Build Leadership Capacity with Purpose, Clarity, and Presence

Modern leadership requires more than just strategy—it requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to respond rather than react. Our Mindful Leadership Workshops integrate core principles of mindfulness into practical leadership development.

Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants learn to lead with intention, stay grounded in the present moment, and cultivate inclusive, focused, and emotionally intelligent teams. Whether you're a seasoned leader or developing your leadership voice, these workshops offer powerful tools to enhance your effectiveness and well-being.

Why Enroll?

• Build emotional resilience and manage stress
• Enhance mental clarity and focus
• Develop leadership skills grounded in mindfulness and neuroplasticity
• Foster inclusion and empathy in personal and professional environments

Explore Our Offerings

We offer courses designed to help you thrive in personal and professional settings. Whether you're managing stress, improving productivity, or cultivating inclusive leadership, there's a course for you.

Courses

• Foundations of Focused Leadership
  Introduction to the foundational concepts of mindfulness and how they directly support leadership growth and personal effectiveness
• Emotional Intelligence & Inclusive Leadership
  Build emotional intelligence and foster inclusion through empathy-driven leadership.

VCU and The Innerwork Center Partnership

This collaboration brings evidence-based mindfulness programming to Richmond, designed to help individuals thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Together, we aim to cultivate a wiser and more compassionate community through high-quality workshops and courses.

Meet your facilitator

The Innerwork Center is honored to share the most highly qualified and experienced staff of mindfulness teachers in the Richmond area

• Yedda Stancil

  Yedda Stancil brings a rich tapestry of experience as a mindfulness meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and contemplative life seeker. She refers to herself as a "shunk"—part shaman, part monk. Her journey has been marked by a deep commitment to integrating spiritual wisdom with practical mindfulness practices. Yedda's approach is rooted in creating sacred spaces where individuals can explore silence, stillness, and self-awareness.

  With a background in corporate leadership, community health, and transformative engagement, Yedda combines her extensive knowledge in behavior change, mindfulness, and leadership development to foster environments of growth and well-being. Her vision for the InnerWork Center encapsulates a profound understanding of both organizational dynamics and the sacredness of space—honoring wisdom, spirituality, and empirical knowledge alike.

Location

Online workshops are held via the Zoom platform. VCU Continuing and Professional Education will provide you with a link where you can connect through your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device.

Groups

Additional scheduling and custom training options are available for groups. Please contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 for more information.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

You may cancel your registration up until one week prior to the start of the workshop and receive a full refund minus a $35 processing fee. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu. After this period, no refunds are given.

In the unlikely event that a workshop is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.