Coach, Author, and Speaker
Empowering Excellence Through Mindful Performance
Navigating Growth, Cultivating Presence
Description
In today’s fast paced and rapidly evolving world, the need for true mindfulness as the foundation of the pursuit of excellence has never been greater. In this insightful keynote, James Simon explores the powerful synergy between mindfulness and Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy of continuous, incremental improvement.
James will delve into how integrating mindfulness practices with Kaizen principles can transform both individual performance and organizational culture. By cultivating a mindful approach to daily challenges and embracing the Kaizen mindset of ongoing, incremental enhancement, individuals and teams can achieve sustainable improvements and unlock inner mastery.
Key takeaways from this session include:
Understanding Mindfulness: Learn how mindfulness can enhance focus, resilience, and emotional intelligence, leading to more effective decision-making and leadership.
Embracing Kaizen: Discover the principles of Kaizen and how small, consistent changes can lead to significant, positive outcomes in both personal and professional contexts.
Practical Integration: Gain practical strategies for integrating mindfulness with Kaizen to create a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and personal growth.
Real-World Examples: Hear inspiring stories of how this powerful combination has been successfully applied in various sectors, including healthcare, business, and sports.
Join James Simon for a transformative session that will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to foster sustainable improvement and unlock inner mastery.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
James Simon is a leading coach, author, and speaker with over two decades of experience in performance improvement and mindfulness. His journey began early in athletics, igniting a passion for coaching, continuous improvement, process and the inner game. This foundation launched a career spanning industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Today, he drives transformative change at the University of Alberta Hospital and, in 2020, founded Headwaters to Change, where he integrates Kaizen philosophy with mindfulness techniques to support athletes, teams, business professionals, organizations, and individuals in their growth journey on a global scale. This included a life changing opportunity to support healthcare and non-profits in Rwanda and Kenya.
James’s expertise is enriched by mentorship from senior leaders at Toyota and studies under George Mumford, the legendary performance coach behind NBA coach Phil Jackson’s iconic Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers.
As the author of Headwaters to Change: Navigating Growth, Cultivating Presence, releasing in fall 2024, James guides clients to discover their purpose, master their inner game through mindfulness and meditation, harness the power of Kaizen for continuous improvement, and embrace the process every day to achieve self-mastery.
