The American Mindfulness Association advances the industry and professionalism of mindfulness as a business practice.
As a community we see mindfulness as the overarching word for an ecosystem of tools and practices that result in mindful leadership and living in the present moment. Our members are corporations, individuals and research institutions teaching and applying the neuroscience based and secular practice of mindfulness.
Advancing the use of mindfulness around the world through…
Networking.
Community Connection.
Education.
Ethical Standards.
The place for education, networking, and ethical standards of mindfulness practice.
There are many companies teaching mindfulness, sharing case studies, and developing research, but none bring them all together to advance the movement as a profession and recognized industry.
The American Mindfulness association meets the unmet need of so many mindfulness practitioners to have a “go to” resource for education, networking, and ethical standards of practice. The American Mindfulness Association will also be the national organization for professional recognition and advancement, offering the American Mindfulness Awards each year for key professionals, organizations and research that advance the vision and mission.
We have countless organizations doing a great job teaching mindfulness. What we don’t have yet is the foundation to become a respected professional industry.
Our Values
Action
Challenges we face as an industry include a lack of:
- A standard definition of mindfulness
- Research-based studies to demonstrate the value of mindfulness
- Wide dissemination of case studies
- Communicating the secular nature of mindfulness in these dynamic times
- Recognized “Voice of” Mindfulness
- Certification for the profession
- Measurement tools
- A shared statement of ethics
- Awards and recognition as a respected industry
As the association grows these are real world benefits the American Mindfulness Association can and will address.
Authenticity
Members and leaders begin their work from a place of authenticity recognizing that their personal mindfulness practice is key to business success.
Collaboration
We will partner with existing organizations such as the American Mindfulness Research Association to bring in the key elements of mindfulness that are already in development. American Mindfulness association acknowledges it cannot do this transformational work alone.
Curiosity
A member dedicates themselves to collaboration for the advancement of the profession with curiosity and discovery.
Integrity
As the professional trade association for this emerging practice, it is expected all leaders work with the highest standards of integrity with strong morals as they demonstrate these values.
Financial Profit
The American Mindfulness Association is a non-profit business entity founded in the United State of America. We operate with the awareness that non-profit is a tax status, and we work to circulate finances in a transparent way, placing profits back into running and advancing the vision and mission.
Leadership
The American Mindfulness Association aspires to be “the” premier professional trade association for the mindfulness industry.
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By choosing to invest your time and money to be a member, sponsor, or donor you’re building the foundation to become a respected professional industry.
The Founders
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is a trailblazing keynote speaker and applied mindful leadership advisor. As a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show, and columnist to countless industry publications she works with stressed-out leaders to create, peace, presence, and profits. Holly’s career began in the world of non-profits and volunteer leadership teaching thousands of association staff and volunteers how to “reboot” for success. Today she takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate experiential events that change hearts, minds, and companies.
FAQ
The American Mindfulness Association is a non-profit business entity founded in the United State of America. We operate with the awareness that non-profit is a tax status, and we work to circulate finances in a transparent way, placing profits back into running and advancing the vision and mission. As the professional trade association for this emerging practice, it is expected all leaders work with the highest standards of integrity with strong morals as they demonstrate these values.
Associations are, according to the Internal Revenue Service, a group of persons banded together for a specific purpose. Think National Association of REALTORS®, American Dental Association, American Nurses Association. Here is a comprehensive list of professional and trade associations. The American Mindfulness association meets the unmet need of so many mindfulness practitioners to have a “go to” resource for education, networking, and ethical standards of practice. The American Mindfulness Association will also be the national organization for professional recognition and advancement, offering the American Mindfulness Awards each year for key professionals, organizations and research that advance the vision and mission.
In addition to membership dues – American Mindfulness Assn will have an additional breakdown of non-dues revenue such as: Conferences & Events Continuing Education (Workshops, retreats, online training, mentorship programs)
