Mindfulness, Stress, and Workplace Wellbeing with Steve Ware 🎙️
This week on the TRUUMAN Podcast, we dive into the power of mindfulness with Steve Ware—a University of Oxford-trained Mindfulness in the Workplace specialist whose journey began in the corporate world under intense pressure at IBM. Steve never set out to become a mindfulness teacher. But after experiencing extreme stress and burnout, he turned to mindfulness as a last resort. The results? Life-changing. Not only did Steve transform his own well-being, but his colleagues at IBM noticed—and soon, they wanted in. What started as a personal practice led to IBM’s first-ever HR-approved mindfulness program, which quickly amassed a waiting list of over 500 employees worldwide. Now, Steve works with businesses of all sizes and coaches C-suite leaders on how to apply mindfulness to manage stress, improve focus, and boost resilience.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 How Steve went from corporate stress to mindfulness expert
🔹 The science behind mindfulness and how it reduces stress
🔹 Why traditional corporate wellness programs often fail
🔹 The impact of mindfulness on workplace productivity and well-being
🔹 Practical techniques to implement mindfulness in your daily routine
🔹 How mindfulness can help men navigate mental health challenges
Key Takeaways:
✅ Mindfulness isn’t just about meditation—it’s about changing how you respond to stress.
âś… Even the busiest professionals can integrate mindfulness into their routine.
âś… Lowering stress leads to increased happiness, productivity, and even better sleep.
✅ Corporate culture is shifting—companies that invest in mental well-being are seeing real results.
Quotes from Steve:
“I thought mindfulness was just sitting cross-legged and chanting—but it changed my life.”
“At IBM, I saw people return to work early from long-term sick leave just by practicing mindfulness.”
“Men struggle with stress but often don’t seek help. Mindfulness gives them a practical way to manage it.”
“The workplace is evolving—mental well-being isn’t just a perk, it’s essential.”
Resources and Links:
🔹 Follow Steve Ware and his work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ware-mindfulness
🔹 Interested in workplace mindfulness? https://www.stevewaremindfulness.com/freetips
🔹 Steve’I mentioned the following books:
🔹https://www.waterstones.com/book/mindfulness/mark-williams/danny-penman/9780749953089
🔹https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-power-of-now/eckhart-tolle/9780340733509
