Mindful Leadership Workshop Series
#1: Communication that drives team performance
A transformational live online workshop for managers and leaders to learn impactful communication
What happens when pressure builds
You’re leading in a world of nonstop pressure — rapid change, tight timelines, high expectations.
And under that pressure, even the best intentions can be misheard, misread or misunderstood.
When communication slips, so does clarity, trust and performance.
Emotions leak into words and tone
Quick emails sound sharp, meetings feel tense, and feedback can come off as criticism
Clarity drops
Stress makes them rush, so instructions are unclear and people guess what was meant
Trust slips
Teams notice the mood swings and stop speaking up or sharing ideas (low psychological safety and engagegement)
Performance suffers
Misunderstandings create rework, delays, and higher burnout and turnover costs.
Leading through pressure
isn’t easy
It’s not because you’re not trying.
You're doing your best to lead well – but stress, pressure and constant demands can make it hard to be the leader you want to be.
You're not alone.
Most managers aren’t taught how to manage emotions — theirs or their team’s, especially under pressure.
And yet, emotions are at the root of most communication breakdowns.
But it can change with the tools that actually help.
You don’t need more theory — you need better tools
You’re not looking for inspiration — you’re looking for something that actually works when things get tense in the real world.
You might be thinking:
Can emotional tools really be learned online — and still feel real? Will this be another thing that sounds good but doesn’t stick?
Will it give me something I can actually use?
These are real concerns.
Small shifts - BIG IMPACT
A simple framework
that helps you recognize when stress is hijacking your team’s communication — and what to do in the moment.
Tools to regulate
your emotions (and your team’s) — not in theory, but under real pressure.
A clearer way
to lead conversations — where people feel safe to speak up, not shut down.
These are learnable skills and usuable templates — and they’re more accessible than you think.
Even in an online space. Even in a short time.
This isn’t about becoming a “perfect” leader.
It’s about having a few powerful tools that change how your team connects — and performs.
learn it in
Online Workshop:
'Communication that drives team performance'
1. The damage — key communication problems
2. Understand the root — emotional + behavioral causes
3. Learn the fixes — tools, styles, frameworks
4. Practice repair — real case scenarios and comm “do-overs”
5. Build it in — daily habits and cultural reinforcement
All through real-life leadership examples
and evidence-based emotional intelligence tools.
What You'll Learn
Understand how emotions impact your team’s communication Rapid tools to stay emotionally regulated in real-time Build a psychologically safe climate for better collaboration Communicate clearly — even under pressure Strengthen trust, reduce misunderstandings and improve team performance
Format and experience:
- 100% Online (2h live session through ZOOM)
- Interactive activities (not just theory)
- Practical tools and reflection exercises
Who This Is For
If you manage people and want to lead with clarity, confidence,
and compassion — this is for you.
- Mid-level and senior managers
- Team leaders and project leads
- Anyone who leads teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Who will lead
We’re two experienced professionals who came together with a shared commitment:
to support leaders in cultivating mindful leadership — the kind that stays calm under pressure, communicates with clarity and leads with emotional awareness.
By blending real-world leadership experience with evidence-based behavioral science and wellbeing practices, we turn theory into actionable tools that work in real moments to help leaders stay grounded, think clearly and act with care, so their teams feel safe, focused and able to perform at their best.
Aya Jokub
Business Psychologist (MSc in progress) | Positive Psychology | Coaching Psychology | Mindfulness
- Business Psychologist in training (currently finishing a Master’s program) with a focus on Positive Psychology, Coaching Psychology and Mindfulness.
- More than 10 years of experience in fast-paced digital marketing, leading teams and complex digital projects. Certification programs in project management.
- Also trained in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, with a focus on applying these practices to cultivate calm and clarity for emotionally intelligent leadership.
- Winner of the Biz Psych Cup 2025 (UK), a competition focused on solving real business challenges through psychology.
- Currently partnering with the Association for Business Psychology (UK) to design and implement a mentoring program for their members.
With over 7 years of experience in fast-paced, international recruitment environments, I’ve built a strong foundation in driving recruitment and talent strategies that focus on people - not just processes. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across multiple roles - from leading multiple recruitment teams to monitoring quality analysis efforts. In a previous role as a Delivery Manager, I also oversaw end-to-end talent acquisition processes, collaborated closely with hiring managers, and ensured teams had the tools and clear communication needed to meet ambitious goals.
My background has given me firsthand insight into how critical communication is for creating emotionally safe spaces where individuals feel valued and empowered. I’ve contributed to leading teams through change, navigated complex negotiations, and fostered cultures where trust and openness are at the core. These experiences have shown me that when communication is handled with empathy and intention, teams not only perform better - they thrive.
Barbora ArnastauskĖ
Human Resources Lead
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