Anusha Wijeyakumar
We all have 5 minutes! Learn the science behind mindfulness practices and how 5 minutes a day can change your life.
Anusha is a sought after motivational speaker around the world on the science of mindfulness and meditation. She has delivered keynote speeches for executives at Fortune 500 companies and top ranked Universities across North America and the UK. Anusha is also the Wellness Consultant for leading Hospitals and Institutes in California where she is actively engaged on championing mindfulness and meditation practices for maternal mental health programs, early risk assessment for breast & ovarian cancer prevention programs and breast cancer survivorship programs. Anusha is one of the first people to create a meditation program to be used in clinical research at Hoag Hospital. Health and wellbeing is at the forefront of all that Anusha does and empowering people to live their best lives through self-care practices, which enhances their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. She holds a BA, MA, Diploma in Mentoring, Certified Professional Coach qualification and is a Registered Yoga Teacher/RYT with Yoga Alliance.
Mindful Leadership
Learn the science of mindfulness and how you can find balance in your mind to find balance in your role at work. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant to-do list and the ongoing pressures of life and work, mindfulness and meditation practices are the perfect antidotes. This presentation will offer an introduction as to what mindfulness is, how you can practice it and the science behind how and why these practices work. You will leave having learned some simple breathwork and mindfulness exercises that can help you in your daily life at work towards a calmer and more balanced employee.
Purposeful Communication
Communication is key to success in the workplace. This presentation will explore how stress and anxiety in the workplace affects our productivity and what our triggers and reactors are to these stressful situations. It will also explore communication styles and how to communicate effectively with colleagues and management to get the desired results you require. Learn ways through mindfulness and meditation practices of how you can become your most effective self and explore new ways of communicating that will aid you on your journey towards a calmer and more centered employee.
From Chaos to Calmness
Cleansing the mind is just as important as cleansing our bodies. This presentation will enable you to learn ways in which you will be able to detox your mind through the art of meditation and mindfulness practices. De-clutter your mind of emotions and old thought patterns that no longer serve you in the workplace. Become unchained from your story and learn to embrace finding new ways of thinking, fully opening yourself up to the present moment. See how these tools can impact your productivity in the workplace, enabling you to become your best self and deliver the results required in your role.
“We were pleased to welcome Anusha back again this year as a speaker at our annual Cigna Women in Leadership Summit, where we hosted 100 female leaders in the healthcare industry. Anusha spoke to attendees about her expertise in the field of meditation and mindfulness. She shared the science behind meditation, why it is beneficial and how it allows people to better cope with challenges they face every day. Her message aligned with Cigna’s mission to improve the health, wellbeing and sense of security of the people we serve. Thanks to her presentation, attendees were able to take away tangible tools to use in their work and personal lives. Anusha has done a great job sharing an important wellness message, and we are lucky to have her speak with us each year.”
“Anusha is one of the most dynamic speakers we have had present at our annual Orthopedic Nursing Symposium. She spoke on “Anxiety Reduction Techniques for the Orthopedic Nurse and Their Patients”. The participants raved about her lecture and her willingness to share her expertise in mindfulness. Anusha led the attendees through a mindful breathing exercise that captured the essence of her guidance, support and coaching that anyone in the healthcare industry could benefit from (both professionals and patients). The audience was inspired to continue practicing mindfulness and focusing on the breath to help control stressors and as a result feel better-equipped to teach patients these techniques to help reduce their anxiety. We highly recommend Anusha for any upcoming educational event to add a dimension to the learning experience that the participants truly appreciate and walk away with some very useful techniques!”
“Anusha is a thought leader on the science of mindfulness and meditation and speaks around the country on the benefits of these practices for general wellness, as well as for cancer risk reduction and survivorship. Anusha makes the science and practice of mindfulness and meditation accessible to all. She works closely with me on programs focused on mindfulness and meditation for those patients battling with breast cancer, or those who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer. She has a wonderful attitude and is a very inspirational speaker.”
“When we were planning the inaugural Orange County Employee Benefits Council’s Woman’s Tea it was important to us to offer a not only a social event, but also share health information that women could incorporate into their daily lives. Anusha was a hit! She was the final speaker of the day and she captivated the audience. Many in attendance had never meditated before and Anusha put everyone at ease, established a warm and nurturing environment, and made meditation accessible to all. Anusha is simultaneously a consummate professional and a real woman with every day experiences. She received high praise from our audience and we can’t wait to bring her back to our next event.”
“Anusha spoke at our inaugural Mindful Her event in October 2015 and she was amazing! Our event participants raved about her presentation. Anusha’s beautiful energy, innate ability to connect with people, warm demeanor, and deep knowledge of a wide range of mindfulness topics have made Anusha one of our most powerful speakers and we are delighted to feature her at upcoming Mindful Her events.”
“Anusha is a wonderful woman filled with so much knowledge on wellness as a whole. Her mindful approach to teaching is a refreshing addition to The Whole Purpose and she is a true delight to work with. Her presentations are interactive and full of information that can be used in all avenues of life. With each session she teaches our clients to develop more skills to live mindful well balanced lives. We work hard at The Whole Purpose to bring wellness into all offices, big or small, to keep employees happy and healthy and having Anusha speak on mindfulness as part of our offerings has made this a successful process.”
“Anusha is one of those people you feel like you’ve known your whole life, even after you’ve just met! Warm, intelligent, and insightful are a few of the words that came to mind when I listened to her speak. Her words absolutely radiated inside me! She has a keen ability to know exactly what you’re thinking, a nod to her amazing breadth of knowledge and expertise. I walked away feeling refreshed, uplifted and wanting to make a very conscious effort to be mindful and authentic in my days going forward, listening to my mind and body as one. Her energy and love of life is infectious!”
“The WOW event that Anusha spoke at for our women’s group back in March was wonderful, informative and educational. Our clients all walked away from her presentation with new tools to help them navigate through their stressful days. Learning that there are other ways to cope and deal with the stress of our daily lives was eye-opening to the women in our group, and I know that many of them (including myself) have added mindful meditation to their daily routine.”
