He Said She Said — Empowering Workplace Wellbeing, One Conversation at a Time

A Completely Different Way to Release Stress — Discovering TRE for Workplace Wellbeing

Welcome to a new episode of He Said, She Said, where your hosts Vesna and André van Kempen delve into the world of Tension Release Exercises (TRE). From its origin by Dr. David Berceli to its increasing popularity in the Balkans, they discuss the benefits of TRE and how it can be adapted to suit a variety of settings and individuals. Join them as they break down misconceptions, explain the process, and share the impact TRE can have on mental fitness and overall well-being in the workplace. Say goodbye to burnout and emotional exhaustion and hello to a more resilient, emotionally intelligent team! When Vesna first encountered TRE (tension and stress release exercises)  in 2017, I was fascinated! Even though at that time I was already a Mindfulness trainer, someone who practiced various techniques for stress relief, someone who was familiar with both psychotherapy and coaching, yoga, and various relaxation techniques - TRE exercises definitely left the biggest WOOW effect on me! Why? Because there were no conversations about stress, techniques and tools, meditations, asanas... the body was doing its thing, and I was just a conscious and present observer of the whole process. I thought I was the only one who was so enthusiastic about this method until I started leading TRE  sessions. The experiences of participants and people who are new to TRE exercises are great - especially since there is that moment of surprise (no one believes that it is possible to connect with your body in such a simple way!) and relaxation after each encounter. If you are interested in doing TRE exercises in your company, organization or institution or joining group meetings in Novi Sad, write to us! Be sure to read the connected blog post: https://bujooeducation.com/academy/where-does-chronic-stress-lead-you-to-burnout-or-compassion-fatigue/ Create your FREE account on Bujoo Academy: https://bujooeducation.com/academy/register/ And follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bujoo/

The Glorification of Busy-ness — The Importance of Attention, Concentration, and Mindful Focus in a Busy World

Are you constantly busy and struggling to find balance in your life? Join Vesna and André van Kempen in this eye-opening episode of "He Said, She Said," as they discuss the glorification of busy-ness and its impact on our lives. From their diverse backgrounds in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, they share personal experiences and insights into how cultivating attention, concentration, and mindful focus can help us break free from the busy trap. Discover the benefits of mindfulness, not just for productivity, but also for truly enjoying the present moment and building genuine connections with others. Listen in as they delve into the importance of separating work from personal life, overcoming the need to be perceived as successful, and giving the gift of our attention to those who matter most. Tune in to this engaging episode and find out how to develop resilience, improve emotional intelligence, and foster companionship within your team, ultimately reducing absence, burnout, and emotional exhaustion in the workplace. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the importance of attention and focus in our increasingly busy world!

Mindfulness — Let’s not turn Mindfulness into a Capitalist Spirituality

Unpacking Mindfulness: Separating Fact from Fiction. Join Vesna and André on this episode of 'He Said She Said: The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast' as they delve into the world of mindfulness. From busting myths to exploring its benefits, they'll leave no stone unturned in their quest to help you understand what mindfulness is all about. Get ready for their monthly webinar by tuning in and learn how mindfulness can be used as a force for change. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode! Join our monthly webinar (thought in Serbian and English language) https://bujoo.me/register * (00:00) Welcome * (00:56) Introduction * (02:29) Article recap * (04:07) How started your mindfulness journey? * (05:49) What is mindfulness? * (07:14) Mindfulness misconceptions * (09:09) What is wrong with mindfulness? * (11:21) Is mindfulness for everyone? * (14:05) How is mindfulness more than just meditation? * (17:32) How to start with mindfulness? * (22:24) What are the benefits of using mindfulness in the workplace? * (26:29) Can HR, psychotherapists or coaches easily teach mindfulness? * (30:20) Five tips and reminders on how to get your team started practicing mindfulness. * (31:56) Final words Article recap: The way Mindfulness is taught today - adapted to the western world often excludes from itself values such as empathy, compassion, and concrete ACTIONS to change and do something in our society.  Only as long as I have my inner peace - I can continue to live into this little bubble of self-satisfaction. Too much emphasis is placed on control of thoughts, emotions, and stress while forgetting that we are primarily social beings that live in communities and with other people. And what is happening around us and in our society it really affects all of us. The way Mindfulness is often taught in the west leads to people being passive individuals who settle for the status quo.  In order to better manage stress, everyone is expected to shoulder all responsibility, and it is assumed that everyone's causes of stress are entirely individualistic (suppressing the reality that stress is frequently caused by poor policies, unfavorable socioeconomic conditions, racism, discrimination, and poverty...).  It is forgotten that Mindfulness practice can really be used as a force of action & developing the awareness of the individual to notice what in the society in which we live doesn't work and from that state of awareness, understanding, and compassion, the individual takes action to change something. * Read the complete article: https://bujooeducation.com/lets-not-turn-mindfulness-into-a-capitalist-spirituality/ * Join our monthly webinar (thought in Serbian and English language) https://bujoo.me/register

The importance of Mental Fitness in the workplace

A true power couple is coming to HR Week on a mission to break the stigma, start the conversation, and support HR in bringing mental fitness to their organization.💥 He is from the Netherlands; she is from Serbia. He is from the corporate; she is from the nonprofit. He was an addict and burned out; she was caring too much and got compassion fatigue. Two different backgrounds, and two different voices, in the same Expert Talk- welcome André van Kempen and Vesna Laković van Kempen! 😎 They are leading together Bujoo Education, with their main focus on bringing mental fitness to organizations in the Balkans. Their approach develops resilience and improves emotional intelligence to build companionship within teams and reduce absence, burnout, and emotional exhaustion within the workplace. Join André and Vesna van Kempen during their first episode of He said She said, an unfiltered and honest discussion format with diverse views. 🚀