Bridging age-old practices of mind training with modern neuroscience and technology, we help people in organizations bring out the best in themselves, from the inside out.

Our board, teachers and coaches have helped senior executives and upper management at Fortune 100 companies, worked in the world’s top neuroscience labs and held prominent executive positions in leading companies.

The Benefits of Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence

Expands Leadership Capacity

Increases effectiveness, decision-making capacity, and ability to create positive culture.

Improves Performance & Collaboration

Enhances strength in brain regions associated with focus, working memory, and executive function. Encourages greater empathy and ease in relationships.

Enhances Wellbeing & Resilience

Improves emotional resilience, stress management, happiness, and job satisfaction. Minimises stress symptoms and sick days.

“This a book offering much good advice. I most appreciate Meng’s insight that expressing compassion for others brings happiness to oneself as well."
— JIMMY CARTER, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

“As human beings we are capable of positive change. Google engineer, Chade-Meng Tan’s book, Search Inside Yourself, creatively blending the ancient meditative practice of mindfulness with the contemporary field of emotional intelligence, shows that to avoid certain kinds of results, you need to change the conditions that give rise to them.
— HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

“The Search Inside Yourself course transforms people. In this book, Meng shows that knowing yourself lies at the core of emotional intelligence. This account of testing a mindfulness based emotional intelligence curriculum at Google is highly enjoyable.”
— DANIEL GOLEMAN

“This is more than a book, it is a pathway, with specific exercises and guidance that are profoundly transformative and freeing. Mindfulness Based emotional intelligence is about discovering the full spectrum of who you already are as a person.”
— JON KABAT ZINN

“Combining timeless wisdom with modern science, Chade-Meng Tan has created an entertaining and practical guide to success and happiness.”
— DEEPAK CHOPRA

“This book and the course it’s based on represent one of the greatest aspects of Google’s culture — that one individual with a great idea can really change the world.”
— ERIC SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF GOOGLE

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What’s Unique About SIY

Developed and tested within Google.

Created by thought-leaders in mindfulness, emotional intelligence and neuroscience.

Makes deep and complex concepts highly practical and accessible.

Emphasises application to the on-the-ground challenges of daily work.

AS FEATURED IN

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It is no longer sufficient that a leader is able
to manage people and processes…

…they must also be resilient enough to effectively use their minds to manage their emotions, reactions and decisions in challenging business situations – and to help the people they manage do the same. Yet many leaders report that they feel overloaded and overworked to even get a good night’s sleep – and therefore unable to manage their own emotions effectively, never mind those of their people.

Learn the essential competencies for sustaining peak performance, creativity and motivation – even in the face of extreme stress and challenging times

Leaders are Missing What Matters Most

of employees are disengaged, leading to lower productivity, innovation, and wellbeing.
only 8% of people strongly agree that they experience overall wellbeing because of their work.

* (Source: Gallup, 2013)

Be inspired by the world’s leading organisations

Join the emerging movement of companies integrating evidence-based mindfulness into their workplaces

What have Google, Samsung, Apple, P&G, McKinsey, Aetna, SAP, General Mills, LG, Apple, eBay and the World Economic Forum got in common? They have all introduced mindful leadership programs to help their leaders excel, and their teams thrive.

Emotional Intelligence

Workplace studies prove that emotional competencies enhance performance, leadership effectiveness, and wellbeing.
Mindfulness

Research shows that mindfulness is a foundational skill that underpins the inner factors of growth: self-awareness, self-management, and emotional skills.
Neuroscience

Neuroscience shows that attention is the fundamental energy of the mind. How we direct our attention determines the mental habits we form, the emotions we develop, and the results we experience.

MINDFUL LEADERSHIP DIRECTLY IMPACTS RESULTS

Mindfulness produces clearly measurable business results right across organisations

What previous attendees said…

Search Inside Yourself impacts attendees

Comments from previous attendees

“The most unique and introspective development skills I have ever seen.”

“It would be amazing to offer this to the whole company or newly formed teams. This really shifted my perspective in how I approach my relationships and myself.”

“I was not sure what to expect and was somewhat sceptical, but I can see many ways this could help me in my work and personal life. I think our team will greatly benefit.”

“A wonderful development opportunity that will pay dividends in both professional and personal life.”

“SIY helps address both sustainable performance and wellbeing, and that is the golden egg that people are really interested in.”

“I’ve been to dozens of trainings and at the end I’m usually exhausted. But when I left SIY, I was so energized.“

“To attend this program is a life changing experience.”

“This method is really working, people learned to relate better to each other better, find ways to increase their own regulation, their own focus and wellbeing.”

“From SIY I learned relaxed focus, to be able to disconnect from the overall noise in a high-speed environment and get things done without feeling too stressed about it.”

“The SIYLI team was fantastic. Their knowledge and experiences surrounding the subject matter were extraordinary. They are seasoned practitioners who embody their teachings.”

91% of recent participants reported that the program helped them feel more clarity of mind

ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED SEARCH INSIDE YOURSELF

Course Outline

The SIY program is focused entirely upon equipping you with a set of skills and practices that you can take back to the workplace and apply immediately. Our delivery employs a wide variety of practical individual and group exercises with a ratio of about one-third theory to two-thirds practice.

Day 1 – AM

Introduction to Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence at work
Intro to mindfulness
The neuroscience of mindfulness and emotional intelligence
Theory, practice, and benefits of mindfulness

Day 1 – PM

Self-Awareness
&
Self-Management

Science of self-awareness
Emotional regulation
Understanding triggers
Reframing and responding to challenges skillfully

Day 2 – AM

Motivation
&
Empathy

Aligning your values and work
Resilience
Neuroscience of motivation
The role of empathy in leadership
Perspective taking
Neuroscience of empathy
Developing trust

Day 2 – PM

Integration

Compassion and Leadership
Communication with insight
Neuroscience of compassion
Teambuilding models
Navigating difficult conversations
Integration and next steps

PLEASE NOTE: The SIY curriculum is being continually updated and improved to reflect emerging research and experience, so the schedule is subject to change without notice.

Your Trainers

Michelle Maldonado is a former attorney, turned business leader with more than two decades of experience across the technology, legal, education and nonprofit communities. She brings expertise, compassion and wisdom cultivated from her professional experience and over 35 years of meditation practice to her work with leaders to help their people and organisations thrive with purpose, resilience and high performance.

Michelle is a Search Inside Yourself Certified Teacher®, who has taught the SIY Program to leaders across diverse corporate, academic, and government landscapes. She also is founder of consulting firm, Lucenscia, and co-founding Board Member of the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, Northern Virginia Conscious Business Alliance. Michelle has been recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as “2015 Woman of the Year” and Canadian-based HR.com’s Leadership Excellence as a “2016 Top Corporate Leader”.

She is a graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University and The George Washington University Law School.

Deiric McCann is Executive Vice President for Profiles international’s European and Far Eastern operations. A popular international speaker on employee engagement and productivity, he daily applies SIYLI principles to improve engagement and bottom line results.

He has authored four best-selling books, the most recent of which is Leadership Charisma.

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London

05 & 06 Oct 2017 | 9am – 5pm

Friends House
George Fox Room
173 Euston Road,
London NW1 2BJ

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INDIVIDUAL TICKET

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£ 650 (+VAT)

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(till 10 July)

£ 725 (+VAT)

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£ 825 (+VAT)

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£ 580 (+VAT)

Early Bird

(till 10 July)

£ 650 (+VAT)

Standard

£ 725 (+VAT)

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PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable, but fully transferable. If you can’t attend, send a friend or colleague.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

Search Inside Yourself is designed for individuals and organisations who want to apply mindfulness-based emotional intelligence practices. This includes business leaders, managers, leadership teams, executives, academics, therapists, consultants and professionals across all sectors.

How will this help me be more effective in my job?

Search Inside Yourself is based on cutting-edge research in mindfulness and emotional intelligence which includes the importance of self-awareness, the power of optimism and resilience and the benefits of empathy and compassion. With these skills you can bring greater effectiveness, productivity, success, well-being, peace and happiness to yourself, your organisation and the world.

I have no mindfulness experience, is that a problem?

SIY is designed for people who are serious about reaching their full potential in business and life. If you’re committed to leading with excellence and cultivating qualities of awareness, focus, authenticity and compassion then you’ll love this course.

I have a well-established mindfulness practice, how will this help me?

SIY is a unique combination of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, neuroscience and compassion. Along with the course materials, this workshop is about “practicing” these skills, community-building and peer-to-peer learning. If you feel you have achieved complete mastery in these areas, then this course maybe isn’t for you.

What do I need to bring along?

Bring an open mind, a notebook, and a pen. If you know that you need a particular snack (gluten free, a special protein bar, etc.) to keep you happy and focused we suggest you pack it! We also suggest that you bring something warm to wear in case it gets a bit colder than you may expect.

How should I dress?

Wear whatever you feel most comfortable and confident wearing.

What is the cancellation policy?

The If you’re unable to attend a program that you’ve registered and paid for, you are eligible for a full refund until two weeks prior to the event. If you cancel within two weeks of the program, you have two options. The first option is to send a substitute of your choice to attend the program in your place. The second option is to receive a refund for the program, less a 25% processing fee. Please note that all refunds will be issued through Eventbrite and processed within 15 days of notification of cancellation.

Is this training in English?

Yes, the training is in English.

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We all want a workplace where people thrive, but how can we make it a reality?

See how Google achieved it – attend their most successful development program ever

Born at Google and based on brain science, SIY uses the practices of mindfulness to train Emotional Intelligence skills, leading to resilience, positive mindset, and centred leadership.
In the midst of complexity, it’s about finding the inner capacity to create, to thrive, to lead. And it’s surprisingly fun. Backed by some of the world’s leading experts in neuroscience and mindfulness,
SIY is changing thousands of lives in over a dozen countries.

It is now available to the public in London.

Join us for this highly interactive 2-day program followed by a 4-week online journey as we explore mindfulness, emotional intelligence and leadership.

About the Leadership Institute