A mindfulness training can be what makes the difference, both for the person and for the Organizations, between surviving and thriving.

It means giving shape to one's work in order to express one's potential and thus increase both personal satisfaction and productivity, to the advantage of both the individual and the company. The Job Crafting protocol - of which I am a qualified counselor - was developed by the Sapienza University of Rome and Modus Maris Srl and is supported by a digital platform for exercises and planning which will be made available of all participants. Job Crafing is a creative and stimulating journey, which leverages the satisfaction that each of us feels when we give our best.

It consists of two complementary qualities: focus and awareness.

· Focus means knowing how to manage attention by directing it to a task and maintaining it for long periods.

· Awareness is instead the far-reaching ability to choose what to pay attention to and also our actions in a constructive direction. That is, we do not allow ourselves to be led away by distractions, unwanted thoughts, or by the impulses of the moment.

The Mindful Work path gives the tools for being Mindful by allowing the neuronal change necessary to work with satisfaction and effectiveness.

Researches show that while 77% of today's leaders believe they are a valuable role model, only 18% of employees truly see them as such ( McKinsey & Company, 2016). What is missing? Definitely awareness and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Each of us needs a motivation, otherwise we don't "move" forward. We have two types of motivation:

· Extrinsic motivation, that is external rewards, e.g. money, bonuses. These motivations only work in the short term and soon these rewards are taken for granted;

· Intrinsic motivation, which comes from satisfying something personal and profound, something important and valuable to everyone (and it's different for everyone). This motivation sustains us over time and continues to motivate our actions and make us productive. We can give our best only by leveraging our intrinsic and profound motivations. An organization of value is such when it recognizes the profound values ​​and intrinsic motivations of each individual, and not only respects them but values ​​them.

Whatever our job position, relationships are still a fundamental aspect of our effectiveness, for our success and our well-being. We can't accomplish anything remarkable by ourselves, so collaborating and interacting with other people in a constructive and pleasant way is essential. Even more if we hold positions of responsibility.

Managing stress means knowing how to maintain that delicate balance in which difficulties and challenges are perceived and managed not as threats but as opportunities for growth. This ability is necessary because when our body feels a threat, it enters into a state of alarm that is tiring, which does not allow thought - and consequently behavior - to be clear nor creative. Under stress, our only concern is survival: our actions become automatic, thoughts become superficial, relationships are based on distrust or aggression. However, our goal is certainly not to survive, but to thrive even in difficulties.