Mindfulness is powerful, so why do mindful leaders still burn out, and why do workplaces treat it like a band-aid instead of fixing what’s broken?
In this episode of The Mindful Living podcast, Sana speaks with Dalida Turkovic about practical mindfulness for leadership: self-awareness, better decisions under pressure, and creating psychological safety. This is for leaders, managers, and solo founders who want sustainable performance without running on stress, criticism, or autopilot habits.
About the Guest:Dalida Turkovic is a leadership coach with 30+ years of experience across Asia. She founded the Beijing Mindfulness Center and BMC Academy, and trains leaders, educators, and coaches through ICF-accredited programs.
Key Takeaways:Treat mindfulness as a daily practice, not a 6–8 week program to “complete.”
Build psychological safety by improving how mistakes are handled (reduce blame, support learning).
Use mindfulness to spot “shadow” drivers like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and fear before they run decisions.
Shift motivation from inner critic to compassionate self to prevent burnout.
Practice “fierce compassion” by pairing care with boundaries and clear action.
Start within: leaders create culture by how they show up, listen, and model pausing under pressure.
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