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Christoph Spiessens is a certified Mindfulness teacher with his Master’s in Teaching Mindfulness (with Distinction) from Bangor University, and inspirational author.
His book, “Life of a Lifetime” is published by Business Expert Press, NY.
Christoph helps people thrive with mindfulness workshops and talks, and brings secular mindfulness to employees across all sectors and all levels in a practical and usable way.
When people ask him where he gets his “calm energy” from, Christoph always replies: “Life itself. It’s an incredible, humbling experience and the journey teaches us so much. The good, the bad and the ugly. We can -if we choose to- grow from it all. I have a huge passion for life and the opportunities it brings us to evolve into happier, more fulfilled, self-actualising people. This excitement fuels my work.”
Real benefits of mindfulness in business can include; Reduced anxiety and stress, Better communication, More empathy, More collaboration, Increased job satisfaction, Positive outcomes that ripple through the organisation but also help outside of work.
Christoph is the Founder of the Manchester Mindfulness Festival, and has recently completed a Master’s in Teaching Mindfulness at Bangor University.
Satisfied clients include Viridor, Expedia, General Electric, The Dining Club Group, Go Live Global, Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation, PRP Architects, Social Interest Group.
He is particularly fascinated by the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness and well-being. Christoph is a childhood abuse survivor. The recovery journey was not always easy but he cultivated a practical, secular spirituality along the way that continues to empower him.
In today’s fast-moving, uncertain working world, strong presence and focus have never been more important. Mindfulness offers practical tools to help leaders navigate distraction, change and pressure with greater clarity and confidence.
In this engaging and accessible keynote, Christoph explores how developing mindful presence can transform the way leaders communicate, collaborate and connect with others. By strengthening awareness and attention, leaders can build deeper empathy, improve decision-making, enhance resilience and create healthier, more effective teams — with benefits that extend well beyond the workplace.
Participants will leave with clear, practical strategies they can begin using straight away.
Key takeaways include:
Understanding why mindfulness is a skill that can be learned and strengthened
Exploring neuro-inclusive approaches to mindfulness
Applying mindfulness techniques to everyday leadership challenges
Christoph tailors each session to the needs of the audience, ensuring direct relevance to organisational goals. This interactive keynote encourages reflection and participation and is ideal for forward-thinking organisations committed to supporting their leaders through periods of ongoing change
Mindfulness is widely recognised as a powerful tool for improving mental health and well-being, yet it is often misunderstood. While definitions and theories may vary, the scientific evidence supporting mindfulness practice continues to grow.
In this clear and engaging keynote, Christoph explains how mindfulness works at a psychological and neurological level, and how these mechanisms support greater emotional balance, resilience and overall well-being. Drawing on research and practical insight, he demystifies mindfulness and shows how it can be applied in everyday life.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how mindfulness strengthens self-regulation, reduces unhelpful stress patterns and supports lasting well-being.
Key takeaways include:
A clear understanding of what mindfulness is — and what it is not
Insight into the core functions and benefits of mindfulness
An introduction to the cognitive and neural processes involved in self-regulation
Practical, neuro-inclusive mindfulness techniques for daily life
This talk also explores common mental habits that can increase stress and vulnerability, and shows how greater awareness can help individuals recognise unhelpful patterns, develop healthier responses to pressure and improve both well-being and performance.
I was immediately blown away by not only his mastery of the content being shared but by the level of authenticity and the atmosphere of connectedness he created in the room during the session. I cannot recommend Christoph highly enough, not only is the content he brings powerful to any business, organisational team or individual but more importantly the positive influence he has on those around him lingers on, long after the event has finished.
Christoph was one of our speakers at this year’s Atmosphere Festival in Worcester and gave a fascinating talk on Mindfulness. Christoph is a natural communicator with a wonderfully gentle delivery style, he clearly knows his stuff and our audience were thoroughly engaged with Christoph’s talk. He was a pleasure to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again on future projects. Thank you, Christoph.
