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The Mindful IT Leader Interview - Aga Swiatowa

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Patrick Kozakiewicz

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I recently had an interview with Aga Swiatowa, a VP of Technology and Innovation who elevates employee experiences through Technology. We talked about mental well being, slowing down and some other interesting things.

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You can read the main highlights from the conversation below or you can listen to the full interview via our podcast. 

Thanks for being 🙏 

What is the biggest problem we face as leaders today?

The overwhelm of everything.  

 

Your favorite quote, credo or mantra?

Step back, Pause, Accelerate 

No Regrets, just move on. Take the Risks. No Regrets. Change is always bringing something positive.

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A particular situation in which your mindful practice supported you in a professional and personal way?

In Discovery, my current experience has allowed me to be more mindful during hiring and building the teams, which has resulted in great business results.

 

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🔥 Rapid Fire Questions 🔥

 

 

 

What gets on your nerves? Not being thoughtful, executing to fast.

Morning or night person? Morning, check out Chronotypes

One word to describe you? Curious  

Singing or dancing? Singing, learn more on the podcast.

Favorite Mindful Practice? Breathing

 

How does one bring this mindful leadership to my team and/or organization

Trainings, formal workshops where the people and teams can learn it.

Informal changes, related to less video calls on Fridays, talking more about mental well being and apps focused around well being.

The leader.

 

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Final Suggestions/Recommendations by Aga

For the ones starting with yoga and meditation:

Free resource: Youtube: Yoga with Adrienne

Paid resources Grokker app and the Reducing stress program with Catherine Wikholm.

Please follow Aga on

LinkedIn and check out her recent talk about Mental Health at the Project Management Institute.

As she is also a Future of work and HR Tech Speaker, an Author, Coach, Mentor and just great to be around Kind person.

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